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Don’t miss THE BOOKSELLER, the latest George Cross Mystery – available now.
To solve a murder, you need to know your victim.
When a ravaged body is discovered on a building site in Bristol, the first job is to identify who it is. Luckily, DS George Cross is known for spotting clues that others miss.George needs a name to stand any chance of solving the murder, and while the man’s identity remains a mystery, a picture is emerging. Faint tan lines and scars on the forearms reveal he was an amateur cyclist who used performance-enhancing drugs.
This man was ambitious, someone desperate to win – but at what cost?
And who took the final payment?Perfect for fans of MW Craven, Ann Cleeves and Joy Ellis, The Cyclist is part of the George Cross Mystery series, which can be read in any order, by the 2025 Crime Writers’ Association Dagger in the Library Award longlistee.
ALSO IN THE GEORGE CROSS MYSTERY SERIES
CROSS CHRONICLE SHORT STORIES
THE LOST BOYS
THE EX-WIFE
THE HUNTER
THE BASKET CASE (COMING DECEMBER 2025)
Why readers love George Cross . . .
‘A clever mystery full of tension but also humour and compassion. George Cross is becoming one of my favourite detectives.’ Elly Griffiths
‘In DS George Cross, Tim Sullivan has created a character who is as endearing as any I’ve ever come across in this genre. His quirks are his gift, and with Sullivan’s tremendous plotting and superb writing, this series is a gift to readers.’ Liz Nugent
‘The fact that Cross has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder makes him just as intriguing as the murder mystery’ The Times
‘A British detective for the 21st century who will be hard to forget’ Daily Mail
‘The plot is meticulously worked out… Can’t wait for the next in the series!’ Reader review
‘I find myself really caring about George and his way of thinking’ Reader review
‘It’s good to believe that somewhere there is a Cross pursuing truth against the odds, and winning’ Reader review
Author Biography
Tim Sullivan is a crime writer, screenwriter and director, whose film credits include Where Angels Fear to Tread, Jack and Sarah, and Cold Feet. His crime series featuring the brilliantly persistent DS George Cross has topped the book charts and been widely acclaimed. Tim lives in North London with his wife Rachel, the Emmy award-winning producer of The Barefoot Contessa and Pioneer Woman. To find out more about the author, please visit timsullivan.co.uk
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