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The Bookseller
George Cross Mysteries (Related to this series)
- Author
- Tim Sullivan
- Narrator
- Finlay Robertson
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Publish Date
- 16 January 2025
- Run Time
- 10 hours 59 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Antiques, vintage and collectables: books, manuscripts, ephemera and printed matter, Crime and mystery: police procedural, Thriller / suspense fiction
- Rating
- 4.0 (3 reviews)
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What to expect
SOMEONE'S ABOUT TO TURN THEIR LAST PAGE...
'One of my favourite detectives.' ELLY GRIFFITHS
THE SETTING
The body of a bookseller is discovered, lying in a pool of blood in his Bristol bookshop. Police have one question: how did the man meet such a violent, murderous end in this peaceful place?
THE CONFLICT
DS Cross’s ability to dismiss red herrings is challenged by a worrying development in his personal life. Hopelessly distracted, he needs to rely on those around him in a way he has never been comfortable doing before.
THE MURDER PLOT
It may be a quiet profession, but it’s full of passionate, ambitious characters who know the value of a rare book. Their extensive reading means they also know how to get away with murder.
But is that enough to fool the tenacious DS George Cross?
Perfect for fans of MW Craven, Peter James and Joy Ellis, this is the seventh book in the bestselling series, which can be read in any order.
ALSO IN THE DS CROSS THRILLER SERIES
#1 THE DENTIST
#2 THE CYCLIST
#3 THE PATIENT
#4 THE POLITICIAN
#5 THE MONK
#6 THE TEACHER
#7 THE BOOKSELLER
#8 THE TAILOR
CROSS CHRONICLE SHORT STORIES
THE LOST BOYS
THE EX-WIFE
THE HUNTER
Readers love George Cross . . .
'George Cross is an absolute one-off... the detective's detective.' JEREMY VINE
'Every generation has its iconic detective — Holmes, Poirot and Morse — but Cross is emerging as the one for now. Treasure him.' DAILY MAIL
'DS George Cross shot to the top of my favourites when I first encountered him.' MARI HANNAH
'A must-read series.' THE TIMES
'George Cross is in a class of his own.' SIMON TOYNE
'I am insanely in love with George Cross.' STEPHEN FRY
'George Cross is a superb creation.' DOM NOLAN
‘A compelling, suspenseful police procedural with an intimate, positive insight into living on the autistic spectrum' WOMAN
'George Cross is a highly readable creation whose adherence to the rules throws a bright light on the often murky world of policing.' SARAH HILARY
‘I love George Cross a little more with every case. Deftly plotted, with characters that leap off the page.’ RACHEL WOLF
Critics Review
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'I love George Cross a little more with every case. Deftly plotted, with characters that leap off the page, this outing into the world of the bookseller is one of my favourites.'
Rachel Wolf
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'George Cross is an absolute one-off... the detective's detective. Tim Sullivan is a class act.'
Jeremy Vine
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‘These are must-read detective novels. George Cross is a great creation.’
Mark Billingham
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One of the most iconic British fictional detectives of the 21st century... Packed with detail, and Cross’s ability to sense a lie, it is a delight
Daily Mail
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Old-fashioned in a good way, proceeding at an unhurried pace and reaching a thoroughly satisfying conclusion
Sunday Times
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I'm completely hooked on the intriguing cases of Bristol's autistic detective DS George Cross... Terrific
Peterborough Telegraph, 10* review
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Sullivan’s entertaining and popular series of murder mysteries proves no profession is safe from murderous impulses. His latest, The Bookseller' certainly lives up to previous entries
Crime Fiction Lover
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Compelling
Choice
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This is a brilliant crime series… Honestly, if you like crime books, if you like crime fiction and you like a new series, this is one to get into. I can’t recommend this enough
Quick Book Reviews podcast
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It's the combination of excellent plotting, meticulous attention to detail and a wonderfully unique and unconventionally irresistible detective protagonist that makes Tim Sullivan such a brilliant and exciting talent. One of the best series to emerge in recent years
Sophie Hannah
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'An engrossing read'
Velvet
User Reviews
Book 4.0
Narration 4.3
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3.0 3.0
I hate to give up on a book but life's too short for a plot which doesn't engage me. Also I found the narrator's pitch and volume a bit erratic, even shouty in places. The autistic lead detective is an interesting character and other books in the series may be more captivating.
jackdor 2025-07-31 -
4.0 5.0
Great performance, plot loses momentum.
callumpiobaire 2025-06-12
Details
- Author
- Tim Sullivan
- Narrator
- Finlay Robertson
- Duration
- 10 hours 59 minutes
- Release Date
- 16 January 2025
- ISBN
- 9781035910458
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Genre
- Antiques, vintage and collectables: books, manuscripts, ephemera and printed matter, Crime and mystery: police procedural, Thriller / suspense fiction
- Rating
- 4.0(3 reviews)
- Narration
- 4.3(3 reviews)
Synopsis
Bloomsbury presents The Bookseller by Tim Sullivan, read by Finlay Robertson.SOMEONE'S ABOUT TO TURN THEIR LAST PAGE...'One of my favourite detectives.' ELLY GRIFFITHSTHE SETTINGThe body of a bookseller is discovered, lying in a pool of blood in his Bristol bookshop. Police have one question: how did the man meet such a violent, murderous end in this peaceful place?THE CONFLICTDS Cross’s ability to dismiss red herrings is challenged by a worrying development in his personal life. Hopelessly distracted, he needs to rely on those around him in a way he has never been comfortable doing before.THE MURDER PLOTIt may be a quiet profession, but it’s full of passionate, ambitious characters who know the value of a rare book. Their extensive reading means they also know how to get away with murder.But is that enough to fool the tenacious DS George Cross?Perfect for fans of MW Craven, Peter James and Joy Ellis, this is the seventh book in the bestselling series, which can be read in any order.ALSO IN THE DS CROSS THRILLER SERIES#1 THE DENTIST#2 THE CYCLIST#3 THE PATIENT#4 THE POLITICIAN#5 THE MONK#6 THE TEACHER#7 THE BOOKSELLER#8 THE TAILORCROSS CHRONICLE SHORT STORIESTHE LOST BOYSTHE EX-WIFETHE HUNTER Readers love George Cross . . .'George Cross is an absolute one-off... the detective's detective.' JEREMY VINE'Every generation has its iconic detective — Holmes, Poirot and Morse — but Cross is emerging as the one for now. Treasure him.' DAILY MAIL'DS George Cross shot to the top of my favourites when I first encountered him.' MARI HANNAH'A must-read series.' THE TIMES'George Cross is in a class of his own.' SIMON TOYNE'I am insanely in love with George Cross.' STEPHEN FRY'George Cross is a superb creation.' DOM NOLAN‘A compelling, suspenseful police procedural with an intimate, positive insight into living on the autistic spectrum' WOMAN'George Cross is a highly readable creation whose adherence to the rules throws a bright light on the often murky world of policing.' SARAH HILARY‘I love George Cross a little more with every case. Deftly plotted, with characters that leap off the page.’ RACHEL WOLF
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