The Tailor is the eighth novel in the million-copy-bestselling George Cross Mystery series by Tim Sullivan. Praised as featuring "one of the most iconic British fictional detectives of the 21st century," the novel follows DS George Cross, a detective renowned for having the highest conviction rate in the force. The story begins when a bespoke tailor boards the 10:00 train from Bristol to London, only to be discovered dead before the train reaches Bath. His throat has been slit, and a plastic bag has been pulled over his head. George Cross quickly determines that the murder was not a random act of violence or robbery but a carefully planned execution. As he investigates, he is drawn into a cold, ruthless world where powerful people are determined to keep the truth hidden. At the same time, George begins to suspect that he is being followed, raising the stakes of an already dangerous investigation. With his relentless pursuit of justice threatening those responsible, someone will stop at nothing to silence him, and the next victim may be George himself. Perfect for fans of M. W. Craven, Ann Cleeves, and Joy Ellis, the novel can be enjoyed as a standalone despite being part of the George Cross Mystery series. This first edition also includes an exclusive interview between author Tim Sullivan and the insightful DS George Cross, along with beautiful limited edition endpapers while stocks last.
Tim Sullivan is a bestselling crime writer and the creator of the DS George Cross mysteries, which have sold over a million copies. The seventh book in the series, The Bookseller, was selected as the Indie Book of the Month for December 2025. Tim was awarded the Crime Writers' Association Dagger in the Library in 2026 for his body of work, establishing him as an acclaimed voice in contemporary crime fiction. He has previously worked as a screenwriter and director on major feature films such as Flushed Away and Jack and Sarah. He lives in North London with his wife Rachel.
The Tailor is the eighth novel in the million-copy-bestselling George Cross Mystery series by Tim Sullivan. Praised as featuring "one of the most iconic British fictional detectives of the 21st century," the novel follows DS George Cross, a detective renowned for having the highest conviction rate in the force. The story begins when a bespoke tailor boards the 10:00 train from Bristol to London, only to be discovered dead before the train reaches Bath. His throat has been slit, and a plastic bag has been pulled over his head. George Cross quickly determines that the murder was not a random act of violence or robbery but a carefully planned execution. As he investigates, he is drawn into a cold, ruthless world where powerful people are determined to keep the truth hidden. At the same time, George begins to suspect that he is being followed, raising the stakes of an already dangerous investigation. With his relentless pursuit of justice threatening those responsible, someone will stop at nothing to silence him, and the next victim may be George himself. Perfect for fans of M. W. Craven, Ann Cleeves, and Joy Ellis, the novel can be enjoyed as a standalone despite being part of the George Cross Mystery series. This first edition also includes an exclusive interview between author Tim Sullivan and the insightful DS George Cross, along with beautiful limited edition endpapers while stocks last.
Tim Sullivan is a bestselling crime writer and the creator of the DS George Cross mysteries, which have sold over a million copies. The seventh book in the series, The Bookseller, was selected as the Indie Book of the Month for December 2025. Tim was awarded the Crime Writers' Association Dagger in the Library in 2026 for his body of work, establishing him as an acclaimed voice in contemporary crime fiction. He has previously worked as a screenwriter and director on major feature films such as Flushed Away and Jack and Sarah. He lives in North London with his wife Rachel.
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