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The Bookseller

DS Cross, Book 7

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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 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 enjoyed 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

©2025 Tim Sullivan (P)2025 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc.
Crime Thrillers Mystery Police Procedurals Suspense Thriller & Suspense Crime Murder
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The persistent characters in the series are as well crafted as any other outstanding detective series. I hope for a TV adaptation. My thoughts for Cross: Rory Kinnear, or maybe Jack Dee?

Big changes in prospect for DS Cross

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…… is absolutely superb, and shows an empathy with a family where one of the members suffers with a form of autism, and the connection within that family of all the other members. Many people still struggle with those who are on the spectrum, not least those of us who maybe embarrassed by this. It is really brave that Mr. Sullivan opens his main character in this way, but he has a tremendous understanding of all that. Apart from that, it is a great read/listen and I can’t recommend it highly enough.

The storyline ……

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Another excellent tale from this author. went straight to read the next one and it hasn't been written yet!!

I love this detective

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like the characters in the book you come to love and enjoy the company of George cross.

another George cross star moment

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I was very disappointed by this book. It wasn’t as gripping as all the previous in the series. I really struggled with it. Sadly I didn’t enjoy it as much as the others in the series.

Sadly not the best.

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