The Politician: A DS George Cross Mystery

by Tim Sullivan

Overview

A perfect detective for our time and for all time.”—Stephen Fry

A ransacked room. A dead politician. A burglary gone wrong – or a staged murder?

DS George Cross loves puzzles – he's good at them – and he immediately spots one when he begins investigating the death of former mayor Peggy Frampton. To most, the crime scene looks like a burglary that went horribly wrong. But George can see what others can't: This was murder.

After her political career ended, Peggy became a controversial blogger whose forthright opinions attracted a battalion of online trolls. And then there's her family: an unfaithful husband and a gambling-addicted son. With yet more enemies in her past, the potential suspects are unending.

Cross must unpick the never-ending list of seedy connections to find her killer – but the sheer number of suspects is clouding his usually impeccable logic. He's a relentlessly methodical detective, but no case can last forever. And politics can be a dangerous game – especially for people who don't know the rules.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780802167736
Publisher:	Grove/Atlantic, Inc.
Publication date:	03/03/2026
Series:	DS George Cross Mysteries , #4
Pages:	416
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.25(h) x (d)

About the Author

Tim Sullivan is an acclaimed screenwriter, whose credits include A Handful of Dust, Where Angels Fear to Tread, Jack and Sarah, and Letters to Juliet. He is also a television director whose credits include Sherlock Holmes and Cold Feet. He lives in North London with his wife.

Editorial Reviews

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

“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

“Clever and taut.”—The Telegraph on The Patient

“Old-fashioned in a good way… satisfying.”—Sunday Times

“A gripping, atmospheric police procedural.”—The Guardian on The Monk

“The fact that Cross has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder makes him just as intriguing as the murder mystery.”—The Times

“A compelling, suspenseful police procedural with an intimate, positive insight into living on the autistic spectrum.”—Woman

“An extremely accomplished, traditional mystery in the PD James mode... an absolute treat.”—Irish Times on The Monk

“A popular, must-read series.”—The Sun

“George Cross is becoming one of my favourite detectives.”—Elly Griffiths

“These are must-read detective novels. George Cross is a great creation.”—Mark Billingham

“[This] is becoming a classic series.”—Imran Mahmood

“DS George Cross shot to the top of my favourites when I first encountered him.”—Mari Hannah

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