LoveReading Says
LoveReading Says
When a monk turns up dead in the woods, Detective Sergeant George Cross with his unusual methods and dogged determination, is left to solve the mystery of his murder. The Monk is the fifth book in the DS George Cross series by Tim Sullivan featuring Cross, a detective on the autism spectrum with an unimpeachable record, but with eccentric preferences (see his love of loose leaf tea served in bone china) and awkward interactions with other people. He likes things as he likes them, and the monastery—a place of order and silence—appeals to him greatly. “The Monk” of the title is Brother Dominic Augustus, a rare book expert who didn’t appear to have any enemies in the monastery.
If you’ve read other books in the series, you will already know and appreciate Cross’s supporting cast of characters, including Cross’s partner DS Josie Ottey, who has the patience of a saint; Dr. Michael Swift, the goth who is also a forensic scientist; and Raymond, George’s father. Sullivan succeeds at making the supporting characters interesting, no matter how minor their role. For those new to the DS Cross series, know that reading any of the previous books in the series isn’t necessary to understand what’s happening in this taut police procedural.
As in all good mysteries, nothing is as it first appears. But Cross’s single-minded pursuit and his idiosyncratic nature—not to mention a well-timed tea or three—results in another closed case.
Maureen Stapleton
Find This Book In
About
The Monk Synopsis
To find a murderer, you need a motive . . .
THE DETECTIVE
DS George Cross has always wondered why his mother left him when he was a child. Now she is back in his life, he suddenly has answers. But this unexpected reunion is not anything he's used to dealing with. When a disturbing case lands on his desk, he is almost thankful for the return to normality.
THE QUESTION
The body of a monk is found savagely beaten to death in a woodland near Bristol. Nothing is known about Brother Dominic's past, which makes investigating difficult. How can Cross unpick a crime when they don't know anything about the victim? And why would someone want to harm a monk?
THE PAST
Discovering who Brother Dominic once was only makes the picture more puzzling. He was a much-loved and respected friend, brother, son – he had no enemies. Or, at least, none that are obvious. But looking into his past reveals that he was a very wealthy man, that he sacrificed it all for his faith. For a man who has nothing, it seems strange that greed could be the motive for his murder. But greed is a sin after all...
Perfect for fans of M.W. Craven, Peter James and Joy Ellis, The Monk is part of the DS George Cross thriller series, which can be read in any order.
About This Edition
ISBN: |
9781804545607 |
Publication date: |
27th April 2023 |
Author: |
Tim Sullivan |
Publisher: |
Head of Zeus |
Format: |
Hardback |
Primary Genre |
Crime and Mystery
|
Other Genres: |
|
Press Reviews
Tim Sullivan Press Reviews
PRAISE FOR THE DS CROSS THRILLERS:
'I am insanely in love with George Cross, a perfect detective for our time and for all time. His complexity, orneriness and dogged persistence makes for such a complete and admirable hero... The Patient is a cracking mystery, full of twists and surprises to the end' Stephen Fry.
'Sullivan has given us a British detective for the 21st century who will be hard to forget' Daily Mail.
'The fact that Cross has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder makes him just as intriguing as the murder mystery' The Times.
'Superb, clever and taut' Belfast Telegraph.
'There is so much to uncover in this fantastic novel... Loved it' - Frost Magazine
Author
About Tim Sullivan
Tim Sullivan is a crime writer, screenwriter and director, whose film credits include Shrek, Flushed Away and Jack and Sarah. His crime series featuring the socially awkward but 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.
Website: timsullivan.co.uk
Twitter: @TimJRSullivan
Instagram: @timsullivannovelist
TikTok: @timsullivanauthor
Facebook: Tim Sullivan novels
More About Tim Sullivan