The Monk
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published:9th Nov '23
Should be back in stock very soon
DS George Cross investigates the murder of a monk in this mystery from bestselling author Tim Sullivan.
Don't miss THE BOOKSELLER, the latest George Cross Mystery - available now.
'George Cross is becoming one of my favourite detectives.’ ELLY GRIFFITHS
A victim with no enemies. A murder with no motive.
When the body of a monk is found savagely beaten in woodland near Bristol, nothing is known about this man’s past.
How can George unpick a crime when he doesn't know anything about the victim? And why would someone want to harm a monk?
His past reveals that he had no enemies although George learns he was exceedingly wealthy, 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 MW Craven, Ann Cleeves and Joy Ellis, The Monk is part of the million-copy-bestselling George Cross Mystery series, which can be read in any order, by the 2025 Crime Writers' Association Dagger in the Library Award longlistee.
ALSO IN THIS MILLION-COPY-BESTSELLING 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 (COMING 2026)
CROSS CHRONICLE SHORT STORIES
THE LOST BOYS
THE EX-WIFE
THE HUNTER
THE BASKET CASE (COMING DECEMBER 2025)
'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
'The ultimate conjuring trick: an absorbing plot with an engaging detective I’d follow to the ends of the earth. Just brilliant!' Marion Todd
'A brilliantly old-school detective with a modern twist . . . from the complex emotion of his private life to the razor-sharp detail of the police investigation. Spot on!' Russ Thomas
‘Tim Sullivan’s detective, DS George Cross, is autistic. His approach to investigations is unorthodox…he works surprisingly well as a fictional character, processing clues in a way that recalls Poirot’s “little grey cells”.’ Sunday Times
‘Another tour de force . . . If you're looking for a great crime series...
Tim Sullivan has pulled off the ultimate conjuring trick: an absorbing plot with an engaging detective I’d follow to the ends of the earth. Just brilliant! * Marion Todd *
A brilliantly old-school detective with a modern twist . . . from the complex emotion of his private life to the razor-sharp detail of the police investigation. Spot on! * Russ Thomas *
Tim Sullivan’s detective, DS George Cross, is autistic. His approach to investigations is unorthodox . . . he works surprisingly well as a fictional character, processing clues in a way that recalls Poirot’s “little grey cells”. * Sunday Times *
An extremely accomplished, traditional mystery in the PD James mode . . . this well-plotted and paced novel is an absolute treat * The Irish Times *
Sullivan writes in a grounded style with an eye for detail that makes you pay attention . . . an intriguing and entertaining read and we don’t often see Bristol and the West Country as a setting for crime. * Crime Fiction Lover *
Another tour de force... The Monk is the fifth George Cross novel – which can be read in any order – and if you're looking for a great crime series you can't do much better than this. George Cross is an absolute delight. * Bishop Stortford Independent *
Top-notch Brit crime * Peterborough Telegraph *
I loved The Monk. A clever mystery full of tension but also humour and compassion. George Cross is becoming one of my favourite detectives. * Elly Griffiths *
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
A gripping, atmospheric police procedural with an intriguing detective and an excellent foil in the shape of his longsuffering partner DS Josie Ottey. * Guardian *
ISBN: 9781804545621
Dimensions: 196mm x 128mm x 24mm
Weight: 274g
384 pages