The Tailor: The Brand New George Cross Mystery

The DS Cross Mysteries #8

by Tim Sullivan

'Every generation has its iconic detective - Holmes, Poirot and Morse - but Cross is emerging as the one for now.' DAILY MAIL
'One of my favourite detectives.' ELLY GRIFFITHS

THE KILLING
A bespoke tailor boards the 9:26 train from Bristol to London. Before it even reaches Bath, his body is found slumped lifeless in the toilet. The police initially assume it's a robbery.

THE CRIME
But the truth is more complicated than that. Why was the man found with a plastic bag over his head? Why was his throat cut in such a savage way? DS George Cross realises that this was no mugging - it was an organised hit.

THE END
This realisation forces Cross into a merciless, unfamiliar world – and is it his imagination or is he being followed?

Everyone knows that DS Cross is tenacious, that he always gets to the truth – and it seems, this time, someone will do anything to stop that from happening…

Perfect for fans of MW Craven, Peter James and Joy Ellis, this is the eighth book in the bestselling series, which can be read in any order.

Genres: Mystery, Crime

Kindle Edition

Expected publication July 26, 2026

About the author

Tim Sullivan is an acclaimed screenwriter. He originally read English and Law at university - the latter forced on him by his Dad - but instead he wriggled free of those parental ambitions and pursued his own, to make films. His writing credits include A HANDFUL OF DUST, starring Kristen Scott Thomas, WHERE ANGELS FEAR TO TREAD, starring Helen Mirren and Helena Bonham Carter, JACK AND SARAH (which he also directed) starring Richard E Grant, Judi Dench and Ian McKellen and LETTERS TO JULIET, with Amanda Seyfried. He is also a Television director whose credits include SHERLOCK HOLMES and COLD FEET and CORONATIONS STREET. He has written extensively in Hollywood in both live action and animation, working with Ron Howard, Scott Rudin and with Jeffrey Katzenberg on the fourth SHREK movie.

He has now embarked on a series of crime novels featuring the eccentric and socially-awkward, but brilliantly persistent DS George Cross.

He self-published the first two books and once they'd achieved over 200,000 downloads he came to the attention of Head of Zeus publishers. So thanks to all his readers for this success and their shared love of George.

The novels are set in Bristol in the south west of England, Cross’ methods often infuriate his colleagues and superiors “not so much a thorn in my side as a pain in my arse,” according to his boss DCI Carson. But his conviction rate, thanks to his dogged persistence and attention to detail, is the best in the force. Tim has now written the first four in the series with The Patient being published on March 3rd 2022.

Tim feels confident in his claim that he is the only crime writer around who has also co-produced and written a My Little Pony movie for Hasbro. MY LITTLE PONY - A NEW GENERATION is now available on Netflix.

Tim lives in North London with his wife Rachel, the Emmy award-winning producer of THE BAREFOOT CONTESSA and PIONEER WOMAN. Their daughters live near by.

For more stuff about Tim visit his website www.timsullivan.co.uk

Reviews

[☼Bookish in Virginia☼]

Dear brilliant author, it very cruel of you to not have this book out this year!!!

[charlene ✿ · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars  
★★★★★

This is book 8 in the George Cross Mysteries Series , and I loved every second of it. This series gets better every time and I need 100 more. This is the such a well-crafted, intellectual and heart-felt mystery series that is the best mystery series in the game right now. Nothing compares to this series and I think it deserves more flowers.

The Tailor: A DS George Cross Mystery starts with the dead body of a tailor in the train bathroom. As the best detective in the force, DS George Cross is assigned to the case. He expertly peels back the layers of deceit surrounding the case with his new probationary junior partner. Surprisingly, the death of the tailor is linked to business deals, local gangsters, foreign governments, espionage, data protection and a suspicious suicide.

George is on the autism spectrum, and how he moves through life is different to others. He can annoy and irritate, be inconsiderate and obstinate but above all he is not malicious. He is so loveable I could burst. He is afforded a lot of grace, however I always get emotional and angry when others reaches their limit of patience and grace. George cannot shut it off. He is who he is, but others always expect him to bend and to change. They struggle with his honesty and being honest back. I think through out the series we truly see the love others have for him, and I truly hope his support system (mainly at work) grows.

I think the best books hold a mirror to our ourselves, our relationships and society as a whole. DS Cross Mysteries interrogates how we move through the world, how it is set up for neuro-typical and able-bodied people, and the difficulties faced when we are different. Profound, heart-wrenching and inspiring series that goes beyond the typical murder-mystery. George Cross mysteries are always fun, hilarious and full of love. I adore this series and I implore everyone to read this masterpiece in detective fiction.

My hope for future books:
I think this is the beginning of the end for Carson. I expect the lack of trust in the future will ultimately lead to Carson moving on, going into a more political role upstairs, while Josie will take his old job. I am excited to see how George enters this new dynamic, if he will ever gain a promotion (willing or not) and this new shift in the the workplace, his responsibilities and the respect he is owed for his work-rate and skills.


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[janine]

Oh, George, how I've missed you!

I absolutely adore this series and get genuine butterflies when a new installment lands in my inbox. Everything and I mean everything, gets pushed aside so I can while away a few hours with one of my all time favourite characters, George Cross.

DS George Cross is a bit of enigma to the majority of people he comes across. Being on the spectrum makes him come across as abrupt, rude, standoffish and even emotionless but it also makes him tenacious, unstoppable, unflappable and one hell of a detective.

This is book #8 in the DS George Cross series and with each new book my adoration for him grows. The series just gets better and better the further into it we get, each one bringing a fresh, unique plot that feels just as exciting, thrilling and unputdownable as the very first.

In book #8, a bespoke tailor is found murdered aboard a train from Bristol to London. His throat slit and a freezer bag placed over his head. His luggage and suit carriers are missing.

Investigating, Cross deduces that this wasn't simply a murder, someone was after something, something obviously important, but what?

Newly promoted, DI Josie Ottey is still protective of her old partner and trying to navigate training his new partner, someone who has worked with the team previously, probationary DC Alice MacKenzie. Alice is struggling to keep a hold on Cross and his wandering ways but used to his manner, soon figures out a way to keep track of him, which comes in handy later on.

This was a complex, multi layered plot that had many paths to keep track of. A seemingly placid, workaholic, murdered tailor. His scientist chinese wife. Government secrets and the reprisal of a past character Toby Fletcher.

Alongside the main plot we also have the life of George, Raymond and Christine bubbling in the background, which I absolutely love. Without doubt, George's interactions with his parents make me smile every single time.

I must admit, I actually roared with laughter in a particular section of this tale. Without spoilers, at one point George, unsure how to control his emotions decides to just 'chat' to two men, the way he just went off a on a tangent had me properly belly laughing, I still chuckle now just thinking about it.

Lastly, one phrase I never thought I'd see.... George Cross has swagger!

Side note: I'm not in love with the new cover I must admit, I much preferred the previous designs!

Huge thanks to Netgalley and Aria & Aries for the ARC.

[Jannelies · Rating 5 out of 5]

Usually I try and publish my reviews shortly before the publication date. Well, this one is expected on July 26 or August 11 (according to GR) but I simply couldn't resist reading it as I just finished The Teacher. This series is addictive!

In earlier books in this series it has become clear that George, when he’s fascinated by as subject, really delves into it. We’ve seen him mentioning names of famous tailors in earlier stories, but this one revolves entirely about a tailor. A murdered tailor. Who would murder a tailor? Well, someone with a complicated motif. How complicated, we read when the story unfolds slowly. As in every other book with George Cross as main character, the author takes us by the hand to paint a picture of George’s thinking process, and in this 8th book in the series we learn – again – more about how George’s mind works. I would love to have such a brilliant mind, though without the complications.

Now Josie Ottey has been promoted and will soon no longer be George’s partner, he needs to be paired with another one. Its Alice of course, and she is very happy, her boyfriend is over the moon (he has a real man-crush on George) and George is baffled. How to work with a young partner? How to try and learn her the ropes? This is a big part of what happens at the office, and the way Alice handles herself, with a little help from Josie, is very interesting, so to say.

Anyway, the murdered tailor. It soon becomes clear that was part of a bigger crime and this time, I was seeing where this would go very early in the book. This did not dampen my pleasure reading it, on the contrary. I – again – laughed out loud several times while reading and admired – again – the way Tim Sullivan made such wonderful characters as George, Josie, Alice, Christine, Raymond and Stephen and all others come alive.

Thanks to Atlantic Crime and Edelweiss for this review copy.

[Lynsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is official - I am in love with DS George Cross! ‘The Tailor’ by Tim Sullivan is the eighth book in this wonderful series, but can easily be read as a stand-alone. However, I would urge you to read the whole series as it is some of the best crime fiction being written at the moment. It is intellectual, without being overbearing, and is full of empathy and love!

When a tailor is found dead in a train toilet, it is clear that it is murder, and George and the team are called in to investigate. The fact that he is a tailor gains George’s attention and, in his usual manner, becomes slightly obsessed with the process of making a bespoke suit. But there doesn’t seem to be a reason why this devoted family man would be targeted. The team are stumped but are soon pulled into a world they had not expected…

George is on the spectrum and has numerous ways in which he annoys his colleagues and family. But they also adore him, as do readers. He may not deal with change well, but he is like a hound dog once he gets a case. He picks up on details others might not, and it is laser-focused when it comes to investigating them.

George may be the attraction, but the mystery aspect of the books is always top-notch, and this was again the case for ‘The Tailor’. It was nuanced and intricate, with a few red herrings and subtle reveals peppered through the narrative. The standard of writing was superb, and it is clear that the author researched the topics.

It is hard to put down these books when you get started, and that was certainly the case here. I really look forward to reading this series, and I promise I am going to savour the experience and end up bingeing it in one sitting! But it was deliciously good. Roll on the next one.

Let me know if you pick this one up!

[Raymond Thompson · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Tailor by Tim Sullivan
Number 8 in the DS George Cross police procedural mysteries.
When a tailor’s body is found brutally murdered on a train traveling from Bristol to London, the task of solving this violent crime is passed to the MCU at Bath.
The mystery is well plotted, the clues are unobtrusively dispersed, and the motives are credible.
Since this was the first book that I read in this series, however, I was less interested in the plot, than in the protagonist, whose relationship with others is difficult.
DS George Cross is a member of the team to which the investigation is assigned. He is, however, ‘on the spectrum’ of neurodivergency, which in his case means he is very literal-minded. Thus, he lacks a sense of humour, and irony goes ‘right over his head’. Because he does not understand the illogical behaviour of others, moreover, he rarely takes their feelings into account. To avoid giving unintended offense, he has adopted strategies, which he builds into a familiar routine. As a result, he does not welcome change. DI Josie Ottey, his recently promoted former partner, has learned how to handle him; their boss DCI Carson has not.
There are interesting insights here into bespoke tailoring and the high-stakes world of industrial espionage, but the main lesson here is the benefit to society of accommodating the differences among people rather than simply dismissing them as difficult. George’s keen powers of observation and attention to detail make him a formidable detective and an invaluable member of the investigating team, but his colleagues do need to make allowances. Surprises disturb him.
A timely reminder of the value of patience and consideration in our interaction with others.
4.5 stars

[Jacqui · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tim Sullivan's The Tailor (Atlantic Crime 2026), eighth in the George Cross Mystery series, continues the adventures of the quirky, brilliant, and highly-effective British detective, DS George Cross. He is not your usual hard-charging, drenched-in-clues sort of investigator, rather a do-it-his-way-because-that's-what-works guy. He's on the spectrum so accepts no argument about his methods, especially when he is one of the most effective on the force. In this case, a tailor is killed on a train. His luggage stolen. There is a question of whether it is suicide--was his marriage on the rocks? Was his business struggling?--but George believes at the core is murder. Why, he's not sure. At first. That will come as he digs into the backstory with endless questions, pulling a gazillion threads, connecting so many unrelated dots, many small and scattered, until they start lining up like pins in a bowling alley with a clarity that by the end leaves everyone asking, "How did we miss that?"

This is a good mystery that kept me guessing. It derives its energy from the eccentricities of DS George Cross. We see him at work interacting with fellow professionals as well as in his persona life weaving together those events that for all of us create our days and ultimately our lives. If you like the unexpected reactions of a man who doesn’t react like anything you'd expect, you’ll love this book. Judging by the thousands of positive reviews, he has lots of fans. Together with his obvious high intelligence, it makes for an intriguing and unusual read. 

[James Childe · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Tailor is a wonderful ambassador for the series, being solidly constructed and nurturing of engagement throughout. We have a story where the solving of a murder stands almost secondary to its humour and warmth. At various points we have patience, communication, and learning how to make space for those who see the world differently. The beating heart of this book, however, remains its characters, especially its protagonist.

Detective Sergeant George Cross is starchy yet dynamic, curious and adept, blunt while endearing, and terminally human. Through his eyes and interactions with others, we explore the everyday challenges stemming from his autism, in a way that feels respectful without contrivance. So, too, is it natural to grasp what difficulties others experience in understanding him, shedding light on the tension between who George is and who he is expected to be.

Cross untangles this riddle with his realisation of patterns, obsession over small inconsistencies, reflexive refusal of convenient explanations, and what seems to him an elementary comprehension of how murder is not random; rather that this one connects to something much larger. He personifies what other fictional detectives strive for—persistence over drama.

In these ways, The Tailor delivers something increasingly often infused into crime fiction, though seldom this well baked: emotional weight, of a spectrum disorder that reads more like a door than it does a wall.

My thanks to Atlantic Crime and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Roberts Joseph · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Tailor by Tim Sullivan is a precise, unflinching, and deeply human procedural, reaffirming DS George Cross as one of modern crime fiction’s most distinctive investigators. Sullivan delivers a thriller that slices through the polished fabric of respectability to reveal the dark seams of obsession, secrecy, and power beneath.

When a bespoke tailor is found dead on a morning train, his throat cut and a plastic bag drawn over his head, what seems a robbery soon unfolds into something far more deliberate and chilling. Cross, with his characteristic persistence and moral clarity, is drawn into a world of hidden debts and calculated revenge, where every stitch tells a story and every silence conceals a motive.

Sullivan’s prose is crisp yet empathetic, his pacing taut but never rushed. What sets The Tailor apart is not just the puzzle, but Cross himself meticulous, methodical, and disarmingly sincere, a detective who sees what others overlook because he listens differently.

Perfect for fans of MW Craven, Peter James, and Ann Cleeves, this latest George Cross mystery confirms that Sullivan has created something rare: a series as intellectually engaging as it is emotionally resonant. The Tailor is both a masterclass in detection and a meditation on truth, loneliness, and the quiet cost of integrity.

[Chris Chanona · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another very enjoyable episode of a George Cross mystery. Full of humour. Some nice twists and turns and some problems for George as he attempts to come to grips with his mother Christine now having moved in with his father Raymond. He also is contending with the arrival of former police support Alice as a probationary detective constable. Further, Alice is to be under his management, which George finds quite puzzling and he wishes Josie had not been promoted to detective inspector. Alice’s relationship with forensics’ Dr Michael Swift is changed by her access to his hero, George. They begin a humorous rivalry over gaining his attention, of which George, of course, has no idea.

Bespoke TAILOR Billy is murdered on a train to Bristol. No one can work out why a seemingly inoffensive man would cause anyone to murder him and also remove his luggage. Thus George becomes fascinated by the dynamics of the tailoring business now run by Billy’s twin sister Gwen. This is an amusing sub plot. Though something of a fantastic plot involving Chinese spies and fairly unbelievable in places I really enjoyed reading this novel. I don’t know why they haven’t made a TV series of George Cross yet. He would make a fantastic character for TV.

I read a proof copy provided by NetGalley and the publishers. I’m very grateful they thought of me again.

[Kena · Rating 5 out of 5]

DS George Cross is my absolute favourite fictional detective.

In this eighth instalment, The Tailor, it sees DS George Cross with a new partner, DC Alice McKenzie. Despite knowing Alice, he’s struggling getting used to having a new partner.

A tailor is found murdered in Bath on a London-bound train and Cross is called to investigate. Cross focuses on the tailor’s missing suitcase and suit bags believing that they are central to the case. With Cross and his process, he thoroughly researches fine bespoke tailoring and goes so far as have a bespoke suit made. His fastidiousness sees him and Mackenzie leave no stoned unturned to honour the murder victim and uncover the truth.

It is punctuated with humour and with the kindness of Cross’s support network of his father Raymond, mother Christine, priest Stephen and his former partner Ottey.

This series of books are pitch perfect and Tim Sullivan has truly created a one of the kind detective in DS George Cross.

Huge thanks to NetGalley and the publishers, Aria & Aries, for making this e-ARC available to me in exchange for a fair and honest review.

[Amanda Taft · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley and Aria & Aries for an advance digital copy of this book in return for an honest review.

George Cross has to be my most favourite detective! The Tailor is book 8 in the George Cross Mystery books which can be read in any order. George’s character is so well written and it was great to see him trying to understand strange emotions that were new to him in this book. He has such a unique way of thinking and talking (or not talking!) A really great story with a clever storyline complete with twists.

The blurb:

“Measure twice. Cut once.

A bespoke tailor boards the 10:00 train from Bristol to London. Before it reaches Bath, he's found dead in the toilet, his throat slit and a plastic bag pulled over his head.

DS George Cross deduces that this wasn't a robbery – nothing about the killing is random.

It's an execution.

George's investigation brings him dangerously close to a cold and merciless world. And is it his imagination or is he being followed?

With the highest conviction rate of any officer in the force, someone will do anything to stop George from getting to the truth.

This time, the next cut could be meant for him...”

[Maureen · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Tailor by Tim Sullivan is book 8 in the DS George Cross series. This is such a wonderful series which I love. George is an amazing character, complicated but in some ways very simple. He's on the spectrum and has his own way of dealing with things. Usually pedantic and fixated, but it gets results. A man is murdered on a train, a tailor. George and Ottey are called in to investigate as the Railway Police are caught up with Glastonbury. George doesn’t take long to focus on an irregularity in the case which, to him, is a possible lead. From there, the case takes on a fascinating slant with MI6 featuring. George and Ottey are both great characters. I love how annoyed Ottey gets with George’s behaviour at times, when he feels he is being quite reasonable. He takes things literally. Their interaction makes me smile. His family relationships are causing him some confusion, and this certainly adds to this gripping story too. I really look forward to each new book in this series, which is brilliant.

[Jill Westerman · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoy the George Cross books and look forward to a new one appearing. There is much to admire and one of the joys is that whilst these can be read as standalone novels there is such a pleasure in following George's character as he navigates social interactions which puzzle him as well as his ongoing relationships with his mother and father and colleagues.

This novel sees him coming to terms with a new partner - Alice MacKenzie - alongside investigating the murder of a tailor on a train from Bristol. Meanwhile his father is staying with George, finding his new living arrangements hard to deal with.

It is hard to talk about the plot without spoilers, but just to say that it was satisfyingly complex though I liked it less than previous books as it had an international element rather than being very much Bristol based. This didn't work so well for me.

However overall I enjoyed it a lot and want to thank Netgalley and the publisher for a review copy.

[Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

An outstandingly good read, and another fabulous visit to the world according to George Cross.
A brilliant plot looking at both the world of bespoke tailoring and batteries! not two subjects you'd put together and to make it more interesting a little bit of international espionage thrown in too!
George is at his literal best, but also coping surprisingly well with pretty seismic changes in both his professional and personal lives.
There is some great mirroring of habits between Raymond and George and for the first time, we begin to see that the apple hasn't fallen far from the tree.
We leave George with not only a swagger but with him showing an emotional understanding of the feelings his parents are experiencing, He may still reach for his Ottey Jottey sometimes but he's more attuned to what's happening than he's been given credit for. As many have found, underestimate him at your peril.
A fantastic series with great well-researched plots and fabulous character development.

[Bruce Bello · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was fortunate to be allowed to review this new book by Tim Sullivan prior to publication.

I have been a fan of Tim Sullivan right from the beginning I enjoyed his books and the way he crafts his stories, so I was very excited to be allowed to preview his next book.

For me this was the very best in the series, beautifully written with characters that have continued to mature involved in a complex storyline that kept me intrigued from the first to the last page. Loads of details that make the story real, plot twists that you don’t see coming and an excellent conclusion that leaves you with a very satisfying end. I loved this book and the care and attention that Mr Sullivan brings to all his work. Unlike some other authors each of his stories brings a freshness that doesn’t use a formula but original thinking.

I highly recommend this book and the whole of the series to you!

[Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thanks to Tim Sullivan, Grove Atlantic, and NetGalley for access to the Advanced Reader Copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

DS Cross is called to investigate when tailor is found murdered on a train, the victim of an apparent robbery. The question is: Why was a small-town tailor murdered and who did it?

This is the latest in the DS Cross series and it includes a continuation of the many background elements that shine through in the series. We learn more about what is going on in the lives of DS Cross, his family, and the others on the staff. The detective story launches in unexpected directions and involves twists and turns very different from previous books in the series.

Returning to another book in the series is like reconnecting to an old friend – we get to catch up on their lives and work through a puzzle together. Recommended.

[Karen McGrath · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fabulous book, this series just gets better and better.
DS George Cross and his team have another complex case to solve when a bespoke tailor is found murdered on a train. Ottey has been promoted and is now his boss and in charge of the case, so there are some new members of the team, Mackenzie is newly promoted to DC and a new civilian, Prianka. However, they all work well together as they know how best to deal with Cross being on the autism spectrum. Mackenzie even goes as far as putting a tracker on his bike! It’s an interesting plot with lots of twists and turns as Cross searches for a link with another death. I’m looking forward to the next book in one of my favourite series.
Thanks to Net Galley for an ARC.

[Christine Rennie · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Tailor by Tim Sullivan is another George Cross police mystery and it is a very satisfying read. A bespoke tailor enters the 9.26 train from Bristol to London. Before the tailor even reaches Bath his body is found slumped in the toilet, having been murdered.
D.S.Cross realises, it was a professional hit. This realisation causes Cross into an unfamiliar world, which is merciless. George wonders at times if he is followed. George Cross is tenacious and always gets to the truth but this time someone wishes to stop him by force, if necessary..
In this eight book of the series, George Cross encounters Chinese agents, South Korean hit men and MI6 and still manages to find the truth or as near as he can in this murky world of industry espionage and foreign agents.
Highly recommended

[Louise · Rating 4 out of 5]

Step aside tbr pile, there's a new George Cross book in town.


I really did abandon all my other books to read this one, that's how keen I am on George.
Well, George and his team.
Puzzling murder aside, I get fonder of Raymond with each passing page, and Michaels adoration of George just makes me smile.

This was definitely one of those murders I'd never have guessed.
Clever, and just that bit different.
A bit like George really 😀

Pacing was spot on, it was the comfort read I didn't know I needed.

If murder is your kind of comfort.


Thanks to netgalley for the free digital copy.

[Linden · Rating 5 out of 5]

A tailor who makes bespoke suits has been found murdered, and Cross, Ottey, and Mackenzie are on the case. He was on his way to deliver some suits to Dubai, and planned to continue on to China. It's puzzling why anyone wanted the tailor dead, but there is more to the case than initially thought. Foreign spies, industrial espionage, and a devilishly clever way of transporting secret information all come into play. I look forward to each new book in the series: to revisiting the great characters and to trying to solve the well-written mystery along with George and the team. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to review this advance copy.

[Amy Gray · Rating 4 out of 5]

A tailor is found murdered, nearly decapitated, in the bathroom of a train traveling from Bristol to London. Why would someone murder a tailor? Why is there a bag over his head? Why does it seem that the killer took off with the tailor's luggage? And why does the man's widow behaving a little strangely after his death? DS George Cross is determined to find the answers to all of these questions, while at the same time navigating family issues, working with a different partner, and trying to shake the feeling that he's being followed.

The plotting in this latest in the George Cross series is as intricate and smart as ever. The book felt a little different, and I think it's because it's the first one where Cross isn't mostly partnered with Ottey. Her promotion meant an inevitable (?) separation, and seeing Mackenzie work her way up has been fantastic, but I missed the conversations between Cross and Ottey. Carson is still as irritating as ever, and maybe even more so in this book (I was kind of hoping that we'd see his departure, but no luck). Recommended for anyone who enjoys a well thought-out mystery.

*Thank you to Edelweiss for the advance review copy.

[Christine Rennie · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Tailor by Tim Sullivan is another George Cross police mystery and it is a very satisfying read. A bespoke tailor enters the 9.26 train from Bristol to London. Before the tailor even reaches Bath his body is found slumped in the toilet, having been murdered.
D.S.Cross realises, it was a professional hit. This realisation causes Cross into an unfamiliar world, which is merciless. George wonders at times if he is followed. George Cross is tenacious and always gets to the truth but this time someone wishes to stop him by force, if necessary..
In this eight book of the series, George Cross encounters Chinese agents, South Korean hit men and MI6 and still manages to find the truth or as near as he can in this murky world of industry espionage and foreign agents.
Highly recommended

[Tracy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love George Cross! What a fantastic and utterly complex character this is but it is what makes you really enjoy reading the books. A bit different storyline wise compared to the others, but don't let you detract from what is a great read. All the main police characters are back along with Raymond, Christine and Stephen - it is a side line to them which is just as fantastic as the main storyline, which was very enjoyable to read too. Highly recommended!

[Christina Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

DS George Cross is amazing as a detective, his dogged pursuit of answers is remarkable, hie social skills on the other hand leave a lot to be desired.
In this case a man travelling by train is killed on board. The man was a tailor, an unremkable man with no secrets, until Gei=orge finds them
Another brilliant book in the series. George Cross is one of my favourite detectives.

#NetGalley #Aria&Aries #TheTailor #TimSullivan #DSGeorgeCross

[Beata · Rating 4 out of 5]

The series continues to be engaging, with interesting idea behind this particular mystery, and characters, especially DI Cross, navigating across the murky waters of secrets and enigma. George Cross is the investigator you root for not just because his investigative ways are well above the average, but also due to his personal struggle.
*Many thanks to Tim Sullivan, Grove Atlantic, NetGalley & Edelweiss+ for arc in echange for my honest review.*

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another terrific installment in the police procedural series starring DS George Cross. I am so happy to see this series being released in paper form in the US after being widely available for years in the UK. The books have great plots, secondary characters and are full of interesting information. The Tailor, as all the novels in the series, can be read as a stand alone but the arc of personal growth from book one onwards is best read in order.

[Irene · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Tailor by Tim Sullivan Another well written police procedural with DS Cross, Saying it again each story keeps getting better and better. Interesting facts about the history of Bespoke , Traditional British/Savile Row–inspired construction of men's suits. Eagerly awaiting the next book in the series.
Thank you to Tim Sullivan, Grove Atlantic- Atlantic Crime and NetGalley for the opportunity to preview the book.

[Tom Matthews · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another wonderful book in the George Cross Mysteries!
I highly recommend this series.

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read the entire series and I think this is the best. Charming characters, interesting plot, and surprising ending. Would highly recommend.