The Tailor: The Brand New George Cross Mystery

· Bloomsbury GB Audio · Narrated by Finlay Robertson
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Bloomsbury presents The Tailor by Tim Sullivan, read by Finlay Robertson.

The unfailingly shrewd and uniquely brilliant DS George Cross is back...

'One of the most iconic British fictional detectives of the 21st century.' DAILY MAIL
'One of my favourite detectives.' ELLY GRIFFITHS
'Reaffirms everything that has made this series a bestseller.' VASEEM KHAN
‘I absolutely loved The Tailor' GARY BARLOW
'A joy to read, beautifully penned, rich in detail and as elegantly put together as a bespoke suit.' ABIR MUKHERJEE

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...

Perfect for fans of MW Craven, Ann Cleeves and Joy Ellis, this is the eighth book in the million-copy-bestselling George Cross Mystery series, which can be read in any order.
Bloomsbury presents The Tailor by Tim Sullivan, read by Finlay Robertson. The unfailingly shrewd and uniquely brilliant DS George Cross is back... 'One of the most iconic British fictional detectives of the 21st century.' DAILY MAIL 'One of my favourite detectives.' ELLY GRIFFITHS 'Reaffirms ev...

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1 review
Sally Craft
July 16, 2026
I'm really disappointed that this is the first book in this series I have listened to, especially considering it's book 8. If this book is anything to go by then the rest of the series need adding to my tbl list asap. Tim Sullivan has written an absolute corker with this book. DS George Cook's character is bloody hilarious, particularly the monologue with his captors. His lack of filter and black and white way of thinking allow so many opportunities for awkward situations that make you cringe, just brilliant. This is all alongside a fabulous murder investigation with numerous twists and turns that keep you turning the pages from start to finish. I also particularly like Sullivan's use of several obscure words. I love it when a book challenges my brain and even more so when I actually need to google a word to clarify its meaning. Bravo. Thank you to the author, @netgalley and @headofzeus for allowing me to listen to an advanced listener copy of this fabulous book.
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Tim Sullivan is a crime writer, screenwriter and director who has worked on major feature films such as the fourth Shrek, Flushed Away, Letters to Juliet, A Handful of Dust and Jack and Sarah. His crime series featuring the brilliantly persistent DS George Cross has topped the book charts and sold over a million copies worldwide. Tim lives in North London with his wife Rachel, the Emmy Award-winning producer of The Barefoot Contessa and Pioneer Woman.

To find out more, visit Tim’s website or find him on social media.
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Tim Sullivan is a crime writer, screenwriter and director who has worked on major feature films such as the fourth Shrek, Flushed Away, Letters to Juliet, A Handful of Dust and Jack and Sarah. His crime series featuring the brilliantly persistent DS George Cross has topped the book charts and sol...

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