The Tailor: The Brand New George Cross Mystery
Jul 2026 · Bloomsbury Publishing
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'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
'An elegantly woven mystery in all the best traditions of the genre... Sullivan is a writer's writer – witty, cutting and clever.' HELEN S FIELDS
FROM THE WINNER OF THE CRIME WRITERS' ASSOCIATION DAGGER IN THE LIBRARY 2026
George Cross: unfailingly shrewd. Uniquely brilliant.
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, by the 2026 winner of the Crime Writers' Association Dagger in the Library Award.
'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
'An elegantly woven mystery in all the best traditions of the genre... Sullivan is a writer's writer – witty, cutting and clever.' HELEN S FIELDS
FROM THE WINNER OF THE CRIME WRITERS' ASSOCIATION DAGGER IN THE LIBRARY 2026
George Cross: unfailingly shrewd. Uniquely brilliant.
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, by the 2026 winner of the Crime Writers' Association Dagger in the Library Award.
'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...
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5 reviews
Lesley Owen
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July 29, 2026
Always enjoy reading about George, and all the other characters, brilliant read thankyou.
About the author
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.
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To find out more, visit Tim's website or find him on social media.
Facebook: timjrsullivan
Instagram: @TimSullivanAuthor
TikTok: @TimSullivanAuthor
X: @TimJRSullivan
www.timsullivan.co.uk
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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