The Dentist

DS Cross, Book 1

By: Tim Sullivan

Narrated by: John Heffernan

Introducing your new crime thriller fix: Bristol detective DS George Cross, champion of the outsider, the voiceless and the dispossessed.

DS George Cross can be rude, difficult, and awkward with people. But his unfailing logic and dogged pursuit of the truth means his conviction rate is the best on the force. So when his police colleagues dismiss the death of a man as a squabble among Bristol's homeless community, Detective Sergeant George Cross is not convinced.

Who was the unknown man whose weather-beaten body is discovered on Clifton Downs? Did the tragedy that led to a life on the streets also lead to his death?

As he delves into the dead man's past, Cross becomes convinced that to catch this killer, he needs to solve a cold case murder from years before. A murder that someone has got away with for fifteen years...©2021 Tim Sullivan (P)2021 Head of Zeus

I’m Hooked

I really did not need to start on another series because I have quite a few books waiting in my Audible library that I have not yet listened to, but I am definitely going to purchase the next one in this series. I do find Cross to be a fascinating character, and can totally understand how frustrating it would be to work with him, but at the same time, appreciate his brilliance. I enjoyed the interaction with his coworkers and especially how Ottie is trying to figure him out. Fascinating how the mystery of two murders years apart all came together eventually. Good narration also. Highly recommend.

HOORAY!

Finally, a great detective with autism. So many fictional great detectives have tragic flaws, usually alcoholism, which annoys me; I lose interest and move on.
But wait, nothing tragic about this detective; autism is his particular gift to the story. It gives freshness, depth, and insight, creating a compelling mystery.
As with most British readers, the narration is excellent.

Well written.

Very exciting, engrossing. I’m looking forward to the other DS Cross thrillers. Excellent narration as well. Pace is just right.

Hooked!

Loved the characters, the intriguing perspective of DS Cross, the plot, the writing style and the narrator. A wonderful find!! Will definitely read the rest of the series.

Gotta love Cross

Very entertaining and compelling story. Good characters and great narration. Going to find another by this author now.