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The Patient

By: Tim Sullivan
Narrated by: Finlay Robertson
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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.

An outsider himself, having been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, DS Cross is especially drawn to cases concerning the voiceless and the dispossessed. Now, Cross is untangling the truth about a young woman who died three days ago. With no fingerprints, no weapon and no witnesses, the Bristol Crime Unit are ready to close the case.

The coroner rules suicide: the woman had a long history of drug abuse. But her mother is convinced it was murder: her daughter has been clean and sober for over two years.

DS Cross is determined to defy his bosses and re-open the case, even if it costs him his career. Soon he is mired in a labyrinth of potential suspects—but can he solve the case before his superiors shut it down for good?

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I am working my way through the DS Cross series, and while the stories are not particularly original, they are well written. The autistic detective idea works quite well. What is irritating is that the narrator stumbles over the occasional word that he should have highlighted in preparation. Eg: pronouncing “hyperbole” as “hyper bowl”. A quick Google search provides guidance for the uncertain.

Occasional clumsy pronunciation

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I loved this audiobook. The story, the narrator, the characters are excellent and with surprising ending.

Has become me favourite series.

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I like the "ordinariness" and realism of the characters. As usual, great plot that kept you guessing all the way through.

Gripping

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Enjoyable on so many levels. Wonderful characters, great story and excellent narration. This is a terrific series and as I work my way through I think this was one of the best books

Terrific

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Awesome character analysis with insight into people on the spectrum. Solid plot with interesting outcome.

Great characters

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