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The Tailor

The Brand New George Cross Mystery

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The Tailor

By: Tim Sullivan
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.©2026 Tim Sullivan (P)2026 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Crime Fiction Mystery Police Procedurals Suspense Thriller & Suspense Detective
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Critic Reviews

I absolutely loved The Tailor… I can’t believe I’ve got so long to wait until the next one (GARY BARLOW)
A joy to read. Beautifully penned, rich in detail and as elegantly put together as a bespoke suit (ABIR MUKHERJEE)
Reaffirms everything that has made this series a bestseller (VASEEM KHAN)
A delight from start to finish
Intricate, funny and with a tantalising plot, Cross just gets better and better
The mystery runs deep and is intriguing
An elegantly woven mystery in all the best traditions of the genre… Sullivan is a writer's writer – witty, cutting and clever. DS George Cross is cut from the same cloth. (HELEN S. FIELDS)
All stars
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I love the character development in this series, and the twists and turns. George Is surprisingly lovable.

well worth the effort

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Another excellent story. The character/profile description of George is so good you literally cringe at his responses to others. The reveal was predictable but the journey excellent as was the narration. Looking forward to the next instalment.

Another Excellent Story

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A fabulous continuation of the George Cross story. Well conceived and beautifully narrated. Can’t wait for the next instalment!

Fabulous

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Another excellent story in the George Cross series. Lots of twists and turns. Very humorous in parts and an uplifting neurodiverse main character. Definitely recommend this.

well done again Tim!!

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Love, love this series. Each book is just as good as the last and never disappoints. Can't wait for the next one.

Series continues to be a fabulous read

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