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The Bookseller

DS Cross, Book 7

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The Bookseller

By: Tim Sullivan
Narrated by: Finlay Robertson
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Bloomsbury presents The Bookseller by Tim Sullivan, read by Finlay Robertson.

SOMEONE'S ABOUT TO TURN THEIR LAST PAGE...

'One of my favourite detectives.' ELLY GRIFFITHS

THE SETTING
The body of a bookseller is discovered, lying in a pool of blood in his Bristol bookshop. Police have one question: how did the man meet such a violent, murderous end in this peaceful place?

THE CONFLICT
DS Cross’s ability to dismiss red herrings is challenged by a worrying development in his personal life. Hopelessly distracted, he needs to rely on those around him in a way he has never been comfortable doing before.

THE MURDER PLOT
It may be a quiet profession, but it’s full of passionate, ambitious characters who know the value of a rare book. Their extensive reading means they also know how to get away with murder.

But is that enough to fool the tenacious DS George Cross?

Perfect for fans of MW Craven, Peter James and Joy Ellis, this is the seventh book in the bestselling series, which can be enjoyed in any order.

ALSO IN THE DS CROSS THRILLER SERIES
#1 THE DENTIST
#2 THE CYCLIST
#3 THE PATIENT
#4 THE POLITICIAN
#5 THE MONK
#6 THE TEACHER
#7 THE BOOKSELLER
#8 THE TAILOR

CROSS CHRONICLE SHORT STORIES
THE LOST BOYS
THE EX-WIFE
THE HUNTER

©2025 Tim Sullivan (P)2025 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc. Crime Thrillers Mystery Police Procedurals Suspense Thriller & Suspense Crime Murder
Clever Plot • Complex Characters • Compelling Mystery • Sly Humor • Consistent Performance • Perfect Reader
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I love this series because it makes you think...also, the characters are interesting and the narration is fantastic. I'm really looking forward to the next book.

Another winner...

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Take you into a world that you didn't know about... Rare books. Encouraging to see growth in d s cross.

Incredible narration
Worth every cent.

Stick with it. it 's wonderful.

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I love this series! Engaging and suspenseful! IDS Cross is funny and creative, I
definitely recommend.

Excellent

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Such a great series! I started with Book 1 and ended up spending the last 2 weeks listening to all the DS Cross books (Books 1, 3-7) available on Audible. Very interesting and amusing at times. Lots of twists and turns so keep you guessing. The main character, DS Cross is incredibly talented and is on the Asperger's Specrum so we get a look at what it is like for him to deal with a chaotic world and navigate social norms. The narration has been great and consistent through the entire series, Looking forward to Book 8, The Tailor. Highly recommend this series!

Love this Series...and DS Cross!

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Remarkable character development, astounding plots, marvelous humanity and outstanding narration. You’ve got to be kidding, there is little better than the DS Cross series.

A Great Series Gets Even Better

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So good to be able to spend some time again with George and the gang. I love these books and the reader is perfect. Now I have to wait for the next one and I know that will take too long.

Another great one from this series

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neurodivergent, secrets, bookseller, justice, family-business, family-drama, family-dynamics, family-expectations, relentless, unputdownable, crime-fiction, rare-books, procedural, murder-investigation, working-partners, middle-aged, sly-humor, British-detective, fractured-families*****

DS George Cross and his partner (recently promoted) DI Josie Ottey become entangled in the bewildering murder of a relatively quiet bookseller at the longtime family business owned by the 90-year-old patriarch. The case and the characters steadily become more complex and the mystery more compelling. I thought it did OK as a standalone as this is the first DS Cross mystery I've read and enjoyed.
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Different in a good way

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I love this character so much! I love all the characters honestly! All of Cross’ awkwardness makes him absolutely unique in my eyes! I listened to all the free ones and paid for the last two cause I just couldn’t stop!

Cross is my fave

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A good murder mystery plot. Plenty of red herrings. I did have my eye on one of the culprits. I did not feel much sympathy for the murderer, and even less for the murder victim.
For our favorite bulldog detective, there is some family drama — some sad turns and some happy realizations, plus a fun gathering of the gang celebrating a birthday. Glad to see McKenzie again. I liked the introduction of cooking / culinary efforts into the main characterization. DCI Carter comes in for some scorn again, which for some reason didn’t quite jive with how his role played out in The Teacher. This book addresses some unfinished business (Warner’s story) left dangling from The Teacher. This is not my favorite of the series, but nonetheless a solid hit! My personal preference: I always like to see the courtroom aspect of a case, and I always enjoy Cross’s interaction with any lazy detectives (e.g., Warner) or any of the big cheese, e.g., the Chief Constable.

Cross Grows Culinary

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I’ve read (listened) to all of the DS Cross series, and the Bookseller was a great read. Unraveling the mystery of Ed Squires death is easy for George but family health issues threaten disruption of his neatly ordered life. Fab as always!

Tim Sullivan & DS Cross = 5 stars!

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