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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 Head of Zeus
Crime Thrillers Mystery Police Procedurals Suspense Thriller & Suspense

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Stick with it. it 's wonderful.

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.

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A Great Series Gets Even Better

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.

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Another winner...

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.

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George is near perfection!

I enjoyed the mix of murder mystery and personal family interaction that George dealt with in this book. I am hoping that the series continues for a very long time. All of the characters are wonderful and I hope to enjoy future adventures. I love this author style And the book did not disappoint in anyway. If you are a fan of George crosses prior adventures then this book should delight you on many levels. The only disappointment that I have is I know I will need to wait for the next adventure. I really enjoy the narrator. Wonderful performance!

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I love this series

While some might complain too much time is spent on family activities and other aspects of the cast of characters, I enjoy learning more about DS Cross and his coping skills. The mystery of who killed the bookseller is entertaining as well, and I do love a good wrap up. If you are not familiar with this series, please start at the beginning, you will be glad you found it.

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Awesome addition to the series!!

Loved this book.
DS Cross and all the other characters are Wonderful.
If you love police procedural mysteries, this is the book series for you.

I’m hoping the author will write more for this series.

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Cross Grows Culinary

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.

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Great protagonist

Clever story, accurate portrayal of a high functioning autistic person. All of the characters are interesting and enrich the story.

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Tim Sullivan & DS Cross = 5 stars!

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!

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Another great one from this series

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.

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