<p><b>DS George Cross delves deep into a world of dirty politics in this Bristol detective series perfect for fans of Peter James and Joy Ellis. </b></p><p>At first glance, the murder of Peggy Frampton looks like a burglary gone wrong. But DS George Cross, with his meticulous methods, thinks otherwise.</p><p>The victim, a former mayor of Bristol, has political enemies in her past. Now she's an online influencer whose forthright opinions attract the kind of attention that most people would like to avoid.</p><p>There's no shortage of suspects. Cross's investigation will lead him from Peggy's unfaithful husband to her gambling-addicted son, and finally to a scorned former lover with a grudge.</p><p>Cross will have to navigate a dark maze of seedy connections to find the truth – but can he do it before the killer strikes again?</p><p>The Politician <i>is a part of the DS George Cross thriller series, which can be read in any order.</i></p><p><b>What readers are saying about Tim Sullivan: </b></p><p>'Suspenseful, engaging and gripping' <br />'Tim Sullivan has created a quirky, enigmatic character you just can't get enough of' <br />'George Cross is a detective like no other' <br />'So many twists and turns I couldn't have guessed the ending' <br />'I love George Cross'</p>
<p>Bristol detective DS George Cross investigates a murdered politician in the new police procedural from Tim Sullivan.</p>
<p>The first two books in the series, <i>The Dentist</i> and <i>The Cyclist</i> were successfully self-published, selling 200,000 copies to date.</p>
<p>Author is an acclaimed film and TV writer/director, whose credits include <i>Where Angels Fear to Tread</i>, <i>Jack and Sarah</i>, <i>Maigret</i>, <i>Sherlock</i> and <i>Shrek</i>.</p>
<p>MARKET: Peter James; Mark Billingham; JD Kirk; Joy Ellis; <i>Midsomer Murders</i> (TV); <i>Sherlock</i> (TV).</p>