The Monk by Tim Sullivan Series: DS George Cross #5
Published by Head of Zeus on November 9, 2023
Genres: Thriller
Pages: 400
Format: Hardcover
Source: Random Things Tours
To find a murderer, you need a motive . . .
THE DETECTIVE
DS George Cross has always wondered why his mother left him when he was a child. Now she is back in his life, he suddenly has answers. But this unexpected reunion is not anything he's used to dealing with. When a disturbing case lands on his desk, he is almost thankful for the return to normality.
THE QUESTION
The body of a monk is found savagely beaten to death in a woodland near Bristol. Nothing is known about Brother Dominic's past, which makes investigating difficult. How can Cross unpick a crime when they don't know anything about the victim? And why would someone want to harm a monk?
THE PAST
Discovering who Brother Dominic once was only makes the picture more puzzling. He was a much-loved and respected friend, brother, son - he had no enemies. Or, at least, none that are obvious. But looking into his past reveals that he was a very wealthy man, that he sacrificed it all for his faith. For a man who has nothing, it seems strange that greed could be the motive for his murder. But greed is a sin after all...
Synopsis
DS George Cross has always wondered why his mother left him when he was a child. Now she is back in his life, he suddenly has answers. But this unexpected reunion is not anything he’s used to dealing with. When a disturbing case lands on his desk, he is almost thankful for the return to normality.
Today is my turn on the Book Tour for The Monk by Tim Sullivan, thank you so much to Random Things Tours, Tim Sullivan and Head of Zeus for the opportunity to read this book.
The body of a monk is found savagely beaten to death in a woodland near Bristol. Nothing is known about Brother Dominic’s past, which makes investigating difficult. How can Cross unpick a crime when they don’t know anything about the victim? And why would someone want to harm a monk?
My Thoughts
I love this series! Tim Sullivan has created such a unique character with DS George Cross. Cross uses his neurodiversity to his best advantage, he is far more thorough and logical in his approach to murder than other detectives. He doesn’t jump to conclusions, he doesn’t make assumptions, he won’t make the evidence fit his idea of who the suspect should be.
I love my thrillers with shock factor and this isn’t that, it’s not a cosy mystery either but is somewhere in between. There’s no detailed description of the murder, there’s no explicit language. Yet there’s a brutal murder of a monk.
Now we’re on book 5 of the series the relationships established in “The Dentist” have developed. Ottey now knows exactly what to expect from Cross and doesn’t get frustrated as much by his behaviour, they work so well together. Saying that, I don’t think you need to have read earlier books in the series to enjoy this one. It works well as a standalone.
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