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The Patient
- Narrated by: Finlay Robertson
- Length: 11 hrs and 50 mins
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Summary
Introducing your new crime thriller fix:
Bristol detective DS George Cross, champion of the outsider, the voiceless and the dispossessed. DS George Cross can be rude, difficult and awkward with people. But his unfailing logic and dogged pursuit of the truth means his conviction rate is the best on the force.
An outsider himself, having been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, DS Cross is especially drawn to cases concerning the voiceless and the dispossessed. Now, Cross is untangling the truth about a young woman who died three days ago. With no fingerprints, no weapon and no witnesses, the Bristol Crime Unit are ready to close the case.
The coroner rules suicide: the woman had a long history of drug abuse. But her mother is convinced it was murder: her daughter has been clean and sober for over two years.
DS Cross is determined to defy his bosses and re-open the case, even if it costs him his career. Soon he is mired in a labyrinth of potential suspects—but can he solve the case before his superiors shut it down for good?
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- firesign
- 22-09-23
Great story
I want to put to one side that this is a crime novel. I enjoyed this aspect and would recommend on that alone.
I don’t have any direct understanding of people being on the spectrum, but have really enjoyed how the author has portrayed George Cross that I have become immensely fond of him, he constantly makes me smile.
This book also touched me on a personal level, which I won’t mention as to not give any of the side plots away, but I had tears on those occasions in how they were delicately and accurately written with my own experiences.
I have found the first three books entertaining and enjoyable, I’ll definitely continue with this series.
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- Kenny
- 27-05-24
I like George a lot, he is very direct and unwittingly caring and amusing. Great read and a great story
I love the way George can think so linearly. When he finds out he has gone down the wrong path he can restart his investigation at the correct point and clear his mind so completely, so as not to distract him on his new line of enquiry
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- Lee Dukes
- 22-09-23
DS Cross brilliant as ever!
A new listener to Tim Sullivan’s work, and I am totally enthralled with the DS Cross series, his tenacity always gets results.
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- Julie-Anne
- 11-02-24
Brilliant
The first in the series was great, this one’s an excellent continuation. Love George and his colleagues and his dad.
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- Alan R
- 17-06-24
Just gets better
Excellent story, excellent characters and very well narrated.
I stumbled across this series accidentally but very glad I did.
Most enjoyable.
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- Jacqui Burr
- 20-05-24
The intrigue of the detective who is on the spectrum.
Really enjoyed the plot and the characters. These came alive by the narrator absolutely brilliantly!
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- Blackbit
- 23-01-23
Awesome
This series of books is totally absorbing and unputdownable. The characters have really developed through them, I can’t wait to read book 4 and hope there’ll be many more.
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- Karla_bookishlife
- 22-06-22
Superb summer thriller
Superb summer thriller. This is the third in the DS Cross thriller series, but can be read as a standalone. DSCross is fast becoming my favourite detective with his wry sense of humour and quick intelligence. He is on the Spectrum and can pick up on the finer details that others miss. He works alongside a wily partner, who sees his quirks and his genius. They make a dynamic pair, even if DS Cross doesn't reveal much of his suspicions and keeps things close to his chest until he is sure. When a desperate mother approaches the station for umpteenth time professing the death of her daughter wasn't suicide DS Cross gives her the time and space to explain. Dismissed as an ex-junkie whonhas relapsed and died by accidental suicide, DS Cross picks up on one fine detail that doesn't fit. This leads to lots more little inconsistencies. An intelligent, humorous and twisty read. I loved deciphering the clues #thepatient #timsullivan #dccross #dccrossthriller #policethriller #crimethriller #netgalley
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- Amazon Customer
- 03-09-23
Brilliant
Loved everything about this book. Narration, characters and plot. Bought in sale, well worth a read.
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- Ms D.
- 03-09-23
Unlikely but fun
Because he never gloats, guess it doesn’t matter that Cross is the only one who ever makes a breakthrough - it’s traditional. But surely coroners and post-mortems would at least have slowed down concealment?
Some very touching moments.
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