The Dentist – Tim Sullivan

Description

The Dentist is the gripping first book in the DS Cross Mysteries, a British crime series set in Bristol. Combining the tension of a police procedural with a character-driven mystery, it introduces Detective Sergeant George Cross, a meticulous investigator whose brilliance is matched only by his social awkwardness. When a homeless man is found strangled, Cross soon uncovers links to an unsolved case from years earlier, and what begins as one investigation quickly becomes two.

Cross’s obsession with patterns and detail makes him a detective with the highest conviction rate in Avon and Somerset Police, but it also earns him plenty of enemies within the force. His relentless pursuit of the truth brings him into conflict with a retired officer determined to protect his own past, while Bristol’s darker side reveals itself in ways that no one expects.

With its clever twists, atmospheric setting and a detective unlike any other, The Dentist is perfect for fans of contemporary crime fiction who enjoy smart, unpredictable mysteries with depth.