Tim Sullivan (5) (1958–)
Author of Letters to Juliet [2010 film]
For other authors named Tim Sullivan, see the disambiguation page.
Series
Works by Tim Sullivan
Four Weddings & A Funeral / The Full Monty / Jack & Sarah — Director — 3 copies
Thatcher: The Final Days [1991 TV movie] — Director — 1 copy
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- Birthdate
- 1958-02-21
- Gender
- male
- Nationality
- UK
- Occupations
- film director
screenwriter
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Reviews
The Monk: The twisty must-read thriller featuring an… by Tim Sullivan
Yet another cleverly plotted DS Cross story with twists and turns all the way through. A monk is murdered with what appears to be puzzling motives and gives Cross the opportunity to restore the Monastery's church organ, whilst investigating the Monk's colleagues and life for clues. As always Cross manages to upset most people he meets with his bluntness, despite his colleagues' efforts to soften his approach. Entertaining with well-drawn characters.
As always clever plotting and believable characters. A former public school master is killed and there are no shortage of people who could have had a motive. Cross's investigation is compromised by an arrogant DI from Kent who insists on riding roughshod over Cross and his close colleagues, but Cross ultimately solves the murder. Several contemporary themes cleverly woven into the plot, as well as the author 's experience of prep school.
Well written, excellent character descriptions, well paced. I will read all of the DS Cross series and try other books by Tim Sullivan.
The Teacher by Tim Sullivan
DS Cross #6
Excellent addition to the series ~ Made me thankful I did NOT go to a school with a headmaster like the one in this book!
What I liked:
* DS George Cross: brilliant, diligent, tenacious, has Autism Spectrum Condition, plays the organ, close to his father (Raymond), very literal, doesn’t grasp undercurrents or jokes or sarcasm, intriguing, focused, excellent detective
* DS Josie Ottey: George’s work partner, widow, mother of two teenage daughters, relies on her mother for childcare, deals with mother-daughter tensions across three generations, patient, kind, and a good fit to work with George
* DCI Ben Carson: in charge-supervisory position, more comfortable in the office than working crime scenes, new father, focused on his future, maturing and showing growth as a person in this book
* The police procedural aspects of the story
* The twists and turns and George’s ability to see each clue that proves someone is not the culprit as a positive rather than a negative outcome
* Alice Mackenzie: police staffer, in a relationship with Dr. Michael Swift, strong, resilient, survivor, is assaulted and presses charges against her attacker
* Dr. Michael Swift: bright, professional, thoughtful, rather taken with Alice, gave testimony that saved an innocent man, noticed for his height
* The intricate plot, deliberate pacing, small town setting, and excellent writing
* Seeing how those that are related to and supportive of George are coming along in the series
* The way all of the threads are tied together, the sexual predator and the murderer are caught
* All of it except…… (more)
DS Cross #6
Excellent addition to the series ~ Made me thankful I did NOT go to a school with a headmaster like the one in this book!
What I liked:
* DS George Cross: brilliant, diligent, tenacious, has Autism Spectrum Condition, plays the organ, close to his father (Raymond), very literal, doesn’t grasp undercurrents or jokes or sarcasm, intriguing, focused, excellent detective
* DS Josie Ottey: George’s work partner, widow, mother of two teenage daughters, relies on her mother for childcare, deals with mother-daughter tensions across three generations, patient, kind, and a good fit to work with George
* DCI Ben Carson: in charge-supervisory position, more comfortable in the office than working crime scenes, new father, focused on his future, maturing and showing growth as a person in this book
* The police procedural aspects of the story
* The twists and turns and George’s ability to see each clue that proves someone is not the culprit as a positive rather than a negative outcome
* Alice Mackenzie: police staffer, in a relationship with Dr. Michael Swift, strong, resilient, survivor, is assaulted and presses charges against her attacker
* Dr. Michael Swift: bright, professional, thoughtful, rather taken with Alice, gave testimony that saved an innocent man, noticed for his height
* The intricate plot, deliberate pacing, small town setting, and excellent writing
* Seeing how those that are related to and supportive of George are coming along in the series
* The way all of the threads are tied together, the sexual predator and the murderer are caught
* All of it except…… (more)
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