The Politician

A burglary gone wrong or a staged murder?

George Cross loves puzzles, and the crime scene at the home of Bristol's former mayor is a complicated one. To most, it looks like a burglary gone wrong, but George can see this was murder.

There's no shortage of potential killers- the online trolls the victim fought in her new life as a controversial blogger, her bitter political rivals, even her own family.

With suspects everywhere and pressure mounting, George finds his usually impeccable logic challenged just when he needs it most.

Because politics can be a dangerous game especially for people who don't know the rules -

Perfect for fans of MW Craven, Ann Cleeves and Joy Ellis, The Politician is part of the million-copy-bestselling George Cross Mystery series, which can be read in any order, by the 2025 Crime Writers' Association Dagger in the Library Award longlistee.