The Cyclist

Don’t miss The Cyclist, the latest DS Cross Thriller, available now. To solve any murder, DS George Cross knows you must first understand the victim. Combining logic, determination, and his trademark pedantry, Cross takes on cases where others have failed, giving hope to families who thought all was lost. When a ravaged body is discovered at a local demolition site, Cross must piece together the truth from the smallest fragments: faint tan lines, strange scars, and the clues that point to a male amateur cyclist with a reliance on performance-enhancing drugs. As he works to uncover the man’s identity, Cross faces mounting challenges, from unreliable witnesses to budget cuts, and confronts a world of jealousy, ambition, and a family falling apart. Perfect for fans of M.W. Craven, Peter James, and Joy Ellis, The Cyclist is part of the DS George Cross series, longlisted for the 2025 Crime Writers’ Association Dagger in the Library Award and readable in any order.