The Monk
A DS Cross Thriller, Book 5
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Finlay Robertson
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Tim Sullivan
About this listen
To find a murderer, you need a motive . . .
THE DETECTIVE
DS George Cross has always wondered why his mother left him when he was a child. Now she is back in his life, he suddenly has answers. But this unexpected reunion is not anything he's used to dealing with. When a disturbing case lands on his desk, he is almost thankful for the return to normality.
THE QUESTION
The body of a monk is found savagely beaten to death in a woodland near Bristol. Nothing is known about Brother Dominic's past, which makes investigating difficult. How can Cross unpick a crime when they don't know anything about the victim? And why would someone want to harm a monk?
THE PAST
Discovering who Brother Dominic once was only makes the picture more puzzling. He was a much-loved and respected friend, brother, son—he had no enemies. Or, at least, none that are obvious. But looking into his past reveals that he was a very wealthy man, that he sacrificed it all for his faith. For a man who has nothing, it seems strange that greed could be the motive for his murder. But greed is a sin after all . . .
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- Trixie
- 21-01-24
Get a better narrator
I’ve listened to all the stories in this series and they’re extremely good; well written and entertaining. Surely they deserve a better narrator? The first two books had a fairly dull reader but the rest have been read by someone who doesn’t seem to have a grasp of basic English pronunciation. Isn’t there an editor on hand while they’re being recorded? I speeded up his delivery to avoid falling asleep but found myself grinding my teeth at the mispronunciations in exasperation instead.
Give the respect due to this talented author by commissioning a worthy narrator for the rest of the series.
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- Green Rhino
- 26-05-23
Another exceptional case.
Yet another convoluted case, solved in no small part, by DS Cross’ tenacious, insightful and unique abilities.
He has become one of my favourite detectives, along with a supporting cast of characters, all bringing their talents to the cause.
Special mention for the narrator, who yet again adds a wonderful tone and pace to the tale.
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- Kindle Customer
- 12-10-23
Excellent book. Great story line. Can’t wait to read the next one
Excellent story, characters all believable. Loved the twists. Narrator’s voice very easy to listen to.
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- Anonymous User
- 16-02-24
The best yet
Tim Sullivan gets better and better with each novel . His insight into human psychology and interaction of personalities is fabulous . I adore each character for for their own merit . Cross of course, Ottey for her patience . Mackenzie for her enthusiasm and Swift for his fan boy zeal . The monk was a story of greed and how indulgence leads to entitlement and how the honesty of one man led to his death , even though he had given himself to Christ . Each novel is uniquely different and I can’t wait for the next in the series.
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- Darren Coggin
- 26-09-24
DS Cross is awesome!
Narrator is brilliant at depicting a brilliantly complex character. I want to meet DS Cross!
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- Mr. S. Pritchard
- 15-10-23
Another DS cross enjoyable listen
So well written, can’t help but fall in love with this character, all the little nuances and super insightful ways in which he processes information. Can’t wait to listen the next book.
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- karen f
- 29-09-23
Love this detective
Great characters and storyline. Well written and I enjoyed the gentle humour in parts. Can’t wait for the next one.
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- Sue ONeil
- 28-01-24
Fascinating as ever
I have listened to all the currently available D.S. Cross novels, one after the other, using a goodly chunk of my credits and would happily do it again when and if there are more to come. I found the sixth in the series for Kindle, but not yet available on Audible. Fascinating insight into both police procedure and how someone on the autistic spectrum copes with the requirements of the job, the hardest part of which is the interaction with other people. His partner is also an interesting character, as is George's father and now, his mother Other characters add much to the fabric of the text.
The only criticism I have of this series of novels is the narrator of the last three books - dreadful, absolutely dreadful. It was only the quality of the writing and story line that kept me listening through the overly mannered, stilted and incomprehensibly paced reading. Why the reader of the first two novels was changed in beyond comprehension.
I do look forward to more in this series.
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- Sue Tully
- 16-04-24
DS Cross novels are so clever
I’ve really enjoyed all of the DS Cross novels, the narration is really good and Cross is so strait forward thats really refreshing, I love hearing his reasoning, he makes perfect sense to me!
The stories are very good with a touch of humour as well as great detective work.
I think Audible is best suited to these novels, because of the way Cross comes across, not sure if I would read them and enjoy them quite as much ..
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- Esther
- 30-04-24
DS Cross grows on you
A story well told with a great ending that ties all the loose ends well!
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