Acclaimed screenwriter and television director Tim Sullivan now turns his hand to crime fiction with a compelling new series. His protagonist is the eccentric, socially-awkward, yet brilliantly persistent DS George Cross, whose methods often infuriate his colleagues. Despite this, Cross boasts the best conviction rate in the force, owing to his dogged persistence and meticulous attention to detail. Sullivan expertly sets his engaging crime narratives in the atmospheric locale of Bristol.
An eighty-year-old man is found murdered in his home. His age and standing in the community makes finding his killer difficult – why would anyone harm an elderly man? What threat could he possibly be to anyone?With no apparent motive, DS George Cross canvases the community for potential suspects but the man was known as generous, charitable, community-minded. Each interview about who the man is muddies the picture further. So Cross decides to look for who he was – revealing a past that is far less honourable than his present . . .
Dirt Poor and Irish in Sixties Leicester - One Family's True Story (Updated with Colour Photos)
276 pages
10 hours of reading
Set against the backdrop of 1950s Leicester, the narrative explores the experiences of Irish families facing prejudice and cultural challenges. The title reflects a common taunt directed at these communities, encapsulating the struggles and resilience of immigrants. Tim O'Sullivan's debut delves into themes of identity, belonging, and the complexities of assimilation, offering a poignant glimpse into the lives shaped by both humor and hardship.
Set against the backdrop of 1950s Leicester, the narrative explores the experiences of Irish families facing prejudice and cultural challenges. Drawing inspiration from the derogatory remarks they encountered, the book delves into themes of identity, resilience, and community. Tim O'Sullivan's debut captures the struggles and triumphs of these families as they navigate their new lives, revealing the complexities of belonging in a foreign land.
“Go on, say ‘T’ree tins of turpentine!’ you bogtrotter!” reflects the jeers faced by Irish families in 1950s Leicester and serves as the inspiration for Tim O’Sullivan’s debut memoir. In 2008, after discovering the joy his stories brought to family gatherings, Tim began recording his memories, initially for his family but later inspired by his son, Ryan, to publish them. His anecdotes provide both harrowing and humorous insights into life as a marginalized child during that era. Born to a destitute Irish mother, Tim shares vivid tales of growing up in extreme poverty on Mowmacre Hill council estate, resonating with baby boomers and anyone interested in nostalgic accounts of post-war Britain.
From narrowly escaping sexual abuse in a children’s home to becoming a teenage father and enduring two prison sentences, Tim’s life is a tapestry of highs, lows, and laughter. He details his mother’s struggles with single parenting, the unexpected return of his estranged father, and the complex relationships with his siblings, including the tragic story of his sister, Mary. Tim’s journey to redefine his childhood narrative led to a strong marriage, devoted parenting, and successful business ventures. This memoir encourages readers to reflect on their own stories and their legacy, serving as a powerful reminder that, despite childhood hardships, resilience, love, and humor can lead to overcoming adversity.
Bristol detective DS George Cross has mounted an investigation that will
uncover jealousy, ambition and a family tearing itself apart... An
investigation that could cost him his career.
