A review by shorthand_for_tracking
The Patient by Tim Sullivan

challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

DS George Cross is such an incredibly written example of someone with ASD and how they see the world. The second something doesn’t sit right in his head, he will investigate it until he’s sure he knows what happens. While these books are available on KU, I love listening to Finlay Robertson bring Tim Sullivan’s world to life.

When DS Cross meets the mother of Felicity “Flick” Wilson, who doesn’t believe that her daughter would kill herself, he agrees to take on the case. It isn’t out of pity, either, despite the fact that Sandra has been turned away and dismissed by other members of the force.

Cross isn’t the only person interested in the case, as he meets a resident of the care home is father is recieving respite care in, DCI Esther Moffat, with whom he forms a friendship.

I adore the way Cross forms friendships, especially with Esther and with Josie and Alice. I love the way no one makes him mask and he can just be himself with them.