Last Orders: A Cold Case Murder Mystery Series

By Ted Tayler

New team, old case, the clock is ticking for justice.

Detective Gus Freeman isn't ready to let a cold case gather dust--especially one as flawed as Trudi Driscoll's. Years ago, the lively barmaid was murdered on her walk home, shattering her tight-knit Wiltshire community. The investigation's failures led to the wrongful imprisonment of an innocent man, leaving her true killer free.

Now leading a newly formed team, Gus revisits the tangled web of evidence and missteps that derailed the original inquiry. As troubling secrets resurface, a secondary case involving the murder of Frank North casts a dangerous shadow over the investigation--and over Gus himself.

With reasoned deduction as his compass, Gus navigates a maze of gossip, personal agendas, and institutional failings. He fights to bring closure to Trudi's family while uncovering truths far darker than anyone imagined.

Last Orders, the second instalment in The Freeman Files series, is a gripping cold-case murder mystery that explores the fragile nature of justice, the power of community, and the relentless quest for truth.



Praise for Last Orders:

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Another exciting instalment to the 'Freeman Files' I must admit this one had me scratching my head as to who the culprit was until the very end. Excellent.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ If you enjoy British procedurals, I could not recommend a better way to spend your time than by getting into this fun series.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A great mystery with many twists and turns. It is hard to put this book down.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Really enjoyed this book and will definitely follow the series. The author put enough twists and turns to keep you guessing.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Gus used old school, tried and true techniques and comes out smelling like a rose.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1036704882
• ISBN13: 9781036704889
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Vinci Books Ltd
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.1" x 7.8"