{"product_id":"last-orders-ted-tayler-9781036704889","title":"Last Orders: A Cold Case Murder Mystery Series","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew team, old case, the clock is ticking for justice.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eLast Orders\u003c\/i\u003e, 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eLast Order\u003c\/i\u003es: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 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.\u003cbr\u003e ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ If you enjoy British procedurals, I could not recommend a better way to spend your time than by getting into this fun series.\u003cbr\u003e ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A great mystery with many twists and turns. It is hard to put this book down.\u003cbr\u003e ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Really enjoyed this book and will definitely follow the series. The author put enough twists and turns to keep you guessing.\u003cbr\u003e ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Gus used old school, tried and true techniques and comes out smelling like a rose.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ted Tayler\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1036704882\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781036704889\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Vinci Books Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/25\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 268\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.53lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.67d","brand":"Ted Tayler","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47965420290303,"sku":"9781036704889","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_edf818f7-8a3f-48e4-b809-da2a425d1bbd.jpg?v=1767280459","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/last-orders-ted-tayler-9781036704889","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}