Freeman Files

He thought he'd left his life as a detective behind. But the past has a deadly way of catching up. Three years after losing his wife, retired DI Gus Freeman is drawn back into the force to lead a new cold case unit. His first investigation: the brutal murder of Daphne Tolliver, a widow killed during her morning walk through the seemingly peaceful Wiltshire woods. As Freeman and his team peel back layers of small-town secrets, they discover a web of hidden relationships and festering grudges. But the deeper they dig, the more dangerous their investigation becomes. With the killer still at large and watching their every move, Freeman must confront not only a cunning adversary but the demons of his own past-before another life is claimed. In this picturesque town, every silence has a story-and not everyone wants the truth revealed. Praise for the Freeman Files Series ★★★★★ This book is full of mystery and intrigue. I really enjoyed reading it ★★★★★ If Tayler writes it, I read it. ★★★★★ This author is not just a writer but a great storyteller. ★★★★★ A magnificent story that kept this reader turning the pages. ★★★★★ I look forward to reading other cases for Freeman. ★★★★★ I already know that I will be reading all 20 in this series!! ★★★★★ Carefully crafted procedural with quirky characters.

One bullet, countless secrets, and a formula that could destroy everything. Fourteen years ago, brilliant research scientist Dr. Ian McGuire was murdered in his home with a single shotgun blast. The investigation stalled with no leads, no suspects, and no motive. Now Detective Gus Freeman and his team are uncovering the shocking truth behind McGuire's death. At the heart of the case lies a formula for a powerful drug, stolen from McGuire's lab and linked to a series of overdoses-and murder. As Gus digs deeper, the investigation collides with the unsolved murder of Terry Davis, a former officer silenced to protect dangerous secrets. When one of Gus's team is kidnapped, the investigation explodes into a fight for survival, uncovering a network of corruption that threatens to destroy everything they've worked for. With his life on the line, Gus relies on calm deduction and careful procedure to untangle a web of lies, revenge, and betrayal. Deadly Formula, the fourth instalment in the Freeman Files series, is a gripping cold-case mystery where every clue reveals darker truths, and justice comes at a dangerous price. Praise for Deadly Formula: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I found a new favorite author. Fast. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ With plot twists, surprises, suspense and danger, I was hooked from the first page. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Totally enjoyed. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I really appreciate the mature and tasteful way this series is put together. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Can hardly wait for the next book.

A team member kidnapped and a cold case that refuses to stay buried. When DI Suzie Ferris vanishes after a cyber-crime course, Gus Freeman and his Crime Review Team face a formidable adversary-a ruthless former undercover officer, Ricky Gardiner, entangled in a web of corruption. As the team digs deeper, they unearth sinister connections within the police force to a hit-and-run death from years past, and alarming links to the cold case of a murdered car dealer. With Gardiner's threats escalating, the team must act quickly to find Suzie and expose the truth. Final Deal, the fifth instalment in the Freeman Files series, is a gripping tale of courage and betrayal. The truth may be more dangerous than anyone expected. Praise for Final Deal: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Tayler pens another remarkable story. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The author's technique of intense characters and great plotlines is a gift. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Each book gets better. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Not only is the mystery a good one, but the personal lives of the characters are also wonderful to follow. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Well plotted with facts laid out, challenging the reader to figure it out before the story detectives do.

A remote home. A brutal crime. A team searching for answers. In January 2013, Ursula Wakeley, a seventy-eight-year-old spinster and former librarian, was brutally murdered in her remote Wiltshire bungalow. Was the seventy-eight-year-old librarian the target of a bungled robbery, or did someone have darker motives? Gus Freeman and his newly strengthened Crime Review Team are determined to find out. New recruit Blessing Umeh and returning investigator Alex Hardy join Gus in piecing together the fragments of the past. As secrets unravel, they must uncover what truly happened on that fateful night-or risk leaving Wakeley's story untold. Silent Terror, the next book in the Freeman Files series, is a gripping tale of persistence, redemption and the relentless pursuit of truth. Praise for Silent Terror: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Did not disappoint. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Witty and well written. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ You won't be disappointed! ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Full of delicious twists. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ You will love these books.

A brutal murder, an elusive assassin and an old enemy lurking in the shadows. In March 2014, Ivan Kendall, a seemingly ordinary family man, was found dead in a remote station toilet, eighty miles from home. What led him to embark on this late-night journey and who was behind his death? Gus and his team are determined to uncover the truth behind the unassuming man's mysterious demise. As the investigation unfolds, they encounter a dangerous assassin linked to a previous case and face increasing interference from an old adversary. Will Gus and his team be able to uncover the dark secrets surrounding Ivan's death, or will they find themselves lost in a web of lies too tangled to unravel? Night Train is a captivating blend of tense mystery, evolving relationships and relentless pursuit of the truth. Praise for Night Train: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ It gets harder to put these books down. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I would recommend it. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Don't miss this one. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Well written with a good twist. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Another 5 star read.

The truth is hidden beneath the surface. Will Gus Freeman find it? When thirteen-year-old Stacey Read disappeared from her Wiltshire home, the small community was torn apart. Ten days later, her lifeless body was found in a canal, but the case went cold. Now, retired detective Gus Freeman and his Crime Review Team are determined to bring the truth to light. As they sift through old statements and fresh clues, they uncover a tangled web of secrets that have remained hidden for years. Gus must confront the chilling reality that the answer might be more terrifying than anyone expected. Will Gus uncover the truth behind Stacey's tragic death, or will the mystery remain unsolved? All Things Bright is a powerful blend of mystery, suspense, and emotion, making it a must-read addition to the Freeman Files series. Praise for All Things Bright: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A story with hidden depth. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Brilliant. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Taylor has me hooked. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Another spectacularly told story. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Ted Taylor brings Freeman to life.

Was it a tragic accident-or a calculated murder? When Gerry Hogan was murdered on his doorstep, his family and friends were left reeling. A successful businessman with a spotless reputation, his death seemed both shocking and senseless. Years later, when Gus Freeman and his Crime Review Team reopen the case, they uncover more questions than answers. Missing clues and startling revelations about Hogan's life begin to surface, painting a picture that's far from what anyone expected. Long-buried family secrets and hidden motives force the team to confront the possibility that this was no random act of violence. Was Gerry Hogan the victim of a genuine mistake- or was it cold-blooded murder? Genuine Mistake is a tense and engrossing cold-case mystery filled with shocking twists, hidden motives and the relentless pursuit of justice. Praise for A Genuine Mistake: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A totally unexpected outcome! ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A beautiful poignant addition to this excellent series. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Excellent. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This book should be next on your list. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I'm still flabbergasted.

A farm, a murder and a trail that leads to dark truths. Wealthy landowner Kendal Guthrie was no stranger to controversy. Found dead in suspicious circumstances on his remote farm, his death was dismissed as a tragic accident. But years later, Gus Freeman and his team discover evidence that paints a very different picture. With motives ranging from revenge to greed, a host of suspects emerge. Missing clues and buried secrets complicate the case, forcing the team to confront the question: was Guthrie killed for what he knew-or who he was? Dead Reckoning is a masterful cold-case mystery packed with suspense, twists, and complex characters that will keep you hooked until the final page. Praise for Dead Reckoning: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I always try to guess the outcome but usually get it wrong. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Great mystery and great writing! ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A magnificent story. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I couldn't put it down. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ More than just words on a page.

A man's past condemned him. But who delivered the sentence? Clive Palmer's dark history followed him long after his release from prison. A disgraced history teacher, he sought refuge in a quiet Wiltshire village, hoping to leave his mistakes behind. Ten months later, he was found stabbed and mutilated-a crime as chilling as the secrets he tried to escape. Detective Gus Freeman and his Crime Review Team specialise in uncovering long-buried truths, but Palmer's murder is unlike anything they've faced before. As they delve into his tainted past, they unravel a web of grudges, betrayals and unanswered questions. Each discovery brings them closer to a truth more unsettling than the crime itself. Did Clive Palmer's past seal his fate, or is his murder hiding an even darker story? Tame the Storm is a gripping cold-case thriller that explores the blurred lines between justice, vengeance, and redemption. Praise for Tame the Storm: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Well written with engaging backstories for the characters. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Simply masterful. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Never disappointed, always thrilling, chilling, and very, very intriguing. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Highly recommended. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Always a twist of the tale!

In the final chapter of the Freeman Files, the cost of justice is greater than ever. On the cusp of retirement, DS Mercer faces a case that refuses to stay buried: a trail of strangled women, their murders linked along the M4 corridor since 1998. The victims-women in their late thirties and early forties-share a grim pattern, and the killer may be closer than anyone imagined. Could one of their own from the infamous Lime Kiln police station hold the key? Mercer calls in Gus Freeman and his Crime Review Team for a covert investigation, navigating layers of deception guarded by the "blue wall." As Gus uncovers shocking truths and connections to a secretive brotherhood, his own life is put on the line. With Urchfont preparing for festive cheer, a dark conspiracy threatens to destroy everything Gus has worked for. Still Standing is the gripping finale of The Freeman Files series, blending mystery, intrigue, and the resilience of a team that refuses to back down. Praise for Still Standing: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The last instalment doesn't disappoint. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Well written with an interesting ending. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A wonderful fitting and topical end to this brilliant series. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This one was just like the other books, interesting, good plot and impossible to put down. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A satisfying finish to the series.

Every detective has one case they can't forget. This is his.A fifteen-year-old girl is found murdered on Salisbury Plain. The evidence points to a local troublemaker. Case closed.But Detective Inspector Gus Freeman knows something isn't right. Buried lab results. A superior more interested in headlines than truth. A conviction that came too easily. By the time he uncovers the proof, it's too late.Some cases stay with you forever. This one defined him.The gripping prequel to the Freeman Files series, where Gus Freeman's pursuit of justice began._____________________________________________________________________________________Praise for The Freeman Files:★★★★★ A little Columbo, a little Perry Mason, a little Sherlock Holmes all rolled up into one!★★★★★ Just when you think you have it figured out, wham!! You don't even have a clue.★★★★★ I really couldn't put this down. Cold case files? Village life? Budding romances? I enjoyed every bit of it. Try it!★★★★★ The Freeman Files are a compelling counterpoint to the typical adrenalized, Hollywood-influenced thrillers. Instead, Mr Tayler's stories feel authentic, genuine, and human.★★★★★ I loved the characters. An aging attractive former DI closing cold cases, getting into romantic situations and learning new technology!★★★★★ I'm usually quite good at figuring out mysteries, but not these… If you like Agatha Christie, you'll like these★★★★★ A cross between DCI Banks and Unforgotten.★★★★★ It would make a great TV Series if Hollywood would wake up and take a look at it.★★★★★ I already know that I will be reading all 20 in this series!!