Last Orders

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 Order. s:. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 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.