{"product_id":"last-orders-by-ted-tayler-9781036704889","title":"Last Orders","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLast Orders\u003c\/em\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eLast Orders\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e★ ★ ★ ★ ★ If you enjoy British procedurals, I could not recommend a better way to spend your time than by getting into this fun series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A great mystery with many twists and turns. It is hard to put this book down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Really enjoyed this book and will definitely follow the series. The author put enough twists and turns to keep you guessing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Gus used old school, tried and true techniques and comes out smelling like a rose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48147410092268,"sku":"9781036704889","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781036704889-last-orders.jpg?v=1786449197","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/last-orders-by-ted-tayler-9781036704889","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}