Strange Beginnings

In the shadows of Wiltshire, a dark truth waits to be uncovered.

Marion Reeves seemed to lead an ordinary life until her brutal murder in 2011. Stabbed in her car on a busy industrial estate, her case baffled detectives and was left unsolved. Years later, Gus Freeman and his team are determined to find the truth.

As they follow the trail, they uncover startling revelations about Marion’s double life--a history of troubled relationships, a blackmail plot, and ties to a shadowy group known for its dangerous and scandalous exploits. Missing money and gaps in the evidence deepen the mystery, leading the team into a labyrinth of lies, betrayal, and unanswered questions.

Was Marion silenced to protect a dark secret, or was her death a tragic consequence of a dangerous liaison?

Strange Beginnings is a chilling cold-case mystery that explores hidden lives, dark secrets and the relentless pursuit of justice.

Praise for Strange Beginnings:

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Wonderfully written.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This book was exceptional, with a great ending that I couldn’t see coming.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ You’ll never want to put it down.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Excellent.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ What a story.

Ted Tayler is the international best-selling indie author of the Freeman Files and Phoenix series. Ted lives in the English West country, where his stories are based. He was born in 1945 and has been married to Lynne since 1971. They have three children and four grandchildren.
His thought-provoking mysteries appeal to readers of Sally Rigby, Joy Ellis, Pauline Rowson, and Faith Martin. His action-packed thrillers are a must for fans of Mark Dawson and J C Ryan.
Gus Freeman’s cold case investigations are carried out with reasoned deduction rather than bursts of frantic action. In each of the 24 books, unsolved murders are accompanied by romance, humour, and country life. The core message in the 12 Phoenix novels is that criminals should pay for their crimes. Unfortunately, the current system fails to deliver the correct punishment, so Phoenix helps redress the balance.