Dead Reckoning

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.

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.