Barking Mad

A cold case. A deadly secret. The search for answers begins.

In May 2015, Mark Malone, a much-loved pet shop owner, was shot dead in cold blood. The case went unsolved, leaving his community shattered and his murder shrouded in mystery. Years later, Detective Gus Freeman and his Crime Review Team reopen the investigation, determined to bring his killer to justice.

Their search reveals a web of lies, illegal dealings and a dangerous link to Ricky Gardiner—a man at the centre of a string of violent crimes. With the truth buried under layers of deceit, Gus and his team must piece together the puzzle before the truth is lost forever.

Barking Mad, the sixth book in the Freeman Files series, is a gripping tale of betrayal, danger, and the relentless pursuit of justice.

Praise for Barking Mad:

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Brilliantly written.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A definite attention grabber.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Highly recommended.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ An exciting read.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Well-crafted as always.

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.