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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
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Ted Tayler I've been very lucky in that so far I haven't had any real concerns regarding long term 'blocks'. What I do when I get temporarily stuck is, I get up …moreI've been very lucky in that so far I haven't had any real concerns regarding long term 'blocks'. What I do when I get temporarily stuck is, I get up and go and do something completely different for a couple of hours; perhaps I watch some sport, potter around in the garden or go shopping with the wife!
When I get back to writing it's a lot easier to pick up the thread and get on with things than if you sit and stare at the blank page for hours on end.
The other tip I would give is, stick to writing about things that are in your comfort zone, then at least you can be confident that you know what you're writing about. If you need to include something you know absolutely nothing about, don't try to 'wing it', do loads of research, make copious notes and then the battle is already partly won!(less)
Ted Tayler I enjoy communicating with people. If it’s verbally, face to face, then that’s fine and I enjoy that too; however, I can reach more people with the wr…moreI enjoy communicating with people. If it’s verbally, face to face, then that’s fine and I enjoy that too; however, I can reach more people with the written word and long after I’m gone the books I’ve managed to get finished will be available somewhere, for anyone who wishes to read them. I don’t have a ‘message’ to get across; I’m simply a storyteller. Being a writer allows me to tell stories.(less)
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The Phoenix Series #1-3

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The Olympus Project (The Ph...

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The Phoenix Series: Books 4-6

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Last Orders (The Freeman Fi...

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Black Notice by Joy Ellis
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Top-notch as always.
What a tangled web Joy Ellis weaves! With a strong cast of familiar characters, each with their own intricate chapters, interwoven with contributions from those on the wrong side of the law, it kept my attention. At times, the pac
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Murder on a Yorkshire Moor by Ric Brady
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A Page-Turning Murder Mystery
A new name to me and a cracking series to look forward to. I enjoyed the wide-ranging characters, atmospheric settings, and pacing. Recommended.
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Hot Scheming Mess by Lucy Carol
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Not for me. It tried hard to be something it wasn't. In the end, I decided not to keep torturing myself. ...more
Hot Scheming Mess by Lucy Carol
"This was a free kindle acquisition but was still not really worth it lol. It felt trying too hard to be a cool spy book, and I thought the main character was kind of dumb."
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The Fugitive's Trail by J C Fields
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Top-quality thriller. I'll run out of superlatives if I write a lengthy review. Safe to say it's got all the ingredients I love in a first in a series. I already know that I'll be back for the rest. Great characters, great plot, and fast-paced action ...more
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Murder at Owlwood Vicarage by A.S. McClatchie
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Quick, enjoyable read.

All the familiar cosy mystery ingredients were there. I liked the pacing most. The story rattled along at a good lick, and although we pulled up sharply at the end, it didn't spoil what an enjoyable experience it was. Impressed.
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She Dies Tonight by Georgia Wagner
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Excellent series starter. I've seen this author's books many times over the past couple of years and often wondered what they were like. This one was a page-turning, fast-paced thriller with strong characters and an intriguing storyline. I'm hooked. ...more
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Norfolk Murder Mysteries by Anne Penketh
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Dead on Account by Mariah Kingdom
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Not for me. Written about twenty years ago, it's showing its age. I liked the cover; what can I say? ...more
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“Each paints a version of the truth that suits their purpose.”
― Ted Tayler, The Freeman Files Series - Books 16 -18

“If there was a God, how come the Pet Shop Boys had a number one hit?”
― Ted Tayler, The Freeman Files Series #1-3

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― Ted Tayler, The Freeman Files Series #1-3

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