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The Final Straw
An only child, unloved and unwanted by his parents, Colin Bailey is a bitter, emotionally damaged young man, hell bent on exacting revenge on anyone who has stopped him becoming the person he believes he was destined to be. What sets Colin apart is his intellect and meticulous planning. Detective Phil Hounsell pursues his man relentlessly, while trying to avoid the small town in which he works sliding further and further into the grip of two rival gangs.
A devastating event in Colin’s life provides the final straw that herald’s a bloodbath. Can Phil prevent it happening or will he too be a victim?’
This tale of revenge spans almost two decades, yet the police are chasing shadows; it builds in pace and tension to a thrilling climax against the backdrop of a seemingly quiet West Country town.
A devastating event in Colin’s life provides the final straw that herald’s a bloodbath. Can Phil prevent it happening or will he too be a victim?’
This tale of revenge spans almost two decades, yet the police are chasing shadows; it builds in pace and tension to a thrilling climax against the backdrop of a seemingly quiet West Country town.
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First published May 11, 2013
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About the author
Ted Tayler
79 books299 followers 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.
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.
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June 30, 2016
Interesting look into the mind of a serial killer set in England. Watch out who you bully in school. He just may hold a grudge!
August 18, 2021
Poor ✍
The underlying plot is good enough but there are a number of errors in the actual writing that make it confusing in places, such as the spelling of Sharon in places instead of Sharron & the obvious use of the wrong character's name in places.
Whatever happened to proof-reading?
The underlying plot is good enough but there are a number of errors in the actual writing that make it confusing in places, such as the spelling of Sharon in places instead of Sharron & the obvious use of the wrong character's name in places.
Whatever happened to proof-reading?
October 25, 2014
Intriguing and addictive story
Colin Bailey is a killer and he has a list. His intention is to avenge the wrongs that were done to him. An interesting and intriguing journey on the life of Bailey. The characters that he interacts with, the ones he adds to his list and his relationship or lack of relationship with his mother ... all the things that he focuses on in his life. He is on a mission ... a well, planned mission, but nothing could prepare him for what lies ahead. This story pulls you in and makes it so you can't stop reading it ... and then you just want to pick up the sequel and start reading ... that's what I did. I would highly recommend this as your next read!
Colin Bailey is a killer and he has a list. His intention is to avenge the wrongs that were done to him. An interesting and intriguing journey on the life of Bailey. The characters that he interacts with, the ones he adds to his list and his relationship or lack of relationship with his mother ... all the things that he focuses on in his life. He is on a mission ... a well, planned mission, but nothing could prepare him for what lies ahead. This story pulls you in and makes it so you can't stop reading it ... and then you just want to pick up the sequel and start reading ... that's what I did. I would highly recommend this as your next read!
never-finished-abandoned
March 27, 2014Not my type of book!
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