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Far from the Tree
- Thirty Miles Trilogy, Book 1
- Narrated by: Warren Brown
- Length: 8 hrs and 53 mins
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Audible's Crime & Thriller Pick of the Month: July 2020
Love nothing more than being engrossed in a creepy thriller or playing detective with a gripping mystery? You're not alone! Always ready for a challenge, the Audible editors have taken on the tough task of seeking out spine-chilling tales that will keep you up all night. Every month in 2020 we’ll bring you the very best in murder and mystery in Audible's Crime & Thriller Pick of the Month.Listeners also enjoyed...
About the author
Rob Parker is a married father of three, who lives in Warrington, UK. The author of the Ben Bracken thrillers and Crook’s Hollow, he enjoys a rural life on an old pig farm (now minus pigs), writing horrible things between school runs. Rob writes full time, attends various author events across the UK, and boxes regularly for charity.
He spends a lot of time in schools across the North, encouraging literacy, story-telling and creative-writing, and somehow squeezes in time to co-host the For Your Reconsideration film podcast, appear regularly on The Blood Brothers Crime Podcast, and is a member of the Northern Crime Syndicate.
About the performer
Warren Brown is an illustrious actor, voiceover artist and former 2 x World Thai Boxing Champion. Following his performance in the BAFTA-winning, three-part event Occupation, appearing opposite Stephen Graham, Warren went on to star alongside Idris Elba as DS Ripley, the role for which he became most well-known, in the BBC's multi award-winning series Luther.
Warren can be seen as 'Sergeant Thomas 'Mac' McAllister' in the highly anticipated reboot of the Emmy-nominated action series, Strike Back, for Sky/HBO Cinemax. Other television credits include Doctor Who, Liar, X Company and RTS Best Drama winning, Good Cop. Film credits include Cargo, Captain Webb and The Dark Knight Rises. Audio drama for Big Finish include multiple series of Doctor Who, U.N.I.T. and the stand alone Audible series Transference.
Summary
Brendan Foley has worked to balance the responsibilities of a demanding job and a troublesome family. He’s managed to keep these two worlds separate, until the discovery of a mass grave sends them into a headlong collision. When one of the dead turns out to be a familiar face, he’s taken off the case.
Iona Madison keeps everything under control. She works hard as a detective sergeant and trains harder as a boxer. But when her superior, DI Foley, is removed from the case, her certainties are tested like never before.
With stories of the Warrington 27 plastered over the news, they set out to solve the crime before anyone else. The local constabulary is small and under-funded – Brendan knows they can’t crack this case alone, and he’s not letting a rival force take over. Not with the secrets he fears are lurking. Their investigations lead them into the murky underworlds of Manchester and Liverpool, where one more murder means little to drug-dealing gangs, desperate to control their power bases.
But as Madison steps into the ring for the fight of her life, the criminals come to them. It’s no coincidence that the corpses have been buried in Foley’s hometown. The question is, why? Foley might not like the answer....
Introducing a gripping new crime thriller, perfect for fans of Clare Mackintosh, Ian Rankin and Line of Duty.
Critic reviews
"An immersive and intricately plotted thriller that had me gripped from the first [minute] to the pulse-racing finale." (Roz Watkins)
"...A big departure from Rob’s previous work, I hope he won’t mind when I say it exceeds his already sky high standards. A dark, powerful & utterly compelling tale of Northern gangsters tied together by blood, it just drips with real life." (Tony Kent)
"Rob Parker doesn’t mess around. Far from the Tree is a gritty, propulsive [listen]. Drawn in shades of grey, DI Brendan Foley is a complex, morally ambiguous character I couldn’t stop rooting for. A punchy, powerful tale well told." (Adam Hamdy)
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- Cherry
- 05-07-20
Great plot, great narration
A very descriptive book, well written and I finished it within a day of downloading it.
Clever characters And subtle twists along the way which make for a great read.
Loved the narration, would definitely recommend.
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- crochetdiva
- 06-07-20
Fast paced and thrilling
I was surprised to find that I really enjoyed this book. I ended up listening to it in two sittings, I couldn't stop listening! It was fast paced and thrilling at every turn. Such a lot going on but so descriptive that it never once got my mind foggy. I would highly recommend this book.
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- Daisymae
- 16-07-20
Everything a murder mystery should be.
Full of unexpected twists and turns. Keeping the listener riveted to the story. Well narrated.
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- Anonymous User
- 15-05-21
l could not stop listening. Excellent! Would love
to hear more from the author. The narrator was very good. Excellent story, well done.
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- tommy_c
- 21-05-21
Couldn’t stop listening!
Superb story, perfectly read. It was so tense I needed to take breaks, but had to keep coming back to it!! This is the quickest I’ve ever finished an audiobook. Bravo.
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- Jonathan Bell
- 18-07-20
Absolutely Fantastic, Wow Wow, Wow.
This was by far the best Audio book I have ever had the pleasure of listening to, fast moving with a brilliant story line that always surprises and thrills, I really enjoyed all the modern references to todays society along with its challenges. The main Characters were really absorbing, all the twists and turns along with all difficult decisions they had to make every minute kept you gripped and wanting more. Really well narrated by Warren brown, Highly recommended, you want be disappointed.
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- Amazon Customer
- 16-01-22
Meh
I wish the author had written the women in a better way, pretty misogynistic and ignorant at times. Overall entertaining but couldn’t get past it unfortunately. Won’t be bothering with the follow up.
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- alan
- 18-05-21
Brilliant
Excellent story with fantastic characters - I hope there will be more to follow from DI Folly
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- Amazon Customer
- 23-05-21
Fabulous
Thoroughly enjoyed this exciting and fast paced book. Incredible narration had me on the edge all the way through. Loved it!
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- lindylou72
- 10-07-20
wow I loved this book!
an absolute brilliant cop drama.. it's a rollercoaster of a listen. can't wait for more
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