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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
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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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- Kindle Customer
- 01-06-21
Brilliant!!!
I listen to a lot of Audio books and must say this has been by far the best. I enjoyed it from start to finish. The only downside is I can't find any more books by the author.
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- Rosielil
- 01-08-21
Excellently written
The narrator was a bit mundane but stick to it it is a brilliant story with a few twists to really make you think. Overall worth a read.
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- Anne Mains
- 07-07-20
Couldn’t stop listening!
I loved this. It’s gritty, modern and totally absorbing. I couldn’t stop listening. The characters hooked me immediately and it was beautifully written. I’d love to read more. A series perhaps? Brilliant.
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- Red
- 12-07-20
Slow
A lot of repeating in this book. The story is fairly good but could be told In half the time. That said it help my attention relatively well
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- Nina Couser
- 17-07-20
Very enjoyable
Great book, well written and consistent throughout, no dull moments whatsoever. The narrator was excellent and effortlessly brought the characters to life. I'm pretty fussy and normally go for Jo Nesbo or Michael Connolly but this was a change and well worth the listen. It was like Prime Suspect meets Eastenders, but the very best of both and well researched. I'll look out for more by this writer and narrator. Very entertaining.
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- Cindy
- 14-09-21
Struggled to Finish
Having got used to narrators who change the tone and accent to the characters portrayed in the stories they are reading, I found Warren Brown did none of that. His voice just droned on and on from paragraph to paragraph, so much so I found he was putting me to sleep. I lost interest in the story, fairly fast and apart from knowing the main character joined the police instead of continuing his families criminal lifestyle, and a few other bits that if I mentioned them would spoil the book for others, I don't remember much. I will use this book on nights when I cannot nod off as the narrates voice makes an excellent sleep aid.
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- Miss S J Granston
- 28-09-21
Good storyline awful narration
This has the potential to be a really good book but the narration is so dull I just could not continue to end.
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- PJ
- 24-07-20
Far from the Tree by Rob Parker by Warren Brown
Brilliantly written and a gripping story read with a captivating way that I could hardly put it down. Thanks to the people who put it together with such skill.
I would like to read more like this one perhaps with a little less blood. At the end. PJ
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- LJ Nelson
- 25-08-20
5 stars – You can't escape your roots!
My relationship with audiobooks is best described as complicated. For me, it all comes down to the narration. Well, let me tell you, add Warren Brown’s narration to a Rob Parker story and you have gold!!
I’m a huge RP fan (and self-confessed #Brackenaddict – have you read that series?) so couldn’t wait to get my grabby hands on his newest offering.
Note to self: maybe it’s best not to wash the front windows in full view of the cul-de-sac when listening to FFTT *blushes*. All I’ll say is that it’s a good job the neighbours couldn’t hear me (*whispers* fingers crossed they can’t lip read) because I was OMG’ing and gesticulating widely the further I got into the story.
The Mommy: You’re shouting again! Somehow, I don’t think Foley, whoever he is, can hear you.
Me: Whoops... sorry!!
This will probably sound daft, but as I got lost in the story and narration it felt like I was watching a movie on a projector screen.
Full of twist and turns, the author builds the story and suspense layer by layer until you question everything. As all the pieces start to slot together, you’re left with your best ‘Oh-oh-oh’ (finger waving optional) and OMG facial expressions. Maybe that’s just me *shrugs*.
Then the bursts of humour when you least expect it – or is that just my twisted sense of humour? DON’T ANSWER THAT!
I loved the interconnected relationships between the main characters. Family ties and loyalties are tested – to the extreme!
My favourite characters are those that are both light and dark where, until you walk a mile in their shoes, you just don’t know what you’d do. Nope *shakes head*, that is all I’m saying on that subject. I will say I have a soft spot for Iona – she doesn’t take BS of any kind!!
So, yeah *blushes*, you could say I enjoyed it, lol.
Netflix if you’re reading this (I wish!) you need to option this story for a series.
Shutting up now...
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- Mr. S. M. Elliott
- 15-02-21
Steady
This was a daily deal and really worth a punt at a bargain price. The story is well formed as a one of book, and not part of a series. So the characters are not as well developed as some detective novels. The narration is pleasant and well read and shows a good actor can turn his hand to other thing's. If looking for something new to try I would recommend this audiobook if you can get it on a deal.
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