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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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- Malks
- 12-07-20
when can we have a follow up
you won't want to stop once you have started. exciting story runs at a steady pace. well worth a look
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- Linda
- 19-11-23
I wish I didn’t even start it
Very disappointing book , can’t understand where all 5 star reviews come from ?! Narrator was boring and sounded bored , lacking excitement in right moments in his voice , most of the time I could not follow who was who , because he jumped so fast and everyone sounded the same . This book was dragging , definitely wouldn’t read again.
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- Mrs. Jacqueline J. Taylor
- 06-03-21
Excellent story
Well read with many twists. Quite gripping and different from the usual crime thriller. Recommend
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- Anonymous User
- 22-03-21
gripping story
Firstly I thought the narration was excellent and he managed to portray the females without turning them into some whining caricature of a female voice as a number if other male performers have often done.
Obviously some artistic licence was used for dramatic affect and elements of the story were hard to believe but the author managed not to go too far .
My favourite character was Madison. She is strong, brave and gritty but her softer side was also shown.
Overall it was exciting and kept me engaged with several twists and turns.
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- Sharon Blaylock
- 03-03-21
Excellent!
Brilliant from start to finish, as a Warringtonian (now not living there) I was able to visualise where they were when locations were mentioned- fabulous!
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- Jackie Haywood
- 11-07-20
Fantastic story
This story is gripping and very believable. It is very well performed and for me one long binge listen!
The only thing disappointing is that this is the only audiobook by this author.
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- gareth morris
- 16-09-20
Fantastic!
This has everything. It is a constant thrill ride and always keeps you guessing. Highly recommended. Amazing!
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- james williams
- 22-05-21
Good book
This was a good book, better than others and I will listen to more from this author. The narrator Warren Brown was very good, kept you interested with very good voices for the characters. Well worth a listen
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- G. Dunphy
- 01-02-22
Best Audio Book Ever
Should be made and shown on Prime, it's that good. Narrated to absolute perfection.
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- P. Gigli
- 06-01-22
Good northern setting
I don’t normally write reviews, but this book is an excellent read. A police / crime story for sure, but set in Warrington. What a pleasure recognising place names, streets and buildings. Thank you. I really enjoyed it and I’ll be looking out for others by this author.
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