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Bonnier Books UK’s audio imprint twelve point publishes its first audio original
Bonnier Books UK has published its first in-house audio original project under its audio imprint twelve point. Entitled Fugitive! it is described as a ground-breaking exploration of the reality of life on the run.
Produced by twelve point over 15 months, Fugitive! is narrated by Nick Reynolds, the son of Great Train Robber Bruce Reynolds.
Nick Reynolds spent his early childhood on the run with his father and in this audiobook he brings his own experiences to bear, interviewing some of Britain’s most infamous fugitives and their families, the publisher says.
Featuring exclusive interviews with fugitives past and present, law enforcement, psychologists and journalists, the audiobook – released 19th August 2023 – is described by twelve point as “an extraordinary personal journey for Nick as he begins to understand what his father went through: from the mental toll of staying constantly vigilant and the need for money, to caring for loved ones and the long shadows cast by their pasts". “Fugitive! is essential listening for true crime fans,” the publisher says.
Reynolds said: “Making this audiobook has helped me to reflect on the time I spent on the run with my dad and I’ve learned a lot about myself. Talking with other fugitives, and especially with psychologist Paul Britton, I’ve begun to appreciate the toll it took on our whole family. This audiobook has been a most enlightening and important experience for me.”
Jon Watt, trade audio director at Bonnier Books UK, said: “Making Fugitive! was a journey for all of us – we didn’t quite know where the story would end up when we started out. By their nature, fugitives aren’t easy to pin down, so just finding some of the contributors was an experience in itself. Nick Reynolds is a fantastic narrator, not afraid to explore his past and give this project a very personal touch. The life of a fugitive is often glamourised in films and media: it’s anything but. It’s tough and it can leave deep scars on those involved.”
