Audible to publish audio exclusive trilogy by crime writer Rob Parker

Audible will publish a new Audible Original crime trilogy by crime writer Rob Parker. The series will be narrated by actor Warren Brown.

Audible acquired world English language audiobook rights direct from the author. The first title, Far From the Tree, will be released exclusively in audio on 2nd July 2020. Publication for the next two titles is not scheduled.  

Set in Warrington, Far From the Tree follows DI Foley, who finds himself in charge of one of the largest murder cases the country has ever seen. Twenty-seven bodies are found buried in a woodland trench, as the discoveries unfold, DI Foley must decide whether to solve the crime if it risks his family. 

Parker commented: "To be able to write a crime trilogy set in the area I grew up in — an area which doesn’t receive much limelight or exposure — is a real delight, and I’m supremely thankful to Audible for giving me this opportunity. I’m taking this chance with both hands and aim to repay their faith in spades and I’m determined to show you ain’t seen nothing yet."

Parker is the author of the Ben Bracken series including A Wanted Man (Endeavour Ink, 2017), The Penny Black (Lume Books, 2020) and Till Morning is Nigh (Lume Books, 2020).