Audible acquires new thriller by Lisa Jewell to be published audio-first

Audible has acquired a new thriller by Lisa Jewell to be published audio-first as an Audible Original in October 2026. Global rights were bought from Jonny Geller at Curtis Brown.

Aurelie de Troyer, head of regional content, Europe at Audible said: “We are thrilled to be working with Lisa on her first Audible Original. We, alongside millions of Audible listeners worldwide, know how much her unique storytelling lends itself to the audio medium, and we’re delighted to be publishing her new thriller. At Audible, we continue to champion a diverse range of writers, from debuts to the most established and bestselling names, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in audio storytelling.”

The latest book from Jewell comes just a few weeks after a new three-book deal was announced with Penguin Random House. 

Jewell said: "I am an Audible addict; nearly everything I read these days I read on audio, and my Audible library is a thing of beauty. So I could not be more excited or honoured to have been invited to write something unique and audio-specific for Audible. It’s going to be a brilliant collaboration."

Geller, CEO, The Curtis Brown Group said: "It’s such an enticing prospect for Lisa Jewell readers – an original story created specifically for an audio audience - and we are excited to partner with Audible."