The Reach by B. Michael Radburn
The Reach is an unabridged audiobook by B. Michael Radburn, narrated by Ric Herbert. This Australian rural crime thriller follows Park Ranger Taylor Bridges as bodies are found in a secluded town and a storm closes in.
At a glance
- An Australian rural crime thriller set in the fictional Devlins Reach beside the Hawkesbury River.
- The plot combines an excavation-site discovery, a targeted community and an approaching storm.
- Narrated by Ric Herbert. The listed unabridged programme runs 9 hours and 40 minutes.
Reference price: £13.78
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros
- A clearly specified unabridged format and listening length help buyers assess the time commitment.
- The remote-town setting and converging murder investigation and storm provide a defined crime-thriller premise.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Author | B. Michael Radburn |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Ric Herbert |
| Listening length | 9 hours and 40 minutes |
| Version | Unabridged |
| Program type | Audiobook |
| Language | English |
| Publication date | 2 Feb. 2021 |
| Publisher | Wavesound from W. F. Howes Ltd |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners looking for an unabridged crime audiobook with an Australian rural setting.
- Buyers interested in a closed-community mystery involving a wilderness expert, local police and an approaching storm.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Aggregate customer ratings are broadly favourable but mixed, with the largest rating groups at four and five stars and a smaller spread across lower ratings. This gives a limited overall impression, not specific evidence about narration, pacing or plot, so buyers should use the stated premise and audiobook length to judge fit.
Frequently asked questions
How long is The Reach audiobook?
The listed listening length is 9 hours and 40 minutes.
Who wrote and narrates The Reach?
The listing names B. Michael Radburn as the author and Ric Herbert as the narrator.
What is The Reach about?
Park Ranger Taylor Bridges assists local police after three bodies are found at an excavation site in secluded Devlins Reach. As a storm threatens to isolate the town, someone targets its residents.
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