The Publisher: Perfect for Fans of Richard Osman
Print & Ebook
A missing student.
A vanished publisher.
A podcast that reveals too much.
When nineteen-year-old Rosemary Cope disappears from Exeter University just weeks into her first term, Detective Inspector Whipton Barton fears the worst. Six months later, with no trace of the brilliant but solitary computer science student, the case has gone cold.
Perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Anthony Horowitz,The Publisher is a contemporary cosy crime novel that explores the price of devotion, the seduction of reinvention, and the fine line between disappearing and being erased.
Audiobook
The investigation is now brought to life by the vocal talent of Charles Robert Fox.
Available on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes
Unabridged recording
8 hours and 21 minutes
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Audiobook coming in Summer 2026
Reviews for Book 2 The Publisher
All The Publisher reviews and ratings are ∗∗∗∗∗
Great summer read!
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 July 2026
“Great summer read! Stumbled into cozy crime and now a fan. A richer book than his first, but enjoyed both. This mystery is well crafted and left me guessing til the end. Really enjoyed the depth of plot detail and imagery of being in a small coastal town in southern England. Looking forward to the next one.”
Todd Hannula
Atmospheric and pacy
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 June 2026
“Atmospheric and pacy, this second in the series of the Barton and Brooks mysteries draws you in to an absorbing world with a richly developing cast of characters. Really looking forward to seeing how this series develops!”
Jacky Fitt