A crime thriller set in Worcester will take centre stage at a special free author event at The Hive next month.
Tony Fisher, former BBC radio presenter and novelist, will be talking about his latest book, Good Gone Bad, on July 8 at the city’s library; the very place where much of the novel was written.
Set in Worcester, the book has already delighted local readers with its recognisable locations, including The Hive, Pitchcroft Racecourse, The Talbot, and Château Impney.
Tony said: “I’ve loved writing about locations around the city. One of the characters lives in the Arboretum, another in Warndon, and there’s one who we never quite figure out exactly where they live. Another lives in Bromsgrove but travels to work at Worcestershire Royal Hospital.”
Good Gone Bad follows the story of Charlie Burrows, a devoted husband and father whose hidden choices place his family in jeopardy, and Danny Wade, a podcaster trying to rebuild his life after addiction. Together, they find themselves in a dangerous game where loyalty, fear, and survival collide.
Author Tony has had a career in broadcasting stretching back 40 years and has been a frequent voice on stations including Wyvern FM and BBC Hereford and Worcester. He has also written several novels and has always wanted to set a book in the Faithful City.
“I’ve seen crime novels set in Birmingham, Bristol, London, all of those places, but never Worcester,” he said. “I’ve called Worcester home for most of the last 20 years. It’s a brilliant place to live and it has been fantastic to set a crime novel here.”
He added: “I’m visually impaired so I use public transport a lot and this gave me the chance to really hone the book and publish it myself. It was released last year, and I’ve been bowled over by how well it has sold and been received.”
At the event, Tony will give a short reading from his book Good Gone Bad, he’ll talk about his background and career, and there’ll be the chance for attendees to ask questions and purchase a copy of the book for themselves.
“I’m already working on book number two,” said Tony. “I’m planning on making this a trilogy and I’m really looking forward to connecting with people who are interested in crime-fiction and also people who are just from Worcester and would like to come and hear about how the city inspired so much of this book.”
The talk is free, but tickets should be booked in advance to avoid disappointment. Book your place on The Hive’s website.