The Retired Assassin's Guide to Country Gardening, Book 1 Audiobook
Product description
As an unabridged Audible audiobook, this story is made for listening rather than reading on the page. Its 11 hours and 35 minutes of narration let you settle into the full book at your own pace. It is the first instalment in the four-book Retired Assassin's Guide series. Author Naomi Kuttner's story is narrated by Thomas Barker.
Specifications
- Title: The Retired Assassin's Guide to Country Gardening
- Series: Retired Assassin's Guide, Book 1 of 4
- Format: Unabridged Audible audiobook
- Listening length: 11 hours and 35 minutes
- Author: Naomi Kuttner
- Narrator: Thomas Barker
- Publisher: Podium Audio
- Publication date: October 14, 2025
The audiobook format suits listeners who want to follow a complete novel without switching to a printed or digital page. The unabridged presentation preserves the full work, while the defined listening length makes it easier to plan a session or spread the story across several sittings. Start at the beginning of the series here, then continue with the next instalment if you want to follow the Retired Assassin's Guide books in order.
Getting the most from it
This is a natural pick for a commute, a walk, or a quiet stretch at home when listening fits better than sitting down with a book. You can pause and return as your day allows, keeping your place in a single, continuous story. If you are choosing between a print edition and audio, this format puts the narration at the centre, it is especially useful when you prefer to listen to a novel rather than read it on a screen or page.
Readers describe the story as an entertaining mystery with twists, a quirky small-town atmosphere and engaging, enigmatic characters. They also mention its humour and charm, and some say the plot kept them listening beyond their intended stopping time. That response points to a good match for listeners who enjoy character-led mysteries with a lighter, playful feel, rather than a strictly straight-faced crime story.
Tips for day-to-day use
For a long audiobook, a simple way to make progress is to connect listening with a regular part of the day, such as a drive or an evening routine. The full 11-hour-and-35-minute length gives you room to choose shorter sessions or longer stretches, depending on your schedule. Since this is Book 1 of 4, beginning here also gives you the series' opening point before moving on to later books.
What to clarify
Is this the first book in the series? Yes. It is Book 1 of the four-book Retired Assassin's Guide series, making it the starting instalment.
Is the audiobook abridged? It is listed as unabridged, so the audio presentation is the complete book.
Who wrote and narrates it? Naomi Kuttner is the author, and Thomas Barker is the narrator. The listening length is 11 hours and 35 minutes.
Should you buy it?
Choose this edition if you want the opening book in the Retired Assassin's Guide series in a complete audio format. Its substantial listening length, single narrator and mystery-led, humorous tone make it well suited to listeners looking for a story they can return to over multiple sessions. For anyone who would rather hear a novel unfold than read it, this audiobook offers a clear starting point with the series.