10 audiobooks for fans of A Fire Upon the Deep
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Morning Star
Red Rising • Book 3
by Pierce Brown
Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds
★ 4.81 ABR Score (468.5K ratings)★ 4.55 Goodreads (414.3K) ★ 4.82 Audible (54.2K)More about this pick
Darrow's revolution reaches its bloody crescendo as he leads the rebellion against Gold tyranny in this explosive finale that Tim Gerard Reynolds narrates with fierce intensity.
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Golden Son
Red Rising • Book 2
by Pierce Brown
Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds
★ 4.79 ABR Score (560.8K ratings)★ 4.5 Goodreads (505.3K) ★ 4.81 Audible (55.5K)More about this pick
Darrow continues his infiltration of Gold society while planning revolution from within the ruling class. Tim Gerard Reynolds captures the escalating political intrigue and brutal space battles with commanding intensity.
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Fallout
Expeditionary Force • Book 13
Narrated by R.C. Bray
★ 4.69 ABR Score (26.0K ratings)★ 4.52 Goodreads (7.2K) ★ 4.89 Audible (18.8K)More about this pick
R.C. Bray returns with his beloved portrayal of Joe and Skippy, continuing the Expeditionary Force saga that has captivated millions of listeners.
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Nemesis Games
The Expanse • Book 5
Narrated by Jefferson Mays
★ 4.69 ABR Score (142.8K ratings)★ 4.45 Goodreads (116.9K) ★ 4.8 Audible (25.9K)More about this pick
The Rocinante crew splits up for personal missions just as the solar system's political order collapses into violence and revolution. Jefferson Mays handles the series' most emotionally intense installment, as each character confronts their past while civilization crumbles around them.
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Defiance of the Fall 2
Defiance of the Fall • Book 2
Narrated by Pavi Proczko
★ 4.64 ABR Score (21.7K ratings)★ 4.52 Goodreads (12.1K) ★ 4.84 Audible (9.6K)More about this pick
Earth crumbles under invasion while Zac grows into a powerhouse, but becoming the world's strongest man makes him a target for every faction. Pavi Proczko's energetic narration matches the non-stop LitRPG action.
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Leviathan Wakes
The Expanse • Book 1
Narrated by Jefferson Mays
★ 4.63 ABR Score (358.0K ratings)★ 4.31 Goodreads (324.2K) ★ 4.75 Audible (33.8K)More about this pick
Detective Miller and ice hauler Holden investigate a missing person case that uncovers a solar system-wide conspiracy threatening all of humanity. Mays handles the complex space opera with distinct voices for both protagonists as they navigate political tensions between Earth, Mars, and the Belt.
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Zero Hour
Expeditionary Force • Book 5
Narrated by R.C. Bray
★ 4.63 ABR Score (56.2K ratings)★ 4.37 Goodreads (14.8K) ★ 4.81 Audible (41.4K)More about this pick
The Merry Band of Pirates faces their biggest crisis yet as their stolen alien ship falls apart and Skippy the AI apparently dies, stranding them thousands of lightyears from Earth.
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Persepolis Rising
The Expanse • Book 7
Narrated by Jefferson Mays
★ 4.63 ABR Score (109.1K ratings)★ 4.38 Goodreads (88.5K) ★ 4.78 Audible (20.6K)More about this pick
Jefferson Mays continues his stellar Expanse narration as the aging Rocinante crew faces a new threat from Laconia's advanced alien technology.
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The Dark Forest
Remembrance of Earth's Past • Book 2
by Liu Cixin, Joel Martinsen
Narrated by P. J. Ochlan
★ 4.56 ABR Score (243.0K ratings)★ 4.4 Goodreads (224.9K) ★ 4.65 Audible (18.1K)More about this pick
Liu Cixin's solution to the Fermi Paradox unfolds through cosmic sociology and interstellar hide-and-seek across P.J. Ochlan's measured performance.
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A Civil Campaign
Vorkosigan Saga (Publication Order) • Book 12
Narrated by Grover Gardner
★ 4.47 ABR Score (23.4K ratings)★ 4.41 Goodreads (20.4K) ★ 4.74 Audible (2.9K)More about this pick
Miles Vorkosigan applies military strategy to courtship, pursuing the widow Ekaterin while navigating Barrayaran high society's treacherous politics.
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