Audiobooks Like A Little Hatred

10 audiobooks for fans of A Little Hatred

1. 1

   

   Before They Are Hanged

   The First Law • Book 2

   by Joe Abercrombie

   Narrated by Steven Pacey

   Steven Pacey's masterful narration captures the same morally complex characters and gritty world-building that made *A Little Hatred* compelling, while deepening the political intrigue and character arcs across a slightly longer runtime. The sequel maintains Abercrombie's signature blend of dark humor and brutal consequences, delivering the continuation listeners crave without losing the sharp narrative voice that made the first book so engaging.

   Why this book?

   Steven Pacey's masterful narration captures the same morally complex characters and gritty world-building that made *A Little Hatred* compelling, while deepening the political intrigue and character arcs across a slightly longer runtime. The sequel maintains Abercrombie's signature blend of dark humor and brutal consequences, delivering the continuation listeners crave without losing the sharp narrative voice that made the first book so engaging.

   ★ 4.71 ABR Score (243.2K ratings)

   ★ 4.36 Goodreads (221.5K) ★ 4.81 Audible (21.7K)

   22h 39m listening time • Released 2015

   Superior Glokta's torture-scarred cynicism and Bayaz's quest for ancient magic get Steven Pacey's full character treatment across multiple storylines.

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   Superior Glokta's torture-scarred cynicism and Bayaz's quest for ancient magic get Steven Pacey's full character treatment across multiple storylines.

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2. 2

   

   Red Country

   First Law World • Book 6

   by Joe Abercrombie

   Narrated by Steven Pacey

   Red Country delivers the same darkly witty, morally complex storytelling as A Little Hatred, with Steven Pacey's masterful narration bringing equally vivid characters to life across another sprawling fantasy narrative. Both works showcase Abercrombie's gift for blending brutal action with sharp dialogue and philosophical depth, making them equally rewarding listens for those seeking intelligent, character-driven fantasy.

   Why this book?

   Red Country delivers the same darkly witty, morally complex storytelling as A Little Hatred, with Steven Pacey's masterful narration bringing equally vivid characters to life across another sprawling fantasy narrative. Both works showcase Abercrombie's gift for blending brutal action with sharp dialogue and philosophical depth, making them equally rewarding listens for those seeking intelligent, character-driven fantasy.

   ★ 4.63 ABR Score (77.2K ratings)

   ★ 4.32 Goodreads (66.8K) ★ 4.79 Audible (10.4K)

   19h 52m listening time • Released 2012

   Shy South pursues the kidnappers who burned her home and stole her siblings, accompanied only by oxen and her cowardly stepfather Lamb.

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   Shy South pursues the kidnappers who burned her home and stole her siblings, accompanied only by oxen and her cowardly stepfather Lamb.

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3. 3

   

   The Heroes

   First Law World • Book 5

   by Joe Abercrombie

   Narrated by Steven Pacey

   Steven Pacey's masterful narration brings the same gritty, character-driven storytelling to life, capturing Abercrombie's dark humor and morally complex protagonists with equal brilliance. The Heroes delivers that same visceral blend of brutal action and intimate character moments that made A Little Hatred compelling, extended across an even richer tapestry of interconnected perspectives.

   Why this book?

   Steven Pacey's masterful narration brings the same gritty, character-driven storytelling to life, capturing Abercrombie's dark humor and morally complex protagonists with equal brilliance. The Heroes delivers that same visceral blend of brutal action and intimate character moments that made A Little Hatred compelling, extended across an even richer tapestry of interconnected perspectives.

   ★ 4.62 ABR Score (87.1K ratings)

   ★ 4.35 Goodreads (77.8K) ★ 4.76 Audible (9.3K)

   23h 5m listening time • Released 2016

   Three brutal days of warfare over a worthless hill get Steven Pacey's full character treatment — his voice work turns each soldier into someone you'll remember.

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   Three brutal days of warfare over a worthless hill get Steven Pacey's full character treatment — his voice work turns each soldier into someone you'll remember.

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4. 4

   

   The Blade Itself

   The First Law Trilogy • Book 1

   by Joe Abercrombie

   Narrated by Steven Pacey

   Steven Pacey's masterful narration brings the same morally complex characters and dark humor to life, while Abercrombie's signature blend of cynical wit and brutal consequences deepens across an expansive world that rewards long-form listening. The Blade Itself establishes the foundational magic, politics, and character dynamics that make A Little Hatred's intricate plotting so satisfying, offering the complete arc that shaped this universe.

   Why this book?

   Steven Pacey's masterful narration brings the same morally complex characters and dark humor to life, while Abercrombie's signature blend of cynical wit and brutal consequences deepens across an expansive world that rewards long-form listening. The Blade Itself establishes the foundational magic, politics, and character dynamics that make A Little Hatred's intricate plotting so satisfying, offering the complete arc that shaped this universe.

   ★ 4.63 ABR Score (344.3K ratings)

   ★ 4.22 Goodreads (317.5K) ★ 4.7 Audible (26.8K)

   22h 15m listening time • Released 2015

   Barbarian Logen Ninefingers, selfish nobleman Jezal, and crippled torturer Glokta are drawn into a conspiracy that threatens the kingdom. Pacey's exceptional character voices bring Abercrombie's morally gray antiheroes to life in this gritty fantasy that subverts traditional genre expectations with dark humor.

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   Barbarian Logen Ninefingers, selfish nobleman Jezal, and crippled torturer Glokta are drawn into a conspiracy that threatens the kingdom. Pacey's exceptional character voices bring Abercrombie's morally gray antiheroes to life in this gritty fantasy that subverts traditional genre expectations with dark humor.

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5. 5

   

   Last Argument of Kings

   The First Law • Book 3

   by Joe Abercrombie

   Narrated by Steven Pacey

   Steven Pacey's masterful narration brings the same richly layered world and morally complex characters to life, while Abercrombie deepens the brutal themes of ambition and consequence that define the First Law series. The extended runtime allows for even more intricate plotting and character development, delivering the same darkly witty, unflinching storytelling that made *A Little Hatred* compelling.

   Why this book?

   Steven Pacey's masterful narration brings the same richly layered world and morally complex characters to life, while Abercrombie deepens the brutal themes of ambition and consequence that define the First Law series. The extended runtime allows for even more intricate plotting and character development, delivering the same darkly witty, unflinching storytelling that made *A Little Hatred* compelling.

   ★ 4.68 ABR Score (225.4K ratings)

   ★ 4.37 Goodreads (204.4K) ★ 4.75 Audible (21.0K)

   27h 4m listening time • Released 2015

   Steven Pacey captures every brutal nuance as Logen Ninefingers faces his final battle and the Bloody-Nine must confront his oldest friend turned enemy.

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   Steven Pacey captures every brutal nuance as Logen Ninefingers faces his final battle and the Bloody-Nine must confront his oldest friend turned enemy.

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6. 6

   

   Best Served Cold

   First Law World • Book 4

   by Joe Abercrombie

   Narrated by Steven Pacey

   Best Served Cold delivers the same dark humor and morally complex characters that define A Little Hatred, with Steven Pacey's masterful narration bringing equal depth to a revenge narrative driven by character motivation rather than epic scope. The standalone structure offers a complete, self-contained story while maintaining Abercrombie's signature blend of gritty realism and sardonic wit.

   Why this book?

   Best Served Cold delivers the same dark humor and morally complex characters that define A Little Hatred, with Steven Pacey's masterful narration bringing equal depth to a revenge narrative driven by character motivation rather than epic scope. The standalone structure offers a complete, self-contained story while maintaining Abercrombie's signature blend of gritty realism and sardonic wit.

   ★ 4.58 ABR Score (126.0K ratings)

   ★ 4.25 Goodreads (113.4K) ★ 4.7 Audible (12.7K)

   26h 29m listening time • Released 2016

   Mercenary captain Monza survives assassination only to embark on methodical revenge against her former employers. Pacey inhabits each player in this chess game of betrayal with distinctive menace and wit.

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   Mercenary captain Monza survives assassination only to embark on methodical revenge against her former employers. Pacey inhabits each player in this chess game of betrayal with distinctive menace and wit.

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7. 7

   

   The Devils

   The Devils • Book 1

   by Joe Abercrombie

   Narrated by Steven Pacey

   Steven Pacey's masterful narration captures Abercrombie's signature blend of dark humor and morally complex characters with even greater depth across the expanded runtime, while *The Devils* deepens the gritty, character-driven storytelling that made *A Little Hatred* compelling. The same unflinching examination of ambition, corruption, and human frailty continues, but with a richer tapestry of interconnected narratives that rewards the immersive audiobook experience.

   Why this book?

   Steven Pacey's masterful narration captures Abercrombie's signature blend of dark humor and morally complex characters with even greater depth across the expanded runtime, while *The Devils* deepens the gritty, character-driven storytelling that made *A Little Hatred* compelling. The same unflinching examination of ambition, corruption, and human frailty continues, but with a richer tapestry of interconnected narratives that rewards the immersive audiobook experience.

   ★ 4.54 ABR Score (69.7K ratings)

   ★ 4.22 Goodreads (62.8K) ★ 4.72 Audible (6.9K)

   25h 6m listening time • Released 2025

   Brother Diaz leads a squad of murderers and monsters on a holy mission requiring unholy methods in Abercrombie's new fantasy series. Steven Pacey returns to capture every brutal, darkly comic moment with his signature skill.

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   Brother Diaz leads a squad of murderers and monsters on a holy mission requiring unholy methods in Abercrombie's new fantasy series. Steven Pacey returns to capture every brutal, darkly comic moment with his signature skill.

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   Sharp Ends

   First Law World • Book 7

   by Joe Abercrombie

   Narrated by Steven Pacey

   Sharp Ends delivers the same darkly witty, character-driven storytelling and morally complex world-building that defines A Little Hatred, with Steven Pacey's masterful narration bringing equal depth to this collection of interconnected short stories. The shorter format offers a perfect way to revisit Abercrombie's First Law universe while maintaining the gritty tone and sharp dialogue that make his work compelling.

   Why this book?

   Sharp Ends delivers the same darkly witty, character-driven storytelling and morally complex world-building that defines A Little Hatred, with Steven Pacey's masterful narration bringing equal depth to this collection of interconnected short stories. The shorter format offers a perfect way to revisit Abercrombie's First Law universe while maintaining the gritty tone and sharp dialogue that make his work compelling.

   ★ 4.45 ABR Score (32.0K ratings)

   ★ 4.11 Goodreads (27.7K) ★ 4.71 Audible (4.3K)

   11h 49m listening time • Released 2016

   Abercrombie's collection explores the First Law world's darkest corners through mercenaries, thieves, and bastards living on society's brutal margins. Steven Pacey brings distinct personality to each violent, morally complex tale.

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   Abercrombie's collection explores the First Law world's darkest corners through mercenaries, thieves, and bastards living on society's brutal margins. Steven Pacey brings distinct personality to each violent, morally complex tale.

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9. 9

   

   Unbound

   Annwn Cycle #The Dead's Revenant • Book 1

   by Shawn Speakman, Terry Brooks, Seanan McGuire, Mark Lawrence, Anthony Ryan, Tim Marquitz, Brian Staveley, Michael J. Sullivan, John Marco, Peter Orullian, Kat Richardson, Sam Sykes, Kristen Britain, Mazarkis Williams, Jim Butcher, Rachel Caine, Harry Connolly, Delilah S. Dawson, David Anthony Durham, Jason M. Hough, Mary Robinette Kowal, Joe Abercrombie

   Narrated by Dick Hill, Tim Gerard Reynolds, Nick Podehl, Allyson Johnson, Christian Rodska, Emily Bauer

   ★ 3.98 ABR Score (1.3K ratings)

   ★ 3.96 Goodreads (1.0K) ★ 4.13 Audible (246)

   20h 55m listening time • Released 2016

   Twenty-three fantasy authors contribute unrestrained tales without thematic constraints in this genre celebration. The six-narrator ensemble including Tim Gerard Reynolds and Nick Podehl brings remarkable variety to each story.

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   Twenty-three fantasy authors contribute unrestrained tales without thematic constraints in this genre celebration. The six-narrator ensemble including Tim Gerard Reynolds and Nick Podehl brings remarkable variety to each story.

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10. 10

    

    The Sound of Change

    The Bards and Dragons Saga • Book 2

    by Steve D. Wall

    Narrated by Steven Pacey

    ★ 4.06 ABR Score (207 ratings)

    ★ 4.32 Goodreads (95) ★ 4.73 Audible (112)

    23h 34m listening time • Released 2025

    Flintlock fantasy continues as exiled Ulric, silenced bard Dellioph, and despairing Gali flee pursuing dragons. Pacey returns to this gun-and-magic world with his signature character work.

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    Flintlock fantasy continues as exiled Ulric, silenced bard Dellioph, and despairing Gali flee pursuing dragons. Pacey returns to this gun-and-magic world with his signature character work.

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