10 audiobooks for fans of Calibans Krieg
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The Mercy of Gods
The Captive's War • Book 1
Narrated by Jefferson Mays
★ 4.26 ABR Score (42.8K ratings)★ 4.16 Goodreads (38.5K) ★ 4.54 Audible (4.2K)More about this pick
Humanity becomes test subjects in an ancient cosmic war, facing alien overlords who view us as expendable lab rats. Jefferson Mays captures the claustrophobic dread perfectly.
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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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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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Mirror Dance
Vorkosigan Saga (Publication Order) • Book 8
Narrated by Grover Gardner
★ 4.37 ABR Score (26.2K ratings)★ 4.32 Goodreads (23.4K) ★ 4.64 Audible (2.8K)More about this pick
Clone-brother Mark impersonates Miles Vorkosigan to rescue other clones, but the mission goes catastrophically wrong in this identity-swapping space opera.
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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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Dune
Dune • Book 1
Narrated by Scott Brick, Orlagh Cassidy, Euan Morton, Simon Vance, Ilyana Kadushin, Byron Jennings, David R. Gordon, Jason Culp, Kent Broadhurst, Oliver Wyman, Patricia Kilgarriff, Scott Sowers
★ 4.66 ABR Score (1.8M ratings)★ 4.29 Goodreads (1.6M) ★ 4.67 Audible (126.5K)More about this pick
Paul Atreides' transformation from noble heir to messianic leader on the spice planet Arrakis unfolds through multiple skilled voices that capture each character's distinct perspective.
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The Primal Hunter 13
The Primal Hunter • Book 13
by Zogarth
Narrated by Travis Baldree
★ 4.65 ABR Score (9.8K ratings)★ 4.6 Goodreads (5.4K) ★ 4.91 Audible (4.4K)More about this pick
Jake teams up with his space worm buddy Sandy for a lunar adventure before the galaxy-wide battle begins with the Prima Guardian's arrival. Travis Baldree's enthusiastic delivery matches the story's escalating cosmic stakes perfectly.
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Match Game
Expeditionary Force • Book 14
Narrated by R.C. Bray
★ 4.64 ABR Score (19.8K ratings)★ 4.5 Goodreads (6.6K) ★ 4.86 Audible (13.2K)More about this pick
For the first time, Skippy the Magnificent faces an AI opponent of equal power—and he might actually need those filthy monkeys' help. Bray's Skippy remains perfection.
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