10 audiobooks for fans of Gods of Jade and Shadow
- 1
Certain Dark Things
by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Narrated by Aida Reluzco
★ 4.10 ABR Score (20.6K ratings)★ 3.72 Goodreads (20.1K) ★ 4.43 Audible (505) - 2
Carl's Doomsday Scenario
Dungeon Crawler Carl • Book 2
Narrated by Jeff Hays
★ 4.82 ABR Score (217.5K ratings)★ 4.51 Goodreads (187.5K) ★ 4.89 Audible (30.0K)More about this pick
Carl and his magic cat Princess Donut navigate the second level of an alien game show designed to kill humans for entertainment. Jeff Hays perfectly captures the absurd humor of this death-trap RPG scenario.
- 3
Reaper
Cradle • Book 10
by Will Wight
Narrated by Travis Baldree
★ 4.79 ABR Score (40.8K ratings)★ 4.66 Goodreads (30.0K) ★ 4.91 Audible (10.8K)More about this pick
Lindon finally returns to Sacred Valley as a powerhouse, but his real challenges lie in ancient labyrinths and cosmic wars beyond mortal comprehension. Travis Baldree captures both the triumph and the mounting dread perfectly.
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Dreadgod
Cradle • Book 11
by Will Wight
Narrated by Travis Baldree
★ 4.77 ABR Score (37.5K ratings)★ 4.62 Goodreads (27.0K) ★ 4.91 Audible (10.5K)More about this pick
With enemies circling and ancient monsters rampaging, Lindon must survive political schemes while four Dreadgods terrorize the world. Baldree captures every epic confrontation with perfect energy.
- 5
Underlord
Cradle • Book 6
by Will Wight
Narrated by Travis Baldree
★ 4.73 ABR Score (42.6K ratings)★ 4.61 Goodreads (34.9K) ★ 4.85 Audible (7.6K)More about this pick
Lindon races to reach Underlord rank before a tournament that could destroy the Blackflame Empire's chances at survival. Travis Baldree's energetic performance perfectly matches the series' breakneck progression fantasy pace.
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Uncrowned
Cradle • Book 7
by Will Wight
Narrated by Travis Baldree
★ 4.72 ABR Score (44.2K ratings)★ 4.56 Goodreads (33.7K) ★ 4.84 Audible (10.5K)More about this pick
Lindon enters the Uncrowned King tournament where sacred artists battle for the right to advance beyond Underlord. Travis Baldree's performance captures the tournament's intensity and Cradle's intricate magic system perfectly.
- 7
Ghostwater
Cradle • Book 5
by Will Wight
Narrated by Travis Baldree
★ 4.70 ABR Score (43.4K ratings)★ 4.55 Goodreads (35.7K) ★ 4.83 Audible (7.7K)More about this pick
Lindon gets trapped in a dying pocket dimension filled with a Monarch's deadliest experiments, racing against time to scavenge power while avoiding creatures that could annihilate him. Baldree's performance keeps the tension crackling.
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Bloodline
Cradle • Book 9
by Will Wight
Narrated by Travis Baldree
★ 4.70 ABR Score (41.3K ratings)★ 4.5 Goodreads (30.6K) ★ 4.84 Audible (10.7K)More about this pick
Lindon returns to Sacred Valley with godlike powers, but an ancient curse weakens him just as the Wandering Titan approaches. Travis Baldree's energetic narration captures both epic battles and intimate character moments perfectly.
- 9
Blackflame
Cradle • Book 3
by Will Wight
Narrated by Travis Baldree
★ 4.68 ABR Score (47.5K ratings)★ 4.5 Goodreads (39.0K) ★ 4.81 Audible (8.6K)More about this pick
Lindon has one year to master an ancient destructive power before facing an opponent everyone believes will kill him. Travis Baldree's performance captures both the magic system's complexity and emotional stakes.
- 10
Going Postal
Discworld • Book 33
Narrated by Stephen Briggs
★ 4.66 ABR Score (142.8K ratings)★ 4.41 Goodreads (136.8K) ★ 4.81 Audible (6.0K)More about this pick
Con man Moist von Lipwig must revive Ankh-Morpork's failing postal service or face execution. Briggs captures Pratchett's wit and Moist's smooth-talking desperation as he battles corporate corruption and supernatural mail.
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