10 audiobooks for fans of Jade War
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The Book of Witches
by Jonathan Strahan, Linda D. Addison, P. Djèlí Clark, Kathleen Jennings, Tade Thompson, Ken Liu, Darcie Little Badger, Andrea Hairston, Alaya Dawn Johnson, Cassandra Khaw, Tobi Ogundiran, Kelly Robson, C.L. Clark, Millie Ho, Indrapramit Das, Saad Z. Hossain, Garth Nix, Premee Mohamed, Maureen F. McHugh, Andrea Stewart, Tochi Onyebuchi, Sheree Renée Thomas, Angela Slatter, Fonda Lee, Usman T. Malik, E. Lily Yu, Miyuki Jane Pinckard, Emily Y. Teng, Amal El-Mohtar, Alyssa Winans
Narrated by Vikas Adam, Anniwaa Buachie, Rainy Fields, Eva Kaminsky, Johnathan McClain, Vyvy Nguyen, Deryn Oliver, Logan Rozos, Bahni Turpin
★ 3.80 ABR Score (692 ratings)★ 3.46 Goodreads (690) ★ 3 Audible (2)More about this pick
Thirty authors reimagine witchcraft across cultures and genres in this ambitious anthology. Multiple narrators handle the diverse voices, though the collection's uneven quality shows in both writing and performance.
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The Butcher's Masquerade
Dungeon Crawler Carl • Book 5
Narrated by Jeff Hays
★ 4.89 ABR Score (135.3K ratings)★ 4.69 Goodreads (108.1K) ★ 4.94 Audible (27.2K)More about this pick
Carl and Princess Donut navigate a dinosaur-infested jungle floor while alien viewers vote on their survival. Hays captures the series' perfect blend of video game logic and genuine emotional stakes.
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The Eye of the Bedlam Bride
Dungeon Crawler Carl • Book 6
Narrated by Jeff Hays, Patrick Warburton, Travis Baldree, Annie Ellicott
★ 4.85 ABR Score (110.3K ratings)★ 4.66 Goodreads (91.7K) ★ 4.92 Audible (18.5K)More about this pick
Chaos reigns on floor eight as Carl and friends face scattered challenges, forgotten gods, and an AI system falling apart. This ensemble cast including Patrick Warburton creates pure audio mayhem.
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The Will of the Many
Hierarchy • Book 1
Narrated by Euan Morton
★ 4.77 ABR Score (236.8K ratings)★ 4.59 Goodreads (223.8K) ★ 4.8 Audible (13.0K)More about this pick
Vis infiltrates the elite Catenan Academy to uncover the Hierarchy's secrets, with Euan Morton capturing both teenage vulnerability and ancient rage.
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The Trouble with Peace
The Age of Madness • Book 2
Narrated by Steven Pacey
★ 4.75 ABR Score (56.2K ratings)★ 4.6 Goodreads (46.4K) ★ 4.86 Audible (9.8K)More about this pick
Steven Pacey's narration transforms this political dark fantasy into something almost Shakespearean—his voice work elevates already sharp character writing into genuinely unforgettable performances you'll hear in your head for months.
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The Wisdom of Crowds
The Age of Madness • Book 3
Narrated by Steven Pacey
★ 4.74 ABR Score (50.4K ratings)★ 4.6 Goodreads (41.3K) ★ 4.85 Audible (9.1K)More about this pick
Steven Pacey transforms Abercrombie's sprawling revolution into a masterclass in character voices, making each schemer's descent through chaos feel devastatingly personal across 24 hours of pure narrative grip.
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He Who Fights with Monsters 4
He Who Fights with Monsters • Book 4
by Shirtaloon
Narrated by Heath Miller
★ 4.72 ABR Score (51.1K ratings)★ 4.49 Goodreads (23.2K) ★ 4.83 Audible (27.9K)More about this pick
Jason's reverse-portal journey exploring family secrets and hidden supernatural truths gets Heath Miller's subtle vocal work throughout. Miller handles the protagonist's growing alienation with just the right touch of vulnerability.
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The Primal Hunter 9: A LitRPG Adventure
The Primal Hunter • Book 9
by Zogarth
Narrated by Travis Baldree
★ 4.71 ABR Score (15.9K ratings)★ 4.61 Goodreads (9.0K) ★ 4.91 Audible (6.9K)More about this pick
Jake continues exploring the multiverse's challenges and opportunities, growing ever more powerful in this ninth installment. Baldree remains the gold standard for LitRPG narration.
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Before They Are Hanged
The First Law • Book 2
Narrated by Steven Pacey
★ 4.71 ABR Score (243.2K ratings)★ 4.36 Goodreads (221.5K) ★ 4.81 Audible (21.7K)More about this pick
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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Arcanum Unbounded: The Cosmere Collection
The Cosmere
Narrated by Michael Kramer, Kate Reading
★ 4.71 ABR Score (85.4K ratings)★ 4.43 Goodreads (66.7K) ★ 4.82 Audible (18.7K)More about this pick
This collection spans Sanderson's interconnected universe, featuring stories from each Cosmere world with their distinct magic systems.
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