10 audiobooks for fans of John Carter in A Princess of Mars
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Shadows in Flight
The Shadow • Book 5
Narrated by Stefan Rudnicki, Emily Janice Card, Scott Brick
★ 4.11 ABR Score (26.5K ratings)★ 3.82 Goodreads (21.7K) ★ 4.55 Audible (4.8K)More about this pick
Bean flees Earth with three children sharing his engineered genes, seeking a cure for their shortened lifespans among the stars. Stefan Rudnicki, Emily Janice Card, and Scott Brick create distinct voices for this family's space odyssey.
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3001: The Final Odyssey
Space Odyssey • Book 4
Narrated by Scott Brick
Why this book?
Both works transport listeners to distant worlds through vivid, imaginative worldbuilding while exploring what it means for humanity to encounter the unknown. Scott Brick's steady narration anchors these epic space adventures, making the fantastical elements feel grounded and immersive across their comparable runtimes.
★ 3.86 ABR Score (29.3K ratings)★ 3.6 Goodreads (28.3K) ★ 4.41 Audible (1.0K)More about this pick
Clarke concludes his Space Odyssey series as astronaut Frank Poole, rescued after a thousand-year drift, discovers humanity's evolution and the monoliths' true purpose.
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The Gap Into Conflict: The Real Story
The Gap Cycle • Book 1
Narrated by Scott Brick
★ 3.59 ABR Score (11.8K ratings)★ 3.71 Goodreads (11.2K) ★ 3.94 Audible (664)More about this pick
Angus Thermopyle, ore pirate and murderer, arrives at a space station bar with former police officer Morn Hyland—launching Donaldson's brutal space opera about power and survival.
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Ender's Shadow
Ender's Shadow • Book 1
Narrated by Scott Brick, Gabrielle de Cuir, full cast
★ 4.59 ABR Score (194.4K ratings)★ 4.32 Goodreads (180.6K) ★ 4.76 Audible (13.8K)More about this pick
Bean's parallel journey through Battle School gets full-cast treatment, with Scott Brick and Gabrielle de Cuir leading voices that capture both his genius and vulnerability.
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New Blood
Halo • Book 15
by Matt Forbeck
Narrated by Scott Brick
Why this book?
Scott Brick's commanding narration brings the same cinematic energy to this darker fantasy adventure, delivering immersive world-building and high-stakes action that will appeal to listeners who enjoyed the swashbuckling heroism of A Princess of Mars.
★ 4.23 ABR Score (6.5K ratings)★ 4.07 Goodreads (3.1K) ★ 4.68 Audible (3.5K)More about this pick
Scott Brick captures the gritty heroism of Gunnery Sergeant Buck and his ODST squad, the unsung soldiers who saved Earth alongside the legendary Master Chief. Perfect for fans who want the boots-on-ground perspective of the Halo universe.
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Sands of Dune: A Collection
Dune Universe
by Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson
Narrated by Scott Brick
Why this book?
Both audiobooks deliver sweeping planetary adventures with exotic landscapes and resourceful protagonists navigating hostile alien worlds, brought to life by Scott Brick's commanding narration. The shared narrator ensures a consistent immersive experience while exploring themes of survival, discovery, and human resilience against overwhelming odds in richly imagined science fiction settings.
★ 3.84 ABR Score (1.2K ratings)★ 3.8 Goodreads (1.0K) ★ 4.62 Audible (135)More about this pick
Previously scattered Dune novellas finally unite to illuminate the universe's darker corners across space and time. Scott Brick's commanding narration suits these essential tales expanding the legendary saga.
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The Godmakers
Narrated by Scott Brick
Why this book?
Scott Brick's commanding narration brings the same sweeping grandeur to Herbert's exploration of power and divinity that made A Princess of Mars so immersive, while both works share an epic scope and examine how individuals reshape worlds through ambition and idealism.
★ 3.72 ABR Score (4.8K ratings)★ 3.61 Goodreads (3.5K) ★ 4.25 Audible (1.4K)More about this pick
Lewis Orne arrives on Hamal to assess the planet's aggression levels, only to discover his own latent psychic powers awakening. Scott Brick captures Herbert's philosophical complexity with clear authority.
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High-Opp
Narrated by Scott Brick
Why this book?
Scott Brick's commanding narration brings the same swashbuckling adventure and sense of wonder to High-Opp's epic world-building that made A Princess of Mars so immersive. Both works showcase imaginative sci-fi/fantasy settings where protagonists navigate alien politics and combat, delivering comparable thrills in a slightly more compact listening experience.
★ 3.71 ABR Score (897 ratings)★ 3.45 Goodreads (509) ★ 4.35 Audible (388)More about this pick
Herbert's lost dystopia divides society by opinion poll scores, with high-ranking citizens enjoying luxury while low-scorers face persecution. Scott Brick's narration suits the sociological speculation and class warfare themes.
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Whipping Star
ConSentiency Universe • Book 1
Narrated by Scott Brick
Why this book?
Scott Brick's commanding narration brings the same swashbuckling energy to Herbert's space opera as he did to Burroughs' Martian adventure, while both works share a fascination with encountering alien worlds and navigating complex power dynamics through action and intrigue. The comparable runtime and narrative momentum make Whipping Star a natural follow-up for listeners who enjoyed the pulp-adventure spirit of A Princess of Mars.
★ 3.67 ABR Score (4.2K ratings)★ 3.67 Goodreads (4.0K) ★ 4.14 Audible (265)More about this pick
Jorj McKie races to save the last dying Caleban, a powerful alien whose death threatens all sentient life. Scott Brick's narration suits Herbert's compressed storytelling style in this lesser-known but essential sci-fi work.
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Keeper of Dreams, Volume 1: Atlantis and Other Stories
Pastwatch #0.5
by Paul Boehmer, Emily Janice Card, Kirby Heyborne, Mirron Willis, Mark Deakins
Narrated by Scott Brick, Harlan Ellison, Stefan Rudnicki, Orson Scott Card
Why this book?
Scott Brick's commanding narration brings the same sense of epic adventure and wonder to these fantastical tales, capturing imaginative worlds and larger-than-life scenarios that will resonate with listeners captivated by Carter's Martian exploits. The collection's exploration of timeless mythology and lost civilizations echoes the sweep and grandeur of Burroughs' classic planetary romance.
★ 3.65 ABR Score (1.3K ratings)★ 3.84 Goodreads (1.1K) ★ 3.93 Audible (120)More about this pick
Multiple narrators tackle Card's diverse short fiction collection, with Scott Brick and Stefan Rudnicki handling the anthology's standout pieces about time travel and lost civilizations.
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