Audiobooks Like Last Argument of Kings

10 audiobooks for fans of Last Argument of Kings

1. 1

   

   The Trouble with Peace

   The Age of Madness • Book 2

   by Joe Abercrombie

   Narrated by Steven Pacey

   Steven Pacey's masterful narration brings the same sharp wit and moral ambiguity to this sequel, deepening the grimdark themes of political corruption and personal compromise that defined the first book. The faster pace and tighter storytelling maintain the cynical tone you loved while exploring how yesterday's victors become today's failures.

   Why this book?

   Steven Pacey's masterful narration brings the same sharp wit and moral ambiguity to this sequel, deepening the grimdark themes of political corruption and personal compromise that defined the first book. The faster pace and tighter storytelling maintain the cynical tone you loved while exploring how yesterday's victors become today's failures.

   ★ 4.75 ABR Score (56.2K ratings)

   ★ 4.6 Goodreads (46.4K) ★ 4.86 Audible (9.8K)

   21h 57m listening time • Released 2020

   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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   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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2. 2

   

   The Wisdom of Crowds

   The Age of Madness • Book 3

   by Joe Abercrombie

   Narrated by Steven Pacey

   Steven Pacey's masterful narration brings the same morally complex characters and dark humor to life, maintaining the gritty, cynical tone that makes Abercrombie's work so compelling. The Wisdom of Crowds deepens the political intrigue and explores similar themes of power and corruption that defined Last Argument of Kings, offering the same immersive listening experience across nearly 24 hours of sharp dialogue and brutal world-building.

   Why this book?

   Steven Pacey's masterful narration brings the same morally complex characters and dark humor to life, maintaining the gritty, cynical tone that makes Abercrombie's work so compelling. The Wisdom of Crowds deepens the political intrigue and explores similar themes of power and corruption that defined Last Argument of Kings, offering the same immersive listening experience across nearly 24 hours of sharp dialogue and brutal world-building.

   ★ 4.74 ABR Score (50.4K ratings)

   ★ 4.6 Goodreads (41.3K) ★ 4.85 Audible (9.1K)

   23h 37m listening time • Released 2021

   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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   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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3. 3

   

   The Heroes

   First Law World • Book 5

   by Joe Abercrombie

   Narrated by Steven Pacey

   Steven Pacey's masterful narration brings the same morally complex characters and dark wit to this standalone battle epic, deepening the gritty realism and political intrigue that defined *Last Argument of Kings*. *The Heroes* maintains Abercrombie's signature blend of brutal action and sardonic humor while exploring themes of loyalty and ambition through an intimate, multi-perspective lens that rewards devoted listeners.

   Why this book?

   Steven Pacey's masterful narration brings the same morally complex characters and dark wit to this standalone battle epic, deepening the gritty realism and political intrigue that defined *Last Argument of Kings*. *The Heroes* maintains Abercrombie's signature blend of brutal action and sardonic humor while exploring themes of loyalty and ambition through an intimate, multi-perspective lens that rewards devoted listeners.

   ★ 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

   

   Best Served Cold

   First Law World • Book 4

   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 maintains his signature blend of gritty action and character-driven storytelling that made *Last Argument of Kings* compelling. *Best Served Cold* delivers another revenge-fueled epic with the same cynical wit and intricate plotting, making it a natural continuation for listeners invested in Abercrombie's world.

   Why this book?

   Steven Pacey's masterful narration brings the same morally complex characters and dark humor to life, while Abercrombie maintains his signature blend of gritty action and character-driven storytelling that made *Last Argument of Kings* compelling. *Best Served Cold* delivers another revenge-fueled epic with the same cynical wit and intricate plotting, making it a natural continuation for listeners invested in Abercrombie's world.

   ★ 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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5. 5

   

   The Devils

   The Devils • Book 1

   by Joe Abercrombie

   Narrated by Steven Pacey

   Steven Pacey's masterful narration brings the same morally complex characters and darkly witty dialogue that defined *Last Argument of Kings* to this equally gritty tale of ambition and betrayal. *The Devils* delivers Abercrombie's signature blend of cynical humor and visceral action with the same immersive listening experience that made the original so compelling.

   Why this book?

   Steven Pacey's masterful narration brings the same morally complex characters and darkly witty dialogue that defined *Last Argument of Kings* to this equally gritty tale of ambition and betrayal. *The Devils* delivers Abercrombie's signature blend of cynical humor and visceral action with the same immersive listening experience that made the original so compelling.

   ★ 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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6. 6

   

   A Little Hatred

   The Age of Madness • Book 1

   by Joe Abercrombie

   Narrated by Steven Pacey

   Steven Pacey's masterful narration brings the same sharp wit and morally complex characters to life in *A Little Hatred*, while Abercrombie deepens his exploration of ambition and betrayal with fresh perspectives across a new generation. The cynical, character-driven storytelling that makes *Last Argument of Kings* compelling carries forward here, delivering that same darkly comedic take on fantasy tropes in a slightly more streamlined package.

   Why this book?

   Steven Pacey's masterful narration brings the same sharp wit and morally complex characters to life in *A Little Hatred*, while Abercrombie deepens his exploration of ambition and betrayal with fresh perspectives across a new generation. The cynical, character-driven storytelling that makes *Last Argument of Kings* compelling carries forward here, delivering that same darkly comedic take on fantasy tropes in a slightly more streamlined package.

   ★ 4.65 ABR Score (72.9K ratings)

   ★ 4.45 Goodreads (61.8K) ★ 4.75 Audible (11.1K)

   20h 20m listening time • Released 2019

   Steven Pacey turns Abercrombie's grimy, morally bankrupt world into something genuinely alive—his voice work makes you feel the desperation of each character's climb, and the political scheming lands with brutal comic timing.

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   Steven Pacey turns Abercrombie's grimy, morally bankrupt world into something genuinely alive—his voice work makes you feel the desperation of each character's climb, and the political scheming lands with brutal comic timing.

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   Red Country

   First Law World • Book 6

   by Joe Abercrombie

   Narrated by Steven Pacey

   Red Country delivers the same sharp wit and morally ambiguous characters that defined Last Argument of Kings, with Steven Pacey's masterful narration bringing equal depth to a grittier, more intimate story of revenge and survival in the First Law world.

   Why this book?

   Red Country delivers the same sharp wit and morally ambiguous characters that defined Last Argument of Kings, with Steven Pacey's masterful narration bringing equal depth to a grittier, more intimate story of revenge and survival in the First Law world.

   ★ 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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   Sharp Ends

   First Law World • Book 7

   by Joe Abercrombie

   Narrated by Steven Pacey

   Sharp Ends delivers the same gritty, morally complex storytelling and dark humor that defines Last Argument of Kings, with Steven Pacey's masterful narration bringing equal intensity to these interconnected short stories set in the First Law world. The collection deepens your investment in the universe's characters and lore while maintaining the cynical tone and brutal realism you appreciated in the original novel.

   Why this book?

   Sharp Ends delivers the same gritty, morally complex storytelling and dark humor that defines Last Argument of Kings, with Steven Pacey's masterful narration bringing equal intensity to these interconnected short stories set in the First Law world. The collection deepens your investment in the universe's characters and lore while maintaining the cynical tone and brutal realism you appreciated in the original novel.

   ★ 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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   The Sound of Change

   The Bards and Dragons Saga • Book 2

   by Steve D. Wall

   Narrated by Steven Pacey

   Steven Pacey's masterful narration brings the same gritty authenticity and dark humor to *The Sound of Change* that made *Last Argument of Kings* so compelling, while Wall's exploration of power and moral ambiguity echoes Abercrombie's unflinching examination of flawed characters in a complex world. The narrator's ability to inhabit multiple perspectives with distinct voices creates an equally immersive listening experience across both epics.

   Why this book?

   Steven Pacey's masterful narration brings the same gritty authenticity and dark humor to *The Sound of Change* that made *Last Argument of Kings* so compelling, while Wall's exploration of power and moral ambiguity echoes Abercrombie's unflinching examination of flawed characters in a complex world. The narrator's ability to inhabit multiple perspectives with distinct voices creates an equally immersive listening experience across both epics.

   ★ 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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10. 10

    

    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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