10 audiobooks for fans of Magician: Apprentice
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The Gate of the Feral Gods
Dungeon Crawler Carl • Book 4
Narrated by Jeff Hays
★ 4.79 ABR Score (150.1K ratings)★ 4.55 Goodreads (125.6K) ★ 4.91 Audible (24.5K)More about this pick
Carl and Princess Donut face floating gnome fortresses and haunted crypts in their deadliest floor yet. Jeff Hays continues his exceptional character work, especially with Princess Donut's regal cat attitude amid apocalyptic absurdity.
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Skin Game
The Dresden Files • Book 15
by Jim Butcher
Narrated by James Marsters
★ 4.77 ABR Score (124.5K ratings)★ 4.56 Goodreads (93.2K) ★ 4.88 Audible (31.3K)More about this pick
The Winter Queen forces Harry Dresden to help his worst enemies rob the supernatural equivalent of Fort Knox in this heist-story installment. James Marsters returns with another pitch-perfect performance, capturing both Harry's reluctance and his grudging professionalism.
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Wintersteel
Cradle • Book 8
by Will Wight
Narrated by Travis Baldree
Why this book?
Both epics feature young protagonists rising through rigorous magical training to overcome dark threats, with narrators who bring warmth and immediacy to their respective worlds. Wintersteel matches Magician: Apprentice's immersive pacing and sense of wonder while offering a similarly satisfying blend of personal growth and high-stakes adventure across a comparable runtime.
★ 4.77 ABR Score (44.3K ratings)★ 4.68 Goodreads (33.0K) ★ 4.9 Audible (11.3K)More about this pick
The Uncrowned King tournament reaches its climax while a Dreadgod stirs in the distance, and Travis Baldree's performance captures every moment of high-stakes magical combat and political maneuvering.
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The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook
Dungeon Crawler Carl • Book 3
Narrated by Jeff Hays, The Critical Drinker
★ 4.75 ABR Score (182.0K ratings)★ 4.43 Goodreads (152.4K) ★ 4.9 Audible (29.6K)More about this pick
Carl and Princess Donut face the impossibly twisted Iron Tangle subway system where up is down and logic doesn't apply. Jeff Hays and The Critical Drinker's dynamic narration perfectly captures this series' blend of absurd humor and genuine stakes.
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He Who Fights With Monsters 7
He Who Fights with Monsters • Book 7
by Shirtaloon, Travis Deverell
Narrated by Heath Miller
★ 4.73 ABR Score (42.9K ratings)★ 4.54 Goodreads (19.5K) ★ 4.9 Audible (23.4K)More about this pick
Jason arrives at a kingdom under siege but discovers he's not the chosen savior—Heath Miller captures his bemused relief at finally getting a break from world-saving duty.
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Cold Days
The Dresden Files • Book 14
by Jim Butcher
Narrated by James Marsters
★ 4.73 ABR Score (135.9K ratings)★ 4.47 Goodreads (107.2K) ★ 4.87 Audible (28.7K)More about this pick
Back from the dead, Harry Dresden now serves as Winter Knight to Queen Mab, who immediately assigns him an impossible task: kill the immortal Maeve. James Marsters continues to inhabit Dresden perfectly, even in his changed circumstances.
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The Green Mile
The Green Mile #1-6
by Stephen King
Narrated by Frank Muller
★ 4.73 ABR Score (383.1K ratings)★ 4.49 Goodreads (368.7K) ★ 4.86 Audible (14.4K)More about this pick
Paul Edgecombe supervises death row at Cold Mountain Penitentiary, where a massive black man convicted of child murder may actually possess miraculous healing powers. Frank Muller's narration brings profound depth to King's meditation on justice, mercy, and unexplained gifts.
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Turn Coat
The Dresden Files • Book 11
by Jim Butcher
Narrated by James Marsters
★ 4.72 ABR Score (139.7K ratings)★ 4.44 Goodreads (112.9K) ★ 4.88 Audible (26.9K)More about this pick
James Marsters returns as Dresden faces his most personal case when Warden Morgan—his former enemy—seeks help clearing his name of treason charges against the White Council.
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Waybound
Cradle • Book 12
by Will Wight
Narrated by Travis Baldree
Why this book?
Both epics feature young protagonists navigating magical systems and personal growth through immersive world-building, with narrators who bring equal energy and clarity to complex fantasy landscapes. Wight's character-driven storytelling and steady pacing offer a similarly satisfying listen for those drawn to Feist's blend of adventure, mentorship, and hard-won progression.
★ 4.71 ABR Score (29.7K ratings)★ 4.62 Goodreads (23.6K) ★ 4.91 Audible (6.1K)More about this pick
Travis Baldree concludes the beloved Cradle series as Lindon, once powerless, now faces Monarchs and Dreadgods in a battle for Cradle's very survival.
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Small Favor
The Dresden Files • Book 10
by Jim Butcher
Narrated by James Marsters
★ 4.70 ABR Score (144.6K ratings)★ 4.43 Goodreads (118.0K) ★ 4.86 Audible (26.6K)More about this pick
Mab, Queen of Winter, calls in Harry's debt at the worst possible time, trapping him between deadly supernatural factions during a Chicago blizzard. Marsters returns with his iconic Dresden performance, handling both the wizard's wisecracks and the genuine terror of facing Fallen Angels.
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