10 audiobooks for fans of Memnoch the Devil
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The Wolf Gift
The Wolf Gift Chronicles • Book 1
by Anne Rice
Narrated by Ron McLarty
★ 3.68 ABR Score (31.8K ratings)★ 3.58 Goodreads (29.4K) ★ 4.2 Audible (2.4K)More about this pick
Rice returns to supernatural horror with a werewolf transformation tale set in modern San Francisco. McLarty captures the protagonist's struggle between human morality and predatory instincts with compelling intensity.
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Shadow's Edge
Night Angel • Book 2
by Brent Weeks
Narrated by Simon Vance
Why this book?
Simon Vance's commanding narration brings the same immersive intensity to Shadow's Edge as he did to Memnoch the Devil, guiding listeners through morally complex protagonists grappling with darkness and redemption. Both works blend philosophical depth with dark fantasy worldbuilding, offering introspective antiheroes whose internal struggles feel as epic as the supernatural forces surrounding them.
★ 4.32 ABR Score (110.0K ratings)★ 4.25 Goodreads (109.7K) ★ 4.79 Audible (341)More about this pick
Former assassin Kylar tries to start fresh but learns his best friend Logan might still be alive and imprisoned. Simon Vance navigates the complex magic system and political intrigue with his usual precision.
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The Way of Shadows
Night Angel • Book 1
by Brent Weeks
Narrated by Simon Vance
Why this book?
Simon Vance's masterful narration brings the same dark, morally complex atmosphere to this assassin's tale that made *Memnoch the Devil* so compelling, while Weeks' exploration of redemption and spiritual struggle parallels Rice's examination of faith and damnation. Both audiobooks reward deep listening with richly layered characters navigating impossible choices in worlds where good and evil refuse easy definition.
★ 4.21 ABR Score (178.0K ratings)★ 4.15 Goodreads (177.4K) ★ 4.6 Audible (604)More about this pick
Street orphan Azoth apprentices himself to the city's most legendary assassin in this dark fantasy about the price of survival and the art of killing.
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The Path of the Storm
Evermen Saga • Book 1
by James Maxwell
Narrated by Simon Vance
★ 4.17 ABR Score (19.4K ratings)★ 4.03 Goodreads (18.0K) ★ 4.63 Audible (1.4K)More about this pick
Orphaned siblings navigate magical academies and imperial warfare in this fantasy epic about enchanted artifacts and family bonds.
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The Witching Hour
Lives of the Mayfair Witches • Book 1
by Anne Rice
Narrated by Kate Reading
★ 4.11 ABR Score (135.7K ratings)★ 4.1 Goodreads (125.6K) ★ 4.36 Audible (10.2K)More about this pick
Thirteen generations of Mayfair witches have been guided by a powerful spirit through wealth, tragedy, and supernatural power. Kate Reading brings gothic atmosphere to Rice's sprawling family saga across centuries.
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The Cold Commands
A Land Fit for Heroes • Book 2
by Richard K. Morgan
Narrated by Simon Vance
Why this book?
Simon Vance's commanding narration brings the same philosophical depth and moral ambiguity to Morgan's dark fantasy that he brought to Rice's theological exploration, while both works feature morally complex protagonists grappling with supernatural forces and their own damnation. The comparable runtime and immersive audiobook experience mean listeners can expect another rich, lengthy journey through complex mythology and existential questions delivered with Vance's distinctive intensity.
★ 3.95 ABR Score (10.4K ratings)★ 3.95 Goodreads (9.6K) ★ 4.42 Audible (778)More about this pick
A fallen Kiriath machine warns that the Ilwrack Changeling threatens humanity again. Simon Vance guides listeners through Morgan's brutal fantasy world where advanced technology meets dark sorcery.
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The Darkness Within Saga: Worlds Apart
The Darkness Within Saga • Book 8
by JD Franx
Narrated by Simon Vance
★ 3.81 ABR Score (59 ratings)★ 4.73 Goodreads (30) ★ 4.76 Audible (29)More about this pick
With Kael missing, Maxwell reluctantly manages Solikyr Fortress while southern courts beg for help against strange new threats in this eighth saga installment.
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The Broken Eye
Lightbringer • Book 3
by Brent Weeks
Narrated by Simon Vance
Why this book?
Simon Vance's masterful narration brings the same philosophical depth and moral complexity to The Broken Eye that made Memnoch the Devil so compelling, while Weeks' intricate magic system and unreliable perspectives offer a similarly immersive exploration of faith, power, and human nature on an even grander scale.
★ 4.61 ABR Score (81.0K ratings)★ 4.44 Goodreads (69.5K) ★ 4.81 Audible (11.5K)More about this pick
Gavin Guile's capture and enslavement drives this middle volume toward civil war, while Simon Vance handles the complex magic system and multiple perspectives brilliantly.
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The Blinding Knife
Lightbringer • Book 2
by Brent Weeks
Narrated by Simon Vance
Why this book?
Simon Vance's commanding narration elevates both works' exploration of morality and divine conflict through complex, morally ambiguous protagonists caught between opposing forces. The Blinding Knife delivers the same philosophical intensity and dark fantasy atmosphere as Memnoch, but with a faster-paced narrative and intricate magic system that rewards close listening over its extended runtime.
★ 4.58 ABR Score (105.9K ratings)★ 4.41 Goodreads (94.1K) ★ 4.78 Audible (11.8K)More about this pick
War erupts across the Seven Satrapies as Gavin's powers fail and old gods return, while his bastard son Kip trains at the magical Chromeria academy. Simon Vance handles Weeks' complex magic system and multiple viewpoints with impressive clarity.
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The Blood Mirror
Lightbringer • Book 4
by Brent Weeks
Narrated by Simon Vance
★ 4.52 ABR Score (66.9K ratings)★ 4.32 Goodreads (53.2K) ★ 4.76 Audible (13.7K)More about this pick
Gavin Guile has vanished as the White King's armies crush the Seven Satrapies, leaving Kip to master his abilities while the Lightbringer prophecy reaches its devastating conclusion.
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