10 audiobooks for fans of Never Go Back
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First Thrills
First Thrills • Book 1
by Lee Child, Bill Cameron, Marc Paoletti, Kelli Stanley, CJ Lyons, Rebecca Cantrell, J.T. Ellison, Karen Dionne, Grant McKenzie, Rip Gerber, Cynthia Robinson, Daniel Palmer, Unknown Author
Narrated by Jim Bond, Nick Podehl, Luke Daniels, Joyce Bean, Dick Hill
★ 3.62 ABR Score (4.8K ratings)★ 3.58 Goodreads (4.6K) ★ 3.49 Audible (131)More about this pick
Lee Child headlines twenty-five never-before-published stories that showcase both thriller veterans and rising stars. Five skilled narrators tackle the variety of voices and styles across this diverse collection.
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Blood Work
Harry Bosch Universe • Book 7
Narrated by Dick Hill
★ 4.43 ABR Score (71.8K ratings)★ 4.16 Goodreads (62.4K) ★ 4.48 Audible (9.5K)More about this pick
Retired FBI agent Terry McCaleb investigates his heart donor's murder, discovering the killer specifically chose him as recipient. Dick Hill captures the unique premise's psychological complexity with understated power.
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Hired to Kill
Nathan McBride • Book 7
by Andrew Peterson
Narrated by Dick Hill
★ 4.32 ABR Score (4.5K ratings)★ 4.46 Goodreads (2.9K) ★ 4.43 Audible (1.6K)More about this pick
Terror attacks on San Diego and Washington DC specifically target Nathan McBride's family as part of a larger conspiracy involving international sabotage.
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Reliquary
Pendergast • Book 2
by Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child
Narrated by Dick Hill
Why this book?
Dick Hill's commanding narration brings the same propulsive intensity to this archaeological thriller as he does to Child's action-driven mystery, while both audiobooks deliver intricate plots that reward attentive listening across their substantial runtimes. The two share a taut, modern sensibility and a fascination with high-stakes investigations that unfold through expert pacing and atmospheric detail.
★ 4.28 ABR Score (59.0K ratings)★ 4.04 Goodreads (50.8K) ★ 4.35 Audible (8.2K)More about this pick
Manhattan's forgotten tunnel system harbors grotesque secrets when deformed skeletons surface and the Museum Beast returns for a sequel. Dick Hill's narration heightens the claustrophobic dread as Margo Green descends into the city's underground nightmare.
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Last Light
Restoration • Book 1
by Terri Blackstock
Narrated by Susie Breck, Dick Hill
★ 4.26 ABR Score (14.8K ratings)★ 4.19 Goodreads (13.9K) ★ 4.43 Audible (950)More about this pick
An electromagnetic pulse wipes out all technology, forcing a suburban neighborhood to survive without modern conveniences while Deni clings to her engagement dreams. The dual narration by Susie Breck and Dick Hill captures both family dynamics and community struggles in this post-apocalyptic tale.
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Pushing Brilliance
Kyle Achilles • Book 1
by Tim Tigner
Narrated by Dick Hill
Why this book?
Dick Hill's commanding narration brings the same propulsive intensity to *Pushing Brilliance* that makes *Never Go Back* so gripping, while both mysteries deliver fast-paced plots driven by protagonists uncovering dangerous conspiracies. The comparable 14-hour runtime ensures you'll sink into another immersive listening experience with that familiar vocal anchor guiding you through twists and high stakes.
★ 4.22 ABR Score (15.9K ratings)★ 4.13 Goodreads (12.7K) ★ 4.32 Audible (3.2K)More about this pick
Former Olympic biathlete Kyle Achilles gets framed for murder while stumbling into a conspiracy involving a mysterious invention called Brillyanc. This thriller races from ski slopes to corporate boardrooms without pause.
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Cover of Night
by Linda Howard
Narrated by Joyce Bean, Dick Hill
★ 4.06 ABR Score (10.6K ratings)★ 3.83 Goodreads (9.8K) ★ 4.36 Audible (834)More about this pick
When mercenaries cut off a small Idaho town's only road, residents must survive a deadly siege. Joyce Bean and Dick Hill alternate perspectives perfectly, capturing both the domestic tension and military precision.
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The Murderers
Badge of Honor • Book 6
Narrated by Dick Hill
★ 4.13 ABR Score (2.6K ratings)★ 4.15 Goodreads (2.2K) ★ 4.49 Audible (328)More about this pick
Four seemingly random Philadelphia deaths—a narcotics cop, bar owners, and an overdose victim—spiral into mob corruption that could destroy the police department. Dick Hill's gruff narration fits perfectly with Griffin's hard-boiled cop thriller.
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Covert Warriors
Presidential Agent • Book 7
by W.E.B. Griffin, William E. Butterworth IV
Narrated by Dick Hill
★ 4.11 ABR Score (4.9K ratings)★ 4.08 Goodreads (3.6K) ★ 4.31 Audible (1.3K)More about this pick
Charley Castillo investigates why China and Russia are helping a Third World dictator build military capabilities in the Caribbean. Hill's veteran narration grounds this geopolitical thriller in military realism.
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Flash
by Tim Tigner
Narrated by Dick Hill
★ 4.10 ABR Score (10.9K ratings)★ 4.07 Goodreads (8.0K) ★ 4.19 Audible (2.9K)More about this pick
Two strangers wake up in a car trunk with a dead cop and no memory of how they got there. Dick Hill's gruff delivery suits the paranoid atmosphere as the conspiracy unfolds.
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