10 audiobooks for fans of [One Shot] [by: Lee Child]
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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
Why this book?
Dick Hill's distinctive narration brings the same propulsive intensity to this anthology of crime and thriller stories that made *One Shot* so gripping, offering fans of Lee Child's taut storytelling a chance to experience multiple high-stakes narratives within a shorter timeframe. The collection maintains the lean, visceral tone of Child's work while showcasing how tension and momentum translate across different voices and scenarios.
★ 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
Why this book?
Both thrillers deliver gritty, procedural crime narratives with morally complex protagonists navigating dark investigations, and Dick Hill's narration brings the same lean, propulsive intensity to Connelly's detective work as he does to Reacher's relentless pursuit of justice. The listening experience maintains that grounded, hard-boiled tone where meticulous detail and character depth drive the suspense as much as plot twists.
★ 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
★ 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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Pushing Brilliance
Kyle Achilles • Book 1
by Tim Tigner
Narrated by Dick Hill
★ 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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The Murderers
Badge of Honor • Book 6
Narrated by Dick Hill
Why this book?
Dick Hill's commanding narration brings the same gritty, procedural intensity to *The Murderers* that made *One Shot* so gripping, with both audiobooks delivering taut crime narratives centered on skilled investigators pursuing justice. W.E.B. Griffin's ensemble police drama matches the propulsive pacing and hardboiled atmosphere you'll recognize from Lee Child's Jack Reacher universe.
★ 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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The Malacca Conspiracy
Navy Justice • Book 5
by Don Brown
Narrated by Dick Hill
★ 3.88 ABR Score (1.3K ratings)★ 3.86 Goodreads (1.3K) ★ 4.27 Audible (91)More about this pick
Nuclear terrorism meets naval action as conspirators plot to finance attacks on American cities through a scheme targeting the strategically vital Malacca Strait.
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Eye of the Beholder
by David Ellis
Narrated by Dick Hill
★ 3.80 ABR Score (1.5K ratings)★ 3.83 Goodreads (1.4K) ★ 3.87 Audible (60)More about this pick
Prosecutor Paul Riley built his career on convicting a serial killer, but fifteen years later, new murders suggest his famous case isn't closed.
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