10 audiobooks for fans of Orphan X
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Into the Fire
An Orphan X Novel • Book 5
Narrated by Scott Brick
★ 4.73 ABR Score (28.5K ratings)★ 4.43 Goodreads (19.1K) ★ 4.79 Audible (9.4K)More about this pick
Scott Brick's relentless intensity transforms this fifth Orphan X into pure propulsive momentum—his voice becomes the weapon, making every tense standoff and moral reckoning land with genuine weight.
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Out of the Dark
An Orphan X Novel • Book 4
Narrated by Scott Brick
★ 4.71 ABR Score (31.8K ratings)★ 4.4 Goodreads (21.6K) ★ 4.77 Audible (10.2K)More about this pick
Scott Brick's measured intensity perfectly captures Evan Smoak's lethal precision—making this fourth Orphan X installment feel like a masterclass in smart thriller narration that never oversells the danger.
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Prodigal Son
An Orphan X Novel • Book 6
Narrated by Scott Brick
★ 4.59 ABR Score (22.9K ratings)★ 4.35 Goodreads (17.7K) ★ 4.69 Audible (5.2K)More about this pick
Scott Brick's narration transforms this spy thriller into something addictive—his measured intensity makes every revelation land harder, and the character work hits deeper than typical action fare.
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The Crime Writer
Narrated by Scott Brick
Why this book?
Scott Brick's masterful narration captures Hurwitz's signature blend of high-stakes tension and morally complex protagonists in both titles, delivering the same propulsive thriller experience across matching runtimes. The Crime Writer showcases the author's talent for intricate plotting and character depth that made Orphan X compelling, though filtered through a different narrative lens that will feel both familiar and fresh.
★ 3.95 ABR Score (7.5K ratings)★ 3.68 Goodreads (3.7K) ★ 4.21 Audible (3.8K)More about this pick
Crime novelist Drew Danner wakes up in a hospital with memory loss, discovered holding a knife over his ex-fiancée's bloody corpse. Scott Brick's tense narration matches this psychological thriller's paranoid atmosphere perfectly.
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Dark Horse
An Orphan X Novel • Book 7
Narrated by Scott Brick
★ 4.59 ABR Score (21.5K ratings)★ 4.37 Goodreads (16.9K) ★ 4.68 Audible (4.6K)More about this pick
Scott Brick's measured intensity perfectly captures Evan Smoak's controlled precision in this seventh installment—a thriller that rewards longtime fans while delivering genuine stakes and moral complexity.
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The Intern: An Orphan X Short Story
An Orphan X Novel • Book 3
Narrated by Scott Brick
★ 4.10 ABR Score (5.7K ratings)★ 3.77 Goodreads (3.8K) ★ 4.45 Audible (1.9K)More about this pick
Scott Brick's gravelly intensity makes this taut revenge setup crackle—he's the perfect voice for a lethal operative forced to protect an ordinary person caught in the crossfire.
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Six Years
by Harlan Coben
Narrated by Scott Brick
★ 4.06 ABR Score (110.5K ratings)★ 3.85 Goodreads (99.1K) ★ 4.09 Audible (11.4K)More about this pick
College professor Jake breaks his promise to leave his lost love alone when her husband's obituary appears without her name. The psychological tension builds steadily throughout.
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Final Option
The Oregon Files • Book 14
by Clive Cussler, Boyd Morrison
Narrated by Scott Brick
Why this book?
Scott Brick's commanding narration brings the same propulsive intensity to this high-octane thriller, delivering tight action sequences and morally complex protagonists navigating dangerous conspiracies. Both audiobooks offer lean, expertly paced narratives that prioritize plot momentum and skilled tradecraft over exposition, making them equally satisfying listens for fans of intelligent espionage fiction.
★ 4.67 ABR Score (10.9K ratings)★ 4.48 Goodreads (8.0K) ★ 4.82 Audible (2.9K)More about this pick
Scott Brick's crisp, propulsive narration turns this Cussler techno-thriller into pure adrenaline—he nails the rapid-fire dialogue and keeps the momentum relentless for over 10 hours.
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Enemy of the State
Mitch Rapp • Book 16
Narrated by Scott Brick
★ 4.58 ABR Score (31.2K ratings)★ 4.33 Goodreads (21.6K) ★ 4.63 Audible (9.6K)More about this pick
Mitch Rapp hunts a Saudi prince funding ISIS while navigating buried 9/11 secrets the U.S. government desperately wants to keep hidden. The high-stakes espionage and political intrigue crackle through every chapter of this timely thriller.
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Tom Clancy Shadow State (A Jack Ryan Jr. Novel Book 18)
Jack Ryan, Jr. • Book 18
by M.P. Woodward
Narrated by Scott Brick
★ 4.49 ABR Score (7.1K ratings)★ 4.45 Goodreads (6.1K) ★ 4.69 Audible (1.1K)More about this pick
Jack Ryan Jr. survives a helicopter crash in Vietnam only to uncover a conspiracy threatening Western investors. The latest Clancy thriller blends modern economic espionage with classic action sequences across Southeast Asia.
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