10 audiobooks for fans of Perdido Street Station
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Seamage
Spellmonger • Book 18
by Terry Mancour
Narrated by John Lee
★ 4.37 ABR Score (1.2K ratings)★ 4.73 Goodreads (457) ★ 4.84 Audible (705)More about this pick
Minalan faces his greatest challenge commanding a sea battle against seventy enemy ships with no naval experience, but legendary warmage Durgan Jole has a plan that John Lee presents with epic maritime scope.
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The Book of Swords
Sir Hereward and Mister Fitz #7 - A Long, Cold Trail
by Gardner Dozois, K.J. Parker, Robin Hobb, Ken Liu, Matthew Hughes, Kate Elliott, Walter Jon Williams, Daniel Abraham, C.J. Cherryh, Garth Nix, Ellen Kushner, Scott Lynch, Rich Larson, Elizabeth Bear, Lavie Tidhar, Cecelia Holland, George R.R. Martin
Narrated by John Lee, Katharine Lee McEwan, Kim Mai Guest, Elliot Hill, Richard Brewer, Nicholas Guy Smith, Kirby Heyborne, Julia Whelan, Mark Deakins, Steve West, Ralph Lister
★ 3.93 ABR Score (2.6K ratings)★ 3.67 Goodreads (2.2K) ★ 4.16 Audible (419)More about this pick
Seventeen fantasy masters including George R.R. Martin and Robin Hobb contribute sword-and-sorcery tales inspired by classic heroes like Conan. The ensemble of narrators including John Lee and Julia Whelan matches the anthology's varied storytelling styles.
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The Butcher's Masquerade
Dungeon Crawler Carl • Book 5
Narrated by Jeff Hays
★ 4.89 ABR Score (135.3K ratings)★ 4.69 Goodreads (108.1K) ★ 4.94 Audible (27.2K)More about this pick
Carl and Princess Donut navigate a dinosaur-infested jungle floor while alien viewers vote on their survival. Hays captures the series' perfect blend of video game logic and genuine emotional stakes.
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The Hero of Ages
The Mistborn Saga • Book 3
Narrated by Michael Kramer
★ 4.88 ABR Score (680.8K ratings)★ 4.56 Goodreads (606.0K) ★ 4.85 Audible (74.8K)More about this pick
Vin faces the apocalyptic Deepness while Elend builds his kingdom, as Sanderson concludes his Mistborn trilogy with the ultimate test of heroism and sacrifice.
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The Eye of the Bedlam Bride
Dungeon Crawler Carl • Book 6
Narrated by Jeff Hays, Patrick Warburton, Travis Baldree, Annie Ellicott
★ 4.85 ABR Score (110.3K ratings)★ 4.66 Goodreads (91.7K) ★ 4.92 Audible (18.5K)More about this pick
Chaos reigns on floor eight as Carl and friends face scattered challenges, forgotten gods, and an AI system falling apart. This ensemble cast including Patrick Warburton creates pure audio mayhem.
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The Well of Ascension
The Mistborn Saga • Book 2
Narrated by Michael Kramer
★ 4.79 ABR Score (745.6K ratings)★ 4.38 Goodreads (671.8K) ★ 4.78 Audible (73.7K)More about this pick
After killing the immortal Lord Ruler, street thief turned Mistborn Vin must defend the capital from three armies while ancient prophecies suggest an even greater threat approaches. Kramer voices this complex middle volume expertly.
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The Will of the Many
Hierarchy • Book 1
Narrated by Euan Morton
★ 4.77 ABR Score (236.8K ratings)★ 4.59 Goodreads (223.8K) ★ 4.8 Audible (13.0K)More about this pick
Vis infiltrates the elite Catenan Academy to uncover the Hierarchy's secrets, with Euan Morton capturing both teenage vulnerability and ancient rage.
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The Trouble with Peace
The Age of Madness • Book 2
Narrated by Steven Pacey
★ 4.75 ABR Score (56.2K ratings)★ 4.6 Goodreads (46.4K) ★ 4.86 Audible (9.8K)More about this pick
Steven Pacey's narration transforms this political dark fantasy into something almost Shakespearean—his voice work elevates already sharp character writing into genuinely unforgettable performances you'll hear in your head for months.
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The Wisdom of Crowds
The Age of Madness • Book 3
Narrated by Steven Pacey
★ 4.74 ABR Score (50.4K ratings)★ 4.6 Goodreads (41.3K) ★ 4.85 Audible (9.1K)More about this pick
Steven Pacey transforms Abercrombie's sprawling revolution into a masterclass in character voices, making each schemer's descent through chaos feel devastatingly personal across 24 hours of pure narrative grip.
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He Who Fights with Monsters 4
He Who Fights with Monsters • Book 4
by Shirtaloon
Narrated by Heath Miller
★ 4.72 ABR Score (51.1K ratings)★ 4.49 Goodreads (23.2K) ★ 4.83 Audible (27.9K)More about this pick
Jason's reverse-portal journey exploring family secrets and hidden supernatural truths gets Heath Miller's subtle vocal work throughout. Miller handles the protagonist's growing alienation with just the right touch of vulnerability.
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