10 audiobooks for fans of Pretty Girls
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Girl, Forgotten
Andrea Oliver • Book 2
by Karin Slaughter
Narrated by Kathleen Early
★ 4.45 ABR Score (131.0K ratings)★ 4.02 Goodreads (122.4K) ★ 4.58 Audible (8.7K)More about this pick
Nearly forty years after Emily Vaughn's prom night murder, US Marshal Andrea Oliver returns to investigate the cold case in her hometown. This small-town mystery unfolds with devastating precision across Kathleen Early's compelling performance.
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The Twisted Women's Book Club
by Karin Slaughter, Oyinkan Braithwaite, Sarah Pekkanen, Linwood Barclay, Naomi Hirahara, K.J. Howe, Robert Dugoni, Alison Gaylin, Heather Gudenkauf, Shari Lapena, Clare Mackintosh, Stacy Willingham, January LaVoy, Andi Arndt, Saskia Maarleveld, Kathleen Early, Lauren Ezzo, Stephanie Epstein, Jenn Lee, Brittany Pressley, Cindy Kay, Nancy Wu, Nicola F. Delgado, Emily Lawrence, Karen Murray, Adepero Oduye, Daniela Acitelli
Narrated by January LaVoy, Andi Arndt, Saskia Maarleveld, Kathleen Early, full cast
★ 3.93 ABR Score (13.2K ratings)★ 3.52 Goodreads (7.6K) ★ 4.24 Audible (5.6K)More about this pick
Dr. Margaret Richter's exclusive Cape Cod book club harbors lethal secrets, with a full cast including January LaVoy bringing each deadly member to distinct life.
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True Believer
Terminal List • Book 2
by Jack Carr
Narrated by Ray Porter
★ 4.78 ABR Score (76.5K ratings)★ 4.35 Goodreads (43.6K) ★ 4.8 Audible (32.9K)More about this pick
Former Navy SEAL James Reece hunts terrorists across multiple continents after coordinated holiday attacks crash global markets, with detailed military action throughout.
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The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest
Millennium Series • Book 3
by Stieg Larsson, Reg Keeland - translator
Narrated by Simon Vance
Why this book?
Both audiobooks deliver gripping, character-driven thrillers with complex female protagonists at their center, and Simon Vance's commanding narration matches Kathleen Early's intensity in pulling you through intricate webs of crime and conspiracy. The similar runtime and relentless pacing create that same immersive listening experience where the dark, procedural storytelling keeps you engaged for hours.
★ 4.73 ABR Score (810.0K ratings)★ 4.24 Goodreads (779.5K) ★ 4.69 Audible (30.5K)More about this pick
Hospitalized Lisbeth faces trial while Blomkvist uncovers the conspiracy that destroyed her childhood. Simon Vance's steady narration guides readers through this complex finale of corruption and revenge.
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The Girl Who Played with Fire
Millennium Series • Book 2
by Stieg Larsson
Narrated by Simon Vance
Why this book?
Both audiobooks deliver intense, character-driven thrillers with complex female protagonists navigating dangerous criminal underworlds, while their comparable runtimes and skilled narration create similarly immersive listening experiences that reward sustained attention to intricate plots.
★ 4.73 ABR Score (1.0M ratings)★ 4.26 Goodreads (991.2K) ★ 4.66 Audible (32.3K)More about this pick
Lisbeth Salander becomes the prime suspect when her legal guardian is murdered alongside a journalist exposing sex trafficking. Simon Vance navigates the complex Swedish thriller with clear character voices and building tension.
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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Millennium Series • Book 1
by Stieg Larsson
Narrated by Simon Vance
Why this book?
Both novels deliver intense, methodical investigations into crimes against women, with complex protagonists unraveling dark mysteries through meticulous detective work. The audiobook narrations are equally immersive, drawing you into psychologically gripping narratives that balance procedural detail with character depth over substantial runtimes.
★ 4.67 ABR Score (3.5M ratings)★ 4.18 Goodreads (3.5M) ★ 4.56 Audible (42.2K)More about this pick
A disgraced journalist teams with a punk hacker to solve a decades-old disappearance on a remote Swedish island. Simon Vance navigates the intricate mystery with perfect pacing and distinct character voices.
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Code Zero
Joe Ledger • Book 6
Narrated by Ray Porter
★ 4.59 ABR Score (12.2K ratings)★ 4.35 Goodreads (6.0K) ★ 4.72 Audible (6.2K)More about this pick
Bioweapons escaping the world's most secure vault forces Joe Ledger into his most dangerous mission yet. Ray Porter's commanding voice captures the relentless pace as the DMS faces its ultimate nightmare scenario.
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The Power of the Dog
Power of the Dog • Book 1
by Don Winslow
Narrated by Ray Porter
★ 4.58 ABR Score (59.5K ratings)★ 4.37 Goodreads (49.4K) ★ 4.57 Audible (10.1K)More about this pick
Winslow chronicles thirty years of DEA agent Art Keller's obsessive war against Mexican cartels, following multiple characters through corruption, betrayal, and bloody revenge across the drug trade.
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Assassin's Code
Joe Ledger • Book 4
Narrated by Ray Porter
★ 4.57 ABR Score (14.5K ratings)★ 4.3 Goodreads (7.7K) ★ 4.7 Audible (6.8K)More about this pick
Joe Ledger rescues American hostages in Iran only to learn that six nuclear weapons are missing and an ancient order of assassins plans global holy war.
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Gone Girl
Narrated by Julia Whelan, Kirby Heyborne
Why this book?
Both audiobooks deliver psychological twists with unreliable narrators and morally complex characters caught in dark mysteries, while their dual narration creates an immersive listening experience that mirrors the fractured perspectives driving each thriller's plot.
★ 4.53 ABR Score (3.5M ratings)★ 4.15 Goodreads (3.5M) ★ 4.36 Audible (59.9K)More about this pick
Nick and Amy's toxic marriage unravels through alternating perspectives, with Julia Whelan and Kirby Heyborne capturing each spouse's manipulation perfectly.
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