Audiobooks Like The Book of Lost Things

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Steven Crossley narrates The Book of Lost Things in a measured, slightly distant storytelling voice that keeps the fairy-tale darkness at the right remove — you're aware you're being told a story, and that self-consciousness is exactly what the material requires across eleven hours. Two further Connolly titles appear in the recommendations, and the rest share the same quality of dark coming-of-age fantasy where the horrors are real but refracted through a child's logic, matched by a strong run of highly rated titles.

10 audiobooks for fans of The Book of Lost Things

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    The Infernals

    Samuel Johnson • Book 2

    by John Connolly

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    ★ 3.86 ABR Score (4.3K ratings)
    ★ 3.9 Goodreads (4.0K) ★ 4.37 Audible (292)
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    Young Samuel Johnson and his dog must escape hell itself in Connolly's wonderfully weird sequel. Tim Gerard Reynolds captures both the humor and genuine menace of this Roald Dahl meets Harry Potter adventure.

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    The Creeps

    Samuel Johnson • Book 3

    by John Connolly

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    ★ 3.98 ABR Score (2.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.02 Goodreads (2.1K) ★ 4.57 Audible (240)
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    Samuel Johnson's life is a mess: wrong girlfriend, demons in his spare room, and a cursed town. Tim Gerard Reynolds guides this supernatural comedy as the grand reopening of a toy shop promises either salvation or fresh horror.

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    Carl's Doomsday Scenario

    Dungeon Crawler Carl • Book 2

    by Matt Dinniman

    Narrated by Jeff Hays

    ★ 4.78 ABR Score (217.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.51 Goodreads (187.5K) ★ 4.89 Audible (30.0K)
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    Carl and his magic cat Princess Donut navigate the second level of an alien game show designed to kill humans for entertainment. Jeff Hays perfectly captures the absurd humor of this death-trap RPG scenario.

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    Reaper

    Cradle • Book 10

    by Will Wight

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    ★ 4.76 ABR Score (40.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.66 Goodreads (30.0K) ★ 4.91 Audible (10.8K)
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    Lindon finally returns to Sacred Valley as a powerhouse, but his real challenges lie in ancient labyrinths and cosmic wars beyond mortal comprehension. Travis Baldree captures both the triumph and the mounting dread perfectly.

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    Dreadgod

    Cradle • Book 11

    by Will Wight

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    ★ 4.74 ABR Score (37.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.62 Goodreads (27.0K) ★ 4.91 Audible (10.5K)
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    With enemies circling and ancient monsters rampaging, Lindon must survive political schemes while four Dreadgods terrorize the world. Baldree captures every epic confrontation with perfect energy.

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    Underlord

    Cradle • Book 6

    by Will Wight

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    ★ 4.68 ABR Score (42.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.61 Goodreads (34.9K) ★ 4.85 Audible (7.6K)
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    Lindon races to reach Underlord rank before a tournament that could destroy the Blackflame Empire's chances at survival. Travis Baldree's energetic performance perfectly matches the series' breakneck progression fantasy pace.

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    Uncrowned

    Cradle • Book 7

    by Will Wight

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    ★ 4.67 ABR Score (44.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.56 Goodreads (33.7K) ★ 4.84 Audible (10.5K)
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    Lindon enters the Uncrowned King tournament where sacred artists battle for the right to advance beyond Underlord. Travis Baldree's performance captures the tournament's intensity and Cradle's intricate magic system perfectly.

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    Ghostwater

    Cradle • Book 5

    by Will Wight

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    ★ 4.64 ABR Score (43.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.55 Goodreads (35.7K) ★ 4.83 Audible (7.7K)
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    Lindon gets trapped in a dying pocket dimension filled with a Monarch's deadliest experiments, racing against time to scavenge power while avoiding creatures that could annihilate him. Baldree's performance keeps the tension crackling.

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    Bloodline

    Cradle • Book 9

    by Will Wight

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    ★ 4.64 ABR Score (41.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.5 Goodreads (30.6K) ★ 4.84 Audible (10.7K)
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    Lindon returns to Sacred Valley with godlike powers, but an ancient curse weakens him just as the Wandering Titan approaches. Travis Baldree's energetic narration captures both epic battles and intimate character moments perfectly.

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    Blackflame

    Cradle • Book 3

    by Will Wight

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    ★ 4.61 ABR Score (47.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.5 Goodreads (39.0K) ★ 4.81 Audible (8.6K)
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    Lindon has one year to master an ancient destructive power before facing an opponent everyone believes will kill him. Travis Baldree's performance captures both the magic system's complexity and emotional stakes.

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