10 audiobooks for fans of The Broken Eye
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Night Angel Nemesis
The Kylar Chronicles • Book 1
by Brent Weeks
Narrated by Simon Vance
Why this book?
Simon Vance's masterful narration brings the same immersive depth to this return to Brent Weeks' world, capturing the morally complex characters and intricate magic system with the practiced ease of a performer who knows this universe intimately. The continuation maintains Weeks' signature blend of dark fantasy intrigue and philosophical exploration while delivering another expansive listening experience that rewards devoted fans.
★ 3.86 ABR Score (7.5K ratings)★ 4.03 Goodreads (6.5K) ★ 4.25 Audible (982)More about this pick
Weeks drags master assassin Kylar back into action when the one killer he can't forgive gets pardoned. Simon Vance handles both the brutal action sequences and Kylar's emotional devastation with equal skill.
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Beyond the Shadows
Night Angel • Book 3
by Brent Weeks
Narrated by Simon Vance
Why this book?
Beyond the Shadows continues the intricate magic system and morally complex characters that define Weeks's world, with Simon Vance's commanding narration maintaining the same immersive dark fantasy atmosphere. The sequel deepens the philosophical questions about power and redemption introduced in The Broken Eye while delivering the same fast-paced, character-driven storytelling that made the first installment compelling.
★ 4.33 ABR Score (104.6K ratings)★ 4.27 Goodreads (104.3K) ★ 4.79 Audible (363)More about this pick
Kylar Stern plots to restore his friend Logan as king while civil war erupts in the north and ancient gods stir. Vance handles Weeks's conclusion to the Night Angel trilogy with appropriate weight for this dark fantasy's final moves.
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Shadow's Edge
Night Angel • Book 2
by Brent Weeks
Narrated by Simon Vance
Why this book?
Shadow's Edge delivers the same dark, intricate worldbuilding and morally complex characters that define The Broken Eye, with Simon Vance's masterful narration bringing comparable depth to an equally gripping tale of magic and redemption.
★ 4.32 ABR Score (110.0K ratings)★ 4.25 Goodreads (109.7K) ★ 4.79 Audible (341)More about this pick
Former assassin Kylar tries to start fresh but learns his best friend Logan might still be alive and imprisoned. Simon Vance navigates the complex magic system and political intrigue with his usual precision.
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The Way of Shadows
Night Angel • Book 1
by Brent Weeks
Narrated by Simon Vance
Why this book?
The Way of Shadows delivers the same dark, intricate fantasy worldbuilding and morally complex characters that define The Broken Eye, with Simon Vance's masterful narration bringing equal depth to this shorter entry point into Weeks' universe. This prequel offers a leaner narrative pace while maintaining the atmospheric tension and character-driven storytelling that makes the series so compelling to follow across multiple installments.
★ 4.21 ABR Score (178.0K ratings)★ 4.15 Goodreads (177.4K) ★ 4.6 Audible (604)More about this pick
Street orphan Azoth apprentices himself to the city's most legendary assassin in this dark fantasy about the price of survival and the art of killing.
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Fire & Blood
A Targaryen History • Book 1
by George R.R. Martin, Doug Wheatley
Narrated by Simon Vance
★ 4.27 ABR Score (168.4K ratings)★ 4.05 Goodreads (147.1K) ★ 4.54 Audible (21.3K)More about this pick
Three centuries of Targaryen dragon kings unfold in this sprawling chronicle of conquest, civil war, and political intrigue. Simon Vance navigates the dense genealogies and battle sequences with commanding authority.
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The Wolf of the North Trilogy
The Wolf of the North • Book 1
by Duncan M. Hamilton
Narrated by Simon Vance
★ 4.18 ABR Score (2.5K ratings)★ 4.44 Goodreads (226) ★ 4.67 Audible (2.3K)More about this pick
Timid, bullied Wulfric seems the least likely hero until an ancient object awakens his latent gifts and changes his destiny forever. Simon Vance's narration spans the complete trilogy, building Wulfric's character from weakling to legendary hero.
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The Fallen Goddess
Darkness Within Saga • Book 5
by J.D. Franx
Narrated by Simon Vance
Why this book?
Simon Vance's masterful narration brings the same immersive dark fantasy atmosphere to *The Fallen Goddess*, delivering complex character work and morally ambiguous storytelling that will resonate with readers captivated by *The Broken Eye*. The comparable runtime and richly layered world-building make this an ideal next listen for those who value sophisticated fantasy narratives voiced with exceptional skill.
★ 4.12 ABR Score (610 ratings)★ 4.38 Goodreads (151) ★ 4.81 Audible (459)More about this pick
Kael wakes from a coma to find Talohna's magic broken and new threats at Solikyr's doorstep in this epic fantasy's fifth installment.
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The King's Ranger Boxset: Books 1-3
The King's Ranger #1-3 • Book 1
by A.C. Cobble
Narrated by Simon Vance
★ 3.86 ABR Score (281 ratings)★ 4.53 Goodreads (40) ★ 4.46 Audible (241)More about this pick
Ranger Rew chose exile on the kingdom's edge to avoid court intrigue, but when three youths face arrest, rebellion follows. Simon Vance guides listeners through this gritty fantasy of duty versus family loyalty.
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The Hero of Ages
The Mistborn Saga • Book 3
Narrated by Michael Kramer
Why this book?
The Hero of Ages shares The Broken Eye's epic scope and morally complex characters navigating a crumbling world, while Michael Kramer's narration delivers the same immersive, character-driven storytelling that makes Simon Vance's performance so compelling. Both audiobooks balance intricate magic systems with deeply personal stakes, creating equally gripping listening experiences across their substantial runtimes.
★ 4.83 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
★ 4.83 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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