10 audiobooks for fans of The Dark Forest
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Dangerous Visions
Dangerous Visions • Book 1
by Harlan Ellison, Leo Dillon, Diane Dillon
Narrated by Tim Campbell, Simon Vance, Steven Jay Cohen, Johnny Heller, Edoardo Ballerini, Ramiz Monsef, Neil Hellegers, Jim Meskimen, JD Jackson, P. J. Ochlan, Dion Graham, Natalie Naudus, Vikas Adam, Scott Aiello
★ 3.88 ABR Score (10.3K ratings)★ 4.13 Goodreads (10.2K) ★ 3.94 Audible (48)More about this pick
Ellison's groundbreaking 1967 anthology challenged science fiction's boundaries with taboo-breaking stories from Asimov, Dick, and Zelazny. Fourteen different narrators tackle the varied styles and provocative themes.
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Morning Star
Red Rising • Book 3
by Pierce Brown
Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds
★ 4.81 ABR Score (468.5K ratings)★ 4.55 Goodreads (414.3K) ★ 4.82 Audible (54.2K)More about this pick
Darrow's revolution reaches its bloody crescendo as he leads the rebellion against Gold tyranny in this explosive finale that Tim Gerard Reynolds narrates with fierce intensity.
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Golden Son
Red Rising • Book 2
by Pierce Brown
Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds
★ 4.79 ABR Score (560.8K ratings)★ 4.5 Goodreads (505.3K) ★ 4.81 Audible (55.5K)More about this pick
Darrow continues his infiltration of Gold society while planning revolution from within the ruling class. Tim Gerard Reynolds captures the escalating political intrigue and brutal space battles with commanding intensity.
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Nemesis Games
The Expanse • Book 5
Narrated by Jefferson Mays
★ 4.69 ABR Score (142.8K ratings)★ 4.45 Goodreads (116.9K) ★ 4.8 Audible (25.9K)More about this pick
The Rocinante crew splits up for personal missions just as the solar system's political order collapses into violence and revolution. Jefferson Mays handles the series' most emotionally intense installment, as each character confronts their past while civilization crumbles around them.
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Leviathan Wakes
The Expanse • Book 1
Narrated by Jefferson Mays
★ 4.63 ABR Score (358.0K ratings)★ 4.31 Goodreads (324.2K) ★ 4.75 Audible (33.8K)More about this pick
Detective Miller and ice hauler Holden investigate a missing person case that uncovers a solar system-wide conspiracy threatening all of humanity. Mays handles the complex space opera with distinct voices for both protagonists as they navigate political tensions between Earth, Mars, and the Belt.
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Persepolis Rising
The Expanse • Book 7
Narrated by Jefferson Mays
★ 4.63 ABR Score (109.1K ratings)★ 4.38 Goodreads (88.5K) ★ 4.78 Audible (20.6K)More about this pick
Jefferson Mays continues his stellar Expanse narration as the aging Rocinante crew faces a new threat from Laconia's advanced alien technology.
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Mirror Dance
Vorkosigan Saga (Publication Order) • Book 8
Narrated by Grover Gardner
★ 4.37 ABR Score (26.2K ratings)★ 4.32 Goodreads (23.4K) ★ 4.64 Audible (2.8K)More about this pick
Clone-brother Mark impersonates Miles Vorkosigan to rescue other clones, but the mission goes catastrophically wrong in this identity-swapping space opera.
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Calibans Krieg
The Expanse • Book 2
Narrated by Matthias Lühn
★ 4.03 ABR Score (185.8K ratings)★ 4.39 Goodreads (185.8K) ★ 3.5 Audible (4)More about this pick
Die deutsche Fassung von Coreys Weltraum-Epos folgt dem Krieg zwischen Erde und Mars, während ein Alien-Virus den Jupiter-Mond Ganymed bedroht. Matthias Lühn navigiert die komplexe Handlung mit beeindruckender Klarheit.
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Fallout
Expeditionary Force • Book 13
Narrated by R.C. Bray
★ 4.69 ABR Score (26.0K ratings)★ 4.52 Goodreads (7.2K) ★ 4.89 Audible (18.8K)More about this pick
R.C. Bray returns with his beloved portrayal of Joe and Skippy, continuing the Expeditionary Force saga that has captivated millions of listeners.
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Dune
Dune • Book 1
Narrated by Scott Brick, Orlagh Cassidy, Euan Morton, Simon Vance, Ilyana Kadushin, Byron Jennings, David R. Gordon, Jason Culp, Kent Broadhurst, Oliver Wyman, Patricia Kilgarriff, Scott Sowers
★ 4.66 ABR Score (1.8M ratings)★ 4.29 Goodreads (1.6M) ★ 4.67 Audible (126.5K)More about this pick
Paul Atreides' transformation from noble heir to messianic leader on the spice planet Arrakis unfolds through multiple skilled voices that capture each character's distinct perspective.
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