10 audiobooks for fans of The Day of the Jackal
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In the Blood
Terminal List • Book 5
by Jack Carr
Narrated by Ray Porter
★ 4.87 ABR Score (52.4K ratings)★ 4.49 Goodreads (27.6K) ★ 4.87 Audible (24.8K)More about this pick
Ray Porter's relentless delivery transforms Carr's geopolitical thriller into something almost unbearably gripping—his voice makes Reece's obsession feel like your own.
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The Devil's Hand
Terminal List • Book 4
by Jack Carr
Narrated by Ray Porter
★ 4.83 ABR Score (53.1K ratings)★ 4.45 Goodreads (31.0K) ★ 4.85 Audible (22.1K)More about this pick
Ray Porter's gravelly delivery transforms Carr's geopolitical thriller into something almost hypnotic—he makes every tactical detail and moral compromise feel inevitable, turning a sprawling post-9/11 reckoning into pure momentum.
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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.
- 4
Prodigal Son
An Orphan X Novel • Book 6
Narrated by Scott Brick
★ 4.59 ABR Score (22.9K ratings)★ 4.35 Goodreads (17.7K) ★ 4.69 Audible (5.2K)More about this pick
Scott Brick's narration transforms this spy thriller into something addictive—his measured intensity makes every revelation land harder, and the character work hits deeper than typical action fare.
- 5
Suspect
Joseph O'Loughlin • Book 1
by Michael Robotham
Narrated by Simon Prebble
★ 4.11 ABR Score (24.4K ratings)★ 3.9 Goodreads (21.9K) ★ 4.28 Audible (2.5K)More about this pick
Psychiatrist Joe O'Loughlin, recently diagnosed with Parkinson's, becomes the prime suspect in a murder case he's consulting on. His medical condition adds urgency as his world collapses around him.
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The Terminal List
Terminal List • Book 1
by Jack Carr
Narrated by Ray Porter
★ 4.77 ABR Score (132.2K ratings)★ 4.29 Goodreads (73.5K) ★ 4.75 Audible (58.7K)More about this pick
Navy SEAL James Reece discovers his team's death was orchestrated by his own government, launching a methodical revenge campaign. Porter's gravelly delivery matches Reece's military precision and barely contained fury.
- 7
Misery
by Stephen King
Narrated by Lindsay Crouse
Why this book?
Both audiobooks deliver intense, psychologically gripping narratives with meticulous pacing that keeps listeners riveted, though King trades Forsyth's methodical espionage plotting for claustrophobic horror centered on obsession and captivity. Lindsay Crouse's intimate narration mirrors the psychological tension that Simon Prebble builds throughout The Day of the Jackal, making the similar runtime a perfect length for sustained suspense in either format.
★ 4.73 ABR Score (859.0K ratings)★ 4.23 Goodreads (847.7K) ★ 4.76 Audible (11.3K)More about this pick
Novelist Paul Sheldon becomes prisoner to his "number one fan" Annie Wilkes after a car crash in rural Colorado. Lindsay Crouse's chilling performance makes Annie's manic devotion absolutely terrifying.
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The Lincoln Lawyer
A Lincoln Lawyer Novel • Book 1
Narrated by Adam Grupper
★ 4.60 ABR Score (279.0K ratings)★ 4.23 Goodreads (258.9K) ★ 4.57 Audible (20.2K)More about this pick
Mickey Haller's mobile law practice from the back of his Lincoln gets complicated when defending a wealthy playboy accused of assault leads him into a web connecting his current and past cases.
- 9
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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Lone Wolf
Orphan X • Book 9
Narrated by Scott Brick
★ 4.54 ABR Score (16.3K ratings)★ 4.33 Goodreads (13.4K) ★ 4.68 Audible (2.9K)More about this pick
Evan Smoak faces his most personal mission yet as Orphan X in Hurwitz's ninth installment of vigilante justice. Scott Brick's familiarity with the series adds depth to every action sequence.
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