10 audiobooks for fans of The Dragonbone Chair
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Unfettered III: New Tales
The Chathrand Voyage #Thasha's cure for cabin fever • Book 3
by Shawn Speakman, Tad Williams, Naomi Novik, Megan Lindholm, John Gwynne, David Anthony Durham, Callie Bates, Jason Denzel, Carrie Vaughn, Deborah A. Wolf, Anna Stephens, Patrick Swenson, Ramon Terrell, Peter Orullian, Terry Brooks, Lev Grossman, Seanan McGuire, Delilah S. Dawson, Mark Lawrence, Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, Brandon Sanderson, Robert Jordan, Todd Lockwood, Cat Rambo, Robert V.S. Redick, Ken Scholes, Scott Sigler, Anna Smith Spark, Marc Turner
Narrated by Khristine Hvam, Natasha Soudek, Mark Bramhall, Michael Page, Vikas Adam, Tim Gerard Reynolds, Andrew Wincott, Luke Daniels, Brian Nishii
★ 3.84 ABR Score (779 ratings)★ 3.98 Goodreads (571) ★ 4.37 Audible (208)More about this pick
This charity anthology features stories from fantasy's biggest names, with multiple narrators bringing each author's unique voice to life.
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Shadowplay
Shadowmarch • Book 2
by Tad Williams
Narrated by Dick Hill
Why this book?
Shadowplay delivers the same immersive, character-driven fantasy world that made The Dragonbone Chair compelling, with Williams's intricate plotting and richly developed cast unfolding across another epic audiobook experience. Dick Hill's measured narration captures the same atmospheric tension and emotional depth that Andrew Wincott brought to the first novel, making this a natural continuation for listeners invested in Williams's layered storytelling.
★ 3.82 ABR Score (8.8K ratings)★ 3.93 Goodreads (8.3K) ★ 4.24 Audible (501)More about this pick
The March Kingdoms shatter as King Olin languishes in prison and his children flee assassination attempts. Dick Hill navigates the complex political intrigue and dark magic with steady authority.
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Shadowmarch
Shadowmarch • Book 1
by Tad Williams
Narrated by Dick Hill
Why this book?
Shadowmarch delivers the same immersive world-building and richly layered political intrigue that define The Dragonbone Chair, while Dick Hill's narration brings a similarly engaging depth to Williams's intricate character work and sweeping fantasy scope.
★ 3.47 ABR Score (13.5K ratings)★ 3.77 Goodreads (12.8K) ★ 3.79 Audible (735)More about this pick
Southmarch castle guards the border between human and immortal lands as ancient darkness returns, threatening everything in Williams' sprawling fantasy epic.
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Shadowheart
Shadowmarch • Book 4
by Tad Williams
Narrated by Dick Hill
Why this book?
Shadowheart delivers the same richly immersive world-building and intricate character development that made The Dragonbone Chair compelling, while exploring themes of identity and redemption through Williams's signature blend of epic scope and intimate storytelling. Dick Hill's narration captures the same atmospheric tension as Wincott's performance, making this equally engaging for listeners who appreciate lengthy, character-driven fantasy narratives.
★ 3.92 ABR Score (6.7K ratings)★ 4.04 Goodreads (6.3K) ★ 4.34 Audible (447)More about this pick
Princess Briony and Prince Barrick fight for survival while Southmarch Castle faces annihilation between ancient Qar and the mad Autarch. This epic conclusion spans 33 hours of world-ending stakes.
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Shadowrise
Shadowmarch • Book 3
by Tad Williams
Narrated by Dick Hill
Why this book?
Shadowrise continues Williams's mastery of intricate world-building and morally complex characters with the same sweeping epic scope, while Dick Hill's narration delivers the same immersive listening experience that made The Dragonbone Chair so engaging. The themes of political intrigue and characters caught between duty and survival will resonate deeply with listeners who connected with the first novel's richly layered narrative.
★ 3.88 ABR Score (7.4K ratings)★ 4.03 Goodreads (6.9K) ★ 4.27 Audible (448)More about this pick
Royal twins Barrick and Briony flee their conquered homeland while uncovering devastating family secrets. Dick Hill manages Williams' expansive cast and complex mythology across this massive third installment's political and magical threads.
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The Boy Detective of Oz: An Otherland Story (Oz Reimagined)
Otherland #4.6
by Tad Williams, Douglas Cohen, John Joseph Adams
Narrated by Nick Podehl, Tanya Eby
★ 3.72 ABR Score (184 ratings)★ 3.68 Goodreads (107) ★ 4.08 Audible (77)More about this pick
Orlando investigates murder in Oz's digital simulation within the vast Otherland network. A cyberpunk detective story that reimagines Baum's world through Williams' sci-fi lens.
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The Hero of Ages
The Mistborn Saga • Book 3
Narrated by Michael Kramer
Why this book?
Both epics feature richly layered magic systems and morally complex protagonists navigating world-altering conflicts, with Michael Kramer's measured narration providing the same immersive intensity that Andrew Wincott brings to Williams's sprawling narrative. The Hero of Ages delivers that same sense of epic scope and character-driven storytelling in a slightly more compact listening experience.
★ 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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Towers of Midnight
The Wheel of Time • Book 13
by Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson
Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
Why this book?
Both epics blend intricate political intrigue with intimate character development across sprawling worlds, demanding the same patient, immersive listening commitment that rewards careful attention to detail. The dual narration in Towers of Midnight captures the same richly layered storytelling as Wincott's performance, shifting between perspectives to deepen the emotional stakes of a complex, interconnected narrative.
★ 4.77 ABR Score (211.0K ratings)★ 4.48 Goodreads (176.1K) ★ 4.89 Audible (34.9K)More about this pick
Perrin leads the Whitecloak trials while Mat prepares for the Last Battle in this penultimate Wheel of Time volume. Kate Reading and Michael Kramer have become the definitive voices of Jordan's world, handling dozens of characters with seamless consistency.
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The Will of the Many
Hierarchy • Book 1
by James Islington
Narrated by Euan Morton
★ 4.70 ABR Score (236.8K ratings)★ 4.59 Goodreads (223.8K) ★ 4.8 Audible (13.0K)More about this pick
Vis infiltrates the elite Catenan Academy to uncover the Hierarchy's secrets, with Euan Morton capturing both teenage vulnerability and ancient rage.
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