Audiobooks Like The Lost Metal

10 audiobooks for fans of The Lost Metal

1. 1

   

   Words of Radiance

   The Stormlight Archive • Book 2

   by Brandon Sanderson

   Narrated by Michael Kramer, Kate Reading

   Words of Radiance delivers the same intricate magic systems and character-driven storytelling that defines Sanderson's work, with Michael Kramer's narration complemented by Kate Reading to bring depth to its expansive world and multiple perspectives. The audiobook experience is notably immersive given its length, rewarding listeners who appreciated The Lost Metal's blend of mystery, action, and emotional resonance with a richer, more elaborate narrative scope.

   Why this book?

   Words of Radiance delivers the same intricate magic systems and character-driven storytelling that defines Sanderson's work, with Michael Kramer's narration complemented by Kate Reading to bring depth to its expansive world and multiple perspectives. The audiobook experience is notably immersive given its length, rewarding listeners who appreciated The Lost Metal's blend of mystery, action, and emotional resonance with a richer, more elaborate narrative scope.

   ★ 4.96 ABR Score (587.5K ratings)

   ★ 4.76 Goodreads (498.0K) ★ 4.9 Audible (89.5K)

   48h 15m listening time • Released 2014

   Kaladin leads the royal guard while Shallan seeks ancient secrets and Dalinar unites the war camps. Michael Kramer and Kate Reading handle Sanderson's massive cast and intricate magic systems flawlessly.

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   Kaladin leads the royal guard while Shallan seeks ancient secrets and Dalinar unites the war camps. Michael Kramer and Kate Reading handle Sanderson's massive cast and intricate magic systems flawlessly.

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2. 2

   

   The Way of Kings

   The Cosmere • Book 1

   by Brandon Sanderson

   Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

   The Way of Kings delivers the same intricate magic systems and character-driven storytelling that define Sanderson's work, with Michael Kramer's narration bringing equal depth to an even more expansive epic world. The audiobook's extended runtime allows for the immersive, detailed world-building that makes Sanderson's fantasy so compelling to experience through audio.

   Why this book?

   The Way of Kings delivers the same intricate magic systems and character-driven storytelling that define Sanderson's work, with Michael Kramer's narration bringing equal depth to an even more expansive epic world. The audiobook's extended runtime allows for the immersive, detailed world-building that makes Sanderson's fantasy so compelling to experience through audio.

   ★ 4.89 ABR Score (796.4K ratings)

   ★ 4.66 Goodreads (683.1K) ★ 4.84 Audible (113.2K)

   45h 30m listening time • Released 2010

   On storm-ravaged Roshar, a slave fights in bridge crews while a prince questions his honor during an endless war. The dual narration by Reading and Kramer handles Sanderson's massive world-building seamlessly.

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   On storm-ravaged Roshar, a slave fights in bridge crews while a prince questions his honor during an endless war. The dual narration by Reading and Kramer handles Sanderson's massive world-building seamlessly.

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3. 3

   

   Oathbringer

   The Stormlight Archive • Book 3

   by Brandon Sanderson

   Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

   The Lost Metal's intricate magic systems and character-driven storytelling reach their full emotional depth in Oathbringer, where Sanderson's exploration of faith, leadership, and personal transformation unfolds across an epic scope that rewards the immersive audiobook format. The dual narration of Kramer and Reading brings the same meticulous world-building to life with added vocal richness, deepening the intimate character moments that define both works.

   Why this book?

   The Lost Metal's intricate magic systems and character-driven storytelling reach their full emotional depth in Oathbringer, where Sanderson's exploration of faith, leadership, and personal transformation unfolds across an epic scope that rewards the immersive audiobook format. The dual narration of Kramer and Reading brings the same meticulous world-building to life with added vocal richness, deepening the intimate character moments that define both works.

   ★ 4.83 ABR Score (432.0K ratings)

   ★ 4.6 Goodreads (365.0K) ★ 4.84 Audible (67.0K)

   55h 5m listening time • Released 2017

   Dalinar's flashbacks to his violent past and the Knights Radiant's return unfold across 55+ hours that Kate Reading and Michael Kramer navigate expertly.

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   Dalinar's flashbacks to his violent past and the Knights Radiant's return unfold across 55+ hours that Kate Reading and Michael Kramer navigate expertly.

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4. 4

   

   The Gathering Storm

   The Wheel of Time • Book 12

   by Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson

   Narrated by Michael Kramer, Kate Reading

   Michael Kramer's steady, immersive narration carries you through both works with the same atmospheric intensity, while Sanderson's exploration of magic systems and character-driven conflict deepens significantly across The Gathering Storm's epic scope. The second book expands the intricate world-building and emotional stakes you experienced in The Lost Metal, offering a richer listening experience that rewards patient engagement with its layered storytelling.

   Why this book?

   Michael Kramer's steady, immersive narration carries you through both works with the same atmospheric intensity, while Sanderson's exploration of magic systems and character-driven conflict deepens significantly across The Gathering Storm's epic scope. The second book expands the intricate world-building and emotional stakes you experienced in The Lost Metal, offering a richer listening experience that rewards patient engagement with its layered storytelling.

   ★ 4.77 ABR Score (224.4K ratings)

   ★ 4.44 Goodreads (178.7K) ★ 4.9 Audible (45.7K)

   41h 47m listening time • Released 2013

   Brandon Sanderson takes over Jordan's epic as Rand's madness deepens and Egwene fights to reunite the fractured White Tower before the Last Battle arrives.

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   Brandon Sanderson takes over Jordan's epic as Rand's madness deepens and Egwene fights to reunite the fractured White Tower before the Last Battle arrives.

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5. 5

   

   Towers of Midnight

   The Wheel of Time • Book 13

   by Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson

   Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

   Towers of Midnight expands the epic scope and intricate magic systems you experienced in The Lost Metal, delivering a deeply immersive listening experience enhanced by the dual narration of Kramer and Reading that brings its sprawling world to vivid life. Both works showcase Sanderson's masterful world-building and character development, though this collaborative work with Jordan offers a richer tapestry of interconnected plotlines and higher stakes that reward sustained, focused listening.

   Why this book?

   Towers of Midnight expands the epic scope and intricate magic systems you experienced in The Lost Metal, delivering a deeply immersive listening experience enhanced by the dual narration of Kramer and Reading that brings its sprawling world to vivid life. Both works showcase Sanderson's masterful world-building and character development, though this collaborative work with Jordan offers a richer tapestry of interconnected plotlines and higher stakes that reward sustained, focused listening.

   ★ 4.77 ABR Score (211.0K ratings)

   ★ 4.48 Goodreads (176.1K) ★ 4.89 Audible (34.9K)

   38h 21m listening time • Released 2010

   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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   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 Bands of Mourning

   Mistborn, Era 2: Wax & Wayne • Book 3

   by Brandon Sanderson

   Narrated by Michael Kramer

   The Bands of Mourning delivers the same intricate magic system and character-driven storytelling that defines The Lost Metal, while Michael Kramer's consistent narration creates a seamless listening experience across both works. This earlier installment in the series deepens the emotional resonance and world-building you encountered, offering the same blend of mystery and high-stakes adventure that made the first book compelling.

   Why this book?

   The Bands of Mourning delivers the same intricate magic system and character-driven storytelling that defines The Lost Metal, while Michael Kramer's consistent narration creates a seamless listening experience across both works. This earlier installment in the series deepens the emotional resonance and world-building you encountered, offering the same blend of mystery and high-stakes adventure that made the first book compelling.

   ★ 4.66 ABR Score (220.8K ratings)

   ★ 4.4 Goodreads (193.3K) ★ 4.81 Audible (27.4K)

   14h 41m listening time • Released 2016

   Wax and his crew pursue the Lord Ruler's legendary metalminds in a steampunk world where magic meets technology. Kramer's consistent narration grounds readers as Sanderson introduces new magic systems and expands his world's mythology beyond Scadrial's borders.

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   Wax and his crew pursue the Lord Ruler's legendary metalminds in a steampunk world where magic meets technology. Kramer's consistent narration grounds readers as Sanderson introduces new magic systems and expands his world's mythology beyond Scadrial's borders.

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7. 7

   

   Arcanum Unbounded: The Cosmere Collection

   The Cosmere

   by Brandon Sanderson

   Narrated by Michael Kramer, Kate Reading

   ★ 4.64 ABR Score (85.4K ratings)

   ★ 4.43 Goodreads (66.7K) ★ 4.82 Audible (18.7K)

   22h 31m listening time • Released 2016

   This collection spans Sanderson's interconnected universe, featuring stories from each Cosmere world with their distinct magic systems.

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   This collection spans Sanderson's interconnected universe, featuring stories from each Cosmere world with their distinct magic systems.

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8. 8

   

   Tress of the Emerald Sea

   Hoid's Travails • Book 1

   by Brandon Sanderson, Howard Lyon

   Narrated by Michael Kramer

   Michael Kramer's narration brings the same dynamic energy to this shorter adventure, capturing Sanderson's signature blend of humor and heart with equal skill. Tress offers a more intimate, standalone story that maintains the intricate worldbuilding and character depth fans appreciate, making it perfect for those wanting to experience another Sanderson creation without the epic scope commitment.

   Why this book?

   Michael Kramer's narration brings the same dynamic energy to this shorter adventure, capturing Sanderson's signature blend of humor and heart with equal skill. Tress offers a more intimate, standalone story that maintains the intricate worldbuilding and character depth fans appreciate, making it perfect for those wanting to experience another Sanderson creation without the epic scope commitment.

   ★ 4.50 ABR Score (302.4K ratings)

   ★ 4.32 Goodreads (297.2K) ★ 4.74 Audible (5.1K)

   12h 27m listening time • Released 2024

   A simple island girl ventures across deadly spore seas to rescue her kidnapped love, with Sanderson's trademark magic systems governing every ocean. Michael Kramer brings warmth to this fairy-tale adventure that feels like The Princess Bride in a cosmere setting.

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   A simple island girl ventures across deadly spore seas to rescue her kidnapped love, with Sanderson's trademark magic systems governing every ocean. Michael Kramer brings warmth to this fairy-tale adventure that feels like The Princess Bride in a cosmere setting.

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9. 9

   

   Wind and Truth

   The Stormlight Archive • Book 5

   by Brandon Sanderson

   Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

   Brandon Sanderson's signature intricate magic systems and character-driven storytelling continue to shine in Wind and Truth, with Michael Kramer's narration maintaining the same immersive delivery that made The Lost Metal compelling. The expanded runtime offers a deeper dive into the Cosmere universe's interconnected worlds and philosophical themes about duty and sacrifice that resonate throughout Sanderson's work.

   Why this book?

   Brandon Sanderson's signature intricate magic systems and character-driven storytelling continue to shine in Wind and Truth, with Michael Kramer's narration maintaining the same immersive delivery that made The Lost Metal compelling. The expanded runtime offers a deeper dive into the Cosmere universe's interconnected worlds and philosophical themes about duty and sacrifice that resonate throughout Sanderson's work.

   ★ 4.45 ABR Score (160.9K ratings)

   ★ 4.37 Goodreads (139.0K) ★ 4.6 Audible (21.9K)

   62h 48m listening time • Released 2024

   Sanderson concludes the first Stormlight arc with Dalinar's contest against a god while Roshar faces annihilation. Reading and Kramer handle the massive cast with their usual expertise across 60+ hours of epic fantasy.

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   Sanderson concludes the first Stormlight arc with Dalinar's contest against a god while Roshar faces annihilation. Reading and Kramer handle the massive cast with their usual expertise across 60+ hours of epic fantasy.

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10. 10

    

    Shadows of Self

    Mistborn, Era 2: Wax & Wayne • Book 2

    by Brandon Sanderson

    Narrated by Michael Kramer

    Shadows of Self delivers the same intricate worldbuilding and magic system that Sanderson crafts in The Lost Metal, with Michael Kramer's narration bringing equal depth to the character-driven narrative and philosophical questions about identity and power. The slightly shorter runtime makes it an ideal entry point to this series while maintaining the sophisticated tone and emotional stakes listeners appreciated in The Lost Metal.

    Why this book?

    Shadows of Self delivers the same intricate worldbuilding and magic system that Sanderson crafts in The Lost Metal, with Michael Kramer's narration bringing equal depth to the character-driven narrative and philosophical questions about identity and power. The slightly shorter runtime makes it an ideal entry point to this series while maintaining the sophisticated tone and emotional stakes listeners appreciated in The Lost Metal.

    ★ 4.56 ABR Score (243.6K ratings)

    ★ 4.26 Goodreads (211.7K) ★ 4.75 Audible (31.9K)

    12h 37m listening time • Released 2015

    Lawman Waxillium Ladrian faces a shapeshifting kandra assassin targeting government officials in this Wild West-meets-steampunk fantasy. Michael Kramer navigates Sanderson's intricate magic system as political conspiracy threatens the fragile democracy of Elendel.

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    Lawman Waxillium Ladrian faces a shapeshifting kandra assassin targeting government officials in this Wild West-meets-steampunk fantasy. Michael Kramer navigates Sanderson's intricate magic system as political conspiracy threatens the fragile democracy of Elendel.

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