10 audiobooks for fans of The Mad Ship
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Ship of Magic
Liveship Traders • Book 1
by Robin Hobb
Narrated by Anne Flosnik
★ 4.11 ABR Score (111.2K ratings)★ 4.24 Goodreads (106.9K) ★ 4.34 Audible (4.3K)More about this pick
Sentient ships carved from wizardwood that awaken only after three generations die aboard—Hobb's opening to the Liveship saga explores how families sacrifice everything for these magical vessels. The extensive runtime allows full immersion in this maritime fantasy world.
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Blood of Dragons
Rain Wild Chronicles • Book 4
by Robin Hobb
Narrated by Anne Flosnik
★ 4.28 ABR Score (41.8K ratings)★ 4.18 Goodreads (39.6K) ★ 4.64 Audible (2.2K)More about this pick
Dragons finally claim their ancient city while their keepers undergo mystical transformations that blur the line between human and beast. The emotional weight of this transformation saga resonates deeply through Anne Flosnik's narration.
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City of Dragons
Rain Wild Chronicles • Book 3
by Robin Hobb
Narrated by Anne Flosnik
★ 4.20 ABR Score (43.7K ratings)★ 4.1 Goodreads (41.5K) ★ 4.58 Audible (2.1K)More about this pick
Dragons and their human keepers finally reach the legendary Elderling city of Kelsingra, but ancient magic brings new dangers. Anne Flosnik's nuanced performance captures each character's growth throughout this epic journey.
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Fool's Fate
The Tawny Man • Book 3
by Robin Hobb
Narrated by James Langton
★ 4.59 ABR Score (97.5K ratings)★ 4.5 Goodreads (91.5K) ★ 4.78 Audible (5.9K)More about this pick
Fitz's final journey to wake a dragon and save the world requires sacrifices that will test every relationship he holds dear.
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Fool's Assassin
Fitz and the Fool • Book 1
by Robin Hobb
Narrated by Elliot Hill
★ 4.33 ABR Score (71.9K ratings)★ 4.43 Goodreads (66.7K) ★ 4.52 Audible (5.2K)More about this pick
Tom Badgerlock's peaceful manor life with wife Molly conceals his true identity as FitzChivalry Farseer, royal bastard and former assassin.
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Royal Assassin
The Farseer Trilogy • Book 2
by Robin Hobb
Narrated by Paul Boehmer
★ 4.37 ABR Score (259.4K ratings)★ 4.29 Goodreads (247.8K) ★ 4.56 Audible (11.6K)More about this pick
Fitz returns to court as a crippled assassin to find the kingdom under assault by Red Ship Raiders who strip their victims' souls, while political intrigue threatens the royal family from within.
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Assassin's Quest
The Farseer Trilogy • Book 3
by Robin Hobb
Narrated by Paul Boehmer
★ 4.30 ABR Score (210.2K ratings)★ 4.22 Goodreads (199.3K) ★ 4.52 Audible (10.9K)More about this pick
Presumed dead, Fitz emerges scarred to pursue his vanished king while the kingdom crumbles under a usurper's rule. Boehmer handles the marathon conclusion with emotional depth, capturing Fitz's physical and psychological journey toward redemption.
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Renegade's Magic
Soldier Son • Book 3
by Robin Hobb
Narrated by John Keating
★ 3.75 ABR Score (18.1K ratings)★ 3.56 Goodreads (17.2K) ★ 4.34 Audible (876)More about this pick
Nevare battles the forest magic consuming his identity while the townsfolk believe they killed him, caught between two peoples who both consider him a traitor.
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Forest Mage
Soldier Son • Book 2
by Robin Hobb
Narrated by John Keating
★ 3.62 ABR Score (20.6K ratings)★ 3.47 Goodreads (19.7K) ★ 4.2 Audible (923)More about this pick
Nevare Burvelle's military destiny crumbles as forest magic consumes him, transforming his body and mind in ways that threaten everything he once was.
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Golden Fool
The Tawny Man • Book 2
by Robin Hobb
Narrated by James Langton
★ 4.43 ABR Score (98.6K ratings)★ 4.39 Goodreads (94.6K) ★ 4.66 Audible (4.0K)More about this pick
Court intrigue intensifies as Fitz navigates assassination attempts, the Fool's mysterious agenda, and his growing Skill magic powers. Hobb deepens every relationship while building toward explosive revelations about the Fool's true nature.
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