10 audiobooks for fans of The Poet
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The Law of Innocence
A Lincoln Lawyer Novel • Book 6
Narrated by Peter Giles
★ 4.63 ABR Score (93.9K ratings)★ 4.35 Goodreads (78.6K) ★ 4.6 Audible (15.3K) - 2
The Lincoln Lawyer
A Lincoln Lawyer Novel • Book 1
Narrated by Adam Grupper
Why this book?
Michael Connelly's signature blend of procedural detail and moral complexity carries over seamlessly in The Lincoln Lawyer, delivering the same taut, noir-tinged atmosphere through a more intimate narrator-protagonist perspective. Adam Grupper's measured performance captures the cunning confidence of defense attorney Mickey Haller with the same narrative tension that Buck Schirner brought to The Poet.
★ 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.
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Blood Work
Harry Bosch Universe • Book 7
Narrated by Dick Hill
★ 4.44 ABR Score (71.8K ratings)★ 4.16 Goodreads (62.4K) ★ 4.48 Audible (9.5K)More about this pick
Retired FBI agent Terry McCaleb investigates his heart donor's murder, discovering the killer specifically chose him as recipient. Dick Hill captures the unique premise's psychological complexity with understated power.
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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.
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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.
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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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The Lincoln Lawyer
The Lincoln Lawyer • Book 1
Narrated by Adam Grupper
Why this book?
Michael Connelly's signature blend of procedural detail and moral complexity carries over seamlessly in The Lincoln Lawyer, delivering the same taut, noir-tinged atmosphere through a more intimate narrator-protagonist perspective. Adam Grupper's measured performance captures the cunning confidence of defense attorney Mickey Haller with the same narrative tension that Buck Schirner brought to The Poet.
★ 4.51 ABR Score (260.6K ratings)★ 4.23 Goodreads (260.1K) ★ 4.76 Audible (567)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.
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The Brass Verdict
The Lincoln Lawyer • Book 2
Narrated by Peter Giles
★ 4.48 ABR Score (109.0K ratings)★ 4.24 Goodreads (99.0K) ★ 4.47 Audible (10.0K)More about this pick
Mickey Haller inherits a murdered lawyer's caseload, including defending a Hollywood executive accused of double murder. Peter Giles captures both the legal maneuvering and street-smart attitude.
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The Overlook
Harry Bosch • Book 13
Narrated by Len Cariou
★ 4.25 ABR Score (61.5K ratings)★ 4.02 Goodreads (57.2K) ★ 4.34 Audible (4.3K)More about this pick
Bosch investigates when a doctor with access to radioactive materials turns up murdered above Mulholland Dam. Cariou maintains the procedural's tense pace as national security implications unfold.
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