10 audiobooks for fans of Tigana
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Under Heaven
Under Heaven • Book 1
Narrated by Simon Vance
★ 4.30 ABR Score (17.3K ratings)★ 4.17 Goodreads (17.0K) ★ 4.66 Audible (275) - 2
Lord of Emperors
Sarantine Mosaic • Book 2
Narrated by Berny Clark
★ 4.39 ABR Score (14.9K ratings)★ 4.3 Goodreads (14.4K) ★ 4.71 Audible (490)More about this pick
Mosaicist Crispin works on his masterpiece dome in Sarantium while navigating imperial intrigue and artistic ambition. Kay concludes his Byzantine-inspired duology with political complexity and gorgeous historical detail.
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All the Seas of the World
Sarantine Universe • Book 6
Narrated by Simon Vance
Why this book?
Both novels showcase Kay's lyrical prose and exploration of power, identity, and redemption across richly imagined worlds, while Simon Vance's narration brings the same immersive depth to character-driven storytelling that made *Tigana* so compelling.
★ 4.22 ABR Score (5.2K ratings)★ 4.17 Goodreads (4.9K) ★ 4.55 Audible (277)More about this pick
Assassins arrive by ship on a dark coast with murder in mind, launching Kay's return to his Renaissance-inspired world. The story explores themes of vengeance, power, and love across the familiar yet fantastical setting.
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The Black Prism
Lightbringer Saga • Book 1
by Brent Weeks
Narrated by Simon Vance
Why this book?
Simon Vance's compelling narration brings the same richly layered political intrigue and morally complex characters to The Black Prism that made Tigana so immersive, while Weeks' magic system offers a similarly intricate world that rewards close listening over its slightly shorter runtime.
★ 4.59 ABR Score (147.6K ratings)★ 4.23 Goodreads (132.5K) ★ 4.71 Audible (15.0K)More about this pick
Gavin Guile rules an empire built on magic drawn from light itself, knowing exactly when his powers will kill him—a premise Simon Vance handles with gravity and wit.
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The Broken Eye
Lightbringer • Book 3
by Brent Weeks
Narrated by Simon Vance
Why this book?
Simon Vance's masterful narration brings the same richly layered world-building and morally complex characters to life in both works, creating an immersive listening experience that rewards attention to intricate plot threads. The Broken Eye matches Tigana's blend of epic fantasy scope with intimate character studies, though Weeks emphasizes darker magic systems and political intrigue where Kay focuses on lyrical prose and historical resonance.
★ 4.68 ABR Score (81.0K ratings)★ 4.44 Goodreads (69.5K) ★ 4.81 Audible (11.5K)More about this pick
Gavin Guile's capture and enslavement drives this middle volume toward civil war, while Simon Vance handles the complex magic system and multiple perspectives brilliantly.
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The Blinding Knife
Lightbringer • Book 2
by Brent Weeks
Narrated by Simon Vance
Why this book?
Simon Vance's masterful narration brings the same epic scope and emotional depth to Weeks's darker fantasy world, where political intrigue and morally complex characters drive the narrative forward just as compellingly as in Tigana. Both audiobooks balance intimate character moments with sweeping fantasy worldbuilding, creating immersive listening experiences that reward close attention across their substantial runtimes.
★ 4.67 ABR Score (105.9K ratings)★ 4.41 Goodreads (94.1K) ★ 4.78 Audible (11.8K)More about this pick
War erupts across the Seven Satrapies as Gavin's powers fail and old gods return, while his bastard son Kip trains at the magical Chromeria academy. Simon Vance handles Weeks' complex magic system and multiple viewpoints with impressive clarity.
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The Blood Mirror
Lightbringer • Book 4
by Brent Weeks
Narrated by Simon Vance
Why this book?
Simon Vance's commanding narration brings the same epic sweep to Weeks's intricate magic system and morally complex characters that made Tigana's richly layered world so immersive. Both works balance grand political intrigue with intimate character arcs, offering a similarly rewarding deep dive into fantasy that rewards close listening.
★ 4.62 ABR Score (66.9K ratings)★ 4.32 Goodreads (53.2K) ★ 4.76 Audible (13.7K)More about this pick
Gavin Guile has vanished as the White King's armies crush the Seven Satrapies, leaving Kip to master his abilities while the Lightbringer prophecy reaches its devastating conclusion.
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The Lions of Al-Rassan
Sarantine Universe • Book 4
Narrated by Euan Morton
★ 4.39 ABR Score (28.2K ratings)★ 4.3 Goodreads (26.8K) ★ 4.55 Audible (1.4K)More about this pick
In a fantasy version of medieval Spain, three friends from different faiths face religious war tearing their world apart. Morton's narration captures both intimate friendship and epic historical sweep.
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The Will of the Many
Hierarchy • Book 1
Narrated by Euan Morton
★ 4.77 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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King Sorrow
by Joe Hill
Narrated by Ari Fliakos, Ian Shaw, Kate Mulgrew, Virginia Kull, Dominic Hoffman, Marin Ireland, Tim Sample, Kristen Ariza, Jaime Lamchick, Mike Ortego, Micky Shiloah, Kristen Sieh, Pete Simonelli, Kevin Stillwell, Peter Ganim
★ 4.51 ABR Score (23.5K ratings)★ 4.4 Goodreads (20.4K) ★ 4.68 Audible (3.0K)More about this pick
A full cast captures the terror as college student Arthur gets blackmailed into stealing rare books, unleashing something ancient from the library's depths.
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