Best Alejandro Ruiz Audiobooks

The best audiobooks narrated by Alejandro Ruiz — 9 titles spanning Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Romance, averaging 4.02 ABR stars.

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Alejandro Ruiz has built a catalog that ranges from comedic urban fantasy to brutal sci-fi, and he handles both with an ease that speaks to real range. He's a fixture in dramatized ensemble productions — most notably the A Court of Thorns and Roses adaptation — where his voice cuts through clearly without overpowering a crowded cast. His most consistent solo showcase is Drew Hayes' Fred, the Vampire Accountant series, where his dry, unhurried delivery perfectly suits a vampire who'd rather balance a ledger than bite someone. That same measured quality works just as well in heavier material like Red Rising, where restraint makes the intensity land harder. Listeners who gravitate toward multi-narrator productions or genre fiction with wit will find him a reliable, satisfying presence — not a showboat, but exactly what the material needs.

Where to Start with Alejandro Ruiz

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    A Court of Wings and Ruin (Part 3 of 3)

    A Court of Thorns and Roses [Dramatized Adaptation] #3, Part 3 • Book 3

    by Sarah J. Maas, Melody Muze, Anthony Palmini, Amanda Forstrom, Natalie Van Sistine, Jon Vertullo

    Narrated by Alejandro Ruiz, Amanda Forstrom, Nora Achrati, Anthony Palmini, Rayner Gabriel, Natalie Van Sistine, Melody Muze, Karenna Foley, Jon Vertullo, Shawn K. Jain, Ryan Haugen

    4.62 ABR Score (12.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.74 Goodreads (10.9K) ★ 4.86 Audible (1.7K)
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    War erupts across the faerie realms as Feyre plays a dangerous double agent while gathering allies for the final battle. The ensemble cast brings theatrical intensity to Maas's action-packed conclusion.

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    A Court of Thorns and Roses (Part 1 of 2) (Dramatized Adaptation)

    A Court of Thorns and Roses • Book 1

    by Sarah J. Maas

    Narrated by Bradley Foster Smith, Christopher Graybill, Eric Messner, Henry W. Kramer, Natalie Van Sistine, Debi Tinsley, Julie Hoverson, Gabriel Michael, Karen Foley, Karen Novack, Melody Muze, Alejandro Ruiz

    4.32 ABR Score (20.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.47 Goodreads (16.0K) ★ 4.54 Audible (4.1K)
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    Feyre kills a faerie wolf and faces terrifying consequences when dragged into the magical realm as retribution. The full cast adaptation transforms Maas's fantasy into an immersive audio experience with layered voices and atmospheric effects.

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    Red Rising (Part 1 of 2) (Dramatized Adaptation)

    Red Rising • Book 1

    by Pierce Brown

    Narrated by full cast, Stewart Crank, John Kielty, Richard Rohan, Stephanie Németh-Parker, Jenna Sharpe, Kay Eluvian, Jon Vertullo, Ian Russell, Alejandro Ruiz, Andrew Colford, Bradley Foster Smith

    4.24 ABR Score (2.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.39 Goodreads (1.6K) ★ 4.71 Audible (947)
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    A Red miner infiltrates the ruling Gold class to destroy their society from within in this full-cast dramatization of the dystopian sci-fi classic.

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    Clean Sweep

    Innkeeper Chronicles [Dramatized Adaptation] • Book 1

    by Ilona Andrews, Nora Achrati, Ryan H. Reid, Alex Hill-Knight, Karen Novack

    Narrated by Alejandro Ruiz, Christopher Walker, Holly Adams, James Lewis, Karen Novack, Ken Jackson, Nora Achrati, Peter Holdway, Elias Khalil, Ryan Reid, Alex Hill-Knight

    4.24 ABR Score (1.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.39 Goodreads (672) ★ 4.77 Audible (1.0K)
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    A full-cast dramatization that brings a Texas innkeeper's magical world to life like a produced audio drama. Paranormal chaos with cozy charm.

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    Posthumous Education : Fred, the Vampire Accountant 8 (Fred, the Vampire Accountant)

    Fred, the Vampire Accountant • Book 8

    by Drew Hayes, Bradley Foster Smith, Chris Stinson, Cody Roberts, Nora Achrati, Richard Rohan, Amanda Forstrom, Carolyn Kashner, Eva Wilhelm, Dawn Ursula, Christopher Walker, Alejandro Ruiz

    Narrated by Alejandro Ruiz, Amanda Forstrom, Bradley Foster Smith, Carolyn Kashner, Chris Stinson, Christopher Walker, Dawn Ursula, Eva Wilhelm, Nora Achrati, Richard Rohan, Cody Roberts, full cast

    4.13 ABR Score (3.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.39 Goodreads (3.3K) ★ 4.77 Audible (77)
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    Vampire accountant Fred owes a favor to fey royalty and expects danger—instead, he's asked to teach at a supernatural university where the real threat is academic politics.

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    I Pledge Allegiance to the Mask Dramatized Adaptation

    The Mask

    by Christopher Cantwell

    Narrated by Alejandro Ruiz, Eric Messner, Keith Richards, Ken Jackson, Michael John Casey, Nora Achrati, Scott McCormick, Terence Aselford, Zeke Alton, Megan Dominy, Mark Harrietha

    3.70 ABR Score (39 ratings)
    ★ 3.5 Goodreads (4) ★ 4.29 Audible (35)
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    Years after burial, the mysterious green mask resurfaces in Edge City with limitless power and gruesome results. Full cast dramatization from Halt and Catch Fire's showrunner.

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    Crave (Part 2 of 2)

    Crave [Dramatized Adaptation] #1, Part 2 • Book 1

    by Tracy Wolff, Melody Muze, Yenni Ann, Wyn Delano, Anthony Palmini, Julienne Irons, Gabriel Michael, Eric Messner, Eva Wilhelm

    Narrated by full cast, Drew Kopas, David Cui Cui, Alejandro Ruiz, Melody Muze, Yenni Ann, Wyn Delano, Anthony Palmini, Julienne Irons, Gabriel Michael, Eric Messner, Eva Wilhelm

    3.70 ABR Score (464 ratings)
    ★ 3.86 Goodreads (373) ★ 4.04 Audible (91)
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    The full-cast dramatization makes paranormal romance feel cinematic, with part two delivering emotional depth as Jaxon's walls finally crack.

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    Too Like the Lightning (1 of 2) : Terra Ignota 1

    Terra Ignota • Book 1

    by Ada Palmer, Alejandro Ruiz, Marni Penning, Wyn Delano, Jacob Yeh, Taylor Coan, Zeke Alton, Lise Bruneau, Chris Stinson, Kay Eluvian, Nazia Chaudhry, Nora Achrati

    Narrated by Alejandro Ruiz, Chris Stinson, Jacob Yeh, Lise Bruneau, Marni Penning, Nazia Chaudhry, Nora Achrati, Wyn Delano, Zeke Alton, Kay Eluvian, Taylor Coan

    3.60 ABR Score (36 ratings)
    ★ 4.06 Goodreads (17) ★ 4.11 Audible (19)
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    An ensemble cast of eleven narrators guides listeners through Palmer's complex 25th-century world where convicted criminals wander the earth doing good deeds and political tensions threaten global peace.

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    Mount Fitz Roy (1 of 3) : Sun Symbol 2 (Sun Symbol)

    Sun Symbol Series • Book 2

    by Scott Sigler

    Narrated by Alejandro Ruiz, Chris Davenport, Danny Gavigan, Ken Jackson, Nazia Chaudhry, Nora Achrati, Terence Aselford, Wyn Delano, Rob McFadyen, Kay Eluvian, Andrew Colford

    3.60 ABR Score (37 ratings)
    ★ 4 Goodreads (1) ★ 4.5 Audible (36)
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    Scott Sigler's archaeological horror continues with Patrick O'Doyle and Bertha Lybrand facing ancient dangers. The dramatized format suits this treasure-hunting nightmare perfectly.

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