Where to Start with Audiobooks 10–15 Hours
- Best place to start → Band of Brothers: E Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne from Normandy to Hitler's Eagle's Nest
- Closest to 13 hours → X Marks The Stalker (12h 27m)
- Most popular → The Hunger Games
- Hidden gem → Reaper (Cradle #10)
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L'Ogive du Jugement dernier
Dungeon Crawler Carl • Book 2
by Matt Dinniman, Chloé Atangana
Narrated by Sylvain Agaësse
★ 4.06 ABR Score (209.9K ratings)★ 4.5 Goodreads (209.9K) ★ 5 Audible (1)More about this pick
Carl and Donut's apocalyptic gameshow survival gets even more absurd as they face permanent race and class selections that could change them forever.
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Undone
Vampire Awakenings • Book 5
Narrated by Meg Price
★ 4.00 ABR Score (2.1K ratings)★ 4.53 Goodreads (2.1K) ★ 5 Audible (3)More about this pick
Meg Price's narration transforms this vampire romance into something genuinely gripping—her performance captures both the raw desperation of a missing person case and the slow-burn intensity of two people fighting their connection.
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Enraptured
Vampire Awakenings • Book 4
Narrated by Meg Price
★ 3.98 ABR Score (2.5K ratings)★ 4.43 Goodreads (2.5K) ★ 5 Audible (4)More about this pick
Meg Price captures the tension between Ian and Paige with smoldering intensity, making their ideological collision as addictive as the vampire mythology itself.
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Flash Boys: A Wall Street Revolt
Narrated by Bruno Leut
★ 3.97 ABR Score (91.3K ratings)★ 4.14 Goodreads (91.3K) ★ 5 Audible (3)More about this pick
Lewis exposes how high-frequency trading rigs the stock market against ordinary investors, following the rogue traders who dared to fight back.
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Ravaged
Vampire Awakenings • Book 7
Narrated by Meg Price
★ 3.96 ABR Score (1.5K ratings)★ 4.56 Goodreads (1.5K) ★ 5 Audible (2)More about this pick
Meg Price's narration captures the raw vulnerability beneath Aiden's barely-contained darkness, making his slow surrender to hope feel genuinely earned rather than convenient.
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Unforeseen
Vampire Awakenings • Book 9
Narrated by Meg Price
★ 3.92 ABR Score (1.1K ratings)★ 4.53 Goodreads (1.1K) ★ 5 Audible (2)More about this pick
Meg Price's narration brings genuine tension to this vampire thriller, making the cat-and-mouse dynamic between Jack and Charlie crackle with chemistry and dread across nearly 11 hours.
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This Was a Man
The Clifton Chronicles • Book 7
Narrated by Alex Jennings
★ 3.91 ABR Score (34.1K ratings)★ 4.34 Goodreads (34.1K) ★ 5 Audible (1)More about this pick
Archer wraps his sprawling Clifton Chronicles with gunshots, political spies, and family secrets spanning decades. Alex Jennings navigates the complex web of characters with distinct voices for each generation.
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X Marks The Stalker
The Hemlock Society • Book 1
by K.N. Wilder
Narrated by Maxine Mitchell, Anthony Palmini
★ 3.88 ABR Score (3.0K ratings)★ 4.14 Goodreads (3.0K) ★ 5 Audible (1)More about this pick
Crime journalist Oakley Novak built her career exposing Boston's secrets until serial killer Xander Rhodes turns the tables and stalks her instead. Maxine Mitchell and Anthony Palmini capture the twisted dynamic where hunter becomes hunted, then something more complex.
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Stock Market Wizards: Interviews with America's Top Stock Traders
Market Wizards • Book 3
by Jack D. Schwager
Narrated by Michael Joss
★ 3.85 ABR Score (1.8K ratings)★ 4.28 Goodreads (1.8K) ★ 5 Audible (1)More about this pick
Jack Schwager interviews America's most successful stock traders during the dynamic bull market era. Michael Joss delivers these trading insights with clarity perfect for absorbing complex financial strategies.
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Helix
Helix • Book 1
by Eric Brown
Narrated by Gideon Emery
★ 3.59 ABR Score (1.2K ratings)★ 3.6 Goodreads (1.2K) ★ 5 Audible (3)More about this pick
Crashed humans discover their ice planet is one of thousands spiraling around a central sun. Gideon Emery guides listeners through this vast cosmic structure filled with alien races and deadly perils.
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Last Rites
by Ozzy Osbourne
Narrated by Ian Danter
★ 4.53 ABR Score (7.8K ratings)★ 4.46 Goodreads (7.1K) ★ 4.95 Audible (732)More about this pick
Ozzy reflects on decades of chaos, addiction, and rock stardom with his trademark brutal honesty. Ian Danter's delivery captures the raw, unfiltered voice that made the Prince of Darkness a legend.
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter • Book 3
by J.K. Rowling
Narrated by Jim Dale
★ 5.00 ABR Score (5.0M ratings)★ 4.58 Goodreads (4.9M) ★ 4.94 Audible (130.7K)More about this pick
Jim Dale's narration transforms this into the series' emotional turning point, giving each character distinct life while building genuine dread alongside the mystery. His performance alone justifies the nearly 12-hour listen.
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The Hobbit
The Lord of the Rings
Narrated by Andy Serkis
★ 4.83 ABR Score (4.5M ratings)★ 4.3 Goodreads (4.5M) ★ 4.92 Audible (28.7K)More about this pick
Andy Serkis transforms this into a masterclass in voice acting, giving each character such distinct presence that you forget you're listening to one narrator. It's the definitive audio experience of Middle-earth's greatest gateway story.
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The Adversary
The Tier One Thrillers • Book 9
by Brian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson
Narrated by Ray Porter
★ 4.62 ABR Score (2.7K ratings)★ 4.73 Goodreads (1.0K) ★ 4.92 Audible (1.7K)More about this pick
John Dempsey faces uncertainty as a new president investigates his predecessor's assassination and Task Force Ember lacks direction. Porter captures the paranormal elements creeping into military thriller territory.
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Truestrike's Treachery
Binding Words • Book 10
Narrated by Andrea Parsneau
★ 4.41 ABR Score (1.9K ratings)★ 4.65 Goodreads (1.6K) ★ 4.92 Audible (284)More about this pick
Sean works to dismantle Lord Truestrike's power base while Hallie builds noble alliances, setting up their final confrontation in this tenth Binding Words installment.
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The Choice: Embrace the Possible
by Edith Eger, Edith Eva Eger
Narrated by Tovah Feldshuh
★ 4.80 ABR Score (138.9K ratings)★ 4.57 Goodreads (132.9K) ★ 4.91 Audible (6.0K)More about this pick
Holocaust survivor Edith Eger's journey from Auschwitz prisoner forced to dance for Mengele to renowned psychologist becomes profoundly intimate through Tovah Feldshuh's compassionate narration.
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Reaper
Cradle • Book 10
by Will Wight
Narrated by Travis Baldree
★ 4.79 ABR Score (40.8K ratings)★ 4.66 Goodreads (30.0K) ★ 4.91 Audible (10.8K)More about this pick
Lindon finally returns to Sacred Valley as a powerhouse, but his real challenges lie in ancient labyrinths and cosmic wars beyond mortal comprehension. Travis Baldree captures both the triumph and the mounting dread perfectly.
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Dreadgod
Cradle • Book 11
by Will Wight
Narrated by Travis Baldree
★ 4.77 ABR Score (37.5K ratings)★ 4.62 Goodreads (27.0K) ★ 4.91 Audible (10.5K)More about this pick
With enemies circling and ancient monsters rampaging, Lindon must survive political schemes while four Dreadgods terrorize the world. Baldree captures every epic confrontation with perfect energy.
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Think and Grow Rich: A Black Choice: A Guide to Success for Black Americans
by Dennis Kimbro, Napoleon Hill
Narrated by J.D. Jackson
★ 4.65 ABR Score (389.2K ratings)★ 4.16 Goodreads (386.8K) ★ 4.91 Audible (2.4K)More about this pick
Kimbro adapts Hill's success principles through profiles of Black achievers like Oprah Winfrey and Spike Lee. J.D. Jackson's powerful narration emphasizes how these entrepreneurs overcame additional systemic barriers to build wealth.
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Whistleblower
The Senator's Wife • Book 3
by Jen Lyon
Narrated by Abby Craden
★ 4.59 ABR Score (4.3K ratings)★ 4.65 Goodreads (3.7K) ★ 4.91 Audible (583)More about this pick
Soccer star Alex's career flourishes while Catharine battles public divorce fallout during Carlton's primary campaign, finding solace only in their secret relationship. High-stakes romance where love faces political pressure and media scrutiny.
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One Last Rainy Day: The Legacy of a Prince
Ravenhood Legacy • Book 1
by Kate Stewart
Narrated by Joe Arden, Maxine Mitchell
★ 4.81 ABR Score (59.6K ratings)★ 4.53 Goodreads (55.7K) ★ 4.9 Audible (3.9K)More about this pick
Arden and Mitchell's dual narration weaves romance and suspense as Dominic's dark secrets threaten the love story that will define the next generation of the Ravenhood.
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Wintersteel
Cradle • Book 8
by Will Wight
Narrated by Travis Baldree
★ 4.79 ABR Score (44.3K ratings)★ 4.68 Goodreads (33.0K) ★ 4.9 Audible (11.3K)More about this pick
The Uncrowned King tournament reaches its climax while a Dreadgod stirs in the distance, and Travis Baldree's performance captures every moment of high-stakes magical combat and political maneuvering.
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Rare WITH THE OLD BREED by E.B. Sledge -1st/1st HCDJ 1981 - Peleliu & Okinawa marines unknown
by Unknown .
Narrated by Marc Vietor, Joe Mazzello, Tom Hanks (introduction)
★ 4.76 ABR Score (60.1K ratings)★ 4.5 Goodreads (48.6K) ★ 4.9 Audible (11.5K)More about this pick
Sledge's unflinching memoir of fighting as a Marine mortarman in the Pacific's bloodiest battles strips away war's heroic mythology. Tom Hanks introduces this harrowing firsthand account.
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Never Finished: Unshackle Your Mind and Win the War Within
by David Goggins
Narrated by David Goggins, Adam Skolnick, Jacqueline Gardner
★ 4.76 ABR Score (80.2K ratings)★ 4.39 Goodreads (48.0K) ★ 4.9 Audible (32.2K)More about this pick
Goggins continues his brutal honesty about mental toughness, sharing strategies from his 'Mental Lab' for pushing past perceived limitations and comfortable mediocrity.
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Sons of Valor II: Violence of Action
Sons of Valor • Book 2
by Brian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson
Narrated by Ray Porter
★ 4.73 ABR Score (7.2K ratings)★ 4.6 Goodreads (2.2K) ★ 4.9 Audible (5.0K)More about this pick
Tier One Navy SEALs hunt the legendary Lion of Ramadi sniper who's targeting American operators with deadly precision. Ray Porter's military thriller narration captures the tactical intensity and brotherhood among these elite warriors.
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If I Don't Ask
Ask, Tell • Book 4
by E.J. Noyes
Narrated by Abby Craden
★ 4.54 ABR Score (2.7K ratings)★ 4.59 Goodreads (1.8K) ★ 4.9 Audible (878)More about this pick
Abby Craden captures every suppressed longing as Rebecca's armor cracks under forbidden desire and military duty. It's absolutely devastating.
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The Hunger Games
The Hunger Games • Book 1
by Suzanne Collins
Narrated by Tatiana Maslany
★ 4.86 ABR Score (10.0M ratings)★ 4.35 Goodreads (10.0M) ★ 4.89 Audible (16.9K)More about this pick
Collins' brutal dystopia gets the perfect voice in Tatiana Maslany, whose Katniss balances teenage vulnerability with steely determination.
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Theo of Golden
by Allen Levi
Narrated by David Morse
★ 4.82 ABR Score (178.8K ratings)★ 4.57 Goodreads (168.5K) ★ 4.89 Audible (10.3K)More about this pick
A mysterious stranger buys pencil portraits in a small Southern town, with David Morse's weathered voice adding layers of intrigue to every encounter.
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Carl's Doomsday Scenario
Dungeon Crawler Carl • Book 2
Narrated by Jeff Hays
★ 4.82 ABR Score (217.5K ratings)★ 4.51 Goodreads (187.5K) ★ 4.89 Audible (30.0K)More about this pick
Carl and his magic cat Princess Donut navigate the second level of an alien game show designed to kill humans for entertainment. Jeff Hays perfectly captures the absurd humor of this death-trap RPG scenario.
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Catching Fire
The Hunger Games • Book 2
by Suzanne Collins
Narrated by Tatiana Maslany
★ 4.79 ABR Score (4.2M ratings)★ 4.36 Goodreads (4.2M) ★ 4.89 Audible (16.7K)More about this pick
Tatiana Maslany captures Katniss's unraveling with such raw intensity that you feel the rebellion igniting in real time—her performance transforms the sequel into something darker and more dangerous than the first.
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In Her Own League
Windy City Series
by Liz Tomforde
Narrated by Samantha Brentmoor, Jason Clarke
★ 4.70 ABR Score (46.1K ratings)★ 4.51 Goodreads (45.0K) ★ 4.89 Audible (1.2K)More about this pick
Baseball's first female team owner faces constant scrutiny while fighting her attraction to the star pitcher who could derail her carefully planned career.
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Inked Babies
Inked Brotherhood • Book 6
by Jo Raven
Narrated by Tad Branson, Abby Craden, Ava Erickson, Teddy Hamilton, Anna Riordan, Sebastian York, Erin Mallon, Joe Arden, Samantha Cook
★ 4.40 ABR Score (2.0K ratings)★ 4.44 Goodreads (1.6K) ★ 4.89 Audible (477)More about this pick
The Inked Brotherhood gets their happily-ever-after with weddings and babies, while one last brother needs saving from his demons. A huge cast captures every couple's voice.
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Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions
by Gloria Steinem
Narrated by Barrie Kreinik, Gabra Zackman, Gloria Steinem, Robin Miles, Soneela Nankani
★ 4.25 ABR Score (5.3K ratings)★ 4.19 Goodreads (5.1K) ★ 4.89 Audible (165) -
Red Specter
The Tier One Thrillers • Book 5
by Brian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson
Narrated by Ray Porter
★ 4.79 ABR Score (10.1K ratings)★ 4.65 Goodreads (3.9K) ★ 4.88 Audible (6.2K)More about this pick
Ray Porter's gravelly intensity transforms this into a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game that feels genuinely urgent—perfect for anyone who wants their espionage tense, tactical, and impossible to pause.
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Turn Coat
The Dresden Files • Book 11
by Jim Butcher
Narrated by James Marsters
★ 4.77 ABR Score (139.7K ratings)★ 4.44 Goodreads (112.9K) ★ 4.88 Audible (26.9K)More about this pick
James Marsters returns as Dresden faces his most personal case when Warden Morgan—his former enemy—seeks help clearing his name of treason charges against the White Council.
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Unprotected
by Billy Porter
Narrated by Billy Porter
★ 4.61 ABR Score (12.6K ratings)★ 4.46 Goodreads (9.2K) ★ 4.88 Audible (3.4K)More about this pick
Billy Porter narrates his own powerful memoir about race, sexuality, art, and healing with the same bold authenticity that defines his career. His voice carries the weight of survival and the joy of hard-won self-acceptance.
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Spezialeinheit Tier One
Tier One • Book 1
by Brian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson
Narrated by Ray Porter
★ 4.60 ABR Score (18.7K ratings)★ 4.14 Goodreads (15.7K) ★ 4.88 Audible (3.1K)More about this pick
Ray Porter's German-language performance maintains the intensity of this Navy SEAL thriller as John Dempsey transitions from military precision to shadowy espionage work.
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Caught Sleeping
The Senator's Wife • Book 2
by Jen Lyon
Narrated by Abby Craden
★ 4.57 ABR Score (5.1K ratings)★ 4.59 Goodreads (4.5K) ★ 4.88 Audible (591)More about this pick
Abby Craden's narration captures the devastating intimacy of a love that must hide, making every stolen moment an act of defiance.
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Night Watch
Discworld • Book 29
Narrated by Jon Culshaw, Peter Serafinowicz, Bill Nighy
★ 4.51 ABR Score (119.7K ratings)★ 4.5 Goodreads (119.5K) ★ 4.88 Audible (213)More about this pick
A magical storm hurls Commander Vimes back thirty years into his own past during Ankh-Morpork's bloodiest revolution. Jon Culshaw, Peter Serafinowicz, and Bill Nighy share narration duties in this time-travel Discworld adventure about changing history and training your younger self.
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Feet of Clay
Discworld • Book 19
Narrated by Jon Culshaw, Peter Serafinowicz, Bill Nighy
★ 4.51 ABR Score (94.4K ratings)★ 4.33 Goodreads (93.9K) ★ 4.88 Audible (469)More about this pick
Ankh-Morpork's City Watch investigates murders targeting elderly citizens while a golem develops consciousness and a werewolf cop struggles with monthly transformations. The stellar voice cast—Jon Culshaw, Peter Serafinowicz, Bill Nighy—captures each character's distinct personality perfectly.
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Lords and Ladies
Discworld • Book 14
Narrated by Indira Varma, Peter Serafinowicz, Bill Nighy
★ 4.51 ABR Score (87.5K ratings)★ 4.21 Goodreads (86.6K) ★ 4.88 Audible (871)More about this pick
Pratchett's elves aren't cute—they're psychopathic predators invading the Disc on Midsummer Night. The star-studded cast including Bill Nighy and Indira Varma captures both the comedy and genuine menace of these ancient monsters.
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The Unfinished Line
by Jen Lyon
Narrated by Abby Craden
★ 4.51 ABR Score (3.1K ratings)★ 4.59 Goodreads (2.6K) ★ 4.88 Audible (553)More about this pick
Landing cinema's most coveted role changes everything for Kameryn until meeting Dillon Sinclair proves that some plot twists happen off-screen, reshaping entire lives.
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Dandelion Summer
Blue Sky Hill Series • Book 4
by Lisa Wingate
Narrated by Jason Culp, Bahni Turpin
★ 4.49 ABR Score (5.7K ratings)★ 4.39 Goodreads (4.3K) ★ 4.88 Audible (1.4K)More about this pick
Culp and Turpin's dual narration captures the generational divide between a grieving widower and a rootless teen, making their unlikely friendship feel earned rather than sentimental.
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Dark Victory
Galaxy's Edge • Book 17
Narrated by R.C. Bray
★ 4.47 ABR Score (3.5K ratings)★ 4.61 Goodreads (1.0K) ★ 4.88 Audible (2.4K)More about this pick
R.C. Bray delivers the performance of the series here, turning a sprawling ensemble cast into distinct voices that make the political intrigue and character fractures feel genuinely tense.
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Maskerade
Discworld • Book 18
Narrated by Indira Varma, Peter Serafinowicz, Bill Nighy
★ 4.46 ABR Score (70.3K ratings)★ 4.14 Goodreads (69.6K) ★ 4.88 Audible (699)More about this pick
Phantom of the Opera meets Discworld in this operatic comedy, with Bill Nighy, Indira Varma, and Peter Serafinowicz forming a stellar ensemble cast.
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Moral Stand
Aether's Revival • Book 7
Narrated by Andrea Parsneau
★ 4.46 ABR Score (2.5K ratings)★ 4.67 Goodreads (2.1K) ★ 4.88 Audible (445)More about this pick
Magic academy graduates face their first real-world assignments defending borders and hunting criminals in this progression fantasy with genuine emotional stakes throughout.
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Half Moon Street
Charlotte & Thomas Pitt • Book 20
by Anne Perry
Narrated by Davina Porter
★ 3.80 ABR Score (4.0K ratings)★ 3.95 Goodreads (4.0K) ★ 4.88 Audible (8)More about this pick
A corpse in chains drifting down the Thames in a torn green gown launches Pitt into London's bohemian underworld. Davina Porter navigates the Victorian atmosphere and complex investigation with her usual excellence.
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Band of Brothers: E Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne from Normandy to Hitler's Eagle's Nest
by Stephen E. Ambrose
Narrated by Tim Jerome
★ 4.95 ABR Score (151.7K ratings)★ 4.44 Goodreads (140.3K) ★ 4.87 Audible (11.4K)More about this pick
Ambrose chronicles Easy Company's journey from D-Day to Hitler's Eagle's Nest through interviews with the paratroopers themselves—the definitive account of ordinary soldiers in extraordinary circumstances.
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Savage Son
Terminal List • Book 3
by Jack Carr
Narrated by Ray Porter
★ 4.88 ABR Score (65.2K ratings)★ 4.5 Goodreads (36.5K) ★ 4.87 Audible (28.8K)More about this pick
Ray Porter transforms Carr's revenge thriller into pure adrenaline. His ability to shift between Reece's measured lethality and the chaos around him makes this the best entry in the series yet.
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