Best Eric Messner Audiobooks

The best Eric Messner audiobooks — 5 titles ranked by listening experience across Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi, averaging 3.91 ABR stars.

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Before I write this, I want to flag something: Eric Messner appears to be a **narrator**, not an author. The books listed span wildly different authors and series — Myke Cole's Shadow Ops, Patricia Briggs' World of the Lupi, Michael Anderle's Kurtherian Gambit, Jim C. Hines' Jig the Goblin — and the data shows him listed as one of the narrators alongside "full cast." He narrates his own name because he's the performer, not the writer.

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Eric Messner's highest-rated audiobook in our collection is Elantris (1 of 3), narrated by James Konicek, Danny Gavigan, Lily Beacon, Richard Rohan, David Coyne, Thomas Penny, Jason Stiles, Thomas Simpson, Tony Nam, Elizabeth Jernigan, Kate Foster (4.04 ABR stars). Performed by narrators including James Konicek, Danny Gavigan, Lily Beacon, Richard Rohan, David Coyne, Thomas Penny, Jason Stiles, Thomas Simpson, Tony Nam, Elizabeth Jernigan, Kate Foster, Khaya Fraites, Helen Day, Todd Scofield, full cast, Joey Sourlis, Renee Dorian, RJ Bayley, Christopher McLinden, Julie-Ann Elliott, Gregory Linington, Kay Eluvian, Nora Achrati, 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, and more. Rankings here weight the listening experience — narrator performance and Audible ratings factor alongside reader scores.

Where to Start with Eric Messner

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    Elantris (1 of 3)

    Elantris [Dramatized Adaptation] #1, Part 1 of 3 • Book 1

    by Brandon Sanderson, Johann Dettweiler, James Konicek, Daniel Gavigan, Lily Beacon, Richard Rohan, David Coyne, Thomas Penny, Jason Stiles, Thomas Simpson, Tony Nam, Elizabeth Jernigan, Kate Foster, Tim Getman, Sherri Simpson, Mary Mcgowan, Casie Platt, Jonathan Watkins, Michael Glenn, Eric Messner, Colleen Delany, Susan Lynskey, Mort Shelby, Terence Aselford, Nanette Savard, Scott McCormick, Andy Clemence, James Lewis, Steven Carpenter, Tim Lynch

    Narrated by James Konicek, Danny Gavigan, Lily Beacon, Richard Rohan, David Coyne, Thomas Penny, Jason Stiles, Thomas Simpson, Tony Nam, Elizabeth Jernigan, Kate Foster

    4.04 ABR Score (2.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.34 Goodreads (1.9K) ★ 4.49 Audible (279)
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    Sanderson's tale of fallen gods and a cursed city gets full-cast dramatization treatment, with multiple performers bringing the epic fantasy's complex world and characters to vivid life.

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    Silver Borne

    Mercy Thompson [Dramatized Adaptation] • Book 5

    by Patricia Briggs, Khaya Fraites, Gregory Linington, Christopher Mclinden, Nora Achrati, Helen Day, Julie-Ann Elliott, R.J. Bayley, Todd Scofield, Renee Dorian, Kay Eluvian, Joey Sourlis, Rob McFadyen, Jon Vertullo, James Lewis, Laura C. Harris, Daniel Llaca, Bianca Bryan, Robb Moreira, Mike Carnes, Yasmin Tuazon, Elias Khalil, Nick J. Russo, Christopher Tester, Eric Messner, Jonathon Church, Drew Kopas, Jonathan Lee Taylor, Jameson Hunt, Yenni Ann, Ken Jackson, Emlyn McFarland, Jessica Schly, Keith Richards, Megan Hastie, Vanessa Thurlow

    Narrated by Khaya Fraites, Helen Day, Todd Scofield, full cast, Joey Sourlis, Renee Dorian, RJ Bayley, Christopher McLinden, Julie-Ann Elliott, Gregory Linington, Kay Eluvian, Nora Achrati

    4.03 ABR Score (300 ratings)
    ★ 4.51 Goodreads (158) ★ 4.84 Audible (142)
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    Mercy Thompson's encounter with dangerous Fae magic gets dramatized adaptation treatment, with full cast bringing shapeshifter politics to vivid audio life.

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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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    Dungeon Madness

    The Divine Dungeon [Dramatized Adaptation] • Book 2

    by Dakota Krout, Patrick Boylan, Michael John Casey, Ryan Haugen, Amanda Forstrom, Danny Gavigan, Tia Shearer, Katie Boothe, Robb Moreira, Nora Achrati, Ryan Carlo Dalusung, Matthew Pauli, Mike Ciporkin, Eric Messner, Rick Rohan, Mike Glenn, Kay Eluvian, Rayner Gabriel, Jessica Lauren Ball, Matthew Bassett, Marni Penning, Mike Carnes, Terence Aselford, Dan Delgado, Anthony Palmini, Elizabeth Jernigan, Ken Jackson, Samantha Cooper, Bradley Smith, Andrew Colford, Nanette Savard, Matthew Schleigh, Christopher Davenport, Scott McCormick

    Narrated by Amanda Forstrom, Danny Gavigan, Matthew Pauli, Michael John Casey, Nora Achrati, Ryan Carlo Dalusung, Tia Shearer, Robb Moreira, Ryan Haugen, Patrick Boylan, Katie Boothe

    3.76 ABR Score (52 ratings)
    ★ 4.08 Goodreads (25) ★ 4.48 Audible (27)
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    Dungeon entity Cal and his nemesis Dale grow more powerful while their schemes become increasingly complex and deadly in this LitRPG progression tale. The full dramatized adaptation cast creates distinct voices for the expanding roster of characters navigating dungeon politics.

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    Forever Defend : The Kurtherian Gambit 17 (Kurtherian Gambit)

    The Kurtherian Gambit • Book 17

    by Michael Anderle, Colleen Delany, Michael John Casey, Emily Beresford, Amanda Forstrom, Karen Novak, Rayner Gabriel, Nora Achrati, Bradley Foster Smith, Terence Aselford, Eric Messner, James Konicek

    Narrated by Colleen Delany, Bradley Foster Smith, Terence Aselford, Eric Messner, James Konicek, Nora Achrati, Michael John Casey, Emily Beresford, Amanda Forstrom, Karen Novak, full cast, Rayner Gabriel

    4.01 ABR Score (3.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.53 Goodreads (3.5K) ★ 4.91 Audible (11)
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    The full cast production captures Bethany Anne's return to the front lines after a decade of imperial duties. Each voice actor inhabits their character completely, creating an immersive space opera experience.

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