Best Fantasy Audiobooks Over 20 Hours

Fantasy audiobooks filtered to over 20 hours of listening time — scored by reader and listener reviews.

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Long fantasy audiobooks are perfect for listeners who want to get lost in a story for days at a time. Many of the most beloved fantasy series feature audiobook runtimes of 20 hours or more, giving narrators space to fully develop characters and epic worlds. These are the listens you'll remember long after they end — sprawling adventures with the depth that only a longer runtime allows.

The audiobooks below are some of the best fantasy audiobooks over 20 hours, combining exceptional narration with immersive storytelling.

Where to Start with Fantasy Audiobooks Over 20 Hours

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    Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

    Harry Potter • Book 7

    by J.K. Rowling

    Narrated by Jim Dale

    5.00 ABR Score (4.3M ratings)
    ★ 4.62 Goodreads (4.1M) ★ 4.96 Audible (150.8K)
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    Bill Nighy and Anna Maxwell Martin join the stellar returning cast for Rowling's epic finale, where every character gets their heroic moment.

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    Words of Radiance

    The Stormlight Archive • Book 2

    by Brandon Sanderson

    Narrated by Michael Kramer, Kate Reading

    4.96 ABR Score (587.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.76 Goodreads (498.0K) ★ 4.9 Audible (89.5K)
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    Kaladin leads the royal guard while Shallan seeks ancient secrets and Dalinar unites the war camps. Michael Kramer and Kate Reading handle Sanderson's massive cast and intricate magic systems flawlessly.

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    Kingdom of Ash

    Throne of Glass • Book 7

    by Sarah J. Maas

    Narrated by Elizabeth Evans

    4.91 ABR Score (1.2M ratings)
    ★ 4.71 Goodreads (1.1M) ★ 4.88 Audible (39.0K)
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    Aelin endures torture in an iron coffin while her allies wage final war across multiple kingdoms in this explosive series finale.

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    A Court of Mist and Fury

    A Court of Thorns and Roses • Book 2

    by Sarah J. Maas

    Narrated by Jennifer Ikeda

    4.89 ABR Score (3.3M ratings)
    ★ 4.63 Goodreads (3.3M) ★ 4.85 Audible (60.1K)
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    Feyre's trauma from Under the Mountain collides with new powers and political intrigue in the Night Court. Jennifer Ikeda captures both Feyre's vulnerability and growing strength in this darker sequel.

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    The Way of Kings

    The Cosmere • Book 1

    by Brandon Sanderson

    Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

    4.89 ABR Score (796.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.66 Goodreads (683.1K) ★ 4.84 Audible (113.2K)
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    On storm-ravaged Roshar, a slave fights in bridge crews while a prince questions his honor during an endless war. The dual narration by Reading and Kramer handles Sanderson's massive world-building seamlessly.

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    The Butcher's Masquerade

    Dungeon Crawler Carl • Book 5

    by Matt Dinniman

    Narrated by Jeff Hays

    4.88 ABR Score (135.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.69 Goodreads (108.1K) ★ 4.94 Audible (27.2K)
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    Carl and Princess Donut navigate a dinosaur-infested jungle floor while alien viewers vote on their survival. Hays captures the series' perfect blend of video game logic and genuine emotional stakes.

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    Empire of Storms

    Throne of Glass • Book 5

    by Sarah J. Maas

    Narrated by Elizabeth Evans

    4.84 ABR Score (1.3M ratings)
    ★ 4.63 Goodreads (1.3M) ★ 4.84 Audible (33.1K)
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    Elizabeth Evans handles the emotional weight of Aelin's journey as she gathers allies and faces impossible choices in this penultimate Throne of Glass installment.

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    The Hero of Ages

    The Mistborn Saga • Book 3

    by Brandon Sanderson

    Narrated by Michael Kramer

    4.83 ABR Score (680.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.56 Goodreads (606.0K) ★ 4.85 Audible (74.8K)
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    Vin faces the apocalyptic Deepness while Elend builds his kingdom, as Sanderson concludes his Mistborn trilogy with the ultimate test of heroism and sacrifice.

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    The Eye of the Bedlam Bride

    Dungeon Crawler Carl • Book 6

    by Matt Dinniman

    Narrated by Jeff Hays, Patrick Warburton, Travis Baldree, Annie Ellicott

    4.83 ABR Score (110.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.66 Goodreads (91.7K) ★ 4.92 Audible (18.5K)
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    Chaos reigns on floor eight as Carl and friends face scattered challenges, forgotten gods, and an AI system falling apart. This ensemble cast including Patrick Warburton creates pure audio mayhem.

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    Oathbringer

    The Stormlight Archive • Book 3

    by Brandon Sanderson

    Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

    4.83 ABR Score (432.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.6 Goodreads (365.0K) ★ 4.84 Audible (67.0K)
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    Dalinar's flashbacks to his violent past and the Knights Radiant's return unfold across 55+ hours that Kate Reading and Michael Kramer navigate expertly.

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    A Storm of Swords

    A Song of Ice and Fire • Book 3

    by George R.R. Martin

    Narrated by Roy Dotrice

    4.81 ABR Score (930.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.55 Goodreads (851.9K) ★ 4.82 Audible (78.4K)
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    The Red Wedding and other shocking betrayals hit harder when Roy Dotrice's veteran narration guides you through Martin's most brutal plot twists.

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    The Wise Man's Fear

    The Kingkiller Chronicle • Book 2

    by Patrick Rothfuss

    Narrated by Nick Podehl

    4.79 ABR Score (711.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.55 Goodreads (626.1K) ★ 4.8 Audible (85.5K)
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    Kvothe continues his legendary tale, traveling to court intrigue and spending time with the immortal Felurian while mastering both magic and seduction. Nick Podehl's performance remains captivating.

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    Queen of Shadows

    Throne of Glass • Book 4

    by Sarah J. Maas

    Narrated by Elizabeth Evans

    4.79 ABR Score (1.5M ratings)
    ★ 4.62 Goodreads (1.4M) ★ 4.81 Audible (21.4K)
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    Aelin returns to Rifthold to reclaim her throne and rescue her imprisoned friends, facing the king who destroyed her family in this high-stakes fantasy.

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    A Game of Thrones

    A Song of Ice and Fire • Book 1

    by George R. R. Martin

    Narrated by Roy Dotrice

    4.79 ABR Score (2.9M ratings)
    ★ 4.45 Goodreads (2.8M) ★ 4.77 Audible (148.5K)
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    Seasons last decades in Westeros, and winter is finally coming along with an ancient evil. Roy Dotrice voices dozens of characters across multiple storylines, creating a full world through his legendary performance.

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    The Land: Predators: A LitRPG Saga

    Chaos Seeds • Book 7

    by Aleron Kong

    Narrated by Nick Podehl

    4.79 ABR Score (23.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.83 Audible (23.9K)
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    The Final Empire

    The Mistborn Saga • Book 1

    by Brandon Sanderson

    Narrated by Michael Kramer

    4.78 ABR Score (1.1M ratings)
    ★ 4.49 Goodreads (999.3K) ★ 4.79 Audible (97.4K)
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    Street thief Vin discovers she can ingest metals to gain magical powers, then joins a heist to overthrow an immortal emperor. Sanderson creates a unique magic system where swallowing steel lets you fly and pewter enhances strength.

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    The Gathering Storm

    The Wheel of Time • Book 12

    by Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson

    Narrated by Michael Kramer, Kate Reading

    4.77 ABR Score (224.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.44 Goodreads (178.7K) ★ 4.9 Audible (45.7K)
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    Brandon Sanderson takes over Jordan's epic as Rand's madness deepens and Egwene fights to reunite the fractured White Tower before the Last Battle arrives.

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    Towers of Midnight

    The Wheel of Time • Book 13

    by Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson

    Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

    4.77 ABR Score (211.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.48 Goodreads (176.1K) ★ 4.89 Audible (34.9K)
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    Perrin leads the Whitecloak trials while Mat prepares for the Last Battle in this penultimate Wheel of Time volume. Kate Reading and Michael Kramer have become the definitive voices of Jordan's world, handling dozens of characters with seamless consistency.

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    A Court of Wings and Ruin

    A Court of Thorns and Roses • Book 3

    by Sarah J. Maas

    Narrated by Amanda Leigh Cobb

    4.75 ABR Score (2.8M ratings)
    ★ 4.46 Goodreads (2.8M) ★ 4.78 Audible (45.8K)
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    War comes to the faerie courts as Feyre infiltrates Tamlin's Spring Court to gather intelligence against Hybern's invasion. Amanda Leigh Cobb handles the complex political maneuvering and emotional stakes with skill.

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    A Clash of Kings

    A Song of Ice and Fire • Book 2

    by George R.R. Martin

    Narrated by Roy Dotrice

    4.75 ABR Score (1.1M ratings)
    ★ 4.42 Goodreads (1.0M) ★ 4.79 Audible (91.4K)
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    Five kings wage war while winter approaches and ancient magic stirs beyond the Wall. Roy Dotrice voices dozens of characters with distinct accents, making the sprawling cast feel intimate despite the epic scope.

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    The Gathering Storm

    The Wheel of Time • Book 12

    by Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson

    Narrated by Michael Kramer, Kate Reading

    4.72 ABR Score (205.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.44 Goodreads (178.7K) ★ 4.87 Audible (26.3K)
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    Brandon Sanderson takes over Jordan's epic as Rand's madness deepens and Egwene fights to reunite the fractured White Tower before the Last Battle arrives.

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    The Name of the Wind

    Kingkiller Chronicle • Book 1

    by Patrick Rothfuss

    Narrated by Nick Podehl

    4.72 ABR Score (1.2M ratings)
    ★ 4.52 Goodreads (1.1M) ★ 4.7 Audible (109.1K)
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    Legendary hero Kvothe tells his own story: orphaned by demons, surviving on streets, then earning his way into magic university. Nick Podehl becomes Kvothe himself.

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    Fourth Wing

    The Empyrean • Book 1

    by Rebecca Yarros

    Narrated by Rebecca Soler, Teddy Hamilton

    4.72 ABR Score (3.7M ratings)
    ★ 4.57 Goodreads (3.6M) ★ 4.67 Audible (56.4K)
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    Dragons, death, and a war college where students literally fall from the sky — Rebecca Soler captures Violet's fierce determination perfectly. The dual narration creates distinct voices for this addictive fantasy romance.

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    House of Sky and Breath

    Crescent City • Book 2

    by Sarah J. Maas

    Narrated by Elizabeth Evans

    4.72 ABR Score (874.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.42 Goodreads (845.5K) ★ 4.82 Audible (29.2K)
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    Bryce and Hunt face the Asteri's growing power while rebels chip away at their empire across worlds. Elizabeth Evans continues her stellar performance through this sprawling urban fantasy sequel.

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    The Will of the Many

    Hierarchy • Book 1

    by James Islington

    Narrated by Euan Morton

    4.70 ABR Score (236.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.59 Goodreads (223.8K) ★ 4.8 Audible (13.0K)
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    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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    House of Earth and Blood

    Crescent City • Book 1

    by Sarah J. Maas

    Narrated by Elizabeth Evans

    4.70 ABR Score (1.2M ratings)
    ★ 4.45 Goodreads (1.2M) ★ 4.76 Audible (41.7K)
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    Elizabeth Evans navigates Bryce's grief and Hunt's dark past in this urban fantasy murder mystery set among angels, fae, and half-human party girls.

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    The Well of Ascension

    The Mistborn Saga • Book 2

    by Brandon Sanderson

    Narrated by Michael Kramer

    4.70 ABR Score (745.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.38 Goodreads (671.8K) ★ 4.78 Audible (73.7K)
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    After killing the immortal Lord Ruler, street thief turned Mistborn Vin must defend the capital from three armies while ancient prophecies suggest an even greater threat approaches. Kramer voices this complex middle volume expertly.

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    Heir of Novron

    The Riyria Revelations #5-6 • Book 3

    by Michael J. Sullivan

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.69 ABR Score (83.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.51 Goodreads (55.5K) ★ 4.83 Audible (28.1K)
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    Reynolds concludes the Riyria saga with characteristic warmth, guiding Royce and Hadrian through their final heist as empires clash and ancient prophecies demand fulfillment.

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    Iron Flame

    The Empyrean • Book 2

    by Rebecca Yarros

    Narrated by Rebecca Soler, Teddy Hamilton

    4.69 ABR Score (2.7M ratings)
    ★ 4.36 Goodreads (2.7M) ★ 4.76 Audible (46.2K)
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    Violet survived her first year at war college, but the real training begins now — along with deadly secrets about dragons and magic. Soler and Hamilton return with even more intensity for this explosive sequel.

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    The Primal Hunter 9: A LitRPG Adventure

    The Primal Hunter • Book 9

    by Zogarth

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    4.68 ABR Score (15.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.61 Goodreads (9.0K) ★ 4.91 Audible (6.9K)
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    Jake continues exploring the multiverse's challenges and opportunities, growing ever more powerful in this ninth installment. Baldree remains the gold standard for LitRPG narration.

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    He Who Fights with Monsters 4

    He Who Fights with Monsters • Book 4

    by Shirtaloon

    Narrated by Heath Miller

    4.66 ABR Score (51.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.49 Goodreads (23.2K) ★ 4.83 Audible (27.9K)
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    Jason's reverse-portal journey exploring family secrets and hidden supernatural truths gets Heath Miller's subtle vocal work throughout. Miller handles the protagonist's growing alienation with just the right touch of vulnerability.

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    The Primal Hunter 12

    The Primal Hunter • Book 12

    by Zogarth

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    4.66 ABR Score (12.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.6 Goodreads (6.9K) ★ 4.91 Audible (5.7K)
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    Jake enters his final Challenge Dungeon as Nevermore approaches its climactic end, with gods themselves watching the outcome. Travis Baldree continues to excel with this series' complex system mechanics and character relationships.

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    Quicksilver

    The Fae & Alchemy Series • Book 1

    by Callie Hart

    Narrated by Stella Bloom, Anthony Palmini

    4.64 ABR Score (933.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.32 Goodreads (889.6K) ★ 4.76 Audible (43.7K)
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    Twenty-four-year-old Saeris steals water in a desert ruled by an immortal queen, until she accidentally opens a gate that releases dangerous magic. Stella Bloom and Anthony Palmini capture both the harsh desert setting and romantic tension.

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    Arcanum Unbounded: The Cosmere Collection

    The Cosmere

    by Brandon Sanderson

    Narrated by Michael Kramer, Kate Reading

    4.64 ABR Score (85.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.43 Goodreads (66.7K) ★ 4.82 Audible (18.7K)
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    This collection spans Sanderson's interconnected universe, featuring stories from each Cosmere world with their distinct magic systems.

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    Reckoning

    The Beginning after the End • Book 9

    by TurtleMe

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    4.64 ABR Score (7.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.68 Goodreads (3.8K) ★ 4.92 Audible (3.4K)
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    Arthur survives the Relictombs only to face something deadlier—Alacryan politics and false accusations. Book nine of this progression fantasy series, with Travis Baldree's signature excellent narration.

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    The Primal Hunter 4

    The Primal Hunter • Book 4

    by Zogarth

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    4.64 ABR Score (21.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.52 Goodreads (12.5K) ★ 4.87 Audible (8.8K)
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    Jake reaches D-grade power level and faces his greatest challenge yet: Earth's first World Congress and its political machinations. Travis Baldree captures Jake's reluctant participation in diplomacy while he'd rather be hunting bigger monsters.

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    He Who Fights with Monsters 5

    He Who Fights with Monsters • Book 5

    by Shirtaloon, Travis Deverell

    Narrated by Heath Miller

    4.64 ABR Score (45.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.45 Goodreads (21.7K) ★ 4.83 Audible (23.7K)
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    Jason discovers his homeworld harbors secrets while magic spreads globally, creating unprecedented challenges despite his growing power. Heath Miller's enthusiastic performance matches the escalating scope of this LitRPG adventure.

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    Before They Are Hanged

    The First Law • Book 2

    by Joe Abercrombie

    Narrated by Steven Pacey

    4.64 ABR Score (243.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.36 Goodreads (221.5K) ★ 4.81 Audible (21.7K)
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    Superior Glokta's torture-scarred cynicism and Bayaz's quest for ancient magic get Steven Pacey's full character treatment across multiple storylines.

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    The Primal Hunter 6

    The Primal Hunter • Book 6

    by Zogarth

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    4.63 ABR Score (16.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.54 Goodreads (10.8K) ★ 4.88 Audible (5.5K)
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    Jake explores post-apocalyptic Earth, raiding termite hives and attending auctions between family visits. Travis Baldree continues his pitch-perfect performance, making even exposition feel conversational and engaging.

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    He Who Fights with Monsters 9

    He Who Fights with Monsters • Book 9

    by Shirtaloon, Travis Deverell

    Narrated by Heath Miller

    4.62 ABR Score (27.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.51 Goodreads (16.3K) ★ 4.83 Audible (11.2K)
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    Jason finally escapes world-changing politics to return to adventuring, but not before leaving Rimaros with a memorable political statement. Heath Miller continues to nail Jason's irreverent voice through 28 hours of entertainment.

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    Rains of Liscor

    The Wandering Inn • Book 7

    by Pirateaba

    Narrated by Andrea Parsneau

    4.61 ABR Score (8.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.62 Goodreads (3.6K) ★ 4.9 Audible (4.4K)
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    Spring floods transform Liscor's geography while bringing new monsters and dungeon dangers in this massive LitRPG installment. Parsneau's epic 34-hour performance maintains energy across the sprawling fantasy landscape.

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    The Broken Eye

    Lightbringer • Book 3

    by Brent Weeks

    Narrated by Simon Vance

    4.61 ABR Score (81.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.44 Goodreads (69.5K) ★ 4.81 Audible (11.5K)
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    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 Great Hunt

    The Wheel of Time • Book 2

    by Robert Jordan

    Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

    4.61 ABR Score (406.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.27 Goodreads (358.9K) ★ 4.77 Audible (48.0K)
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    Jordan's second Wheel of Time novel follows Rand's desperate flight from destiny while ancient prophecies converge, with Reading and Kramer's dual narration handling the sprawling cast expertly.

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    Wizard and Glass: Dark Tower IV

    The Dark Tower • Book 4

    by King

    Narrated by Frank Muller

    4.61 ABR Score (245.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.27 Goodreads (222.4K) ★ 4.82 Audible (23.5K)
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    Roland's tragic first love story in Mejis unfolds through Frank Muller's definitive Dark Tower voice—the series' emotional centerpiece.

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    Tower of Dawn

    Throne of Glass • Book 6

    by Sarah J. Maas

    Narrated by Elizabeth Evans

    4.61 ABR Score (1.1M ratings)
    ★ 4.28 Goodreads (1.1M) ★ 4.76 Audible (27.7K)
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    Paralyzed Chaol seeks healing in the southern continent while forging military alliances and uncovering ancient magic that could save or damn his homeland.

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    He Who Fights with Monsters 5: A LitRPG Adventure

    He Who Fights with Monsters • Book 5

    by Shirtaloon, Travis Deverell

    Narrated by Heath Miller

    4.61 ABR Score (68.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.45 Goodreads (22.0K) ★ 4.76 Audible (46.4K)
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    Jason returns to find his homeworld isn't what he remembered, with magic emerging globally and new challenges testing his incredible powers. Heath Miller's energetic narration handles both the epic scope and intimate character moments.

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    The Shadow Rising

    The Wheel of Time • Book 4

    by Robert Jordan

    Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

    4.61 ABR Score (298.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.29 Goodreads (263.6K) ★ 4.78 Audible (34.9K)
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    Rand's journey into the Aiel Waste and his ancestors' history through the glass columns in Rhuidean reveals the shocking origins of the Aiel people and their true relationship to the sword.

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    Defiance of the Fall 3

    Defiance of the Fall • Book 3

    by TheFirstDefier, J.F. Brink

    Narrated by Pavi Proczko

    4.61 ABR Score (20.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.49 Goodreads (11.2K) ★ 4.85 Audible (8.8K)
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    After rescuing his sister from the Dead Zone, Zac joins the Limited Hunt to gain strength for protecting Earth from ancient foes and foreign factions.

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    The Dragon Reborn

    The Wheel of Time • Book 3

    by Robert Jordan

    Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

    4.61 ABR Score (365.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.28 Goodreads (326.7K) ★ 4.77 Audible (38.9K)
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    Rand al'Thor flees from his destiny as the prophesied Dragon Reborn, knowing he's destined to save the world by destroying it. Reading and Kramer's dual narration handles Jordan's complex fantasy world as multiple storylines follow different characters pursuing the reluctant chosen one.

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    The Primal Hunter 10

    The Primal Hunter • Book 10

    by Zogarth

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    4.60 ABR Score (14.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.54 Goodreads (8.2K) ★ 4.86 Audible (5.8K)
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    Jake enters Nevermore, the multiverse's ultimate mega-dungeon, where newly evolved C-grades compete in the most prestigious and dangerous tournament imaginable. Twenty hours of Travis Baldree's expert narration makes this epic dungeon crawl absolutely addictive.

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    A Shadow in the Ember

    Flesh and Fire • Book 1

    by Jennifer L. Armentrout

    Narrated by Stina Nielsen

    4.60 ABR Score (262.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.45 Goodreads (252.0K) ★ 4.76 Audible (10.4K)
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    Seraphena's predetermined fate as the Primal of Death's Consort gets complicated when the mysterious Hawke arrives to train her, but his identity and her true destiny are far more dangerous than anyone imagines.

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    Mark of the Fool 6

    Mark of the Fool • Book 6

    by J.M. Clarke

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    4.60 ABR Score (8.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.55 Goodreads (4.9K) ★ 4.9 Audible (4.0K)
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    Alex must venture into Hell itself to uncover secrets about Thameland's deadly Cycle. Travis Baldree's performance has become synonymous with this beloved progression fantasy series.

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    Mark of the Fool 7

    Mark of the Fool • Book 7

    by J.M. Clarke

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    4.59 ABR Score (8.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.59 Goodreads (4.5K) ★ 4.89 Audible (3.5K)
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    Alex discovers ancient conspiracies about Thameland's cycle while planning to make himself too valuable for hidden priests to touch. Baldree's narration keeps the complex magical politics engaging across this epic-length installment.

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    The Primal Hunter 11

    The Primal Hunter • Book 11

    by Zogarth

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    4.59 ABR Score (13.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.54 Goodreads (7.4K) ★ 4.85 Audible (5.8K)
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    Jake faces Challenge Dungeons in Nevermore's competition, and Baldree's performance keeps this massive epic moving through complex magical systems and fights.

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    Black Sand Baron

    The Ripple System • Book 2

    by Kyle Kirrin

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    4.59 ABR Score (10.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.52 Goodreads (3.4K) ★ 4.88 Audible (6.8K)
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    Ned's game-wide manhunt reaches fever pitch as he faces tens of thousands of religious zealots with only a squirrel-exploding bard for backup. Travis Baldree's performance captures both the absurdist humor and real stakes perfectly.

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    Fool's Fate

    The Tawny Man • Book 3

    by Robin Hobb

    Narrated by James Langton

    4.59 ABR Score (97.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.5 Goodreads (91.5K) ★ 4.78 Audible (5.9K)
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    Fitz's final journey to wake a dragon and save the world requires sacrifices that will test every relationship he holds dear.

  57. 57
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    Last Argument of Kings

    The First Law • Book 3

    by Joe Abercrombie

    Narrated by Steven Pacey

    4.59 ABR Score (225.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.37 Goodreads (204.4K) ★ 4.75 Audible (21.0K)
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    Steven Pacey captures every brutal nuance as Logen Ninefingers faces his final battle and the Bloody-Nine must confront his oldest friend turned enemy.

  58. 58
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    Lord of Chaos

    The Wheel of Time • Book 6

    by Robert Jordan

    Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

    4.59 ABR Score (238.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.2 Goodreads (198.2K) ★ 4.8 Audible (40.6K)
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    Rand struggles to unite nations for the Last Battle while Aes Sedai plot to control him and darker forces manipulate events. The Reading-Kramer duo expertly manages Jordan's massive cast, maintaining clarity through political intrigue and magical combat.

  59. 59
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    Tears of Liscor

    The Wandering Inn • Book 9

    by Pirateaba

    Narrated by Andrea Parsneau

    4.59 ABR Score (5.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.69 Goodreads (3.2K) ★ 4.89 Audible (2.6K)
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    The Goblin Lord's army finally reaches Liscor and The Wandering Inn stands in their path. At 45+ hours, Andrea Parsneau's performance carries this massive installment with remarkable consistency.

  60. 60
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    A Dance with Dragons

    A Song of Ice and Fire • Book 5

    by George R.R. Martin

    Narrated by Roy Dotrice

    4.59 ABR Score (803.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.34 Goodreads (743.1K) ★ 4.67 Audible (59.9K)
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    Daenerys rules a crumbling city with three dragons while Westeros tears itself apart in civil war. Dotrice's distinctive voices for dozens of characters create an immersive epic despite the massive runtime.

  61. 61
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    The Blinding Knife

    Lightbringer • Book 2

    by Brent Weeks

    Narrated by Simon Vance

    4.58 ABR Score (105.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.41 Goodreads (94.1K) ★ 4.78 Audible (11.8K)
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    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 Last Light

    The Wandering Inn • Book 5

    by Pirateaba

    Narrated by Andrea Parsneau

    4.58 ABR Score (9.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.58 Goodreads (4.4K) ★ 4.85 Audible (5.2K)
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    Princess Lyonette has been solving problems at the Wandering Inn, but what happens when the actual innkeeper returns from her adventures? Parsneau handles the massive cast and political complexity across this epic-length volume.

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    Jade Legacy

    The Green Bone Saga • Book 3

    by Fonda Lee

    Narrated by Andrew Kishino

    4.58 ABR Score (49.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.62 Goodreads (47.0K) ★ 4.79 Audible (2.3K)
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    Kishino concludes Lee's Green Bone saga as magical jade spreads globally, forcing Kekon's warrior clans to adapt their ancient traditions to international politics and modern warfare.

  64. 64
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    He Who Fights with Monsters 10

    He Who Fights with Monsters • Book 10

    by Shirtaloon

    Narrated by Heath Miller

    4.58 ABR Score (29.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.49 Goodreads (14.8K) ★ 4.78 Audible (14.3K)
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    After devastating Yaresh in battle, Jason deals with unwelcome attention from allies and enemies while exploring dangerous underground powers with unexpected consequences.

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    Defiance of the Fall 4: A LitRPG Adventure

    Defiance of the Fall • Book 4

    by TheFirstDefier, Pavi Proczko, J.F. Brink

    Narrated by Pavi Proczko

    4.58 ABR Score (18.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.47 Goodreads (10.5K) ★ 4.83 Audible (8.4K)
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    Zac's forces finally locate the treasure-laden Underworld while undead armies close in from all sides. Pavi Proczko handles the expanding cast and escalating stakes with practiced ease.

  66. 66
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    House of Flame and Shadow

    Crescent City • Book 3

    by Sarah J. Maas

    Narrated by Elizabeth Evans

    4.57 ABR Score (732.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.24 Goodreads (710.4K) ★ 4.76 Audible (22.3K)
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    Maas's most ambitious book ties three series together in one epic collision, and Evans delivers every twist across nearly 30 hours without losing steam.

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    The General of Izril

    The Wandering Inn • Book 6

    by Pirateaba

    Narrated by Andrea Parsneau

    4.57 ABR Score (8.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.59 Goodreads (3.9K) ★ 4.85 Audible (4.5K)
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    Epic fantasy sprawl featuring Erin Solstice navigating Goblin politics while Liscor faces an approaching Goblin Lord, with Andrea Parsneau handling the massive cast brilliantly.

  68. 68
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    The Hunger of the Gods

    The Bloodsworn Saga • Book 2

    by John Gwynne

    Narrated by Colin Mace

    4.57 ABR Score (59.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.49 Goodreads (55.8K) ★ 4.81 Audible (3.5K)
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    Colin Mace commands this Norse-inspired epic where awakened gods reshape a Viking world, his voice capturing both intimate character moments and massive battle sequences.

  69. 69
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    Esrahaddon

    The Rise and Fall • Book 3

    by Michael J. Sullivan

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds, Michael J. Sullivan, Robin Sullivan

    4.57 ABR Score (7.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.64 Goodreads (4.7K) ★ 4.86 Audible (2.4K)
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    Tim Gerard Reynolds leads the narration team through Sullivan's complex tale of the wizard's origins, from childhood exile to becoming history's most controversial figure.

  70. 70
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    Defiance of the Fall 8

    Defiance of the Fall • Book 8

    by TheFirstDefier, J.F. Brink

    Narrated by Pavi Proczko

    4.56 ABR Score (13.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.48 Goodreads (7.4K) ★ 4.84 Audible (6.1K)
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    Zac enters a millennium-spanning trial in the dangerous Twilight Ocean, where cultivation treasures come with deadly competition from elite talents.

  71. 71
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    Defiance of the Fall 5

    Defiance of the Fall • Book 5

    by TheFirstDefier, J.F. Brink

    Narrated by Pavi Proczko

    4.56 ABR Score (17.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.49 Goodreads (10.1K) ★ 4.81 Audible (7.3K)
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    Zac climbs the Tower of Eternity's 81 levels seeking power to save Earth from the Undead Empire, but a bounty on his head awaits outside. Pavi Proczko maintains the epic scope and intense progression mechanics.

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    Crown

    Unbound • Book 9

    by Nicoli Gonnella

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    4.56 ABR Score (4.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.67 Goodreads (2.6K) ★ 4.9 Audible (2.1K)
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    Travis Baldree navigates Felix's desperate flight from dwarven pursuit while carrying stolen power and the devastating truth about his sister's dark transformation.

  73. 73
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    Rise of Empire

    The Riyria Revelations #3-4 • Book 2

    by Michael J. Sullivan

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.55 ABR Score (82.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.36 Goodreads (57.6K) ★ 4.74 Audible (24.9K)
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    Royce and Hadrian navigate political conspiracy while an empire expands around them in this fantasy epic. Reynolds gives each character memorable voices as kingdoms clash and secrets unravel.

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    Threshold

    Unbound • Book 5

    by Nicoli Gonnella

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    4.55 ABR Score (6.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.61 Goodreads (4.0K) ★ 4.86 Audible (2.7K)
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    Felix has saved Haarwatch but now faces a Territory-wide threat as ancient seals break on the Archon's prison. Travis Baldree guides listeners through this epic fantasy's massive scope with characteristic warmth.

  75. 75
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    Warbreaker

    The Cosmere • Book 5

    by Brandon Sanderson

    Narrated by Alyssa Bresnahan

    4.55 ABR Score (320.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.29 Goodreads (285.7K) ★ 4.71 Audible (34.3K)
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    Two princess sisters navigate political marriage and divine magic in a world where gods are powered by human worship and color-based magic. Alyssa Bresnahan handles the complex magic system and political intrigue across this standalone Cosmere novel about divine responsibility.

  76. 76
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    Azarinth Healer: Book Five

    Azarinth Healer • Book 5

    by Rhaegar

    Narrated by Andrea Parsneau

    4.55 ABR Score (5.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.64 Goodreads (3.4K) ★ 4.89 Audible (1.9K)
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    After barely surviving the Descent, Ilea returns to establish the first Medic Sentinel training program, teaching battle-healers while pursuing her mysterious third Class. Andrea Parsneau continues her outstanding performance as the sardonic, powerful protagonist.

  77. 77
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    Onyx Storm

    The Empyrean • Book 3

    by Rebecca Yarros

    Narrated by Jasmin Walker, Justis Bolding, Teddy Hamilton, Rebecca Soler

    4.55 ABR Score (1.8M ratings)
    ★ 4.21 Goodreads (1.7M) ★ 4.69 Audible (37.0K)
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    Violet ventures beyond Basgiath's failing wards to forge alliances as dragon riders face enemies both within their ranks and at their gates.

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    Mark of the Fool 9

    Mark of the Fool • Book 9

    by J.M. Clarke

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    4.55 ABR Score (6.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.56 Goodreads (3.4K) ★ 4.88 Audible (3.0K)
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    Alex hits limitations with his Fool's Mark and must master powerful summoning arts to advance further. Travis Baldree's 20+ hour performance maintains energy through dense magical progression.

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    Defiance of the Fall 11

    Defiance of the Fall • Book 11

    by TheFirstDefier, J.F. Brink

    Narrated by Pavi Proczko

    4.55 ABR Score (9.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.51 Goodreads (6.0K) ★ 4.84 Audible (3.9K)
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    Zac faces ancient conspiracies and interdimensional invasion as the Multiverse's power players converge on his sector. This progression fantasy hits its stride with cosmic stakes and relentless action.

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    Vault

    Unbound • Book 8

    by Nicoli Gonnella

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    4.54 ABR Score (4.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.65 Goodreads (3.0K) ★ 4.9 Audible (1.7K)
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    Felix stands on the brink of Master Tier ascension while his Stronghold grows into a thriving commercial city echoing with newfound prosperity. Travis Baldree's narration captures both the personal progression and the larger political implications of Felix's rising influence.

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    The Fires of Heaven

    The Wheel of Time • Book 5

    by Robert Jordan

    Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

    4.54 ABR Score (243.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.2 Goodreads (213.4K) ★ 4.76 Audible (29.9K)
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    Rand al'Thor embraces his destiny as the Dragon Reborn while four of the most powerful Forsaken unite against him. Kate Reading and Michael Kramer navigate Jordan's intricate plotting and vast cast as the Last Battle draws closer.

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    Abyss

    Unbound • Book 7

    by Nicoli Gonnella

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    4.54 ABR Score (5.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.64 Goodreads (3.4K) ★ 4.88 Audible (1.8K)
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    Felix wields unwanted political power while ancient terrors surface in the reborn desert-turned-ocean. Travis Baldree's massive 28-hour performance navigates political intrigue and primordial threats.

  83. 83
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    The Titan of Baleros

    The Wandering Inn • Book 11

    by Pirateaba

    Narrated by Andrea Parsneau

    4.54 ABR Score (5.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.58 Goodreads (2.6K) ★ 4.89 Audible (2.6K)
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    Andrea Parsneau guides listeners through nearly 41 hours of Wandering Inn epic, following adventurer growth and political upheaval across Izril's changing landscape.

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    Expanse

    Unbound • Book 6

    by Nicoli Gonnella

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    4.53 ABR Score (5.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.63 Goodreads (3.6K) ★ 4.87 Audible (1.9K)
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    Felix establishes his Stronghold in the Foglands and claims the title of Autarch in this massive fantasy epic. Baldree's epic 30-hour performance captures both intimate character moments and sweeping magical battles.

  85. 85
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    Hell's Wardens

    The Wandering Inn • Book 14

    by Pirateaba

    Narrated by Andrea Parsneau

    4.53 ABR Score (4.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.67 Goodreads (2.0K) ★ 4.89 Audible (2.2K)
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    The Horns of Hammerad face magical pursuit while providing security for an ambitious road-building project past the Bloodfields. Andrea Parsneau returns to this beloved series with her trademark character work across the massive cast.

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    The Eye of the World

    The Wheel of Time • Book 1

    by Robert Jordan

    Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

    4.53 ABR Score (667.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.19 Goodreads (598.1K) ★ 4.68 Audible (69.0K)
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    Three farm boys discover they're tied to an ancient prophecy about the Dark One's return, launching this massive fantasy epic. Kate Reading and Michael Kramer's dual narration splits perspectives seamlessly across Jordan's sprawling world.

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    The Heroes

    First Law World • Book 5

    by Joe Abercrombie

    Narrated by Steven Pacey

    4.53 ABR Score (87.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.35 Goodreads (77.8K) ★ 4.76 Audible (9.3K)
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    Three brutal days of warfare over a worthless hill get Steven Pacey's full character treatment — his voice work turns each soldier into someone you'll remember.

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    The Blood Mirror

    Lightbringer • Book 4

    by Brent Weeks

    Narrated by Simon Vance

    4.52 ABR Score (66.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.32 Goodreads (53.2K) ★ 4.76 Audible (13.7K)
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    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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    Empire

    Unbound • Book 10

    by Nicoli Gonnella

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    4.52 ABR Score (3.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.65 Goodreads (2.0K) ★ 4.9 Audible (1.8K)
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    One god defeated, an entire pantheon remaining—Felix and his Unbound allies discover that victory only escalated the divine conflict to cosmic proportions.

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    Dawn of Wonder

    The Wakening • Book 1

    by Jonathan Renshaw

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.52 ABR Score (68.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.35 Goodreads (26.0K) ★ 4.7 Audible (42.7K)
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    Reynolds brings epic scope to Aedan's journey from abused boy to academy student, navigating political intrigue and ancient mysteries across 29+ hours.

  91. 91
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    Eldest

    The Inheritance Cycle • Book 2

    by Christopher Paolini

    Narrated by Gerard Doyle

    4.52 ABR Score (526.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.05 Goodreads (495.5K) ★ 4.78 Audible (30.8K)
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    Eragon trains with elven masters while his cousin Roran leads their village against King Galbatorix's forces. Gerard Doyle's performance captures both the magical education and the brutal village warfare.

  92. 92
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    Fairy Tale

    by Stephen King

    Narrated by Seth Numrich, Stephen King

    4.52 ABR Score (426.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.09 Goodreads (345.9K) ★ 4.72 Audible (80.1K)
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    King sends teenager Charlie Reade into a parallel world where good and evil wage war, with the stakes reaching beyond both dimensions.

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    Mark of the Fool 2

    Mark of the Fool • Book 2

    by J.M. Clarke

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    4.52 ABR Score (13.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.41 Goodreads (8.2K) ★ 4.82 Audible (5.4K)
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    Alex Roth's university studies in alchemy and magic face disruption when dark secrets from his homeland follow him, his sister Selina confronts a terrible transformation, and ancient evils stir. Travis Baldree's twenty-plus hour performance makes this massive fantasy epic fly by.

  94. 94
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    Defiance of the Fall 7

    Defiance of the Fall • Book 7

    by TheFirstDefier, J.F. Brink

    Narrated by Pavi Proczko

    4.52 ABR Score (14.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.4 Goodreads (7.9K) ★ 4.81 Audible (6.9K)
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    Zac races toward the Dimensional Seed at the heart of the Mystic Realm while facing both the Great Redeemer's followers and mysterious trapped entities.

  95. 95
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    The Book of Life

    All Souls • Book 3

    by Deborah Harkness

    Narrated by Jennifer Ikeda

    4.51 ABR Score (251.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.21 Goodreads (221.0K) ★ 4.72 Audible (30.0K)
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    Diana and Matthew's time-traveling return from Elizabethan London concludes the All Souls trilogy through Jennifer Ikeda's familiar character voices.

  96. 96
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    Knife of Dreams

    The Wheel of Time • Book 11

    by Robert Jordan

    Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

    4.51 ABR Score (172.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.2 Goodreads (149.6K) ★ 4.75 Audible (22.9K)
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    Jordan's penultimate Wheel of Time novel finally moves major plotlines forward as Tarmon Gai'don approaches and reality itself becomes unstable. Preparation for the Last Battle accelerates with long-awaited character development and plot resolution.

  97. 97
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    The Wound of the World

    The Cycle of Galand • Book 3

    by Edward W. Robertson

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.51 ABR Score (11.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.44 Goodreads (2.1K) ★ 4.82 Audible (9.3K)
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    Dante and Blays expelled Gladdic from the Collen Basin, but victory might be just the opening battle in a larger war. Tim Gerard Reynolds captures their desperate scramble to secure food and allies before the enemy's next assault.

  98. 98
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    Kingdom Blades

    A Pattern of Shadow & Light • Book 4

    by Melissa McPhail

    Narrated by Nick Podehl

    4.51 ABR Score (7.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.59 Goodreads (1.9K) ★ 4.8 Audible (5.8K)
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    The Fourth Vestal casts his Players onto the field as Alorin remains dangerously unbalanced after previous catastrophes. Nick Podehl navigates this epic fantasy's complex mythology across 42 hours.

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    The Blade Itself

    The First Law Trilogy • Book 1

    by Joe Abercrombie

    Narrated by Steven Pacey

    4.50 ABR Score (344.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.22 Goodreads (317.5K) ★ 4.7 Audible (26.8K)
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    Barbarian Logen Ninefingers, selfish nobleman Jezal, and crippled torturer Glokta are drawn into a conspiracy that threatens the kingdom. Pacey's exceptional character voices bring Abercrombie's morally gray antiheroes to life in this gritty fantasy that subverts traditional genre expectations with dark humor.

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    Defiance of the Fall 6

    Defiance of the Fall • Book 6

    by TheFirstDefier, J.F. Brink

    Narrated by Pavi Proczko

    4.49 ABR Score (15.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.37 Goodreads (8.3K) ★ 4.79 Audible (7.4K)
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    Earth survived the Lich King, but the Great Redeemer approaches with Void's Disciple guiding the assault. Pavi Proczko handles the epic scope and complex world-building across 23 hours of adventure.

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    Garden of Sanctuary

    The Wandering Inn • Book 15

    by Pirateaba

    Narrated by Andrea Parsneau

    4.49 ABR Score (3.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.58 Goodreads (1.6K) ★ 4.89 Audible (2.2K)
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    Erin Solstice returns from her break with new skills and familiar chaos to the invention-filled city of Pallass, where wyverns and Named-rank adventurers create constant mayhem.

  102. 102
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    Azarinth Healer: Book Three

    Azarinth Healer • Book 3

    by Rhaegar

    Narrated by Andrea Parsneau

    4.49 ABR Score (7.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.53 Goodreads (5.0K) ★ 4.81 Audible (2.5K)
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    Ilea returns to Ravenhall after the demon invasion only to find a friend in danger — Parsneau's energetic performance captures nearly thirty hours of LitRPG action and character growth.

  103. 103
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    LastRock

    The Immortal Great Souls • Book 3

    by Phil Tucker

    Narrated by Nick Podehl

    4.49 ABR Score (4.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.63 Goodreads (3.2K) ★ 4.87 Audible (1.1K)
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    Victorious Scorio spurns hell's recruiters to venture into the underworld's untold depths — Nick Podehl navigates 26 hours of hellish landscapes brilliantly.

  104. 104
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    Defiance of the Fall 12

    Defiance of the Fall • Book 12

    by TheFirstDefier, J.F. Brink

    Narrated by Pavi Proczko

    4.49 ABR Score (9.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.46 Goodreads (5.7K) ★ 4.79 Audible (4.3K)
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    Zac must achieve the impossible fusion of life and death magic to reach D-grade power before the Kan'Tanu war destroys Earth. Proczko navigates the complex cultivation system and high-stakes progression with enthusiasm that matches the epic scope.

  105. 105
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    The Empress of Beasts

    The Wandering Inn • Book 13

    by Pirateaba

    Narrated by Andrea Parsneau

    4.49 ABR Score (4.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.53 Goodreads (2.1K) ★ 4.88 Audible (2.3K)
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    Nsiia's empire awakens while dungeon creatures stir across continents in this sprawling fantasy epic. Andrea Parsneau handles the massive cast with her signature character work.

  106. 106
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    The Light of Life

    The Cycle of Galand • Book 4

    by Edward W. Robertson

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.48 ABR Score (10.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.44 Goodreads (1.9K) ★ 4.8 Audible (8.8K)
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    After bringing Gladdic to justice, Dante and Blays face an even greater threat: the ancient White Lich they've accidentally unleashed. Tim Gerard Reynolds continues his excellent work with this series.

  107. 107
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    Azarinth Healer: Book Four

    Azarinth Healer • Book 4

    by Rhaegar

    Narrated by Andrea Parsneau

    4.48 ABR Score (6.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.58 Goodreads (4.2K) ★ 4.81 Audible (1.9K)
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    After months in the deadly North, Ilea returns home via a necromancer's treasure room because priorities matter. Parsneau continues to excel with this fantasy series.

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    System Clash

    System Universe • Book 8

    by SunriseCV

    Narrated by Adam Verner

    4.48 ABR Score (3.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.64 Goodreads (2.6K) ★ 4.88 Audible (1.1K)
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    Derek balances protecting his companions in Cydaria with fulfilling a crucial favor for the ascended Alanah. Cross-continental adventures and crafting mechanics blend in this expansive installment.

  109. 109
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    A Crown of Swords

    The Wheel of Time • Book 7

    by Robert Jordan

    Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

    4.48 ABR Score (224.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.07 Goodreads (187.9K) ★ 4.74 Audible (36.8K)
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    Rand al'Thor's sanity fractures as he wields more of the One Power, while Egwene solidifies her grip on the rebel Aes Sedai. Kate Reading and Michael Kramer's tag-team narration has become the definitive Wheel of Time experience.

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    The Black Prism

    Lightbringer Saga • Book 1

    by Brent Weeks

    Narrated by Simon Vance

    4.47 ABR Score (147.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.23 Goodreads (132.5K) ★ 4.71 Audible (15.0K)
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    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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    Mark of the Fool 10

    Mark of the Fool • Book 10

    by J.M. Clarke

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    4.47 ABR Score (3.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.59 Goodreads (1.9K) ★ 4.89 Audible (1.4K)
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    Archwizard Alex Roth finally confronts Uldar's legacy and faces the Ravener in this epic climax to years of magical study and growth. Travis Baldree delivers another powerhouse performance for this beloved progression fantasy.

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    Wolves of the Calla

    The Dark Tower • Book 5

    by Stephen King, Bernie Wrightson

    Narrated by George Guidall

    4.47 ABR Score (221.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.2 Goodreads (203.6K) ★ 4.7 Audible (17.5K)
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    Roland's gunslinger skills are needed when the town of Calla Bryn Sturgis faces the Wolves—masked riders who steal half of every set of twins.

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    Brisingr

    The Inheritance Cycle • Book 3

    by Christopher Paolini

    Narrated by Gerard Doyle

    4.46 ABR Score (438.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.11 Goodreads (418.6K) ★ 4.71 Audible (20.1K)
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    Eragon forges his own dragon sword while battling the Empire, and Gerard Doyle captures every moment of this epic fantasy's most pivotal installment.

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    Best Served Cold

    First Law World • Book 4

    by Joe Abercrombie

    Narrated by Steven Pacey

    4.46 ABR Score (126.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.25 Goodreads (113.4K) ★ 4.7 Audible (12.7K)
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    Mercenary captain Monza survives assassination only to embark on methodical revenge against her former employers. Pacey inhabits each player in this chess game of betrayal with distinctive menace and wit.

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    The Rascor Plains

    The Immortal Great Souls • Book 2

    by Phil Tucker

    Narrated by Nick Podehl

    4.46 ABR Score (5.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.6 Goodreads (4.0K) ★ 4.81 Audible (1.3K)
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    Scorio's victory against the Final Gauntlet crumbles as he faces the treacherous Plains and political intrigue. Nick Podehl handles the massive cast and world-building with impressive skill.

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    Paths of Alir

    A Pattern of Shadow & Light • Book 3

    by Melissa McPhail

    Narrated by Nick Podehl

    4.46 ABR Score (8.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.49 Goodreads (2.5K) ★ 4.76 Audible (6.1K)
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    The magical Adept race faces extinction as Malorin'athgul beings from Chaos disrupt Alorin's cosmic Balance. This massive fantasy epic spans 34+ hours where fate itself bends to chaotic will.

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    Alchemised

    by SenLinYu

    Narrated by Saskia Maarleveld

    4.46 ABR Score (237.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.37 Goodreads (227.8K) ★ 4.63 Audible (9.9K)
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    A woman with erased memories navigates necromantic warfare while Saskia Maarleveld captures both her confusion and growing power.

  118. 118
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    Mark of the Fool 3

    Mark of the Fool • Book 3

    by J.M. Clarke

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    4.46 ABR Score (10.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.41 Goodreads (6.4K) ★ 4.78 Audible (3.6K)
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    Alex's magical university adventures expand into conspiracy and demonic attacks while war rages in his homeland. The magic system's complexity shines through clear narration across this epic-length installment.

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    Wind and Truth

    The Stormlight Archive • Book 5

    by Brandon Sanderson

    Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

    4.45 ABR Score (160.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.37 Goodreads (139.0K) ★ 4.6 Audible (21.9K)
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    Sanderson concludes the first Stormlight arc with Dalinar's contest against a god while Roshar faces annihilation. Reading and Kramer handle the massive cast with their usual expertise across 60+ hours of epic fantasy.

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    Defiance of the Fall 9

    Defiance of the Fall • Book 9

    by TheFirstDefier, J.F. Brink

    Narrated by Pavi Proczko

    4.45 ABR Score (10.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.46 Goodreads (7.1K) ★ 4.75 Audible (3.3K)
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    Zac's entangled in an ancient asura's power grab while cosmic factions clash over Twilight Harbor's fate. Pavi Proczko captures both the epic scope and intimate character moments across this massive installment.

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    The Four-Part Key

    The Aldoran Chronicles • Book 3

    by Michael Wisehart

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.45 ABR Score (4.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.58 Goodreads (2.5K) ★ 4.81 Audible (2.0K)
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    Ty embarks on a quest to find four missing pieces of an ancient relic that could restore the wizard fortress of Aero'set. This epic fantasy spans 35 hours of world-building where ancient proverbs hide crucial secrets.

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    Blood Song

    Raven's Shadow • Book 1

    by Anthony Ryan

    Narrated by Steven Brand

    4.45 ABR Score (109.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.41 Goodreads (92.6K) ★ 4.6 Audible (16.6K)
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    Follow Vaelin's brutal training in a warrior order where mysterious powers awaken and destinies unfold. Steven Brand's commanding performance matches the epic scope of this fantasy debut.

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    Retribution

    The Beginning after the End • Book 10

    by TurtleMe

    Narrated by Travis Baldree, Elizabeth Evans

    4.45 ABR Score (4.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.61 Goodreads (2.7K) ★ 4.78 Audible (2.1K)
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    Arthur Leywin returns to occupied Dicathen with unprecedented power, bringing hope to allies and terror to enemies who once worshiped the asuras as gods.

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    Legacy of the Fallen

    Ascend Online • Book 2

    by Luke Chmilenko

    Narrated by Luke Daniels

    4.45 ABR Score (15.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.29 Goodreads (5.2K) ★ 4.77 Audible (10.3K)
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    Marcus and his friends venture beyond their rebuilt town of Aldford to search for missing settlers, only to discover threats that dwarf their previous battles in this expansive LitRPG sequel.

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    The Strength of the Few

    Hierarchy • Book 2

    by James Islington

    Narrated by Euan Morton

    4.44 ABR Score (85.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.35 Goodreads (80.6K) ★ 4.69 Audible (5.2K)
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    Vis navigates the Hierarchy's power structure while hiding secrets that could reshape their world, with Morton handling the complex political intrigue across this massive sequel's 31-hour runtime.

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    Theft of Swords

    Riyria Revelations • Book 1

    by Michael J. Sullivan

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.44 ABR Score (110.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.23 Goodreads (77.8K) ★ 4.65 Audible (32.2K)
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    A simple sword heist frames thief Royce and mercenary Hadrian for regicide, launching them into a conspiracy that spans kingdoms.

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    A Feast for Crows

    A Song of Ice and Fire • Book 4

    by George R.R. Martin

    Narrated by Roy Dotrice

    4.44 ABR Score (855.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.17 Goodreads (797.4K) ★ 4.58 Audible (57.8K)
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    Post-war Westeros sees new players emerge while fan favorites like Cersei and Jaime navigate King's Landing politics. Roy Dotrice maintains his exceptional character work through Martin's more introspective fourth volume.

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    Defiance of the Fall

    Defiance of the Fall • Book 1

    by TheFirstDefier, J.F. Brink

    Narrated by Pavi Proczko

    4.43 ABR Score (26.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.34 Goodreads (15.9K) ★ 4.69 Audible (11.0K)
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    The longer runtime allows full immersion in Zac's post-apocalyptic progression from confused survivor to system-gaming powerhouse in this engaging LitRPG adaptation.

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    The Gunslinger

    The Dark Tower • Book 1

    by Stephen King

    Narrated by George Guidall

    4.43 ABR Score (692.5K ratings)
    ★ 3.91 Goodreads (668.4K) ★ 4.75 Audible (24.1K)
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    Roland pursues the Man in Black across a dying desert wasteland, beginning his quest for the mysterious Dark Tower in King's genre-blending epic.

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    Azarinth Healer: Book Six

    Azarinth Healer • Book 6

    by Rhaegar, Portal Books

    Narrated by Andrea Parsneau

    4.43 ABR Score (2.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.58 Goodreads (1.5K) ★ 4.9 Audible (987)
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    Ilea's post-eclipse adventures span from training students to herding literal cats, building toward bigger challenges. Andrea Parsneau's commanding voice captures both the protagonist's growing confidence and the series' blend of progression fantasy and humor.

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    Golden Fool

    The Tawny Man • Book 2

    by Robin Hobb

    Narrated by James Langton

    4.43 ABR Score (98.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.39 Goodreads (94.6K) ★ 4.66 Audible (4.0K)
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    Court intrigue intensifies as Fitz navigates assassination attempts, the Fool's mysterious agenda, and his growing Skill magic powers. Hobb deepens every relationship while building toward explosive revelations about the Fool's true nature.

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    Hunger

    Unbound • Book 3

    by Nicoli Gonnella

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    4.43 ABR Score (9.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.42 Goodreads (5.6K) ★ 4.75 Audible (3.4K)
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    Felix returns from the Void to find civilization plagued by Inquisitors hunting sorcerers—problematic since he harbors the Primordial Maw in his soul. Baldree excels at Felix's internal monologue, balancing humor with the genuine terror of discovery.

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    Shadeslinger

    The Ripple System • Book 1

    by Kyle Kirrin

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    4.42 ABR Score (13.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.33 Goodreads (4.7K) ★ 4.74 Audible (8.3K)
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    Corporate burnout dives into a VRMMO with a talking axe named Frank who knows the game's secrets. Travis Baldree's performance captures both the humor and genuine adventure perfectly.

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    An Echo of Things to Come

    The Licanius Trilogy • Book 2

    by James Islington

    Narrated by Michael Kramer

    4.42 ABR Score (70.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.2 Goodreads (53.8K) ★ 4.69 Audible (16.7K)
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    Davian races north as the Boundary weakens, his time-manipulation powers growing stronger while ancient enemies prepare their final assault on reality itself in this intricate fantasy sequel.

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    The Devils

    The Devils • Book 1

    by Joe Abercrombie

    Narrated by Steven Pacey

    4.42 ABR Score (69.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.22 Goodreads (62.8K) ★ 4.72 Audible (6.9K)
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    Brother Diaz leads a squad of murderers and monsters on a holy mission requiring unholy methods in Abercrombie's new fantasy series. Steven Pacey returns to capture every brutal, darkly comic moment with his signature skill.

  136. 136
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    Empire of the Vampire

    Empire of the Vampire • Book 1

    by Jay Kristoff, Bon Orthwick

    Narrated by Damian Lynch

    4.42 ABR Score (85.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.33 Goodreads (82.2K) ★ 4.69 Audible (3.5K)
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    Gabriel de León, half-vampire holy warrior, recounts humanity's twenty-seven-year war against the undead from his prison cell. Damian Lynch navigates the epic fantasy's complex narrative structure and dark atmospheric world-building.

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    Shattersoul

    The Ripple System • Book 4

    by Kyle Kirrin

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    4.42 ABR Score (3.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.46 Goodreads (1.7K) ★ 4.85 Audible (1.9K)
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    Frank faces dangerous reality fragments arriving via mysterious towers across EBO while the Possibility King's invasion enters its next phase. Travis Baldree handles the complex LitRPG mechanics with his trademark clarity.

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    Kushiel's Avatar

    Phèdre's Trilogy • Book 3

    by Jacqueline Carey

    Narrated by Anne Flosnik

    4.41 ABR Score (39.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.38 Goodreads (38.0K) ★ 4.74 Audible (1.5K)
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    Phèdre completes her trilogy by journeying to darkest Africa to free her protégé from slavery and divine curse. Anne Flosnik handles 31 hours of Carey's lush, sensual fantasy world.

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    Winter's Heart

    The Wheel of Time • Book 9

    by Robert Jordan

    Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

    4.41 ABR Score (184.6K ratings)
    ★ 3.97 Goodreads (156.2K) ★ 4.73 Audible (28.4K)
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    Rand's desperate gambit to cleanse the male half of magic dominates Jordan's ninth volume, with Kate Reading and Michael Kramer managing multiple complex storylines.

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    Fury

    Unbound • Book 4

    by Nicoli Gonnella

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    4.41 ABR Score (7.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.44 Goodreads (4.7K) ★ 4.74 Audible (2.9K)
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    Travis Baldree's dynamic performance captures Felix's rage and power as the former Ravager King slayer fights through a war-torn Haarwatch with his enhanced magical abilities.

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    The Witch of Webs

    The Wandering Inn • Book 12

    by Pirateaba

    Narrated by Andrea Parsneau

    4.41 ABR Score (4.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.48 Goodreads (2.3K) ★ 4.78 Audible (2.5K)
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    Andrea Parsneau weaves through the massive cast as a coven descends upon Riverfarm seeking bargains with Emperor Laken.

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    Azarinth Healer: Book One

    Azarinth Healer • Book 1

    by Rhaegar

    Narrated by Andrea Parsneau

    4.41 ABR Score (15.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.45 Goodreads (10.9K) ★ 4.66 Audible (4.8K)
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    Ilea loves punching things and eating, making college seem like a fate worse than death—until she wakes up in a fantasy world where monsters try to kill her.

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    Brimstone

    The Fae & Alchemy Series • Book 2

    by Callie Hart

    Narrated by Stella Bloom, Anthony Palmini

    4.40 ABR Score (290.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.07 Goodreads (276.2K) ★ 4.69 Audible (14.0K)
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    Newly crowned as Blood Court queen, Saeris Fane struggles with unwanted power while her homeland needs her help and court politics threaten everything she values. Stella Bloom and Anthony Palmini's dual narration captures both the political intrigue and romantic tension of fae court dynamics.

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    The Spear of Stars

    The Cycle of Galand • Book 5

    by Edward W. Robertson

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.40 ABR Score (8.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.4 Goodreads (1.5K) ★ 4.75 Audible (6.5K)
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    With the White Lich conquering Tanar Atain, Dante must forge an impossible alliance between three bitter enemy nations to prevent worldwide domination. Tim Gerard Reynolds guides listeners through this epic magical warfare.

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    Shadow of Night

    All Souls • Book 2

    by Deborah Harkness

    Narrated by Jennifer Ikeda

    4.40 ABR Score (305.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.08 Goodreads (274.0K) ★ 4.64 Audible (31.7K)
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    Diana and Matthew time-travel to Elizabethan London searching for the missing manuscript while navigating vampire politics and Diana's magical education. Jennifer Ikeda handles the complex historical setting and multiple character perspectives while maintaining the romantic tension driving the series.

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    On the Shoulders of Titans

    Arcane Ascension • Book 2

    by Andrew Rowe

    Narrated by Nick Podehl

    4.40 ABR Score (34.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.22 Goodreads (16.0K) ★ 4.68 Audible (18.4K)
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    Corin Cadence has leads on his missing brother Tristan, but following them means tangling with the dangerous Whispers organization again. Nick Podehl expertly handles 24+ hours of magic system complexity and character development.

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    The Tunnels Beneath

    The Aldoran Chronicles • Book 4

    by Michael Wisehart

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.40 ABR Score (3.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.64 Goodreads (2.1K) ★ 4.81 Audible (857)
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    Ayrion discovers his people's hidden heritage spanning millennia while being sent back to the Lost City that once rejected him. Tim Gerard Reynolds guides this epic fantasy revelation about ancient connections.

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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

    4.40 ABR Score (23.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.4 Goodreads (20.4K) ★ 4.68 Audible (3.0K)
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    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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    Ship of Destiny

    The Liveship Traders • Book 3

    by Robin Hobb

    Narrated by Anne Flosnik

    4.39 ABR Score (94.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.34 Goodreads (90.8K) ★ 4.65 Audible (3.5K)
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    Liveships awaken to their true nature as dragons while Bingtown faces destruction and families fight for survival in this sweeping conclusion.

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    Dragonfall

    The Kingfall Histories • Book 2

    by David Estes

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.39 ABR Score (3.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.5 Goodreads (2.2K) ★ 4.79 Audible (1.6K)
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    Political intrigue erupts as usurpers target the dragon throne while ancient godblades reveal their secrets across multiple kingdoms. This epic fantasy sprawls across 28 hours of political maneuvering and magical warfare.

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    Fool's Errand

    Realms of the Elderlings • Book 7

    by Robin Hobb

    Narrated by James Langton

    4.38 ABR Score (112.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.39 Goodreads (107.6K) ★ 4.59 Audible (5.0K)
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    Fifteen years after the Red Ship War, Fitz lives in exile with his wolf Nighteyes until a plea from his old friend Kettricken drags him back to court politics and the persecution of the Witted.

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    Huntsong

    The Singer of Terandria • Book 2

    by Pirateaba, Andrea Parsneau

    Narrated by Andrea Parsneau

    4.38 ABR Score (2.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.54 Goodreads (772) ★ 4.89 Audible (1.2K)
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    Andrea Parsneau's own narration follows Hunter Haeight's rise through Noelictus' guild ranks, slaying endless undead in the Kingdom of Shade where even death brings no peace.

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    Bastion

    The Immortal Great Souls • Book 1

    by Phil Tucker

    Narrated by Nick Podehl

    4.38 ABR Score (10.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.39 Goodreads (7.0K) ★ 4.69 Audible (3.5K)
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    Reborn without memories, Scorio must reclaim his power as a Great Soul to conquer hell's ten layers. At over 38 hours, this epic fantasy demands stamina but rewards with intricate worldbuilding and character development.

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    Royal Assassin

    The Farseer Trilogy • Book 2

    by Robin Hobb

    Narrated by Paul Boehmer

    4.37 ABR Score (259.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.29 Goodreads (247.8K) ★ 4.56 Audible (11.6K)
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    Fitz returns to court as a crippled assassin to find the kingdom under assault by Red Ship Raiders who strip their victims' souls, while political intrigue threatens the royal family from within.

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    Warrior Fae

    Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac • Book 5

    by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti

    Narrated by Angelina Rocca, Troy Duran

    4.37 ABR Score (79.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.26 Goodreads (76.7K) ★ 4.7 Audible (2.3K)
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    The Lies of Locke Lamora

    Gentleman Bastard Sequence • Book 1

    by Scott Lynch

    Narrated by Michael Page

    4.37 ABR Score (348.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.3 Goodreads (345.8K) ★ 4.63 Audible (2.2K)
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    Lynch's gentleman thief Locke runs elaborate cons in the Venice-like city of Camorr until a mysterious adversary threatens his crew of Bastards.

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    Elantris

    Elantris • Book 1

    by Brandon Sanderson

    Narrated by Jack Garrett

    4.36 ABR Score (372.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.16 Goodreads (355.0K) ★ 4.58 Audible (17.3K)
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    Sanderson's debut explores a fallen magical city where godlike beings have become diseased outcasts, their mysterious transformation threatening an entire kingdom.

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    Ghostsong

    The Singer of Terandria • Book 3

    by Pirateaba, Andrea Parsneau

    Narrated by Andrea Parsneau

    4.36 ABR Score (1.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.56 Goodreads (616) ★ 4.89 Audible (1.1K)
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    War threatens the Kingdom of Shades while Cara the Singer navigates corruption, undead uprisings, and the politics of the dead. Parsneau's performance brings depth to both the living characters and the ever-present ghosts that define this fantasy world.

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    Drumindor

    The Riyria Chronicles • Book 5

    by Michael J. Sullivan

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.36 ABR Score (5.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.37 Goodreads (4.0K) ★ 4.77 Audible (1.6K)
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    Riyria's easy job stopping a vengeful dwarf craftsman at a paradise resort turns into a city-threatening nightmare. Tim Gerard Reynolds brings Sullivan's signature character chemistry to this fantasy heist adventure.

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    The Hedge Wizard 3: A LitRPG/GameLit Adventure

    The Hedge Wizard • Book 3

    by Alex Maher

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.36 ABR Score (2.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.67 Goodreads (1.5K) ★ 4.87 Audible (427)
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    Scarred by the Remnant Realm, Hump returns to find monsters plaguing the region and Inquisitors questioning his bond with an unhatched dragon.

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    The Mad Ship

    The Liveship Traders • Book 2

    by Robin Hobb

    Narrated by Anne Flosnik

    4.36 ABR Score (89.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.34 Goodreads (86.0K) ★ 4.61 Audible (3.5K)
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    Pirate king Kennit captures the sentient ship Vivacia while competing with young Wintrow for the vessel's affections. Anne Flosnik handles the complex cast and ship's growing bloodlust across this epic 34-hour journey.

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    Chains: A LitRPG Adventure: Unbound

    Unbound • Book 11

    by Nicoli Gonnella

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    4.36 ABR Score (2.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.5 Goodreads (1.3K) ★ 4.83 Audible (1.1K)
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    The Hierophant has seized four Unbound and the Chthonic Star, positioning himself to free imprisoned gods while Felix prepares for their final confrontation. Travis Baldree captures the apocalyptic intensity.

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    Magefall

    The Kingfall Histories • Book 3

    by David Estes

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.35 ABR Score (3.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.5 Goodreads (2.0K) ★ 4.77 Audible (1.4K)
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    Imprisoned mages Quill and Rondo must escape the hallucinogenic prison Lockspell to expose its buried secrets, but their discoveries might make them wish they'd stayed locked away forever.

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    Dissonance

    Unbound • Book 1

    by Nicoli Gonnella

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    4.35 ABR Score (13.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.37 Goodreads (8.7K) ★ 4.64 Audible (5.1K)
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    Felix abandons his dead-end Earth life for a dangerous new world called The Continent, where cowardice becomes courage through necessity. Travis Baldree's narration captures Felix's transformation from cubicle drone to reluctant hero with just the right mix of vulnerability and determination.

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    The Aeronaut's Windlass

    The Cinder Spires • Book 1

    by Jim Butcher

    Narrated by Euan Morton

    4.35 ABR Score (68.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.18 Goodreads (49.6K) ★ 4.61 Audible (18.4K)
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    Steampunk meets high fantasy in floating spire cities where aristocrats command crystal-powered airships. Euan Morton's theatrical voice captures both the swashbuckling adventure and talking cat sidekicks perfectly.

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    The Silence of Unworthy Gods

    Arcane Ascension • Book 4

    by Andrew Rowe

    Narrated by Nick Podehl

    4.34 ABR Score (11.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.25 Goodreads (5.9K) ★ 4.69 Audible (5.9K)
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    Corin Cadence returns home to face his dangerous father in a magical duel that could prove fatal. This magic school series matures into higher stakes with family betrayal at its center.

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    The Sword of Truth Books 1 to 4: 1. Wizard's First Rule, 2. Stone of Tears, 3. Blood of the Fold, 4. Temple of the Winds

    Sword of Truth • Book 1

    by Terry Goodkind

    Narrated by Buck Schirner

    4.34 ABR Score (263.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.12 Goodreads (254.2K) ★ 4.61 Audible (9.6K)
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    Richard's journey from simple woods guide to wielder of the Sword of Truth unfolds across four books chronicling his battles against Darken Rahl, the Imperial Order, and supernatural forces threatening freedom.

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    Sequel.exe

    Industrial Strength Magic • Book 2

    by Macronomicon

    Narrated by Steve Campbell, Jeff Hays, Justin Thomas James, Annie Ellicott, Laurie Catherine Winkel, Andrea Parsneau

    4.34 ABR Score (2.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.57 Goodreads (1.5K) ★ 4.84 Audible (590)
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    Perry returns to find Franklin City controlled by a mad god playing cruel games with reality, while an ancient force from the age of capes plans humanity's extinction.

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    Anathema

    The Eating Woods • Book 1

    by Keri Lake

    Narrated by James Cassidy, Melissa Barr

    4.33 ABR Score (120.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.2 Goodreads (115.2K) ★ 4.62 Audible (5.4K)
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    Beyond the mortal realm's forbidden boundary lies The Eating Woods, where cursed souls and grotesque creatures await—Melissa Barr and James Cassidy's haunting dual narration makes this gothic nightmare feel disturbingly real.

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    Fool's Assassin

    Fitz and the Fool • Book 1

    by Robin Hobb

    Narrated by Elliot Hill

    4.33 ABR Score (71.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.43 Goodreads (66.7K) ★ 4.52 Audible (5.2K)
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    Tom Badgerlock's peaceful manor life with wife Molly conceals his true identity as FitzChivalry Farseer, royal bastard and former assassin.

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    The Lost Cube

    The Immortal Great Souls • Book 4

    by Phil Tucker

    Narrated by Nick Podehl

    4.33 ABR Score (1.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.69 Goodreads (1.5K)
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    Scorio seeks answers hidden in the legendary Lost Cube while haunted by fallen friends and lovers in this climactic fourth volume. Nick Podehl's narration handles both the epic scope and intimate character moments as long-buried truths finally surface.

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    The Path of Daggers

    The Wheel of Time • Book 8

    by Robert Jordan

    Narrated by Michael Kramer, Kate Reading

    4.33 ABR Score (193.8K ratings)
    ★ 3.93 Goodreads (163.5K) ★ 4.65 Audible (30.2K)
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    Jordan's eighth Wheel of Time installment gets the familiar Michael Kramer and Kate Reading treatment as Rand's madness begins showing among his followers.

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    The Shadow of What Was Lost

    The Licanius Trilogy • Book 1

    by James Islington

    Narrated by Michael Kramer

    4.33 ABR Score (116.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.14 Goodreads (91.9K) ★ 4.57 Audible (24.8K)
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    Twenty years after god-like Augurs fell from power, their ancient magic stirs again in a world that thought it was safe from such forces.

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    The Wind Runner

    The Wandering Inn • Book 10

    by Pirateaba

    Narrated by Andrea Parsneau

    4.32 ABR Score (4.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.4 Goodreads (2.8K) ★ 4.71 Audible (2.2K)
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    Ryoka Griffin returns to post-war Izril as the world expands and changes around her, while Andrea Parsneau handles the massive cast with her trademark skill across 36+ hours.

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    Magi's Path

    Aether's Revival • Book 3

    by Daniel Schinhofen

    Narrated by Andrea Parsneau

    4.32 ABR Score (4.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.41 Goodreads (3.6K) ★ 4.75 Audible (1.0K)
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    Gregory's magical academy adventures expand as he joins Aether's Guard to revive a dying clan. The intricate world-building and character growth shine through twenty-one hours of immersive storytelling.

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    The Hedge Wizard 4

    The Hedge Wizard • Book 4

    by Alex Maher

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.32 ABR Score (1.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.67 Goodreads (1.3K) ★ 4.82 Audible (443)
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    Working-class wizard Hump continues proving that you don't need to be Chosen to perform great deeds in this progression fantasy's latest installment. Tim Gerard Reynolds brings his signature energy to the multiple magic systems.

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    Sufficiently Advanced Magic

    Arcane Ascension • Book 1

    by Andrew Rowe

    Narrated by Nick Podehl

    4.32 ABR Score (62.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.1 Goodreads (27.1K) ★ 4.59 Audible (34.9K)
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    Corin enters the deadly Serpent Spire seeking his missing brother and emerges with magical powers tied to enchanting objects rather than combat spells. Nick Podehl's narration perfectly captures both the magic system's complexity and Corin's analytical approach to supernatural problems.

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    Assassin's Quest

    The Farseer Trilogy • Book 3

    by Robin Hobb

    Narrated by Paul Boehmer

    4.30 ABR Score (210.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.22 Goodreads (199.3K) ★ 4.52 Audible (10.9K)
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    Presumed dead, Fitz emerges scarred to pursue his vanished king while the kingdom crumbles under a usurper's rule. Boehmer handles the marathon conclusion with emotional depth, capturing Fitz's physical and psychological journey toward redemption.

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    Defiance of the Fall 14

    Defiance of the Fall • Book 14

    by TheFirstDefier, J.F. Brink

    Narrated by Pavi Proczko

    4.30 ABR Score (5.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.26 Goodreads (2.7K) ★ 4.73 Audible (2.6K)
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    Zac leads elite armies to a risen war fortress while Zecia bleeds in their endless war against the Kan'Tanu Cult, with Pavi Proczko commanding this massive battle epic.

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    Seamage

    Spellmonger • Book 18

    by Terry Mancour

    Narrated by John Lee

    4.30 ABR Score (1.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.73 Goodreads (457) ★ 4.84 Audible (705)
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    Minalan faces his greatest challenge commanding a sea battle against seventy enemy ships with no naval experience, but legendary warmage Durgan Jole has a plan that John Lee presents with epic maritime scope.

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    Ascendant's Rite

    The Moontide Quartet • Book 4

    by David Hair

    Narrated by Nick Podehl

    4.29 ABR Score (4.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.31 Goodreads (2.1K) ★ 4.72 Audible (2.3K)
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    Emperor Constant prepares his final conquest as Alaron and Ramita race to recover the key to Ascendant magic. Nick Podehl handles this epic 30-hour conclusion where the fate of Urte will be decided on the Leviathan Bridge.

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    A Discovery of Witches

    All Souls • Book 1

    by Deborah Harkness

    Narrated by Jennifer Ikeda

    4.29 ABR Score (608.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.02 Goodreads (560.2K) ★ 4.5 Audible (48.0K)
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    Scholar Diana Bishop accidentally calls up a bewitched alchemical manuscript, attracting the attention of vampire Matthew Clairmont and awakening powers she's spent her life avoiding.

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    Wizard's First Rule

    Sword of Truth • Book 1

    by Terry Goodkind

    Narrated by Sam Tsoutsouvas

    4.29 ABR Score (275.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.12 Goodreads (254.1K) ★ 4.51 Audible (21.8K)
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    The mysterious Kahlan's arrival in Richard's forest sanctuary launches him into a quest to master the Sword of Truth and stop Darken Rahl from opening the boxes of Orden and enslaving all worlds.

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    The Elfstones of Shannara

    The Original Shannara Trilogy • Book 2

    by Terry Brooks

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    4.29 ABR Score (75.6K ratings)
    ★ 3.99 Goodreads (74.2K) ★ 4.77 Audible (1.4K)
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    Scott Brick guides Wil Ohmsford's quest to save the dying tree that holds back demonic forces, in Brooks' expansion of his fantasy world beyond the original trilogy.

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    The Queen of the Damned

    The Vampire Chronicles • Book 3

    by Anne Rice

    Narrated by Simon Vance

    4.29 ABR Score (168.0K ratings)
    ★ 3.93 Goodreads (162.8K) ★ 4.69 Audible (5.2K)
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    Rice's vampire mythology explodes into ancient history and rock star theatrics while Simon Vance handles both intimate moments and epic scope.

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    The Fragile Threads of Power

    Threads of Power • Book 1

    by V.E. Schwab, Victoria Schwab

    Narrated by Kate Reading, Marisa Calin, Michael Kramer

    4.28 ABR Score (47.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.26 Goodreads (47.0K) ★ 4.66 Audible (847)
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    Three skilled narrators return to Schwab's magical London across parallel worlds, where the balance between four realities threatens to collapse seven years after the previous crisis.

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    Providence

    The Beginning after the End • Book 11

    by TurtleMe

    Narrated by Travis Baldree, Elizabeth Evans

    4.28 ABR Score (2.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.46 Goodreads (1.3K) ★ 4.72 Audible (1.3K)
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    Arthur Leywin's quest for the power called Fate becomes more urgent as his enemies gain terrible new abilities in this latest Beginning After the End installment. Travis Baldree and Elizabeth Evans share the complex narrative.

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    Avalanche

    Street Rats of Aramoor • Book 6

    by Michael Wisehart

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.27 ABR Score (1.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.67 Goodreads (688) ★ 4.89 Audible (322)
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    Ayrion's final adventure tears him between royal duty and protecting his street family as two wars threaten everything he holds dear.

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    Fire & Blood

    A Targaryen History • Book 1

    by George R.R. Martin, Doug Wheatley

    Narrated by Simon Vance

    4.27 ABR Score (168.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.05 Goodreads (147.1K) ★ 4.54 Audible (21.3K)
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    Three centuries of Targaryen dragon kings unfold in this sprawling chronicle of conquest, civil war, and political intrigue. Simon Vance navigates the dense genealogies and battle sequences with commanding authority.

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    Lord of Emperors

    Sarantine Mosaic • Book 2

    by Guy Gavriel Kay

    Narrated by Berny Clark

    4.27 ABR Score (14.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.3 Goodreads (14.4K) ★ 4.71 Audible (490)
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    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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    A Queen of Thieves & Chaos

    Fate & Flame • Book 3

    by K.A. Tucker

    Narrated by Elizabeth Klett

    4.26 ABR Score (13.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.2 Goodreads (12.9K) ★ 4.76 Audible (546)
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    Tucker's third Fate and Flame entry cuts deeper with every choice. Where most fantasy falters, she makes betrayal feel truly consequential.

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    Speaking Bones

    The Dandelion Dynasty • Book 4

    by Ken Liu

    Narrated by Michael Kramer

    4.25 ABR Score (4.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.53 Goodreads (4.2K) ★ 4.69 Audible (263)
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    Princess Théra's pursuit across continents reaches the World's Edge Mountains and the City of Ghosts. Kramer handles Liu's epic finale with appropriate gravitas.

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    The Hedge Wizard 2

    The Hedge Wizard • Book 2

    by Alex Maher

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.25 ABR Score (2.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.44 Goodreads (1.9K) ★ 4.71 Audible (734)
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    Hump survived the dungeon but now carries the Wolf Dragon's soul, risking consumption by this dangerous power. Tim Gerard Reynolds brings his signature energy to this magical underdog story.

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    Son of the Poison Rose

    Kagen the Damned • Book 2

    by Jonathan Maberry

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    4.24 ABR Score (1.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.31 Goodreads (1.3K) ★ 4.82 Audible (610)
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    Kagen Vale, the most wanted man alive, flees the Witch-king while wild magic tears reality apart across a crumbling Silver Empire.

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    Kingfall

    The Kingfall Histories • Book 1

    by David Estes

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.23 ABR Score (5.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.27 Goodreads (3.3K) ★ 4.62 Audible (2.5K)
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    Tim Gerard Reynolds anchors this epic about Prince Sampson discovering a legendary godblade, handling both intimate character moments and sweeping fantasy battles with equal skill.

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    The Wall of Storms

    The Dandelion Dynasty • Book 2

    by Ken Liu

    Narrated by Michael Kramer

    4.22 ABR Score (10.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.35 Goodreads (10.1K) ★ 4.59 Audible (662)
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    Emperor Kuni faces invasion from the distant Lyucu empire while struggling to maintain his fragile kingdom's progress and unity. Michael Kramer tackles Liu's epic scope and intricate political maneuvering with authority.

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    The Dragon in Winter

    Kagen the Damned • Book 3

    by Jonathan Maberry

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    4.22 ABR Score (1.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.38 Goodreads (758) ★ 4.85 Audible (434)
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    Jonathan Maberry concludes his epic trilogy with ancient magic clashing against the Witch-king's stolen throne in a war that will reshape kingdoms.

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    Storm Over Camelot

    Morgan le Fay • Book 3

    by Sophie Keetch

    Narrated by Gemma Whelan

    4.20 ABR Score (1.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.17 Goodreads (817) ★ 4.79 Audible (979)
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    Grieving Morgan le Fay retreats behind fairy magic at Belle Garde, swearing vengeance on King Arthur and Camelot while battling to undo a terrible tragedy. Gemma Whelan captures Morgan's rage and pain as she becomes a force of magical retribution in this series finale.

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    The Mists of Avalon

    Avalon • Book 1

    by Marion Zimmer Bradley

    Narrated by Davina Porter

    4.20 ABR Score (221.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.13 Goodreads (213.5K) ★ 4.46 Audible (7.5K)
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    Bradley retells the Arthurian legend through the eyes of Morgaine, Arthur's half-sister and priestess of the old religion. Davina Porter guides listeners through this epic reimagining that spans decades of political and spiritual conflict in ancient Britain.

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    The Sword of Kaigen: A Theonite War Story

    by M. L. Wang

    Narrated by Andrew Tell

    4.20 ABR Score (5.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.5 Audible (5.1K)
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    The Scar

    New Crobuzon • Book 2

    by China Miéville

    Narrated by Gildart Jackson

    4.19 ABR Score (36.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.19 Goodreads (35.0K) ★ 4.57 Audible (1.1K)
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    Prisoners with surgically altered bodies sail toward a mysterious floating city on a vessel made of captured ships. Jackson's performance captures the grotesque beauty of Miéville's bizarre maritime world.

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    Babel

    by R. F. Kuang

    Narrated by Chris Lew Kum Hoi, Billie Fulford-Brown

    4.19 ABR Score (497.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.14 Goodreads (491.2K) ★ 4.42 Audible (6.4K)
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    Oxford's translation tower becomes the British Empire's weapon through silver-working magic that requires linguistic betrayal. The dual narrators handle Kuang's examination of how language colonizes as brutally as armies.

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    Stillbright

    The Paladin Trilogy • Book 2

    by Daniel M. Ford

    Narrated by Michael Kramer

    4.18 ABR Score (2.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.29 Goodreads (626) ★ 4.69 Audible (1.5K)
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    Former knight turned paladin Allystaire battles gods and warlords in this epic fantasy, with Michael Kramer's narration matching the mythic scope across twenty-one hours.

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    Endfall

    The Kingfall Histories • Book 5

    by David Estes

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.18 ABR Score (1.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.51 Goodreads (1.3K) ★ 4.65 Audible (493)
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    Ancient invaders surge from the north as heroes must choose between burning bright or embracing shadows in this massive 46-hour fantasy epic conclusion.

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    The Wolf of the North Trilogy

    The Wolf of the North • Book 1

    by Duncan M. Hamilton

    Narrated by Simon Vance

    4.18 ABR Score (2.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.44 Goodreads (226) ★ 4.67 Audible (2.3K)
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    Timid, bullied Wulfric seems the least likely hero until an ancient object awakens his latent gifts and changes his destiny forever. Simon Vance's narration spans the complete trilogy, building Wulfric's character from weakling to legendary hero.

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    Word of Truth

    Buried Goddess Saga • Book 6

    by Rhett C. Bruno, Jaime Castle

    Narrated by Luke Daniels

    4.18 ABR Score (675 ratings)
    ★ 4.55 Goodreads (276) ★ 4.85 Audible (399)
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    The Buried Goddess saga reaches its explosive conclusion as Nesilia's army ravages the world. Luke Daniels captures both the desperation and determination of this final stand.

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    Wizard in Exile

    Wrath of the Stormking • Book 1

    by Michael G. Manning

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.18 ABR Score (2.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.5 Goodreads (1.8K) ★ 4.55 Audible (1.1K)
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    Village cook Kelvin Wiltshire hides a powerful secret—he's actually Will Cartwright, the storm-commanding mage everyone believes is dead. Tim Gerard Reynolds captures the quiet tension of a legendary wizard in hiding.

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    Daughter of the Forest

    Sevenwaters • Book 1

    by Juliet Marillier

    Narrated by Terry Donnelly

    4.18 ABR Score (74.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.29 Goodreads (71.7K) ★ 4.43 Audible (2.3K)
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    Sorcha must weave shirts from nettles in complete silence to break the curse that transformed her six brothers into swans. Donnelly's narration captures both the Celtic mythology and Sorcha's inner strength through years of sacrifice.

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    Echoes of Divinity

    Painting the Mists • Book 13

    by Patrick G. Laplante

    Narrated by Adam Verner

    4.18 ABR Score (645 ratings)
    ★ 4.66 Goodreads (413) ★ 4.86 Audible (232)
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    Cha Ming journeys to the Sacred Kerava Desert seeking ancient ruins and the power to revive the Monkey King, while Adam Verner guides listeners through this epic cultivation fantasy.

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    The Wishsong of Shannara

    The Original Shannara Trilogy • Book 3

    by Terry Brooks

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    4.17 ABR Score (59.6K ratings)
    ★ 3.99 Goodreads (55.7K) ★ 4.56 Audible (3.9K)
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    Scott Brick guides listeners through Brin Ohmsford's magical voice training as the Ildatch's ancient evil awakens, demanding her unique Wishsong magic to prevent mankind's destruction.

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    Crucible

    Awaken Online • Book 8

    by Travis Bagwell

    Narrated by David Stifel

    4.17 ABR Score (564 ratings)
    ★ 4.71 Goodreads (349) ★ 4.87 Audible (215)
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    Jason faces returning ancient avatars unleashing chaos while travelers flood the reborn world of Awaken Online. At over 31 hours, this epic conclusion rewards devoted fans with massive story payoff.

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    Defiance of the Fall 16

    Defiance of the Fall • Book 16

    by TheFirstDefier, J.F. Brink

    Narrated by Pavi Proczko

    4.16 ABR Score (3.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.31 Goodreads (1.7K) ★ 4.59 Audible (1.4K)
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    Betrayal and exhaustion can't stop Zac from competing for the Ultom Courts after unleashing Eternal Guardians on the Kan'Tanu cult. Pavi Proczko captures the relentless progression fantasy momentum perfectly.

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    Golden Flames

    Dragonblood Assassin • Book 4

    by Jaime Castle, Andy Peloquin

    Narrated by Michael Kramer, Kate Reading

    4.15 ABR Score (1.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.42 Goodreads (643) ★ 4.73 Audible (439)
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    Believing Kullen dead, Natisse stands with Golgoth against hellish forces while Kullen fights his own desperate battle for survival and return. The powerhouse duo of Michael Kramer and Kate Reading guide this epic finale through emotional devastation and spectacular action.

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    The Hedge Wizard 5

    The Hedge Wizard • Book 5

    by Alex Maher

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.15 ABR Score (996 ratings)
    ★ 4.58 Goodreads (892) ★ 4.87 Audible (104)
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    Working-class wizard continues proving that chosen ones aren't the only path to greatness in this progression fantasy about forging your own magical destiny. Tim Gerard Reynolds brings enthusiasm to the underdog magic-user's ambitious journey.

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    Crossroads of Twilight

    The Wheel of Time • Book 10

    by Robert Jordan

    Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

    4.14 ABR Score (169.3K ratings)
    ★ 3.77 Goodreads (141.4K) ★ 4.51 Audible (27.9K)
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    Mat flees with his prophesied bride while Rand's allies scheme behind his back in this politically dense entry that sets up the series' final act.

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    The City of Brass

    The Daevabad Trilogy • Book 1

    by S.A. Chakraborty

    Narrated by Soneela Nankani

    4.13 ABR Score (161.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.14 Goodreads (157.5K) ★ 4.41 Audible (3.9K)
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    Cairo con artist Nahri accidentally summons a djinn warrior in this Islamic fantasy epic, brought to vivid life by Soneela Nankani's immersive performance.

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    White Gold Wielder

    The Second Chronicles of Thomas Covenant • Book 3

    by Stephen R. Donaldson

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    4.13 ABR Score (19.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.06 Goodreads (19.6K) ★ 4.79 Audible (153)
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    Thomas Covenant's final confrontation with Lord Foul delivers forty years of built-up fury and revelation as he finally grasps the deeper mysteries of the Land.

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    Defiance of the Fall 15

    Defiance of the Fall • Book 15

    by TheFirstDefier, J.F. Brink

    Narrated by Pavi Proczko

    4.13 ABR Score (4.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.24 Goodreads (2.7K) ★ 4.53 Audible (2.2K)
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    The war for Zecia reaches its breaking point as Zac refuses to abandon his empire while powerful outsiders collect seals for an imminent cosmic event. Twenty hours of apocalyptic cultivation fantasy with epic-scale battles.

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    Silver Spines

    Dragonblood Assassin • Book 3

    by Jaime Castle, Andy Peloquin

    Narrated by Michael Kramer, Kate Reading

    4.13 ABR Score (1.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.39 Goodreads (938) ★ 4.63 Audible (565)
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    Castle and Peloquin continue their Dragonblood Assassin saga with Michael Kramer and Kate Reading sharing narrative duties across this epic fantasy installment.

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    The Last Ballad of Hope

    A Time of Dragons • Book 3

    by Philip C. Quaintrell

    Narrated by Steven Brand

    4.12 ABR Score (819 ratings)
    ★ 4.74 Goodreads (762) ★ 4.89 Audible (57)
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    Steven Brand's epic narration spans this massive conclusion where evil returns from shadow and madness, proving death cannot hold what was never meant to stay buried.

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    Bubba the Monster Hunter: Books 1-3

    Bubba the Monster Hunter • Book 1

    by John G. Hartness

    Narrated by John Solo

    4.12 ABR Score (1.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.52 Audible (1.6K)
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    A Fire in the Flesh

    Flesh and Fire • Book 3

    by Jennifer L. Armentrout

    Narrated by Stina Nielsen

    4.12 ABR Score (132.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.12 Goodreads (128.2K) ★ 4.41 Audible (3.8K)
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    Sera and her fallen-god lover face the false King of the Gods while supernatural war threatens multiple realms. Stina Nielsen handles the epic fantasy romance with appropriate mythological grandeur.

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    The One Tree

    The Second Chronicles of Thomas Covenant • Book 2

    by Stephen R. Donaldson

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    4.12 ABR Score (19.5K ratings)
    ★ 4 Goodreads (19.3K) ★ 4.82 Audible (157)
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    Thomas Covenant and Linden's quest for the mythical One Tree becomes an epic journey of doubt and determination as they seek to forge a new Staff of Law.

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    The Fallen Goddess

    Darkness Within Saga • Book 5

    by J.D. Franx

    Narrated by Simon Vance

    4.12 ABR Score (610 ratings)
    ★ 4.38 Goodreads (151) ★ 4.81 Audible (459)
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    Kael wakes from a coma to find Talohna's magic broken and new threats at Solikyr's doorstep in this epic fantasy's fifth installment.

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    Claddings of Light

    Painting the Mists • Book 12

    by Patrick G. Laplante

    Narrated by Adam Verner

    4.12 ABR Score (614 ratings)
    ★ 4.56 Goodreads (400) ★ 4.79 Audible (214)
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    Cha Ming faces his most dangerous trial yet as Adam Verner guides listeners through phoenix flames and divine awakenings.

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    Heartforge

    Painting the Mists • Book 16

    by Patrick G. Laplante

    Narrated by Adam Verner

    4.12 ABR Score (458 ratings)
    ★ 4.67 Goodreads (293) ★ 4.87 Audible (165)
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    Cha Ming faces soul trauma so severe he can't speak or move, requiring the mystical Heartforge Realm to heal. Adam Verner handles the emotional devastation with remarkable sensitivity.

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    Red Claw

    Dragonblood Assassin • Book 2

    by Jaime Castle, Andy Peloquin

    Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

    4.11 ABR Score (1.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.35 Goodreads (1.1K) ★ 4.61 Audible (616)
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    Kate Reading and Michael Kramer tag-team this dragon-blood fantasy where assassins wield supernatural abilities in a world of political intrigue and ancient magic. Their dual narration brings distinct voices to a complex cast navigating deadly schemes.

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    Ship of Magic

    Liveship Traders • Book 1

    by Robin Hobb

    Narrated by Anne Flosnik

    4.11 ABR Score (111.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.24 Goodreads (106.9K) ★ 4.34 Audible (4.3K)
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    Sentient ships carved from wizardwood that awaken only after three generations die aboard—Hobb's opening to the Liveship saga explores how families sacrifice everything for these magical vessels. The extensive runtime allows full immersion in this maritime fantasy world.

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    Soul of the Fire

    Sword of Truth • Book 5

    by Terry Goodkind

    Narrated by Buck Schirner

    4.11 ABR Score (77.0K ratings)
    ★ 3.88 Goodreads (69.9K) ★ 4.51 Audible (7.1K)
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    Richard and Kahlan's wedding unleashes an ancient spell that threatens everything they've fought to protect. Buck Schirner's performance spans this epic 24-hour adventure.

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    The Witching Hour

    Lives of the Mayfair Witches • Book 1

    by Anne Rice

    Narrated by Kate Reading

    4.11 ABR Score (135.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.1 Goodreads (125.6K) ★ 4.36 Audible (10.2K)
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    Thirteen generations of Mayfair witches have been guided by a powerful spirit through wealth, tragedy, and supernatural power. Kate Reading brings gothic atmosphere to Rice's sprawling family saga across centuries.

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    Dungeon Bound 3

    Dungeon Bound • Book 3

    by Bastian Knight

    Narrated by Andrea Parsneau

    4.11 ABR Score (585 ratings)
    ★ 4.5 Goodreads (285) ★ 4.77 Audible (300)
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    Gabriel bonds with monster girls and a Dungeon Core after magical academy expulsion turned virgin sacrifice. Andrea Parsneau navigates the adult themes with confident, engaging performance.

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    The Legacy

    Darkness Within Saga • Book 1

    by J.D. Franx

    Narrated by Simon Vance

    4.11 ABR Score (4.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.13 Goodreads (1.7K) ★ 4.55 Audible (2.7K)
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    DeathWizards face execution at birth in Talohna, until modern-day Kael gets yanked into this magical world by blood sacrifice. Simon Vance guides you through the manhunt with his trademark precision.

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    The Wounded Land

    The Second Chronicles of Thomas Covenant • Book 1

    by Stephen R. Donaldson

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    4.10 ABR Score (21.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.01 Goodreads (20.8K) ★ 4.73 Audible (189)
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    Four thousand years later, Covenant returns to find the Land corrupted and dying under Lord Foul's renewed assault. Brick's narration captures both epic scope and intimate despair.

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    The Winter King

    Weathermages of Mystral • Book 1

    by C.L. Wilson

    Narrated by Heather Wilds

    4.10 ABR Score (32.3K ratings)
    ★ 3.98 Goodreads (31.4K) ★ 4.58 Audible (876)
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    Three years of war end when Winter King Wynter claims a Summerlea princess as his bride, but both harbor dangerous magical powers that could destroy them.

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    The Cycle of Arawn

    The Cycle of Arawn #1-3

    by Edward W. Robertson

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.10 ABR Score (24.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.01 Goodreads (5.7K) ★ 4.45 Audible (19.2K)
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    Young Dante Galand rises from gutter poverty to master forbidden necromancy, ultimately fighting wars across continents for his people's survival. Reynolds handles the epic scope brilliantly, differentiating characters across this massive trilogy spanning 1600 pages.

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    Eldritch

    The Eating Woods • Book 2

    by Keri Lake

    Narrated by James Cassidy, Melissa Barr

    4.09 ABR Score (32.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.16 Goodreads (32.2K) ★ 4.67 Audible (67)
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    Maevyth and Zevander flee through mortal lands as flesh-eating monsters and ancient curses spread like plague. James Cassidy and Melissa Barr capture the dark fantasy atmosphere in this grimly romantic sequel.

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    Citadel of Fire

    The Ronin Saga • Book 2

    by Matthew Wolf

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.09 ABR Score (1.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.17 Goodreads (357) ★ 4.69 Audible (701)
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    Seventeen-year-old Gray returns home branded a traitor for killing his best friend, his forgotten Ronin heritage haunting every step, while Tim Gerard Reynolds guides us through his perilous journey home.

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    The Dragonbone Chair

    Memory, Sorrow & Thorn • Book 1

    by Tad Williams

    Narrated by Andrew Wincott

    4.07 ABR Score (82.3K ratings)
    ★ 3.97 Goodreads (78.3K) ★ 4.44 Audible (4.0K)
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    Kitchen boy Simon's quest to save Osten Ard from the undead Storm King unfolds across 33 hours of Andrew Wincott's rich narration.

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    A Man Rides Through

    Mordant's Need • Book 2

    by Stephen R. Donaldson

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    4.07 ABR Score (13.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.03 Goodreads (13.2K) ★ 4.56 Audible (495)
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    Donaldson's mirror-magic conclusion demands careful attention as multiple plotlines converge in epic fashion. Scott Brick handles the complex world-building with steady authority.

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    The 13th God

    The Cycle of Galand • Book 8

    by Edward W. Robertson

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.07 ABR Score (2.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.09 Goodreads (474) ★ 4.6 Audible (1.5K)
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    With Nolost's demons ravaging Rale and their efforts to defeat him failed, Dante and Blays face destroying another world to save their own. Tim Gerard Reynolds captures the epic scope and moral complexity of this devastating final gambit.

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    American Gods. TV Tie-In

    American Gods • Book 1

    by Neil Gaiman

    Narrated by George Guidall

    4.05 ABR Score (1.0M ratings)
    ★ 4.1 Goodreads (994.4K) ★ 4.23 Audible (10.7K)
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    Shadow discovers old gods brought by immigrants now fight new gods of technology and media for America's soul. This mythological thriller examines what we worship in a country built by people fleeing their past.

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    Fall of Wizardoms Box Set: Books 4-6 (The Wizardoms Epic Book 4)

    Fall of Wizardoms • Book 4

    by Jeffrey L. Kohanek

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    4.05 ABR Score (447 ratings)
    ★ 4.62 Goodreads (357) ★ 4.81 Audible (90)
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    This epic conclusion spans 1,100 pages of heroes fighting impending doom across multiple worlds, with Travis Baldree handling the massive cast and complex magical systems with his usual skill.

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    Planesfall: Painting the Mists

    Painting the Mists • Book 18

    by Patrick G. Laplante, Adam Verner

    Narrated by Adam Verner

    4.05 ABR Score (96 ratings)
    ★ 4.83 Audible (96)
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    The Inkwell Plane collapses toward Planesfall while enemies capture the Monkey King, leaving student Cha Ming as the realm's unlikely final hope.

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    Tides of Fate

    The Ronin Saga • Book 4

    by Matthew Wolf

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.04 ABR Score (504 ratings)
    ★ 4.34 Goodreads (133) ★ 4.72 Audible (371)
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    Gray battles a killing bloodpact while thief-lord Mathelstan consolidates power across Farhaven's criminal underworld. Tim Gerard Reynolds guides listeners through 23 hours of parallel storylines converging toward shadow-realm politics.

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    Bloodstorm: Painting the Mists

    Painting the Mists • Book 17

    by Patrick G. Laplante, Adam Verner

    Narrated by Adam Verner

    4.04 ABR Score (89 ratings)
    ★ 4.84 Audible (89)
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    After twenty years in the Heartforge Realm, Cha Ming faces the brush of creation's final test while defending a dying world from fiendish invasion.

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    A Necessary Heresy

    Instrument Of Omens • Book 3

    by Davis Ashura

    Narrated by Nick Podehl

    4.04 ABR Score (2.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.13 Goodreads (1.4K) ★ 4.52 Audible (1.4K)
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    The dead city of Mahadev has claimed every soul who entered its ageless walls for three thousand years. Nick Podehl's narration captures the weight of prophecy as Cinder and Anya face their destiny in those cursed ruins.

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    A Prince Out of Time

    RE: Monarch • Book 1

    by J. McCoy, Eligos

    Narrated by Luke Daniels

    4.04 ABR Score (2.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.29 Goodreads (1.6K) ★ 4.48 Audible (665)
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    A drunken heir dies during his kingdom's invasion, then awakens a decade earlier with knowledge of what's coming — if he can stop being an idiot long enough to prevent it. Luke Daniels excels at Cairn's transformation from wastrel to reluctant hero.

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    Cephrael's Hand

    A Pattern of Shadow & Light • Book 1

    by Melissa McPhail

    Narrated by Nick Podehl

    4.04 ABR Score (9.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.16 Goodreads (4.0K) ★ 4.37 Audible (6.0K)
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    Three centuries after genocidal wars, the magical Adept race dies along with their realm, while the mysterious Bjorn van Gelderan holds secrets to reversing the decline. Nick Podehl handles the complex world-building and multiple storylines across this epic fantasy's massive scope.

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    Kagen the Damned

    Kagen the Damned • Book 1

    by Jonathan Maberry

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    4.03 ABR Score (3.7K ratings)
    ★ 3.94 Goodreads (2.4K) ★ 4.57 Audible (1.3K)
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    After being drugged and failing to protect the royal family he served, palace guard Kagen becomes a god-forsaken wanderer seeking vengeance. Ray Porter captures both the character's honor and his consuming rage.

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    Weaveworld

    by Clive Barker

    Narrated by Simon Vance

    4.03 ABR Score (36.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.13 Goodreads (34.3K) ★ 4.35 Audible (2.1K)
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    A magical realm woven into carpet fabric becomes the battleground between wonder and destruction when ancient enemies resurface. Simon Vance navigates Barker's dense mythology and visceral imagery with remarkable clarity across twenty-one hours.

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    Reign of Havoc (Legends of the Tainted Book 2)

    Legends of the Tainted • Book 2

    by B.T. Narro

    Narrated by Nick Podehl

    4.02 ABR Score (436 ratings)
    ★ 4.34 Goodreads (279) ★ 4.76 Audible (157)
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    Calmed manastorms allow ancient sorcerers to pour into Dorrinthal seeking magical control. Meanwhile, Jon Oklar's legendary golden plums return, complicating Tarak's magical education significantly.

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    The White Tower

    The Aldoran Chronicles • Book 1

    by Michael Wisehart

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.01 ABR Score (6.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.23 Goodreads (6.4K) ★ 4.39 Audible (83)
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    Magic is forbidden and practitioners vanish into the sinister White Tower in this classic fantasy setup. Tim Gerard Reynolds guides listeners through world-building that earned multiple fantasy awards.

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    Imajica Il

    by Clive Barker

    Narrated by Simon Vance

    4.01 ABR Score (26.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.17 Goodreads (24.5K) ★ 4.32 Audible (2.3K)
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    Art forger Gentle discovers five interconnected dimensions and his role in their potential reconciliation or destruction. Simon Vance navigates Barker's epic fantasy with the gravity this massive, apocalyptic story demands.

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    Heartsworn

    The Forsworn Oath • Book 2

    by David Estes

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.00 ABR Score (509 ratings)
    ★ 4.59 Goodreads (449) ★ 4.65 Audible (60)
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    While Ludo searches for his lost brother, Bryony ventures into Lostwood's mysteries as rumors swirl of Finfalla's first-ever dragon. Tim Gerard Reynolds handles the epic fantasy scope and multiple storylines with his trademark depth and character distinction.

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    Edge of the Woods: An Epic Fantasy Adventure

    The Lost Edge • Book 1

    by Andrew Rowe

    Narrated by Nick Podehl

    3.99 ABR Score (1.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.44 Audible (1.0K)
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    The Runelords (Sum of All Men and Brotherhood of the Wolf) (1,2)

    The Runelords • Book 1

    by David Farland

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    3.99 ABR Score (22.3K ratings)
    ★ 3.78 Goodreads (19.8K) ★ 4.5 Audible (2.5K)
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    Prince Gaborn's quest to save Princess Iome becomes an epic fantasy where people can transfer attributes like strength and beauty through magical runes.

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    The Last Dark

    The Last Chronicles of Thomas Covenant • Book 4

    by Stephen R. Donaldson

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    3.99 ABR Score (4.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.09 Goodreads (3.9K) ★ 4.47 Audible (441)
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    Thomas Covenant and Linden Avery face their ultimate crisis as the Worm of the World's End threatens to unmake everything in this climactic fantasy conclusion.

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    Fate of Wizardoms Boxed Set: An Epic Fantasy Series

    Fate of Wizardoms • Book 1

    by Jeffrey L. Kohanek

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    3.99 ABR Score (1.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.43 Audible (1.1K)
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    Fatal Revenant

    The Last Chronicles of Thomas Covenant • Book 2

    by Stephen R. Donaldson

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    3.98 ABR Score (6.3K ratings)
    ★ 3.88 Goodreads (6.2K) ★ 4.73 Audible (113)
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    Linden Avery returns to the Land seeking her kidnapped son, haunted by Thomas Covenant's death. This 32-hour epic continues the legendary fantasy series with devastating emotional weight and cosmic stakes.

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    Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell with Author Susanna Clarke

    Strange & Norrell • Book 1

    by Susanna Clarke

    Narrated by Simon Prebble

    3.97 ABR Score (268.4K ratings)
    ★ 3.87 Goodreads (257.0K) ★ 4.29 Audible (11.4K)
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    Clarke discusses her debut novel about two rival magicians attempting to restore practical magic to Napoleonic England, where ancient fairy magic proves more dangerous than either anticipates.

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    Dungeon Bound 6

    Dungeon Bound • Book 6

    by Bastian Knight

    Narrated by Andrea Parsneau

    3.97 ABR Score (179 ratings)
    ★ 4.63 Goodreads (87) ★ 4.87 Audible (92)
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    Gabriel commands undead forces while preparing for war against the seemingly unassailable Swarm Queen and her insectoid hordes.

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    Stormsworn

    The Forsworn Oath • Book 3

    by David Estes

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    3.96 ABR Score (398 ratings)
    ★ 4.57 Goodreads (366) ★ 4.72 Audible (32)
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    Tim Gerard Reynolds tackles this massive 43-hour epic about humanity's thousand-year wait since the goddess Narcissi retreated into Lostwood's shadows after her failed battle.

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    Students of the Order

    The Order • Book 1

    by Edward W. Robertson, Sam Lang

    Narrated by Michael Kramer

    3.95 ABR Score (1.4K ratings)
    ★ 3.98 Goodreads (248) ★ 4.5 Audible (1.1K)
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    Newly-promoted wizard Wit gets assigned the unglamorous task of investigating iron mine fraud, but his mundane mission spirals into much larger conflicts involving orcs and political intrigue.

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    The Priory of the Orange Tree

    The Roots of Chaos • Book 1

    by Samantha Shannon

    Narrated by Liyah Summers

    3.95 ABR Score (293.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.17 Goodreads (286.2K) ★ 4.13 Audible (6.8K)
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    Dragons threaten to return while Queen Sabran needs an heir to maintain her protective bloodline magic. This massive standalone fantasy follows four perspectives across different cultures, with Liyah Summers handling the epic scope and intricate world-building.

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    The Once and Future King

    Once and Future King • Book 1

    by T. H. White

    Narrated by Neville Jason

    3.95 ABR Score (125.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.07 Goodreads (119.4K) ★ 4.21 Audible (5.6K)
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    White retells Arthur's complete story from his education under Merlyn through Camelot's golden age to its inevitable fall. Neville Jason's narration spans decades and moods, from the Wart's magical education to the tragic destruction of the Round Table.

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    The Killing God (The Great God's War)

    The Great God's War • Book 3

    by Stephen R. Donaldson

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    3.94 ABR Score (596 ratings)
    ★ 4.28 Goodreads (537) ★ 4.59 Audible (59)
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    Ancient enemies must unite against an unstoppable invader threatening the Last Repository in this epic conclusion. Scott Brick handles the massive 26-hour runtime with unwavering intensity.

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    The Sum of All Men

    The Runelords • Book 1

    by David Farland

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    3.94 ABR Score (23.8K ratings)
    ★ 3.78 Goodreads (19.8K) ★ 4.41 Audible (4.0K)
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    Prince Gaborn races to warn of assassins targeting Princess Iome's father, launching an epic fantasy built around the fascinating magic system of transferable human attributes.

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    Gardens of the Moon

    Malazan Book of the Fallen Series • Book 1

    by Steven Erikson

    Narrated by Ralph Lister

    3.94 ABR Score (151.9K ratings)
    ★ 3.94 Goodreads (139.3K) ★ 4.22 Audible (12.7K)
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    The Malazan Empire wages brutal campaigns while gods and mortals scheme for power in Erikson's military fantasy epic that drops readers into a fully-realized world without explanation.

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    The Sound of Change

    The Bards and Dragons Saga • Book 2

    by Steve D. Wall

    Narrated by Steven Pacey

    3.93 ABR Score (207 ratings)
    ★ 4.32 Goodreads (95) ★ 4.73 Audible (112)
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    Flintlock fantasy continues as exiled Ulric, silenced bard Dellioph, and despairing Gali flee pursuing dragons. Pacey returns to this gun-and-magic world with his signature character work.

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    Circle of Reign

    The Dying Lands Chronicle • Book 1

    by Jacob Cooper

    Narrated by Michael Kramer

    3.93 ABR Score (1.8K ratings)
    ★ 3.94 Goodreads (884) ★ 4.48 Audible (936)
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    The Living Light sustaining Arlethia dwindles while ancient assassins seek freedom and unknown enemies approach from frozen wastelands. Michael Kramer's narration matches the epic scope of this fantasy world facing multiple existential threats.

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    Kushiel's Dart

    Kushiel's Legacy Universe • Book 1

    by Jacqueline Carey

    Narrated by Anne Flosnik

    3.93 ABR Score (88.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.02 Goodreads (84.8K) ★ 4.24 Audible (3.8K)
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    Phèdre serves as courtesan-spy in a fantasy France where pain and pleasure intertwine with political intrigue across this sprawling 31-hour epic. Anne Flosnik handles both the erotic elements and complex worldbuilding with consistent grace.

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    Forsworn

    The Forsworn Oath • Book 1

    by David Estes

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    3.93 ABR Score (800 ratings)
    ★ 4.32 Goodreads (616) ★ 4.39 Audible (184)
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    Tim Gerard Reynolds guides listeners through Ludo's quest for vengeance against the shadow figure who destroyed his village and killed his twin brother in this dark fantasy epic.

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    Ranger's Oath

    Arc of Radiance/Fall of Radiance • Book 1

    by Blake Arthur Peel

    Narrated by Michael Kramer, Kate Reading

    3.93 ABR Score (4.2K ratings)
    ★ 3.84 Goodreads (972) ★ 4.43 Audible (3.3K)
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    Young Owyn Lund discovers demons breaching the magical barrier protecting his world, but no one believes him. The powerhouse duo of Michael Kramer and Kate Reading guide listeners through this epic fantasy's vast world.

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    The Sword of Shannara

    The Original Shannara Trilogy • Book 1

    by Terry Brooks

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    3.92 ABR Score (102.4K ratings)
    ★ 3.77 Goodreads (102.0K) ★ 4.42 Audible (407)
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    From peaceful Shady Vale to facing the Warlock Lord, Shea Ohmsford's reluctant heroism unfolds across this epic fantasy foundation.

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    Blood of the Mountains (The Aldoran Chronicles: Book 5): An Epic Fantasy Adventure

    The Aldoran Chronicles • Book 5

    by Michael Wisehart

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    3.92 ABR Score (279 ratings)
    ★ 4.48 Goodreads (279)
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    Ancient powers awaken as unnatural monsters sweep across Tallos, forcing Adarra into deadly negotiations. Epic fantasy continues with escalating stakes and mythical threats.

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    Skill Eater 3

    Skill Eater • Book 3

    by Magnus Grey

    Narrated by Paul Heitsch

    3.92 ABR Score (202 ratings)
    ★ 4.48 Goodreads (117) ★ 4.67 Audible (85)
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    Edge conquered the Savage Garden but now faces brutal jailbird sieges underground while another warband prepares to invade Puppet Town above.

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    Perdido Street Station

    New Crobuzon • Book 1

    by China Miéville

    Narrated by John Lee

    3.92 ABR Score (78.5K ratings)
    ★ 3.98 Goodreads (75.9K) ★ 4.26 Audible (2.6K)
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    New Crobuzon's grotesque beauty unfolds through John Lee's narration as scientist Isaac faces consequences of his deal with a half-bird, half-human Garuda.

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    Shadowheart

    Shadowmarch • Book 4

    by Tad Williams

    Narrated by Dick Hill

    3.92 ABR Score (6.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.04 Goodreads (6.3K) ★ 4.34 Audible (447)
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    Princess Briony and Prince Barrick fight for survival while Southmarch Castle faces annihilation between ancient Qar and the mad Autarch. This epic conclusion spans 33 hours of world-ending stakes.

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    Demon's Rage

    The Bloodwood Saga • Book 2

    by David Estes, Ben Galley

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    3.91 ABR Score (222 ratings)
    ★ 4.43 Goodreads (122) ★ 4.62 Audible (100)
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    Blood-soaked trees hide demon gates while lies spread like rot through the Swathe's canopies. Tim Gerard Reynolds commands this fantasy epic with the gravitas it demands.

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    God's Last Breath

    Bring Down Heaven • Book 3

    by Sam Sykes

    Narrated by Edoardo Ballerini

    3.91 ABR Score (545 ratings)
    ★ 4.07 Goodreads (471) ★ 4.62 Audible (74)
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    The trilogy's explosive finale pits reluctant champion Lenk against the demon lord he helped free, with Edoardo Ballerini's dynamic performance capturing every twist of moral complexity and divine abandonment.

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    The Hidden Magic Chronicles Boxed Set: Shades of Light, Shades of Dark, Shades of Glory, Shades of Justice

    The Hidden Magic Chronicles • Book 1

    by Justin Sloan, Michael Anderle

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    3.91 ABR Score (167 ratings)
    ★ 4.44 Audible (167)
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    Pandora Unchained 2: A Cultivation Progression Fantasy

    Pandora Unchained • Book 2

    by Patrick Laplante

    Narrated by Adam Verner

    3.91 ABR Score (175 ratings)
    ★ 4.58 Goodreads (133) ★ 4.76 Audible (42)
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    Sorin's restored cultivation powers lead him to Delphi where investigating his parents' death means confronting God Seeds and ancestral clan secrets. Adam Verner anchors nearly 26 hours of mythology-heavy progression with clear character work.

  283. 283
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    Divine Apostasy Boxed Set Volume 1 (Books 1-3)

    Divine Apostasy • Book 1

    by A.F. Kay

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    3.90 ABR Score (228 ratings)
    ★ 4.66 Goodreads (117) ★ 4.5 Audible (111)
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    Ruwen's first death grants him magical powers and immortality, but a rival god's interference derails his plans to clear his family's name.

  284. 284
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    A Prince's Errand

    Tales of the Amulet • Book 1

    by Dan Zangari, Robert Zangari

    Narrated by Michael Kramer

    3.88 ABR Score (484 ratings)
    ★ 4.04 Goodreads (207) ★ 4.47 Audible (277)
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    Michael Kramer brings his fantasy narration expertise to this epic about ancient dragon wars and mystical amulets. His experience with complex worldbuilding serves the Zangari brothers' millennia-spanning saga perfectly across its impressive runtime.

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    The Preternatural Chronicles: Books 0.5-3.5: Preternatural Chronicles Boxsets

    The Preternatural Chronicles

    by Hunter Blain

    Narrated by Luke Daniels

    3.88 ABR Score (316 ratings)
    ★ 4.5 Goodreads (68) ★ 4.47 Audible (248)
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    John Cook's life began when his heart stopped beating, trading mortality for an immortal diet he didn't fully understand. Daniels guides listeners through four books of undead adventures that mix medieval prisons, interesting inmates, and vampire transformations.

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    Wrath and Vengeance Series, Books 1-3 (Bonus Edition)

    Wrath & Vengeance • Book 1

    by Sara Clancy

    Narrated by Thom Bowers

    3.88 ABR Score (42 ratings)
    ★ 4.6 Audible (42)
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    Born into blood and violence, Aleksandr Sokolovky's desert prison becomes a supernatural battleground when ancient furies arrive seeking vengeance.

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    Shadowrise

    Shadowmarch • Book 3

    by Tad Williams

    Narrated by Dick Hill

    3.88 ABR Score (7.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.03 Goodreads (6.9K) ★ 4.27 Audible (448)
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    Royal twins Barrick and Briony flee their conquered homeland while uncovering devastating family secrets. Dick Hill manages Williams' expansive cast and complex mythology across this massive third installment's political and magical threads.

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    The Mortal Tally

    Bring Down Heaven • Book 2

    by Sam Sykes

    Narrated by Edoardo Ballerini

    3.87 ABR Score (799 ratings)
    ★ 3.97 Goodreads (710) ★ 4.49 Audible (89)
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    Once-glorious Cier'Djaal becomes a battlefield where foreign armies clash over innocent bodies while cultists and thieves wage shadow wars. Ballerini navigates the sprawling cast and political complexity of this dark fantasy where civilization bleeds out in the streets.

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    Song of Night

    The Dying Lands Chronicle • Book 2

    by Jacob Cooper

    Narrated by Michael Kramer

    3.86 ABR Score (187 ratings)
    ★ 3.82 Goodreads (44) ★ 4.59 Audible (143)
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    Ancient darkness rises as Reign Kerr wields mythical power against spreading evil, with Michael Kramer guiding listeners through this epic fantasy's soaring scope.

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    The King's Ranger Boxset: Books 1-3

    The King's Ranger #1-3 • Book 1

    by A.C. Cobble

    Narrated by Simon Vance

    3.86 ABR Score (281 ratings)
    ★ 4.53 Goodreads (40) ★ 4.46 Audible (241)
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    Ranger Rew chose exile on the kingdom's edge to avoid court intrigue, but when three youths face arrest, rebellion follows. Simon Vance guides listeners through this gritty fantasy of duty versus family loyalty.

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    Night Angel Nemesis

    The Kylar Chronicles • Book 1

    by Brent Weeks

    Narrated by Simon Vance

    3.86 ABR Score (7.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.03 Goodreads (6.5K) ★ 4.25 Audible (982)
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    Weeks drags master assassin Kylar back into action when the one killer he can't forgive gets pardoned. Simon Vance handles both the brutal action sequences and Kylar's emotional devastation with equal skill.

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    The Sword of Shannara

    The Sword of Shannara (Unabridged) • Book 1

    by Terry Brooks

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    3.85 ABR Score (111.9K ratings)
    ★ 3.77 Goodreads (102.0K) ★ 4.22 Audible (9.9K)
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    From peaceful Shady Vale to facing the Warlock Lord, Shea Ohmsford's reluctant heroism unfolds across this epic fantasy foundation.

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    Legendary LitRPG: An All Genres LitRPG Anthology

    by Sean Oswald, R.J. Triveri, Joshua Kern, A.F. Kay, Timothy McGowen, Wolfe Locke, Ledyr Tabot, J. Arthur Klein, Michael Head, Han Yang, Gregory Blackburn, Alex Kozlowski, Cale Plamann, D.C. Haenlien, Lorne Ryburn, Sean Hall, Nicholas King, Somnus Quill, Amanda Head

    Narrated by Travis Baldree, Ellory Lane, Christopher Harbour, Jonathan Waters, Erin Bateman

    3.85 ABR Score (150 ratings)
    ★ 4.2 Goodreads (35) ★ 4.55 Audible (115)
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    Nearly 30 hours of genre-hopping adventures where Travis Baldree and the cast match their voices to everything from horror dungeons to space opera quests.

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    Ascension

    The Necromancer's Key • Book 5

    by Mitchell Hogan

    Narrated by Michael Kramer

    3.85 ABR Score (195 ratings)
    ★ 4.2 Goodreads (143) ★ 4.48 Audible (52)
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    The Necromancer's Key saga concludes as demonic, necromantic, and human forces collide in an epic fantasy that tests every character's limits.

  295. 295
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    Unfettered III: New Tales

    The Chathrand Voyage #Thasha's cure for cabin fever • Book 3

    by Shawn Speakman, Tad Williams, Naomi Novik, Megan Lindholm, John Gwynne, David Anthony Durham, Callie Bates, Jason Denzel, Carrie Vaughn, Deborah A. Wolf, Anna Stephens, Patrick Swenson, Ramon Terrell, Peter Orullian, Terry Brooks, Lev Grossman, Seanan McGuire, Delilah S. Dawson, Mark Lawrence, Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, Brandon Sanderson, Robert Jordan, Todd Lockwood, Cat Rambo, Robert V.S. Redick, Ken Scholes, Scott Sigler, Anna Smith Spark, Marc Turner

    Narrated by Khristine Hvam, Natasha Soudek, Mark Bramhall, Michael Page, Vikas Adam, Tim Gerard Reynolds, Andrew Wincott, Luke Daniels, Brian Nishii

    3.84 ABR Score (779 ratings)
    ★ 3.98 Goodreads (571) ★ 4.37 Audible (208)
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    This charity anthology features stories from fantasy's biggest names, with multiple narrators bringing each author's unique voice to life.

  296. 296
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    The Prisoner of Tardalim

    Tales of the Amulet

    by Dan Zangari, Robert Zangari

    Narrated by Michael Kramer

    3.83 ABR Score (146 ratings)
    ★ 4.35 Goodreads (65) ★ 4.46 Audible (81)
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    A magical rebellion threatens an empire while allies seek ancient power in desolate wastelands to turn the tide of war.

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    The Mirror of Her Dreams

    Mordant's Need • Book 1

    by Stephen R. Donaldson

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    3.83 ABR Score (14.7K ratings)
    ★ 3.93 Goodreads (14.1K) ★ 4.24 Audible (580)
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    Donaldson's mirror-magic fantasy follows Terisa, a neglected rich girl yanked into a realm where reflections harbor deadly power and political schemes. Scott Brick's steady narration helps ground you through the dense worldbuilding and court intrigue.

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    Shadowplay

    Shadowmarch • Book 2

    by Tad Williams

    Narrated by Dick Hill

    3.82 ABR Score (8.8K ratings)
    ★ 3.93 Goodreads (8.3K) ★ 4.24 Audible (501)
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    The March Kingdoms shatter as King Olin languishes in prison and his children flee assassination attempts. Dick Hill navigates the complex political intrigue and dark magic with steady authority.

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    The Complete Poppy War Trilogy

    The Poppy War • Book 1

    by R. F. Kuang

    Narrated by Emily Woo Zeller

    3.82 ABR Score (4.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.38 Goodreads (2.6K) ★ 4.06 Audible (2.0K)
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    War orphan Rin's brutal rise through military academy to commanding gods and fire spans three volumes of Chinese-inspired fantasy warfare. Zeller guides listeners through this epic's unflinching examination of power's cost.

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    Mythborn I: Rise of the Adepts (Fate of the Sovereign Book 1)

    Fate of the Sovereign • Book 1

    by V. Lakshman

    Narrated by Michael Kramer

    3.81 ABR Score (800 ratings)
    ★ 3.78 Goodreads (383) ★ 4.38 Audible (417)
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    Apprentice assassin Arek can't cast spells but can disrupt others' magic with a touch—a power that might close a demon gate at the cost of his life. Kramer's steady narration anchors this epic fantasy's complex magic system.

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    Heart of Flesh

    The Ronin Saga • Book 5

    by Matthew Wolf

    Narrated by Michael Kramer

    3.81 ABR Score (54 ratings)
    ★ 4.93 Goodreads (27) ★ 4.85 Audible (27)
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    Gray, Ayva, and Helix navigate a city of greed and hedonism where political schemes complicate their quest in this highly-praised saga continuation.

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    Tower of Somnus Omnibus: Books 1-3 in A LitRPG Adventure Series

    Tower of Somnus • Book 1

    by Cale Plamann

    Narrated by Andrea Parsneau

    3.80 ABR Score (95 ratings)
    ★ 4.8 Goodreads (15) ★ 4.5 Audible (80)
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    First contact goes catastrophically wrong when humanity fails alien judgment, leaving unlimited power scattered for the taking across three full-length adventures in this comprehensive collection.

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    Painting the Mists: Volume 4: Painting the Mists, Books 10-12

    Painting the Mists • Book 10

    by Patrick G. Laplante, Adam Verner

    Narrated by Adam Verner

    3.80 ABR Score (14 ratings)
    ★ 4.79 Audible (14)
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    Back at the bottom of the food chain, Cha Ming and Huxian navigate a magical plane where Daoist arts meet technology and immortals hunt their secrets.

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    The Lonesome Crown

    The Five Warrior Angels • Book 3

    by Brian Lee Durfee

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    3.80 ABR Score (1.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.07 Goodreads (1.3K) ★ 4.13 Audible (173)
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    Ancient prophecies justify apocalyptic crusades in the Five Isles as the age of belief shatters and magic returns to the world. Tim Gerard Reynolds handles the epic fantasy's massive scope and cast.

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    Great & Secret Show

    Book of the Art • Book 1

    by Unknown Author

    Narrated by Chet Williamson

    3.79 ABR Score (945 ratings)
    ★ 4.26 Audible (945)
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    Sorcerer

    Dear Spellbook • Book 1

    by Peter J. Lee, TK523

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    3.79 ABR Score (642 ratings)
    ★ 3.93 Goodreads (636) ★ 4.83 Audible (6)
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    Tal masquerades as a wizard while investigating his parents' mysterious deaths, but monsters seem drawn to him wherever he travels. Travis Baldree's performance brings warmth to this reluctant hero's journey through a time loop mystery.

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    Unfettered II: New Tales

    Gunnie Rose #0.0 - The Gunnie

    by Shawn Speakman, Naomi Novik, Brandon Sanderson, Jim Butcher, Charlaine Harris, Michael J. Sullivan, Janny Wurts, Bradley P. Beaulieu, Mark Lawrence, Seanan McGuire, Peter Orullian, Aidan Moher, Erin Lindsey, John A. Pitts, Anthony Ryan, Scott Sigler, Django Wexler, Rachel Caine, Sarah Beth Durst, David Farland, Terry Brooks

    Narrated by Sarah Coomes, Michael Kramer, Emily Woo Zeller, Nick Podehl, Erin Mallon, Tim Gerard Reynolds

    3.78 ABR Score (1.5K ratings)
    ★ 3.92 Goodreads (1.1K) ★ 4.25 Audible (340)
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    Twenty-one fantasy heavyweights contribute original stories to this charity anthology, creating a sampler that showcases the genre's current masters across multiple narrative styles.

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    Sacrament

    by Clive Barker

    Narrated by Chris MacDonnell

    3.77 ABR Score (5.8K ratings)
    ★ 3.77 Goodreads (5.6K) ★ 4.22 Audible (165)
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    A wildlife photographer confronts the mysterious figure from his childhood who causes species extinctions, in Barker's most tightly plotted dark fantasy. MacDonnell handles the nested story structure expertly, maintaining tension across multiple timelines and revelations.

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    The Knife's Edge

    The Ronin Saga • Book 1

    by Matthew Wolf

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    3.77 ABR Score (2.2K ratings)
    ★ 3.69 Goodreads (854) ★ 4.32 Audible (1.3K)
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    Elemental-powered warriors called Ronin emerge as a young man flees accusations of murdering his winged friend. Tim Gerard Reynolds handles the complex magic system and epic fantasy scope with impressive range.

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    Iron Council

    New Crobuzon • Book 3

    by China Miéville

    Narrated by Gildart Jackson

    3.76 ABR Score (17.5K ratings)
    ★ 3.73 Goodreads (17.0K) ★ 4.25 Audible (530)
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    A revolutionary train that lays its own track becomes the symbol of uprising in New Crobuzon, complete with Miéville's signature grotesque politics and steampunk rebellion.

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    Renegade's Magic

    Soldier Son • Book 3

    by Robin Hobb

    Narrated by John Keating

    3.75 ABR Score (18.1K ratings)
    ★ 3.56 Goodreads (17.2K) ★ 4.34 Audible (876)
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    Nevare battles the forest magic consuming his identity while the townsfolk believe they killed him, caught between two peoples who both consider him a traitor.

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    Death's Mantle

    Death's Mantle #1-3 • Book 1

    by Harmon Cooper

    Narrated by Andrea Parsneau

    3.75 ABR Score (90 ratings)
    ★ 3.94 Goodreads (16) ★ 4.31 Audible (74)
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    When Lucian North's heart stops and he becomes the grim reaper, Andrea Parsneau's narration captures his bewilderment as he navigates a spiritual battlefield filled with fallen angels and Death Hunters.

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    The Map of All Things

    Terra Incognita • Book 2

    by Kevin J. Anderson

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    3.75 ABR Score (988 ratings)
    ★ 3.85 Goodreads (985) ★ 5 Audible (3)
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    Religious war between Tierra and Uraba escalates when an ancient map discovered in conquered Ishalem reveals priceless secrets. Brick's narration handles both epic battles and intimate character moments.

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    Painting the Mists: Volume 5: Painting the Mists, Books 13-15

    Painting the Mists • Book 13

    by Patrick G. Laplante, Adam Verner

    Narrated by Adam Verner

    3.75 ABR Score (9 ratings)
    ★ 4.56 Audible (9)
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    Cha Ming's quest to revive the Monkey King across ancient desert ruins spans over 60 hours of immersive cultivation fantasy.

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    Unbound

    Annwn Cycle #The Dead's Revenant • Book 1

    by Shawn Speakman, Terry Brooks, Seanan McGuire, Mark Lawrence, Anthony Ryan, Tim Marquitz, Brian Staveley, Michael J. Sullivan, John Marco, Peter Orullian, Kat Richardson, Sam Sykes, Kristen Britain, Mazarkis Williams, Jim Butcher, Rachel Caine, Harry Connolly, Delilah S. Dawson, David Anthony Durham, Jason M. Hough, Mary Robinette Kowal, Joe Abercrombie

    Narrated by Dick Hill, Tim Gerard Reynolds, Nick Podehl, Allyson Johnson, Christian Rodska, Emily Bauer

    3.74 ABR Score (1.3K ratings)
    ★ 3.96 Goodreads (1.0K) ★ 4.13 Audible (246)
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    Twenty-three fantasy authors contribute unrestrained tales without thematic constraints in this genre celebration. The six-narrator ensemble including Tim Gerard Reynolds and Nick Podehl brings remarkable variety to each story.

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    The Dragons of Deepwood Fen

    The Book of the Holt • Book 1

    by Bradley P. Beaulieu

    Narrated by Simon Vance

    3.74 ABR Score (488 ratings)
    ★ 3.66 Goodreads (466) ★ 4.18 Audible (22)
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    Inquisitor Lorelei uncovers a conspiracy between the Church and the Red Knives in mountain city Ancris, with Simon Vance guiding listeners through political intrigue and hidden dragon secrets.

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    The Grace of Kings

    The Dandelion Dynasty • Book 1

    by Ken Liu

    Narrated by Michael Kramer

    3.73 ABR Score (31.7K ratings)
    ★ 3.8 Goodreads (29.8K) ★ 4.15 Audible (1.9K)
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    Liu reimagines Chinese history through a fantasy lens, following two unlikely friends who unite against tyranny only to find themselves on opposite sides once victory is achieved. Michael Kramer handles the epic scope with skill.

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    Archmage's Ire

    The Wandering Inn • Book 18

    by Pirateaba

    Narrated by Erin Bennett

    3.72 ABR Score (44 ratings)
    ★ 4.45 Goodreads (40) ★ 4.75 Audible (4)
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    Izril's greatest mage hasn't been seen for eight years, trapped between sleep and waking while visitors never return from her domain. Nearly 50 hours of epic fantasy adventure await.

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    The Sacred Band

    Acacia • Book 3

    by David Anthony Durham

    Narrated by Dick Hill

    3.72 ABR Score (3.1K ratings)
    ★ 3.85 Goodreads (2.7K) ★ 4.16 Audible (420)
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    Queen Corinn wields ancient spells while her siblings pursue their destinies across a world torn by supernatural forces and political upheaval. Hill's narration handles the epic scope of Durham's trilogy conclusion with gravitas.

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    Wizard's Tower: Books 1-3: A LitRPG Series Bundle

    Wizard's Tower • Book 1

    by Gregory Allanther

    Narrated by Jeff Hays, Justin Thomas James, Andrea Parsneau

    3.71 ABR Score (335 ratings)
    ★ 3.72 Goodreads (25) ★ 4.2 Audible (310)
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    Cranky wizard Nemon Fargus seeks solitude to unlock magic's deepest mysteries while navigating LitRPG mechanics and worldbuilding challenges. The trio of narrators Jeff Hays, Justin Thomas James, and Andrea Parsneau handle the lengthy fantasy bundle's varied magical elements.

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    The City of Dusk

    The Dark Gods • Book 1

    by Tara Sim

    Narrated by Nikki Patel

    3.71 ABR Score (4.4K ratings)
    ★ 3.6 Goodreads (4.3K) ★ 4.2 Audible (102)
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    Four noble heirs wielding divine powers from Life, Death, Light, and Darkness must unite to prevent their kingdom's descent into realm-shattering war.

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    Against All Things Ending

    The Last Chronicles of Thomas Covenant • Book 3

    by Stephen R. Donaldson

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    3.71 ABR Score (5.1K ratings)
    ★ 3.92 Goodreads (4.7K) ★ 4.06 Audible (379)
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    Linden's desperate resurrection of Thomas Covenant awakens something worse than death itself—the Worm that will end all Time. Nearly 33 hours of apocalyptic fantasy that earns every minute.

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    Painting the Mists: Volume 1: Painting the Mists, Books 1-3

    Painting the Mists • Book 1

    by Patrick G. Laplante, Adam Verner

    Narrated by Adam Verner

    3.71 ABR Score (33 ratings)
    ★ 4 Goodreads (1) ★ 4.53 Audible (32)
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    Office worker Cha Ming gets transported to a world of flying swords and magic talismans when he asks the universe for something more. Verner handles the genre transition smoothly.

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    Deep Magic: Volume 1: A Speculative Fiction Collection: Deep Magic

    Deep Magic • Book 1

    by Jeff Wheeler, Kate Rudd, Hannah Curtis, Cindy Kay, Amir Abdullah, Adam Verner, John York, Anthony Palmini, David Doersch, D.K. Holmberg, Maria V. Snyder, Charlie N. Holmberg, T.E. Bradford, Caitlyn McFarland, Brendon Taylor

    Narrated by Kate Rudd, Hannah Curtis, Cindy Kay, Amir Abdullah, Adam Verner, John York, Anthony Palmini, David Doersch

    3.71 ABR Score (7 ratings)
    ★ 4 Audible (7)
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    Eight different narrators tackle twenty-two tales spanning ancient Rome with magic to Mars colonization, each story getting its perfect voice.

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    Painting the Mists: Volume 2: Painting the Mists, Books 4-6

    Painting the Mists • Book 4

    by Patrick G. Laplante, Adam Verner

    Narrated by Adam Verner

    3.70 ABR Score (23 ratings)
    ★ 4 Goodreads (1) ★ 4.73 Audible (22)
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    Guilt-ridden Cha Ming faces his former enslaver in Quicksilver City across this middle trilogy. Adam Verner guides listeners through 42+ hours of cultivation progression and emotional reckonings.

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    The Dark Necromancer (Tales of the Amulet Book 2)

    Tales of the Amulet • Book 2

    by Dan Zangari, Robert Zangari

    Narrated by Michael Kramer

    3.69 ABR Score (14 ratings)
    ★ 4.6 Goodreads (5) ★ 4.89 Audible (9)
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    The search for the Keepers has awakened The Unspoken One, Hemran'na's harbinger—Michael Kramer's narration spans this epic fantasy's massive scope beautifully.

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    The Book of Magic

    Spiritwalker #Bloom

    by Gardner Dozois, K.J. Parker, Megan Lindholm, John Crowley, Matthew Hughes, Ysabeau S. Wilce, Rachel Pollack, Eleanor Arnason, Tim Powers, Liz Williams, Garth Nix, Elizabeth Bear, Lavie Tidhar, Greg Van Eekhout, George R.R. Martin, Andy Duncan, Kate Elliott, Scott Lynch

    Narrated by Elliot Hill, Karissa Vacker, Sile Bermingham, Maxwell Caulfield, Susan Denaker, Scott Brick, Bruce Mann, Holly Palance, Nicholas Guy Smith, Steve West, Various

    3.66 ABR Score (1.0K ratings)
    ★ 3.7 Goodreads (839) ★ 4.07 Audible (191)
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    Eighteen fantasy authors explore magic's dual nature—from Gandalf to Saruman, from Glinda to the Wicked Witch—in stories spanning power, wisdom, and corruption. Multiple narrators including Scott Brick and Karissa Vacker bring distinct voices to each tale's unique magical system.

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    Painting the Mists: Volume 3: Painting the Mists, Books 7-9

    Painting the Mists • Book 7

    by Patrick G. Laplante, Adam Verner

    Narrated by Adam Verner

    3.66 ABR Score (13 ratings)
    ★ 3 Goodreads (1) ★ 4.5 Audible (12)
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    Cha Ming's quest to resurrect his dead love spans three books of cultivation fantasy with demonic gardens and monkey kings. Nearly 48 hours of intricate world-building awaits.

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    The Book of Swords

    Sir Hereward and Mister Fitz #7 - A Long, Cold Trail

    by Gardner Dozois, K.J. Parker, Robin Hobb, Ken Liu, Matthew Hughes, Kate Elliott, Walter Jon Williams, Daniel Abraham, C.J. Cherryh, Garth Nix, Ellen Kushner, Scott Lynch, Rich Larson, Elizabeth Bear, Lavie Tidhar, Cecelia Holland, George R.R. Martin

    Narrated by John Lee, Katharine Lee McEwan, Kim Mai Guest, Elliot Hill, Richard Brewer, Nicholas Guy Smith, Kirby Heyborne, Julia Whelan, Mark Deakins, Steve West, Ralph Lister

    3.65 ABR Score (2.6K ratings)
    ★ 3.67 Goodreads (2.2K) ★ 4.16 Audible (419)
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    Seventeen fantasy masters including George R.R. Martin and Robin Hobb contribute sword-and-sorcery tales inspired by classic heroes like Conan. The ensemble of narrators including John Lee and Julia Whelan matches the anthology's varied storytelling styles.

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    The Other Lands

    Acacia • Book 2

    by David Anthony Durham

    Narrated by Dick Hill

    3.65 ABR Score (4.4K ratings)
    ★ 3.81 Goodreads (3.9K) ★ 4.05 Audible (460)
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    Years after Hanish Mein's death, Queen Corinn rules through sorcery while her siblings face new threats from across the ocean. Dick Hill's narration handles the epic scope as Durham expands beyond the Known World into dangerous new territories.

  331. 331
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    Owen Samuel and the Juggernaut

    The Juggernaut • Book 1

    by Mike Simmons

    Narrated by Michael Kramer

    3.64 ABR Score (10 ratings)
    ★ 1.67 Goodreads (3) ★ 4.43 Audible (7)
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    Grief-stricken Owen awakens monstrous power when infection threatens everything he once loved in a dying world. Michael Kramer's performance anchors this tale of reluctant heroism and buried guilt.

  332. 332
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    The Runes of the Earth

    The Last Chronicles of Thomas Covenant • Book 1

    by Stephen R. Donaldson

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    3.64 ABR Score (8.4K ratings)
    ★ 3.8 Goodreads (7.6K) ★ 4.05 Audible (775)
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    Ten years after Thomas Covenant's death, Linden Avery returns to find her child building mysterious structures and herself once again summoned to save the Land.

  333. 333
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    Elfland

    Aetherial Tales • Book 1

    by Freda Warrington

    Narrated by Matthew Lloyd Davies

    3.64 ABR Score (1.3K ratings)
    ★ 3.77 Goodreads (1.1K) ★ 3.98 Audible (204)
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    Rosie Fox belongs to the ancient Aetherials but lives cut off from her origins because the Great Gates between worlds remain sealed.

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    Forest Mage

    Soldier Son • Book 2

    by Robin Hobb

    Narrated by John Keating

    3.62 ABR Score (20.6K ratings)
    ★ 3.47 Goodreads (19.7K) ★ 4.2 Audible (923)
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    Nevare Burvelle's military destiny crumbles as forest magic consumes him, transforming his body and mind in ways that threaten everything he once was.

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    The Wizard's Crown

    Art of the Adept • Book 5

    by Michael G. Manning

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    3.62 ABR Score (3.9K ratings)
    ★ 3.96 Goodreads (2.6K) ★ 3.99 Audible (1.3K)
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    Will's transformation from apprentice to master wizard faces political intrigue when his growing power threatens established rulers. Reynolds expertly shifts between Will's internal struggles and the king's scheming machinations.

  336. 336
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    The Complete Iconoclasts Saga

    Iconoclasts • Book 1

    by Mike Shel

    Narrated by Simon Vance

    3.61 ABR Score (7 ratings)
    ★ 4 Goodreads (2) ★ 3.8 Audible (5)
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    All three Iconoclasts novels plus two short stories combine into one massive dark fantasy epic spanning nearly 50 hours. Simon Vance's consistent narration ties together this indie sensation trilogy perfectly.

  337. 337
    Shaman's Crossing: Book One of The Soldier Son Trilogy – An Epic Military Fantasy Where Ancient Sorcery Claims Souls and Devastates Worlds cover

    Shaman's Crossing: Book One of The Soldier Son Trilogy – An Epic Military Fantasy Where Ancient Sorcery Claims Souls and Devastates Worlds

    Soldier Son • Book 1

    by Robin Hobb

    Narrated by John Keating

    3.59 ABR Score (27.3K ratings)
    ★ 3.55 Goodreads (26.1K) ★ 4.11 Audible (1.2K)
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    Keating guides you through Nevare Burvelle's transformation from second son destined for military glory to something far stranger in Hobb's new world.

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    Dangerous Women

    The Dresden Files #13.1 - Bombshells

    by George R.R. Martin, Gardner Dozois, Carrie Vaughn, Lev Gossman, Joe R. Lansdale, Megan Lindholm, Lawrence Block, Brandon Sanderson, Sharon Kay Penman, Lev Grossman, Nancy Kress, Diana Rowland, Diana Gabaldon, S.M. Stirling, Sam Sykes, Pat Cadigan, Caroline Spector, Joe Abercrombie, Megan Abbott, Cecelia Holland, Jim Butcher, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Melinda M. Snodgrass

    Narrated by Scott Brick, Jonathan Frakes, Stana Katic, Inna Korobkina, Lee Meriwether, Claudia Black, Sophie Turner, Janis Ian, Iain Glen, Karen Dotrice, Various

    3.56 ABR Score (14.9K ratings)
    ★ 3.67 Goodreads (13.2K) ★ 4.02 Audible (1.7K)
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    Twenty-one authors contribute stories about deadly, complex female characters across genres from fantasy to noir, creating an anthology that celebrates dangerous femininity.

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    Apotheosis: The Beginning After the End cover

    Apotheosis: The Beginning After the End

    by TurtleMe

    Narrated by Travis Baldree, Elizabeth Evans

    3.51 ABR Score (3 ratings)
    ★ 5 Goodreads (3)
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    Arthur Leywin's victory shifts world power as mana-stealing waves hit Alacrya and asura lords determine his world's fate. Travis Baldree and Elizabeth Evans handle the epic fantasy scope.

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    The Book of Love

    by Kelly Link

    Narrated by January LaVoy

    3.49 ABR Score (11.3K ratings)
    ★ 3.49 Goodreads (11.1K) ★ 3.77 Audible (186)
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    Three teenagers wake beneath their high school after dying, facing supernatural mysteries and varieties of love in Link's magical realist tale of friendship and family bonds.

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    Unchained: A Litrpg Apocalypse

    Welcome to the Multiverse • Book 11

    by Sean Oswald, Joshua Mason

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    3.48 ABR Score (2 ratings)
    ★ 2.5 Goodreads (2)
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    Silas continues his multiverse journey to repay debts and forge new system balance in this eleventh Welcome to the Multiverse installment. Travis Baldree's familiar voice guides listeners through complex LitRPG mechanics.

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    Shadowmarch

    Shadowmarch • Book 1

    by Tad Williams

    Narrated by Dick Hill

    3.47 ABR Score (13.5K ratings)
    ★ 3.77 Goodreads (12.8K) ★ 3.79 Audible (735)
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    Southmarch castle guards the border between human and immortal lands as ancient darkness returns, threatening everything in Williams' sprawling fantasy epic.

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    The Dryad Storm

    The Black Witch Chronicles • Book 5

    by Laurie Forest

    Narrated by Julia Whelan

    3.34 ABR Score (5.5K ratings)
    ★ 3.18 Goodreads (5.2K) ★ 3.85 Audible (294)
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    Julia Whelan navigates the epic conclusion as Black Witch Elloren embraces her Dryad powers while Erthia faces destruction, with magical forces clashing in this series finale.

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    Acacia: The War with the Mein

    Acacia • Book 1

    by David Anthony Durham

    Narrated by Dick Hill

    3.27 ABR Score (10.1K ratings)
    ★ 3.58 Goodreads (9.0K) ★ 3.66 Audible (1.1K)
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    Emperor Leodan's death shatters the Known World, scattering his four children across a realm built on hidden horrors of drug and human trafficking. Epic fantasy examining the true cost of empire.

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