Best Fantasy Audiobooks Over 30 Hours

Fantasy audiobooks filtered to over 30 hours of listening time — scored by reader and listener reviews.

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Fantasy audiobooks over 30 hours are marathon listens — and often the most rewarding ones in the genre. These are the epic series entries, the thousand-page doorstoppers, the stories so dense and detailed that they need every minute. For committed listeners, there's nothing quite like spending weeks inside a single world with a narrator who knows every character by heart.

These are the highest-rated fantasy audiobooks over 30 hours, scored by reader and listener reviews.

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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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    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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    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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    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 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 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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    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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    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 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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    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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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    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.

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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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    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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    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.

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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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    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.

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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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    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.

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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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 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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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.

  57. 57
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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.

  58. 58
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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.

  59. 59
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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.

  60. 60
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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.

  61. 61
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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.

  62. 62
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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.

  63. 63
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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.

  64. 64
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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.

  65. 65
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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.

  66. 66
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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.

  67. 67
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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.

  68. 68
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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.

  69. 69
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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.

  70. 70
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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.

  71. 71
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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.

  72. 72
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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.

  73. 73
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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.

  74. 74
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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.

  75. 75
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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.

  76. 76
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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.

  77. 77
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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.

  78. 78
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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.

  79. 79
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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.

  80. 80
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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.

  81. 81
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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.

  82. 82
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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.

  83. 83
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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.

  84. 84
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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.

  85. 85
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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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    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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    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.

  89. 89
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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.

  90. 90
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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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    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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