Best Ray Porter Audiobooks

The best audiobooks narrated by Ray Porter — 25 titles spanning Sci-Fi, Thriller, Biography & Memoir, averaging 4.73 ABR stars.

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Ray Porter is one of the most recognizable voices in modern audiobooks. Known for narrating bestselling titles like Project Hail Mary and The Bobiverse series, Porter has earned a reputation for energetic performances and distinctive character voices. His range is remarkable — he can shift from deadpan humor to genuine emotion in a single sentence, making him a perfect fit for sci-fi that balances big ideas with heart. Fans of Ray Porter often seek out audiobooks specifically because he narrates them, and his performances consistently rank among the highest-rated on Audible.

Where to Start with Ray Porter

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    Project Hail Mary

    by Andy Weir

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    4.93 ABR Score (1.7M ratings)
    ★ 4.51 Goodreads (1.4M) ★ 4.87 Audible (267.8K)
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    Ryland Grace awakens alone on a spacecraft with amnesia, gradually remembering he's humanity's last hope against star-consuming aliens, perfectly captured by Ray Porter's engaging performance.

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    Savage Son

    Terminal List • Book 3

    by Jack Carr

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    4.88 ABR Score (65.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.5 Goodreads (36.5K) ★ 4.87 Audible (28.8K)
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    Ray Porter transforms Carr's revenge thriller into pure adrenaline. His ability to shift between Reece's measured lethality and the chaos around him makes this the best entry in the series yet.

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    In the Blood

    Terminal List • Book 5

    by Jack Carr

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    4.87 ABR Score (52.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.49 Goodreads (27.6K) ★ 4.87 Audible (24.8K)
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    Ray Porter's relentless delivery transforms Carr's geopolitical thriller into something almost unbearably gripping—his voice makes Reece's obsession feel like your own.

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    The Devil's Hand

    Terminal List • Book 4

    by Jack Carr

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    4.83 ABR Score (53.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.45 Goodreads (31.0K) ★ 4.85 Audible (22.1K)
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    Ray Porter's gravelly delivery transforms Carr's geopolitical thriller into something almost hypnotic—he makes every tactical detail and moral compromise feel inevitable, turning a sprawling post-9/11 reckoning into pure momentum.

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    Only the Dead

    Terminal List • Book 6

    by Jack Carr

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    4.82 ABR Score (32.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.54 Goodreads (24.0K) ★ 4.85 Audible (8.6K)
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    Ray Porter's intense delivery matches James Reece uncovering a conspiracy that reaches from a 1980 congressman's murder to current global threats.

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    Red Specter

    The Tier One Thrillers • Book 5

    by Brian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    4.79 ABR Score (10.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.65 Goodreads (3.9K) ★ 4.88 Audible (6.2K)
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    Ray Porter's gravelly intensity transforms this into a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game that feels genuinely urgent—perfect for anyone who wants their espionage tense, tactical, and impossible to pause.

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    Red Sky Mourning

    Terminal List • Book 7

    by Jack Carr

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    4.79 ABR Score (30.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.48 Goodreads (20.4K) ★ 4.84 Audible (9.8K)
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    Porter's commanding delivery intensifies the tension as James Reece confronts a rogue Chinese submarine and a tech mogul's quantum computing revolution.

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    True Believer

    Terminal List • Book 2

    by Jack Carr

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    4.78 ABR Score (76.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.35 Goodreads (43.6K) ★ 4.8 Audible (32.9K)
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    Former Navy SEAL James Reece hunts terrorists across multiple continents after coordinated holiday attacks crash global markets, with detailed military action throughout.

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    Sons of Valor III: War Machine

    The Sons of Valor Series • Book 3

    by Brian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    4.78 ABR Score (3.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.9 Audible (3.0K)
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    The Terminal List

    Terminal List • Book 1

    by Jack Carr

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    4.77 ABR Score (132.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.29 Goodreads (73.5K) ★ 4.75 Audible (58.7K)
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    Navy SEAL James Reece discovers his team's death was orchestrated by his own government, launching a methodical revenge campaign. Porter's gravelly delivery matches Reece's military precision and barely contained fury.

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    Sons of Valor II: Violence of Action

    Sons of Valor • Book 2

    by Brian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    4.73 ABR Score (7.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.6 Goodreads (2.2K) ★ 4.9 Audible (5.0K)
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    Tier One Navy SEALs hunt the legendary Lion of Ramadi sniper who's targeting American operators with deadly precision. Ray Porter's military thriller narration captures the tactical intensity and brotherhood among these elite warriors.

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    Collateral

    The Tier One Thrillers • Book 6

    by Brian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    4.72 ABR Score (11.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.58 Goodreads (3.4K) ★ 4.8 Audible (8.2K)
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    Ray Porter's narration transforms this military thriller into an immersive ops experience, making the geopolitical chess game feel urgently real while keeping you hooked through every covert mission and moral compromise.

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    American Operator

    The Tier One Thrillers • Book 4

    by Brian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    4.72 ABR Score (11.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.56 Goodreads (4.4K) ★ 4.8 Audible (7.1K)
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    Ray Porter's voice work transforms this black-ops thriller into pure adrenaline—he nails Dempsey's lethal competence while keeping you locked in the tension of a solo rescue mission with no comms and everything on the line.

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    Cry Havoc

    Tom Reece • Book 1

    by Jack Carr

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    4.71 ABR Score (13.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.45 Goodreads (8.7K) ★ 4.85 Audible (4.8K)
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    Set in 1968 as America burns with riots and war, this thriller follows the aftermath of a captured spy ship off North Korea. Porter's commanding performance matches the period tension and military precision of Carr's latest protagonist, Tom Reece.

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    Crusader One

    Tier One • Book 3

    by Brian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    4.71 ABR Score (13.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.51 Goodreads (5.4K) ★ 4.79 Audible (8.0K)
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    John Dempsey faces his most personal mission yet when terrorism strikes Israeli intelligence, threatening everything he's sworn to protect. Ray Porter's commanding performance matches the relentless pace perfectly.

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    Sons of Valor

    The Sons of Valor Series • Book 1

    by Brian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    4.71 ABR Score (14.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.51 Goodreads (3.4K) ★ 4.8 Audible (10.7K)
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    Ray Porter's narration elevates this military thriller into something genuinely gripping—his ability to shift between hard-edged SEAL operators and sharp intelligence analysts makes the tactical sequences and tradecraft details feel urgent and real.

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    War Shadows

    Tier One • Book 2

    by Brian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    4.69 ABR Score (17.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.47 Goodreads (7.3K) ★ 4.75 Audible (10.0K)
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    Ray Porter's commanding performance drives this globe-spanning thriller where ex-SEAL John Dempsey hunts a decade-old enemy across three continents.

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    All These Worlds

    Bobiverse • Book 3

    by Dennis E. Taylor

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    4.68 ABR Score (134.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.4 Goodreads (65.4K) ★ 4.78 Audible (68.9K)
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    Ray Porter returns as Bob's various clones wage war against ancient aliens while humanity's colonies bicker and Brazilian probes cause interstellar havoc.

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    For We Are Many

    Bobiverse • Book 2

    by Dennis E. Taylor

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    4.67 ABR Score (149.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.37 Goodreads (75.2K) ★ 4.77 Audible (74.0K)
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    Ray Porter continues voicing Bob's expanding consciousness as the AI copies spread across space, facing system-wide war and an alien threat to humanity.

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    Sons of Valor IV: False Flag

    The Sons of Valor Series • Book 4

    by Brian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    4.65 ABR Score (1.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.85 Audible (1.8K)
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    Ember

    Tier One • Book 8

    by Brian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    4.64 ABR Score (4.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.64 Goodreads (2.0K) ★ 4.84 Audible (2.4K)
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    Geopolitical chaos meets precision action thriller as John Dempsey navigates a collapsing Russia and scrambling power brokers. Ray Porter's commanding performance anchors this eighth Tier One installment with the gravitas needed for international intrigue.

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    The Adversary

    The Tier One Thrillers • Book 9

    by Brian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    4.62 ABR Score (2.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.73 Goodreads (1.0K) ★ 4.92 Audible (1.7K)
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    John Dempsey faces uncertainty as a new president investigates his predecessor's assassination and Task Force Ember lacks direction. Porter captures the paranormal elements creeping into military thriller territory.

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    The Cartel

    Power of the Dog • Book 2

    by Don Winslow

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    4.61 ABR Score (49.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.36 Goodreads (39.5K) ★ 4.63 Audible (10.3K)
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    DEA agent Art Keller wages a thirty-year blood feud against cartel leader Adán Barrera across the Mexican-American drug wars.

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    Outlaw Platoon: Heroes, Renegades, Infidels, and the Brotherhood of War in Afghanistan

    by Sean Parnell, John R. Bruning

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    4.61 ABR Score (20.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.4 Goodreads (13.3K) ★ 4.84 Audible (7.4K)
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    Ray Porter's gravelly delivery cuts through the chaos of combat and the raw intimacy of brotherhood—he makes you feel the weight of command decisions that haunt you long after the final mission ends.

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    Rocket Men: The Daring Odyssey of Apollo 8 and the Astronauts Who Made Man's First Journey to the Moon

    by Robert Kurson

    Narrated by Ray Porter, Robert Kurson

    4.60 ABR Score (14.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.53 Goodreads (12.0K) ★ 4.84 Audible (2.7K)
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    Ray Porter's narration transforms this into a nail-biting thriller about three men gambling their lives on an insane four-month sprint to the Moon, capturing both the engineering desperation and the human courage that makes Apollo 8 feel impossibly dramatic.

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