Best Sci-Fi Audiobooks 10–20 Hours

Project Hail Mary

by Andy Weir

Narrated by Ray Porter

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.

Dungeon Crawler Carl

Dungeon Crawler Carl • Book 1

by Matt Dinniman

Narrated by Jeff Hays

When Earth becomes a literal death game show, one man and his ex-girlfriend's cat fight for survival in underground dungeons designed to entertain alien viewers. Jeff Hays channels Carl's desperate humor perfectly, making the absurd premise land with surprising emotional weight.

Golden Son

Red Rising • Book 2

by Pierce Brown

Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

Darrow continues his infiltration of Gold society while planning revolution from within the ruling class. Tim Gerard Reynolds captures the escalating political intrigue and brutal space battles with commanding intensity.

The Martian

The Martian • Book 1

by Andy Weir

Narrated by Wil Wheaton

Stranded astronaut Mark Watney's fight for survival on Mars combines technical ingenuity with dark humor, perfectly matched by Wil Wheaton's engaging delivery.

Hell Divers III: Deliverance

Hell Divers Series • Book 3

by Nicholas Sansbury Smith

Narrated by R.C. Bray

Nemesis Games

The Expanse • Book 5

by James S.A. Corey

Narrated by Jefferson Mays

The Rocinante crew splits up for personal missions just as the solar system's political order collapses into violence and revolution. Jefferson Mays handles the series' most emotionally intense installment, as each character confronts their past while civilization crumbles around them.

After It Happened: Publisher's Pack 3

After It Happened • Book 5

by Devon C. Ford

Narrated by R.C. Bray

Red Rising

Red Rising • Book 1

by Pierce Brown

Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

Darrow infiltrates the ruling Gold caste to destroy their color-coded society from within, starting with their brutal Institute. Tim Gerard Reynolds' dynamic narration propels this violent, addictive space opera.

Zero Hour

Expeditionary Force • Book 5

by Craig Alanson

Narrated by R.C. Bray

The Merry Band of Pirates faces their biggest crisis yet as their stolen alien ship falls apart and Skippy the AI apparently dies, stranding them thousands of lightyears from Earth.

Failure Mode

Expeditionary Force • Book 15

by Craig Alanson

Narrated by R.C. Bray

When the galaxy faces doom and all plans collapse, humans and Skippy must salvage what they can from total disaster. R.C. Bray captures both the series' signature humor and its darkest stakes yet.

Starsight

Skyward • Book 2

by Brandon Sanderson

Narrated by Suzy Jackson

Spensa goes undercover among the alien Superiority to steal their hyperdrive technology, infiltrating the very empire that keeps her planet trapped. Suzy Jackson handles both Spensa's voice and the various alien characters with skill.

Black Ops

Expeditionary Force • Book 4

by Craig Alanson

Narrated by R.C. Bray

The pirate crew of the Flying Dutchman discovers that preventing another alien attack on Earth isn't as simple as they hoped. R.C. Bray keeps the military sci-fi humor sharp.

Jurassic Park

Jurassic Park • Book 1

by Michael Crichton

Narrated by Scott Brick

Scientists clone dinosaurs using ancient DNA, creating the ultimate theme park until the prehistoric predators escape and hunt their creators through tropical nightmares.

Ender's Game

The Ender Saga • Book 1

by Orson Scott Card

Narrated by Stefan Rudnicki, Harlan Ellison, Gabrielle de Cuir

Child genius Ender Wiggin's military training at Battle School prepares him for humanity's war against alien "buggers" in this complex moral examination.

Ender's Shadow

Ender's Shadow • Book 1

by Orson Scott Card

Narrated by Scott Brick, Gabrielle de Cuir, full cast

Bean's parallel journey through Battle School gets full-cast treatment, with Scott Brick and Gabrielle de Cuir leading voices that capture both his genius and vulnerability.

Heaven's River

Bobiverse • Book 4

by Dennis E. Taylor

Narrated by Ray Porter

Bob searches for his missing clone-mate Bender across a massive alien megastructure, and Ray Porter handles the epic scope with his signature Bob voice.

The Testaments

The Handmaid’s Tale • Book 2

by Margaret Atwood

Narrated by Ann Dowd, Bryce Dallas Howard, Mae Whitman, Derek Jacobi, Tantoo Cardinal, Margaret Atwood

This powerhouse cast including Ann Dowd brings chilling authenticity to three women's testimonies that could topple Gilead from within fifteen years later.

Paradise

Expeditionary Force • Book 3

by Craig Alanson

Narrated by R.C. Bray

Colonel Bishop's crew investigates what happened to humans stranded on the planet nicknamed Paradise while facing new alien threats. R.C. Bray continues his excellent series performance, balancing military tension with Alanson's signature humor and complex space politics.

Babylon’s Ashes

The Expanse • Book 6

by James S.A. Corey

Narrated by Jefferson Mays

The sixth Expanse novel stops playing diplomatic. Governments collapse, alliances shatter, and Jefferson Mays makes every betrayal feel irreversible.

Columbus Day

Expeditionary Force • Book 1

by Craig Alanson

Narrated by R.C. Bray

Humanity gets caught between two alien species in an interstellar war, with Joe Bishop providing sarcastic military commentary on cosmic politics. R.C. Bray's performance captures the protagonist's wise-cracking voice and the military science fiction's humor-heavy tone.

Gateway

Expeditionary Force • Book 18

by Craig Alanson

Narrated by R.C. Bray

Operation Olympic transforms from triumph to catastrophe in moments, leaving the Merry Band of Pirates facing their worst defeat—without Skippy's help for the first time.

Halo: The Fall of Reach

Halo • Book 1

by Eric S. Nylund

Narrated by Todd McLaren

The SPARTAN program's origins and humanity's desperate last stand on planet Reach provide the backstory to the legendary Master Chief's saga.

Carnage

Arisen • Book 12

by Michael Stephen Fuchs

Narrated by R.C. Bray

ALPHA team races to escape Africa with Patient Zero while vengeful Spetsnaz close in for an ultimate sniper duel that will end everything.

SpecOps

Expeditionary Force • Book 2

by Craig Alanson

Narrated by R.C. Bray

Colonel Bishop returns to space with seventy UN specialists aboard the captured starship Flying Dutchman for another impossible mission. R.C. Bray continues his excellent work bringing military humor and alien chaos to life.

Not Till We Are Lost

Bobiverse • Book 5

by Dennis E. Taylor

Narrated by Ray Porter

The Bobiverse fractures after the Starfleet War, with Ray Porter navigating the emotional weight as the once-united Bobs face their most existential threat yet.

Aftermath

Expeditionary Force • Book 16

by Craig Alanson

Narrated by R.C. Bray

R.C. Bray returns for the post-victory chaos as Joe and Skippy face the messy reality after their stunning win — nearly twenty hours of space opera comfort food.

Emperor's End

The Ripple System • Book 5

by Kyle Kirrin

Narrated by Travis Baldree

The red cathedral's final wing opens as Ned faces foes capable of ending the world, with the ultimate prize being the power to reshape reality itself. Travis Baldree's performance captures the epic stakes perfectly.

Renegade Star: Publisher's Pack 3

Renegade Star • Book 5

by J.N. Chaney

Narrated by Luke Daniels

Torith

System Universe • Book 2

by SunriseCV

Narrated by Adam Verner

Derek continues his interdimensional travels with a soulbound murder bunny who dreams of becoming a chef. LitRPG comedy that balances absurd humor with genuine character development and world-building.

Kindred

by Octavia E. Butler

Narrated by Kim Staunton

Dana, a modern Black woman, gets violently yanked through time to antebellum Maryland whenever her white ancestor faces mortal danger. Kim Staunton's performance navigates the brutal emotional whiplash between 1970s California and slavery-era violence with unflinching power.

Collapse

Welcome to the Multiverse • Book 3

by Sean Oswald

Narrated by Travis Baldree

Mana-infected animals spread across Earth while Silas can't warn anyone about the system—time to get creative about saving the world. Third book in this apocalyptic progression series.

A Civil Campaign

Vorkosigan Saga (Publication Order) • Book 12

by Lois McMaster Bujold

Narrated by Grover Gardner

Miles Vorkosigan applies military strategy to courtship, pursuing the widow Ekaterin while navigating Barrayaran high society's treacherous politics.

Memory

Vorkosigan Saga (Publication Order) • Book 10

by Lois McMaster Bujold

Narrated by Grover Gardner

Miles Vorkosigan transitions from mercenary leader to Imperial Auditor while investigating his former boss's mysterious mental breakdown in this character-defining installment.

Parable of the Talents

Earthseed • Book 2

by Octavia E. Butler

Narrated by Patricia R. Floyd, Peter Jay Fernandez, Sisi Aisha Johnson

Three skilled narrators share Butler's Nebula-winning sequel where Lauren's Earthseed community faces enslavement and her daughter's kidnapping in 2030s California.

Halo: Ghosts of Onyx

Halo • Book 4

by Eric S. Nylund

Narrated by Jonathan Davis

Nylund explores the Spartan-II program's hidden history while Earth burns and the Covenant wages holy war. Jonathan Davis voices each super-soldier with military precision, making every tactical decision feel crucial.

System Interference

System Universe • Book 5

by SunriseCV

Narrated by Adam Verner

Derek leaves Savannah's safety to help Prince Edgar clear a dangerous level 250 raid dungeon threatening the Kingdom of Cydaria. Adam Verner's engaging performance captures both the video game mechanics and genuine character relationships driving this LitRPG adventure.

Deathtrap

Mavericks • Book 1

by Craig Alanson

Narrated by R.C. Bray

Humans recruited into an Alien Legion face their first mission on a backwater planet where everyone harbors hidden agendas. R.C. Bray brings his signature military sci-fi expertise to Craig Alanson's latest universe.

Foundation's Edge

Foundation (Publication Order) • Book 4

by Isaac Asimov

Narrated by Scott Brick

Asimov returns to his galactic empire thirty years later as the First Foundation discovers disturbing flaws in Seldon's plan. Scott Brick captures both the scope and intricate plotting.

Savannah

System Universe • Book 3

by SunriseCV

Narrated by Adam Verner

Derek discovers that not all noble houses are corrupt when House Gracefall shows unexpected honor after losing one of their young masters. Third entry keeps this LitRPG series grounded in character growth over power progression.

Contention: A Litrpg Apocalypse (Welcome to the Multiverse Book 5)

Welcome to the Multiverse • Book 5

by Sean Oswald

Narrated by Travis Baldree

With Earth declared a contested world between competing systems, Silas has weeks to prepare humanity for interdimensional war. Travis Baldree's narration handles the complex system mechanics and emotional weight of potential extinction equally well.

Invasion: A Litrpg Apocalypse (Welcome to the Multiverse Book 7)

Welcome to the Multiverse • Book 7

by Sean Oswald, Joshua Mason

Narrated by Travis Baldree

Earth's probationary period ends as old multiverse factions mobilize and Silas becomes a prime target—Baldree's performance captures the escalating cosmic stakes throughout.

Trials of Cydaria

System Universe • Book 4

by SunriseCV

Narrated by Adam Verner

Derek finally finds a home in Savannah, building his first shop while navigating city politics and respectable leadership. Adam Verner captures Derek's relief at discovering a place worth defending in this system apocalypse tale.

Able Bodied Soldier 1

Able Bodied Soldier • Book 1

by Jason Anspach, J.N. Chaney

Narrated by R.C. Bray

Control: Welcome to the Multiverse

Welcome to the Multiverse • Book 6

by Sean Oswald

Narrated by Travis Baldree

Multiple factions battle for control of newly apocalypse-torn Earth while Silas fights for people's hearts—Baldwin captures both the action and underlying philosophy perfectly.

Resistance

Welcome to the Multiverse • Book 4

by Sean Oswald

Narrated by Travis Baldree

Silas faces the Wild Hunt in this fourth Welcome to the Multiverse entry where Earth's growing resources meet deadly galactic politics. Travis Baldree's warm narration handles both intimate character moments and sprawling multiverse action.

Commune: Book Two

Commune • Book 2

by Joshua Gayou

Narrated by R.C. Bray

Wyoming mountain survivors discover that scavenging can't sustain them forever—Gayou explores the hard choices of rebuilding civilization from scratch. Bray's grounded narration fits perfectly.

Ground State

Expeditionary Force • Book 19

by Craig Alanson

Narrated by R.C. Bray

World War Z

World War Z

by Max Brooks, Alan Alda, John Turturro, Rob Reiner

Narrated by Various

Told as oral history interviews with zombie war survivors, this explores how different countries and cultures responded to the undead apocalypse. The all-star cast including Alan Alda and John Turturro creates a documentary feel.

Nemesis

Arisen #8.5 • Book 8

by Michael Stephen Fuchs

Narrated by R.C. Bray

The Horn of Africa becomes a zombie battleground between mankind's fall and potential salvation, with R.C. Bray's commanding voice anchoring the chaos.

The Siege

Arisen • Book 13

by Michael Stephen Fuchs

Narrated by R.C. Bray

The final stand at Britain's collapsed zombie wall becomes an epic last battle, with R.C. Bray's gritty narration matching the desperate intensity of 2 PARA's doomed defense.

Arisen Omnibus Edition: Books 1-3

Arisen • Book 1

by Michael Stephen Fuchs, Glynn James

Narrated by R.C. Bray

Dust

Silo • Book 3

by Hugh Howey

Narrated by Edoardo Ballerini

Jules must prevent the destruction of Silo 18 while grappling with the truth about the outside world in Howey's trilogy conclusion that questions whether some lies are worth preserving.

Dragonsdawn

Pern • Book 9

by Anne McCaffrey

Narrated by Dick Hill

Watch humanity's first colonists genetically engineer dragons to save their new world from deadly spores falling from space. This origin story explains how Pern's dragon-rider culture began.

Komarr

Vorkosigan Saga (Publication Order) • Book 11

by Lois McMaster Bujold

Narrated by Grover Gardner

Imperial Auditor Miles Vorkosigan investigates sabotage that threatens to destroy Komarr's terraforming project and doom the planet forever. Grover Gardner brings depth to Bujold's exploration of environmental warfare and political marriage.

Galaxy's Edge, Part III

Galaxy's Edge #5-6 • Book 6

by Jason Anspach, Nick Cole

Narrated by R.C. Bray

R.C. Bray commands the chaos as Captain Chhun's Dark Ops squad reunites with Wraith to stop the Black Fleet from claiming crucial shipyards.

Countdown

Welcome to the Multiverse • Book 2

by Sean Oswald

Narrated by Travis Baldree

Silas gains power rapidly but faces growing enemies as humanity's days dwindle toward zero. Travis Baldree guides listeners through system-gaming mechanics, betrayals, and the addition of a crucial fifth team member.

The Robots of Dawn

Robot • Book 3

by Isaac Asimov

Narrated by William Dufris

Detective Baley investigates roboticide on Aurora, where humanoid robots challenge the Three Laws, and Dufris balances mystery plotting with Asimov's technological philosophy.

Prelude to Foundation

Foundation (Publication Order) • Book 6

by Isaac Asimov

Narrated by Scott Brick

Young mathematician Hari Seldon flees across the planet-city of Trantor while developing psychohistory in Asimov's prequel. Scott Brick handles the vast world-building and political intrigue with expertise.

The Masterharper of Pern

Pern • Book 14

by Anne McCaffrey

Narrated by Dick Hill

Dick Hill's warm narration suits this origin story of Robinton, Pern's greatest Harper, born to musically gifted parents whose relationship couldn't survive his father's jealousy.

All the Weyrs of Pern

Pern • Book 11

by Anne McCaffrey

Narrated by Mel Foster

Dragon riders discover ancient technology that could finally destroy Thread forever, but using it means risking everything they've built over generations. Mel Foster's rich narration captures both the epic scope and intimate relationships that define McCaffrey's beloved world.

The White Dragon

Pern • Book 5

by Anne McCaffrey

Narrated by Dick Hill

Ruth, Pern's smallest white dragon, proves size doesn't determine worth in McCaffrey's beloved fantasy that Dick Hill narrates with perfect understanding of both dragons and their riders.

Children of Time

Children of Time • Book 1

by Adrian Tchaikovsky

Narrated by Mel Hudson

Humanity's last survivors discover their promised planet is now ruled by highly evolved spiders in this sweeping tale of parallel evolution.

Cinder

The Lunar Chronicles • Book 1

by Marissa Meyer

Narrated by Rebecca Soler

Cinderella reimagined as a cyborg mechanic in plague-ravaged New Beijing, with lunar colonists plotting Earth's destruction. Rebecca Soler brings warmth to this sci-fi fairy tale while handling the world-building with clarity.

Star Wars: Bloodline - New Republic

Star Wars • Book 51

by Claudia Gray

Narrated by January LaVoy

Gods and Men

Ruins of the Earth • Book 2

by Christopher Hopper, J.N. Chaney

Narrated by R.C. Bray

Humans face alien enslavement while their only hope operates deep in enemy territory—R.C. Bray's commanding performance suits this military sci-fi's scope and urgency.

Commune: Book Three

Commune • Book 3

by Joshua Gayou

Narrated by R.C. Bray

Wyoming survivors brace for winter while military remnants gather in Arizona's last tent city, setting up explosive faction warfare. R.C. Bray's gruff delivery captures the post-apocalyptic desperation perfectly.

Ready Player One

Ready Player One • Book 1

by Ernest Cline

Narrated by Wil Wheaton

Wil Wheaton perfectly embodies Wade's geeky enthusiasm as he hunts for Easter eggs hidden in a virtual world built from '80s pop culture.

Phantom Deadfall

Ruins of the Earth • Book 3

by Christopher Hopper, J.N. Chaney

Narrated by R.C. Bray

After their successful Karkin Four operation, Wic and the Phantoms face an alien assault on New York City itself. R.C. Bray's intensity matches the desperate counterassault perfectly.

Desperate Measures (Convergence Book 5)

Convergence • Book 5

by Craig Alanson

Narrated by R.C. Bray

Craig Alanson traps readers in an impossible negotiation where Kaz must consider the worst deal imaginable to save his captured leader.

Speaker for the Dead

The Ender Saga • Book 2

by Orson Scott Card

Narrated by David Birney, Stefan Rudnicki

Three thousand years after xenocide, Ender travels to a colony world where humans and alien pequeninos face a crisis that could repeat history's mistakes. David Birney and Stefan Rudnicki handle the complex philosophical discussions about redemption, xenobiology, and cultural understanding with appropriate gravity.

Divergence: A Litrpg Apocalypse

Welcome to the Multiverse • Book 9

by Sean Oswald, Joshua Mason

Narrated by Travis Baldree

Silas's growing power makes him a target that threatens not just himself but Earth and its allies in this multiverse-spanning conflict. Travis Baldree guides listeners through the escalating stakes.

Halo: Silent Storm: A Master Chief Story

Halo • Book 25

by Troy Denning

Narrated by Scott Brick

Set during humanity's first devastating year of war with the Covenant, this prequel gets the epic scope it deserves through Scott Brick's commanding performance.

Mirror Dance

Vorkosigan Saga (Publication Order) • Book 8

by Lois McMaster Bujold

Narrated by Grover Gardner

Clone-brother Mark impersonates Miles Vorkosigan to rescue other clones, but the mission goes catastrophically wrong in this identity-swapping space opera.

Southern Storm

Wild Wastes • Book 3

by Randi Darren

Narrated by Andrea Parsneau

Yosemite city stands as a gateway between worlds in this post-cataclysm landscape, surrounded by empires eager to see it fall. Andrea Parsneau guides listeners through the complex political tensions.

The Handmaid's Tale

The Handmaid's Tale • Book 1

by Margaret Atwood

Narrated by Claire Danes

In Gilead, fertile women become walking wombs for the ruling class in this chilling theocracy. Claire Danes captures Offred's quiet resistance and desperate humanity under totalitarian control.

Halo: Mortal Dictata

Halo • Book 13

by Karen Traviss

Narrated by Euan Morton

With the Covenant War ended, ONI faces colonial grievances and personal vendettas in this series conclusion. Euan Morton's 17-hour performance captures the weight of war's aftermath across multiple storylines.

The Quantum Chain

Joseph Bridgeman • Book 4

by Nick Jones

Narrated by Ray Porter

Time-traveling auction heists and dangerous solo missions deep in history make for edge-of-your-seat sci-fi adventure. Ray Porter's commanding voice anchors the complex temporal mechanics perfectly.

Steelheart

The Reckoners • Book 1

by Brandon Sanderson

Narrated by MacLeod Andrews

In a world where superpowers corrupt absolutely, ordinary humans fight back against godlike tyrants who rule through fear. Andrews captures David's determination and the Reckoners' desperate courage as they plan the impossible assassination of an invincible dictator.

Wayward Galaxy 4

Wayward Galaxy • Book 4

by Jason Anspach, J.N. Chaney

Narrated by R.C. Bray

Rangers and colonists have secured their corner of hostile planet Amir, but RUPAC invasion looms and friendship proves harder than warfare. Bray handles the military action and interpersonal politics equally well.

Halo: Contact Harvest

Halo • Book 5

by Joseph Staten

Narrated by Holter Graham, Jen Taylor

The peaceful farming colony of Harvest becomes humanity's first battleground against the Covenant in 2524. Holter Graham and Jen Taylor capture both military tension and alien menace.

Madame Guillotine

Tyrus Rechs: Contracts & Terminations • Book 3

by Jason Anspach, Nick Cole

Narrated by Ray Porter

Military science fiction at its finest: lone marine sniper versus an entire planet of hostile riots to save captured legionnaires, with Ray Porter's commanding performance driving every tactical decision.

Dragonquest

Pern • Book 2

by Anne McCaffrey

Narrated by Dick Hill

F'lar seeks new weapons against Thread as rebellious Oldtimers threaten Pern's fragile peace, leading to discoveries about dragon genetics and time travel that will reshape their world.

Cytonic

Skyward • Book 3

by Brandon Sanderson

Narrated by Suzy Jackson

Spensa infiltrates enemy territory light-years from home after proving herself among humanity's best starfighters against the alien Krell.

Illuminae

The Illuminae Files • Book 1

by Amie Kaufman, Jay Kristoff

Narrated by Olivia Taylor Dudley, Lincoln Hoppe, Johnathan McClain, Kimberly Farr, Donnabella Mortel, Matthew Frow, Ryan Gesell, Sile Bermingham, Beata Pozniak, Jolene Kim, Emma Bering, Full Cast

This document-format space opera gets full audio treatment with multiple voices handling emails, transcripts, and AI conversations during an interstellar escape.

Until the End of the World

Until the End of the World • Book 1

by Sarah Lyons Fleming

Narrated by Julia Whelan

Julia Whelan voices Cassie Forrest, who decides to get her life together on the same day the world ends. Her performance captures Cassie's dark humor as she and her friends barely escape to a cabin before civilization collapses.

Abaddon’s Gate

The Expanse • Book 3

by James S.A. Corey

Narrated by Jefferson Mays

Jefferson Mays navigates an ensemble at odds with itself while the trilogy's central mystery erupts into something none of them expected. The hard sci-fi stakes have never felt higher.

Shift

Silo • Book 2

by Hugh Howey

Narrated by Edoardo Ballerini

Edoardo Ballerini guides listeners through the Silo's dark origins, revealing how humanity's underground prison began in this dystopian prequel.

Children of Dune

Dune • Book 3

by Frank Herbert

Narrated by Scott Brick, Simon Vance

Paul Atreides' twin children inherit not only their father's prescient abilities but the political chaos of ruling Arrakis, where religious zealotry and spice addiction threaten the empire's future.

Diplomatic Immunity

Vorkosigan Saga (Publication Order) • Book 13

by Lois McMaster Bujold

Narrated by Grover Gardner

Miles and Ekaterin's journey home gets derailed when a Komarran merchant fleet incident at Graf Station demands imperial attention, despite their eagerness to reach their newborns.

Captain Vorpatril's Alliance

Vorkosigan Saga (Publication Order) • Book 15

by Lois McMaster Bujold

Narrated by Grover Gardner

Ivan Vorpatril's simple surveillance job spirals into marriage, murder plots, and family schemes across multiple planets in this romantic space opera that proves even side characters deserve epic adventures.

Ancillary Mercy

Imperial Radch • Book 3

by Ann Leckie

Narrated by Adjoa Andoh

Breq, the AI who used to be a warship, faces her greatest challenge when a mysterious Presger messenger arrives and old enemies return to Athoek Station. Adjoa Andoh's performance grounds the complex AI perspective in recognizable emotion and determination.

MX Hub

Antecedents' Legacy • Book 2

by Daniel Schinhofen

Narrated by Andrea Parsneau

A military contractor transported to an alien multiverse discovers coordinates that might lead to answers — or more deadly encounters with insectoid enemies. Andrea Parsneau captures Zander's grief-fueled determination and the strange new world he navigates.

Wayward Galaxy 5

Wayward Galaxy • Book 5

by Jason Anspach, J.N. Chaney

Narrated by R.C. Bray

R.C. Bray guides you through mysterious RUPAC research stations and old enemies as Rangers face the coming Reclamation Fleet threatening their hard-won peace.

Requirements

System Universe • Book 7

by SunriseCV

Narrated by Adam Verner

Derek Hunt faces dungeon raids and noble corruption in this System Universe adventure. Twenty hours of world-building and progression mechanics create an absorbing fantasy experience.

Decayed Legacy

Ruins of the Earth • Book 4

by Christopher Hopper, J.N. Chaney

Narrated by R.C. Bray

After defeating Gornath above Manhattan, Phantom Team believes they're done until Major Kindesh summons them back to Karkin Four for an impossible mission.

Wayward Galaxy 3

Wayward Galaxy • Book 3

by Jason Anspach, J.N. Chaney

Narrated by R.C. Bray

Hidden RUPAC forces emerge on planet Amir as Alexa, Brody, and the growing colony face their deadliest threat yet. R.C. Bray's energetic performance captures both the humor and high stakes.

Halo: The Thursday War

Halo • Book 12

by Karen Traviss

Narrated by Euan Morton

ONI's black-ops team manipulates Elite civil war while questioning their own moral boundaries. Euan Morton handles the military jargon and alien politics with confident precision.

Wild Wastes 4

Wild Wastes • Book 4

by Randi Darren, William D. Arand

Narrated by Andrea Parsneau

Post-catastrophe America becomes 'The Waste' where everything changed after a failed experiment before WWII ended.

Mind Bullet

Infinite • Book 8

by Jeremy Robinson

Narrated by R.C. Bray

Jonas kills with telekinetic precision—a hole through the brain with just a thought—until his parents' murder sets him on a collision course with other supernatural assassins.

Outland

Quantum Earth • Book 1

by Dennis E. Taylor

Narrated by Ray Porter

College students accidentally open an interdimensional portal just as Yellowstone erupts in this clever sci-fi premise. Ray Porter handles the scientific exposition with engaging clarity.

Contact

by Carl Sagan

Narrated by Laurel Lefkow

Scientist Ellie Arroway receives humanity's first message from extraterrestrial intelligence, launching a journey that challenges science, faith, and human nature. Sagan's hard science fiction masterpiece about our place in the cosmos.

Indaria

System Universe • Book 6

by SunriseCV

Narrated by Adam Verner

Derek becomes impromptu raid leader when Prince Edgar flees the dungeon, but his iron-fisted approach to finishing quickly creates dangerous enemies within his own team.

The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress

by Robert A. Heinlein

Narrated by Lloyd James

A sentient computer, a revolutionary, and a professor lead Luna's rebellion against Earth's colonial rule in Heinlein's libertarian masterpiece about the price of freedom and the nature of family.

The One

Dark Future • Book 1

by John Marrs

Narrated by Clare Corbett, Vicki Hall, Simon Bubb, Jot Davies, Sophie Aldred

A DNA test promises to match you with your genetically perfect soulmate, but five couples discover the terrifying cost of scientific love. Multiple narrators handle different storylines, creating distinct voices for each couple's journey from hope to horror.

Fear the Survivors

The Fear Saga • Book 2

by Stephen Moss

Narrated by R.C. Bray

Alien satellites crash down, unleashing shapeshifting agents to hunt humanity's brightest minds. R.C. Bray's intensity matches the relentless pace of this invasion thriller.

Amplitude

Dimension Space • Book 3

by Dean M. Cole

Narrated by R.C. Bray

Angela's timeline reset offers humanity one last chance against an apocalyptic threat. R.C. Bray handles the complex sci-fi concepts and military action with his signature intensity, perfect for this trilogy finale.

Monsters of Men

Chaos Walking • Book 3

by Patrick Ness

Narrated by Nick Podehl, Angela Dawe, MacLeod Andrews

War erupts between humans and Spackle as Todd and Viola face impossible choices that will determine their world's survival. Three narrators capture the multiple perspectives of this devastating finale.

The Skies of Pern

Pern • Book 15

by Anne McCaffrey

Narrated by Dick Hill

With Thread finally defeated and technology changing everything, Pern's dragonriders must find their place in a world that may no longer need them.

Eastern Expansion

Wild Wastes • Book 2

by Randi Darren

Narrated by Andrea Parsneau

Post-apocalyptic Yosemite becomes humanity's last bastion between civilization and the wild wastes, with Ranger-turned-leader Vince facing impossible choices about expansion eastward.

Andrea Vernon and the Superhero-Industrial Complex

Andrea Vernon • Book 2

by Alexander C. Kane

Narrated by Bahni Turpin

More than a year after helping save Earth, Andrea enjoys greater responsibilities and romance with The Big Axe, though her coffee-making replacement remains hopeless at the job.

The Singularity Trap

Bobiverse series

by Dennis E. Taylor

Narrated by Ray Porter

Mining ship crew member Ivan Pritchard triggers an alien booby trap while asteroid prospecting, launching a first contact scenario that could change everything. Porter's narration captures the wonder and terror.

Halo: Last Light

Halo • Book 18

by Troy Denning

Narrated by Scott Brick

Set in 2553 after the Covenant War's end, tensions threaten new conflict as a vast cavern system beneath planet Gao becomes strategically crucial. Scott Brick captures the military precision and sci-fi scope beautifully.

Scherben der Ehre

Vorkosigan Saga (Publication Order) • Book 1

by Lois McMaster Bujold, Michael Morgental

Narrated by Grover Gardner

Cordelia Naismith leads a planetary survey that becomes a diplomatic nightmare when Barrayaran forces capture her expedition. This German edition of Bujold's space opera debut explores military honor across cultures.

Old Man's War Boxed Set I: Old Man's War, The Ghost Brigades, The Last Colony

Old Man's War #1-3 • Book 2

by John Scalzi

Narrated by William Dufris

Scalzi's galactic war trilogy gets the full treatment here, following humanity's colonial expansion while Earth remains deliberately ignorant of the cosmic situation.

Halo: Glasslands

Halo • Book 11

by Karen Traviss

Narrated by Euan Morton

Karen Traviss picks up the Halo universe after the war's end, diving into ONI's morally questionable post-conflict operations with the elite Kilo-Five team.

The Three-Body Problem

Remembrance of Earth's Past • Book 1

by Liu Cixin, Ken Liu

Narrated by Luke Daniels

Scientists discover an alien civilization planning Earth's invasion during China's Cultural Revolution. Luke Daniels navigates Liu's complex physics concepts and historical backdrop with clear, engaging delivery.

Induction

Welcome to the Multiverse • Book 1

by Sean Oswald

Narrated by Travis Baldree

Travis Baldree's performance captures Silas's transformation from ordinary man to Earth's final hope in this multiverse thriller where humanity's survival depends on one reluctant Forerunner's performance.

Operation Bounce House

by Matt Dinniman

Narrated by Travis Baldree, Jeff Hays

A rancher must defend his planet when Earth gamers target his world for remote destruction. Travis Baldree and Jeff Hays work together seamlessly, alternating perspectives while maintaining the story's frantic energy throughout.

Legionnaire

Galaxy's Edge • Book 1

by Jason Anspach, Nick Cole

Narrated by R.C. Bray

Victory Company gets ambushed deep in enemy territory, leaving survivors stranded on a hostile alien world. R.C. Bray's military delivery perfectly captures the desperate combat and soldier camaraderie.

The Mercy of Gods

The Captive's War • Book 1

by James S.A. Corey

Narrated by Jefferson Mays

Humanity becomes test subjects in an ancient cosmic war, facing alien overlords who view us as expendable lab rats. Jefferson Mays captures the claustrophobic dread perfectly.

One Second After

After • Book 1

by William R. Forstchen, Newt Gingrich

Narrated by Joe Barrett

An EMP attack sends America back to the Dark Ages, and Joe Barrett's narration captures one father's desperate fight to save his family and town.

Dragonseye

Pern • Book 13

by Anne McCaffrey

Narrated by Dick Hill

Two centuries after Thread last fell, Pern's people have forgotten the danger while dragons and their riders prepare for the deadly rain's return.

Lunatic's Landing

The Ripple System • Book 6

by Kyle Kirrin, Portal Books

Narrated by Travis Baldree

The Lunar Empress arrives with a catch-up event designed to help fallen players, but Ned's ahead of the curve and Frank's adapting to his new body. Travis Baldree excels with the quirky character dynamics across this massive installment.

JURASSIC PARK / THE LOST WORLD Michael Crichton

Jurassic Park • Book 2

by Michael Crichton

Narrated by Scott Brick

Crichton's twin dinosaur epics work perfectly together, with Scott Brick's steady pacing letting the scientific explanations breathe while ramping up tension during chaos sequences.

House of Suns

House of Suns • Book 1

by Alastair Reynolds

Narrated by John Lee

Campion and Purslane, two clones from a thousand-member family scattered across the galaxy, race to discover who's systematically murdering their siblings in this sweeping space opera.

Ender's Shadow

The Shadow • Book 3

by Orson Scott Card

Narrated by David Birney, Scott Brick, Full Cast

Bean's parallel story to Ender's Game reveals the brilliant street child's crucial role in humanity's war against alien invaders. The full cast approach captures multiple perspectives on the familiar events perfectly.

Into the Storms

Hell Divers #0.5

by Nicholas Sansbury Smith

Narrated by R. C. Bray

Two and a half centuries before the Hell Divers, the Machine War erupts as killer robots turn Korea into civilization's potential grave. R.C. Bray's commanding performance captures the epic scope of this origin story prequel.

Halo: The Cole Protocol

Halo • Book 6

by Tobias S. Buckell

Narrated by Jonathan Davis

Lieutenant Jacob Keyes must eliminate navigation data that could lead the Covenant to Earth during humanity's darkest hour. Davis brings military gravitas to this crucial chapter in Halo lore.

Stories of Your Life and Others

by Ted Chiang

Narrated by Abby Craden, Todd McLaren

Chiang's eight stories explore alien linguistics, mathematical theology, and the science of miracles with philosophical precision. Dual narrators Abby Craden and Todd McLaren handle the cerebral concepts without sacrificing emotional weight.

Halo: Envoy

Halo • Book 21

by Tobias S. Buckell

Narrated by Scott Brick

Six years after the Covenant War, human colonists and Sangheili attempt coexistence on planet Carrow until a new battle threatens their fragile peace.

The Dispossessed: An Ambiguous Utopia

The Hainish Cycle • Book 6

by Ursula K. Le Guin

Narrated by Don Leslie

A physicist abandons his anarchist utopia to seek knowledge on a capitalist world, questioning everything about freedom and society. Don Leslie captures Shevek's philosophical journey with thoughtful pacing that matches Le Guin's deliberate prose.

Written in Fire

Brilliance Saga • Book 3

by Marcus Sakey

Narrated by Luke Daniels

Civil war erupts between normal humans and the brilliants—people born with extraordinary abilities—in this explosive trilogy finale. Daniels captures both the intimate family drama and large-scale action sequences with equal intensity.

An Unwelcome Quest

Magic 2.0 • Book 3

by Scott Meyer

Narrated by Luke Daniels

Computer programmers turned time-traveling wizards face their vengeful former apprentice in this clever blend of fantasy and tech humor that Luke Daniels performs with perfect comedic timing.

Celus-5

Silver Ships • Book 8

by S.H. Jucha

Narrated by Grover Gardner

A routine colony survey becomes a nightmare when the Haraken crew discovers two alien species locked in brutal conflict on what should have been an empty world.

To Serve and Protect

ONSET • Book 1

by Glynn Stewart

Narrated by Ray Porter

Small-town cop David White discovers government agencies that regulate supernatural threats after vampires attack his community. Ray Porter handles this urban fantasy's blend of police procedural and magical conspiracy with steady authority.

Phasma: Star Wars

Star Wars • Book 52

by Delilah S. Dawson

Narrated by January LaVoy

God Emperor of Dune

Dune • Book 4

by Frank Herbert

Narrated by Simon Vance

Three thousand years after Dune, Leto II has become a human-sandworm hybrid ruling humanity with prescient tyranny. Simon Vance's narration captures the philosophical weight of Herbert's meditation on power, stagnation, and necessary transformation.

Haraken

Silver Ships • Book 4

by S.H. Jucha

Narrated by Grover Gardner

Nine peaceful years end when human visitors arrive at Alex Racine's colony with dire warnings about Earth's fate.

20,000 Leagues Under The Sea Jules Verne

Capitaine Nemo • Book 2

by Jules Verne

Narrated by David Linski

This underwater voyage with the mysterious Captain Nemo combines Victorian scientific curiosity with psychological thriller elements as prisoners explore oceanic wonders. David Linski's narration balances the adventure story's excitement with the growing tension of their uncertain captivity.

Fragments

Partials Sequence • Book 2

by Dan Wells

Narrated by Julia Whelan

After finding the cure for humanity's plague, Kira ventures into the wasteland to uncover the truth about the Partials who destroyed civilization. Julia Whelan guides listeners through both external dangers and Kira's internal moral struggles.

Sol

Silver Ships • Book 5

by S.H. Jucha

Narrated by Grover Gardner

Space politics turn deadly when Earth's massive fleet threatens colony worlds, leaving President Racine scrambling to prevent all-out interstellar war through desperate diplomacy.

Antecedents' Legacy

Antecedents' Legacy • Book 1

by Daniel Schinhofen

Narrated by Andrea Parsneau

Zander 'Badger' Greaves escaped Compton's violence to become a military contractor, but his latest assignment leads to something far beyond earthly warfare. Andrea Parsneau launches this sci-fi series where past trauma meets cosmic adventure.

Vinium

Silver Ships • Book 10

by S.H. Jucha

Narrated by Grover Gardner

Twenty years later, the Omnians find a crucial clue about humanity's enemy the Nua'll while investigating the Dischnya homeworld, with Grover Gardner's steady narration guiding the complex plot.

Assembly's Folly (Antecedents' Legacy Book 5)

Antecedents' Legacy • Book 5

by Daniel Schinhofen

Narrated by Andrea Parsneau

Zander's legendary single-fist takedown of three behemoths leads to a deadly Assembly summons in this high-stakes space opera conclusion. Andrea Parsneau's commanding performance captures both the triumph and political machinations perfectly.

Devoradores de estrelas

by Andy Weir, Natalie Gerhardt

Narrated by Rafael Maia

Grace desperately searches for a solution to save Earth from star-consuming microorganisms in this Portuguese edition of Weir's thrilling space adventure.

Halo: Retribution

Halo • Book 22

by Troy Denning

Narrated by Scott Brick

Political assassination threatens the fragile post-Covenant War peace, pulling familiar Halo characters into a conspiracy that could reignite galactic conflict. Scott Brick handles the military dialogue and alien politics with his trademark authority.

Off to Be the Wizard

Magic 2.0 • Book 1

by Scott Meyer

Narrated by Luke Daniels

Programmer Martin discovers reality is just code he can edit, so he flees to medieval times to pose as a wizard when authorities notice his reality hacking. Luke Daniels captures the perfect blend of tech humor and fantasy adventure.

Rhino: The Rise of a Warrior (Hell Divers)

Hell Divers

by Nicholas Sansbury Smith

Narrated by Ray Porter

Set centuries before the main series, this prequel follows a young warrior's rise against the empire that enslaved his people in the radioactive wasteland.

After It Happened: Publisher's Pack, Books 1 & 2

After It Happened #1-2 • Book 1

by Devon C. Ford

Narrated by R.C. Bray

When plague kills nearly everyone, survival means protecting the few companions you find along the way. R.C. Bray guides listeners through this brutal post-apocalyptic world where death is commonplace but hope persists.

The Renegades of Pern)] published on (March, 1991)

Pern • Book 10

by Anne McCaffrey

Narrated by Dick Hill

While most of Pern lived under the protection of Holds and Weyrs, renegades carved out their own dangerous existence in the wilderness. Dick Hill brings warmth to this exploration of outcasts and misfits who found their own way to survive Thread.

A Better World

Brilliance Saga • Book 2

by Marcus Sakey

Narrated by Luke Daniels

The divide between gifted "brilliants" and ordinary humans reaches a breaking point after terrorist attacks devastate three cities in Sakey's compelling dystopian sequel.

Initialization: A LitRPG Adventure (Master Hunter K, Book 1)

Master Hunter K • Book 1

by From Hell, OppaTranslations

Narrated by Travis Baldree

Humanity gets yanked into a deadly interdimensional arena where everyone must fight with weapons and RPG-style abilities — Baldree's energy matches the high-stakes gaming premise.

Shadow of the Hegemon

The Shadow • Book 2

by Orson Scott Card

Narrated by David Birney, Scott Brick, Gabrielle de Cuir

Card's post-war political maneuvering follows Battle School graduates as they become pawns in Earth's power games, with multiple narrators handling the global scope effectively.

Heretics of Dune

Dune • Book 5

by Frank Herbert

Narrated by Simon Vance, Scott Brick

Fifteen hundred years after God Emperor Leto's death, the Empire has scattered and the Bene Gesserit face new threats from returning exiles. Herbert's complex fifth Dune novel benefits from dual narrators handling its intricate political plotting.

The Tumultuous Lives of Karl Strong

Middle Falls Time Travel • Book 18

by Shawn Inmon

Narrated by Scott Brick

Scott Brick follows lonely Karl through multiple chances at life after dying of a heart attack, searching for connection in the time-traveling town of Middle Falls.

Winter World

The Long Winter • Book 1

by A.G. Riddle

Narrated by Edoardo Ballerini, Amanda Leigh Cobb

Earth freezes into a new ice age while humanity discovers a mysterious object near Mars—but are they looking at extinction or salvation? Ballerini and Cobb capture the desperation perfectly.

Galaxy's Edge Part VI: Takeover (Galaxy's Edge Series, 6)

Galaxy's Edge • Book 15

by Jason Anspach, Nick Cole

Narrated by Ray Porter

Former legionnaire Carter and Navy spy Bowie take a private contract on planet Kublar as the galaxy rebuilds from war. Porter's commanding narration fits the military sci-fi perfectly.

The Wanted

Galaxy's Edge • Book 19

by Jason Anspach, Nick Cole

Narrated by Mark Boyett

Galaxy's Edge enters The Troubles, a chaotic period where successive crises spiral the Republic toward collapse. Mark Boyett captures the escalating desperation as the galaxy spins beyond anyone's control.

Omnia

Silver Ships • Book 9

by S.H. Jucha

Narrated by Grover Gardner

Alex Racine attempts to broker peace between warring oceanic and land-based alien species on the hostile planet Celus-5.

Ancillary Sword

Imperial Radch • Book 2

by Ann Leckie

Narrated by Adjoa Andoh

Former starship AI Breq, now trapped in a single human body, takes command of a new crew while seeking redemption for past atrocities. Andoh's performance captures Breq's unique perspective as an artificial intelligence grappling with individuality.

Robot Dreams

Robot #0.4

by Isaac Asimov, Ralph McQuarrie

Narrated by George Guidall

Asimov's robot stories predicted our technological future decades before it arrived, exploring AI consciousness and ethics. George Guidall's performance honors the thoughtful science fiction tradition.

Artifice

Silver Ships • Book 12

by S.H. Jucha

Narrated by Grover Gardner

The Omnians finally locate their digital enemy's lair in the Talus system, where Artifice rules through embedded programs and ruthless intimidation. Grover Gardner's measured narration suits this space opera's scope.

Chapterhouse: Dune

Dune • Book 6

by Frank Herbert

Narrated by Euan Morton, Katherine Kellgren, Scott Brick, Simon Vance

Herbert's final Dune novel follows the scattered Bene Gesserit as they face extinction from the brutal Honored Matres. The ensemble cast handles the complex political maneuvering across multiple perspectives with clarity.

Inhibitor Phase

Revelation Space • Book 4

by Alastair Reynolds

Narrated by John Lee

John Lee navigates Reynolds' complex far-future world where Miguel de Ruyter has spent forty years hiding his community from the xenocidal Inhibitor machines.

Wayward Earth

Wayward Galaxy • Book 7

by Jason Anspach, J.N. Chaney

Narrated by R.C. Bray, Mark Boyett

Colony ship Boone launches as Earth spirals toward doomsday, while hidden African ships prepare their own escape. R.C. Bray and Mark Boyett capture the desperate urgency of humanity's final exodus.

Yesterday's Gone: Season Six

Yesterday's Gone • Book 16

by Sean Platt, David W. Wright

Narrated by Scott Aiello, Cassandra Campbell, Tamara Marston, Brian Holsopple, Em Eldridge, Ray Chase, James Patrick Cronin, Christopher Gebauer, Chris Patton, Adam Verner, Tara Sands, John Wray, R.C. Bray

The horror sci-fi series concludes as scattered survivors return home to face something worse than the Darkness that consumed humanity. Thirteen narrators including R.C. Bray and Scott Aiello guide listeners through this apocalyptic finale.

The Prefect

Prefect Dreyfus Emergency • Book 1

by Alastair Reynolds

Narrated by John Lee

Prefect Tom Dreyfus polices the utopian Glitter Band space habitats until a murder case reveals deeper conspiracies. What seems straightforward becomes a threat to their entire civilization.

Navigators of Dune

Schools of Dune • Book 3

by Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson

Narrated by Scott Brick

Set 10,000 years before the original Dune, this finale explores the origins of the Bene Gesserit breeding program, Mentats, and Spacing Guild in an epic battle for humanity's future.

Fortitude

Multiverse Space • Book 2

by Dean M. Cole

Narrated by R.C. Bray

Military operators and fighter pilots battle aliens across multiple timelines, wielding advanced technology to reset history itself. R.C. Bray's military background shines through in his authentic portrayal of soldiers fighting impossible odds.

NPC

Infinite • Book 5

by Jeremy Robinson

Narrated by R.C. Bray, Jeffrey Kafer

Scientist Samael Crane believes soulless NPCs walk among us as real people, and when a body surfaces, his theory gets terrifyingly tested.

Hell Divers

Hell Divers • Book 1

by Nicholas Sansbury Smith

Narrated by R.C. Bray

Humanity's last airships circle a poisoned Earth while divers plunge through toxic storms to scavenge supplies—R.C. Bray's gruff delivery matches the post-apocalyptic desperation perfectly.

Paradox Bound

by Peter Clines

Narrated by Ray Porter

Eli becomes obsessed with a time-traveling woman in Revolutionary War clothing who drives a century-old car through modern America. Ray Porter balances the quirky premise with genuine emotional stakes as reality unravels.

The Android's Dream

The Android's Dream • Book 1

by John Scalzi

Narrated by Wil Wheaton

Scalzi opens with an interstellar diplomatic incident triggered by weaponized flatulence—Wheaton's deadpan delivery makes the absurdist humor land perfectly.

The Will to Battle

Terra Ignota • Book 3

by Ada Palmer

Narrated by T. Ryder Smith

Palmer's near-utopian world collapses into corruption and insurgency as the great Hives face internal rebellion. T. Ryder Smith handles the complex political philosophy and intricate world-building with remarkable clarity.

Halo: Fractures - Extraordinary Tales from the Halo Canon

Halo • Book 19

by Tobias S. Buckell, Troy Denning, James Swallow, Matt Forbeck, Kelly Gay, Christie Golden, Kevin Grace, Morgan Lockhart, John Jackson Miller, Frank O'Connor, Brian Reed, Joseph Staten

Narrated by Scott Brick

Scattered stories span millennia from ancient custodial races to legendary human-alien conflicts across the galaxy. Scott Brick's consistent narration unifies twelve authors' contributions to the expanding Halo universe.

Freedom's Choice

Catteni • Book 2

by Anne McCaffrey

Narrated by Susie Breck, Dick Hill

Humans enslaved on an alien planet must decide whether to fight for their prison world when they learn their captors are just mercenaries. The dual narration by Breck and Hill adds energy to this space colonization tale of survival and resistance.

Remnant

Remnant • Book 3

by Randi Darren

Narrated by Andrea Parsneau

Survival becomes philosophy becomes power. Andrea Parsneau's narration anchors a trilogy where every farm, every decision, carries real weight.

Méridien

Silver Ships • Book 3

by S.H. Jucha

Narrated by Grover Gardner

Former explorer-tug Captain turned Admiral Alex Racine leads the desperate Méridien exodus from a decades-long alien war. Gardner's performance captures the weight of billions of lives hanging in the balance.

Stranger in a Strange Land

by Robert A. Heinlein

Narrated by Christopher Hurt

Valentine Michael Smith, raised by Martians and possessing psychic powers, struggles to understand human society after arriving on Earth for the first time. His journey from alien outsider to messianic figure challenges everything about human nature, religion, and social convention.

The Measure

by Nikki Erlick

Narrated by Julia Whelan

Everyone receives a box revealing exactly how long they'll live, dividing society between long-stringers and short-stringers. Julia Whelan's nuanced performance explores how this knowledge affects eight interconnected lives and relationships.

Flux

Infinite • Book 3

by Jeremy Robinson

Narrated by Jeffrey Kafer

Time fractures around a Kentucky town, layering dinosaurs with Vikings and modern humans in Jeffrey Kafer's journey through temporal chaos rewriting human origins.

Returner's Defiance 5

Returner's Defiance • Book 5

by Bruce Sentar

Narrated by Christopher Boucher, Jessica Threet

Bran enters the Trial of Kings unprepared and memory-less, but he's determined to complete it twice to save all his companions.

Nero

Alliance • Book 1

by S.J. Tilly

Narrated by Jack Calihan, Chloe Ryan

After a decade of hiding from her past, Payton's quiet life shatters when dangerous Nero walks through her door claiming she belongs to him. Jack Calihan and Chloe Ryan's dual narration captures both the menace and magnetic attraction of this dark romance.

The Fold

Threshold • Book 2

by Peter Clines

Narrated by Ray Porter

Mike Erikson's intelligence-powered investigation into a teleportation device gone wrong creates perfect sci-fi mystery material, and Ray Porter captures both the everyday charm of the reluctant genius protagonist and the mounting cosmic dread.

Biomancer 2

New Era Online: Biomancer • Book 2

by Shemer Kuznits

Narrated by Luke Daniels

Seraph's flesh-twisting abilities face their ultimate test against druidic guardians protecting the Heart of the Forest. Luke Daniels navigates the blurred lines between heroism and monstrosity throughout.

Infinite

Infinite • Book 1

by Jeremy Robinson

Narrated by R.C. Bray

The Galahad carries humanity's last hope to Kepler 452b, but William Chanokh spent ten years conscious in a failed cryo-bed, his mind tortured while his body slept.

Star Carrier

Lost Colonies Trilogy • Book 3

by B.V. Larson

Narrated by Edoardo Ballerini

Earth's first war fleet rises to dominate space, but their creator Captain Sparhawk begins questioning the fleet's true mission. Edoardo Ballerini's performance captures the military tension and political intrigue perfectly.

Mona Lisa Overdrive

Sprawl • Book 3

by William Gibson

Narrated by Jonathan Davis

Gibson concludes his Sprawl trilogy as corporate heiress Mona, cyberspace cowboy Bobby, and gallery owner Kumiko converge in a plot involving AI entities and simulated consciousness.

God's Junk Drawer

by Peter Clines

Narrated by Ray Porter

Forty years after a family vanished during a rafting trip, one member returns with tales of a primordial valley filled with dinosaurs and aliens — Porter's range handles the wild premise.

Wayward Galaxy 6

Wayward Galaxy • Book 6

by Jason Anspach, J.N. Chaney

Narrated by R.C. Bray

Battle android Brody faces his greatest enemy yet: boredom during an uneasy planetary truce. R.C. Bray captures every bit of the action-movie-obsessed robot's restless energy as colonists debate helping mysterious RUPAC faction insiders.

The Ember War

The Ember War Saga • Book 1

by Richard Fox

Narrated by Luke Daniels

An alien probe recruits inventor Marc Ibarra to help humanity survive an invasion by a star-blotting armada. Luke Daniels captures both the overwhelming scale of the threat and the desperate ingenuity of human resistance.

Adulthood Rites

Xenogenesis • Book 2

by Octavia E. Butler

Narrated by J.D Jackson

Butler's sequel follows a human-alien hybrid child navigating between two species' conflicting futures after nuclear apocalypse. The story examines genetic mixing, survival, and what defines humanity in a post-war world.

Tailored Realities

Skyward universe

by Brandon Sanderson

Narrated by André Santana, Avi Roque, Dion Graham, Dylan Reilly Fitzpatrick, Imani Jade Powers, January LaVoy, MacLeod Andrews, Michael Kramer, Ray Porter, Shahjehan Khan, Stephanie Németh-Parker

Sanderson's short fiction collection spans fantasy and science fiction, including the never-before-published novella 'Moment Zero.' The stellar cast of eleven narrators brings distinct voices to each story, showcasing the breadth of Sanderson's imagination.

Rapture

Apocalypse Gates Author's Cut • Book 1

by Daniel Schinhofen

Narrated by Andrea Parsneau

Death becomes a raw deal when Alvin's brain gets sold to settle someone else's debt, launching Andrea Parsneau through his violent quest for digital revenge.

Mind War (Nick Hall, 3)

Nick Hall • Book 3

by Douglas E. Richards, Adam Verner

Narrated by Adam Verner

Brain implants let Nick read minds and access memories, but that power makes him a target for global manipulation schemes.