Best Sci-Fi Audiobooks Over 20 Hours

This Inevitable Ruin

Dungeon Crawler Carl • Book 7

by Matt Dinniman

Narrated by Jeff Hays, Travis Baldree

Jeff Hays and Travis Baldree tackle the chaos of Faction Wars as Carl's team faces nine alien armies in a massive battle for the ninth floor's central castle.

Light Bringer

Red Rising • Book 6

by Pierce Brown

Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

The sixth Red Rising book finds Darrow scattered across the galaxy while his enemies close in, and Tim Gerard Reynolds continues to inhabit these characters like he created them himself.

Morning Star

Red Rising • Book 3

by Pierce Brown

Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

Darrow's revolution reaches its bloody crescendo as he leads the rebellion against Gold tyranny in this explosive finale that Tim Gerard Reynolds narrates with fierce intensity.

Fallout

Expeditionary Force • Book 13

by Craig Alanson

Narrated by R.C. Bray

R.C. Bray returns with his beloved portrayal of Joe and Skippy, continuing the Expeditionary Force saga that has captivated millions of listeners.

Dune

Dune • Book 1

by Frank Herbert

Narrated by Scott Brick, Orlagh Cassidy, Euan Morton, Simon Vance, Ilyana Kadushin, Byron Jennings, David R. Gordon, Jason Culp, Kent Broadhurst, Oliver Wyman, Patricia Kilgarriff, Scott Sowers

Paul Atreides' transformation from noble heir to messianic leader on the spice planet Arrakis unfolds through multiple skilled voices that capture each character's distinct perspective.

The Primal Hunter 13

The Primal Hunter • Book 13

by Zogarth

Narrated by Travis Baldree

Jake teams up with his space worm buddy Sandy for a lunar adventure before the galaxy-wide battle begins with the Prima Guardian's arrival. Travis Baldree's enthusiastic delivery matches the story's escalating cosmic stakes perfectly.

Match Game

Expeditionary Force • Book 14

by Craig Alanson

Narrated by R.C. Bray

For the first time, Skippy the Magnificent faces an AI opponent of equal power—and he might actually need those filthy monkeys' help. Bray's Skippy remains perfection.

Defiance of the Fall 2

Defiance of the Fall • Book 2

by TheFirstDefier, J.F. Brink

Narrated by Pavi Proczko

Earth crumbles under invasion while Zac grows into a powerhouse, but becoming the world's strongest man makes him a target for every faction. Pavi Proczko's energetic narration matches the non-stop LitRPG action.

11/22/63

by Stephen King

Narrated by Craig Wasson

A high school teacher discovers a time portal and attempts to prevent JFK's assassination, but changing history proves more complex than expected. Craig Wasson handles the epic scope beautifully.

Leviathan Wakes

The Expanse • Book 1

by James S. A. Corey

Narrated by Jefferson Mays

Detective Miller and ice hauler Holden investigate a missing person case that uncovers a solar system-wide conspiracy threatening all of humanity. Mays handles the complex space opera with distinct voices for both protagonists as they navigate political tensions between Earth, Mars, and the Belt.

Persepolis Rising

The Expanse • Book 7

by James S.A. Corey

Narrated by Jefferson Mays

Jefferson Mays continues his stellar Expanse narration as the aging Rocinante crew faces a new threat from Laconia's advanced alien technology.

Fire and Song

Warformed: Stormweaver • Book 2

by Bryce O'Connor

Narrated by Luke Daniels

Reidon Ward continues his climb from weakest cadet to elite warrior, but his terrifying Device Shido attracts dangerous attention at Galens Institute. Luke Daniels excels with the military academy setting and intense action.

Task Force Hammer

Expeditionary Force • Book 17

by Craig Alanson

Narrated by R.C. Bray

The Merry Band of Pirates thought they'd won by stopping the Sentinel theft, but their real enemy is far worse than imagined. R.C. Bray delivers Alanson's signature humor amid the cosmic-scale threats.

The Dark Forest

Remembrance of Earth's Past • Book 2

by Liu Cixin, Joel Martinsen

Narrated by P. J. Ochlan

Liu Cixin's solution to the Fermi Paradox unfolds through cosmic sociology and interstellar hide-and-seek across P.J. Ochlan's measured performance.

Death's End

Remembrance of Earth's Past • Book 3

by Liu Cixin, Ken Liu

Narrated by P. J. Ochlan

Liu's trilogy concludes with humanity's final gambit against alien invasion spanning centuries of technological evolution. P. J. Ochlan handles the complex scientific concepts and emotional weight of civilization's potential extinction with steady authority.

Gilded Ghost

The Ripple System • Book 3

by Kyle Kirrin

Narrated by Travis Baldree

Players flood Ned's Onyx Delta city for EBO's first completed Red Cathedral raid while a menacing guild conquers western continents. Travis Baldree's energetic performance captures the virtual world's escalating conflicts and game-changing rewards.

Cibola Burn

The Expanse • Book 4

by James S.A. Corey

Narrated by Jefferson Mays

Corporate colonists clash with desperate refugees on humanity's first extrasolar colony, where ancient alien technology poses threats Jefferson Mays captures with mounting dread.

Iron Gold

Red Rising • Book 4

by Pierce Brown

Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds, John Curless, Julian Elfer, Aedin Moloney

Ten years after the Rising, Darrow's revolution has created new conflicts instead of peace, told through four perspectives across the solar system. The ensemble cast handles Ephraim's criminal desperation, Lysander's political awakening, and Darrow's war-weary leadership with distinct energy.

The Primal Hunter

The Primal Hunter • Book 1

by Zogarth

Narrated by Travis Baldree

Office worker Jake awakens in a monster-filled forest where the multiverse has arrived on Earth. Baldree's performance captures Jake's evolution from cubicle dweller to predator.

Mount Fitz Roy

Sun Symbol • Book 2

by Scott Sigler

Narrated by Ray Porter

The Utah mining disaster survivors head to the Andes chasing a trillion-dollar platinum motherlode that could make them rich or dead. Ray Porter's intense performance matches this high-stakes geological thriller perfectly.

Defiance of the Fall 13

Defiance of the Fall • Book 13

by TheFirstDefier, J.F. Brink

Narrated by Pavi Proczko

Zac returns from the Perennial Vastness to find Earth under assault by the Kan'Tanu Cult. War engulfs the sector while the System uses conflict to select trial candidates for unknown purposes.

Dune: House Atreides: House Trilogy

The Dune Sequence • Book 7

by Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson

Narrated by Scott Brick

The City of Mirrors

The Passage • Book 3

by Justin Cronin

Narrated by Scott Brick

In this epic trilogy conclusion, survivors rebuild civilization while Zero, the first viral, plots humanity's final destruction from a dead city.

Endymion

Hyperion Cantos • Book 3

by Dan Simmons, Gary Ruddell

Narrated by Victor Bevine

Raoul Endymion embarks on a quest to protect Aenea, the messiah-child from Hyperion's Time Tombs. Bevine navigates Simmons's complex universe as the story shifts from pilgrimage to space opera across multiple worlds.

House Harkonnen: House Trilogy

The Dune Sequence • Book 8

by Kevin J. Anderson, Brian Herbert

Narrated by Scott Brick

The Fall of Hyperion

Hyperion Cantos • Book 2

by Dan Simmons

Narrated by Victor Bevine

As the Time Tombs open on Hyperion, the fate of human civilization hangs in the balance between competing AIs and cosmic forces. Simmons concludes his space opera with universe-shaking revelations about humanity's destiny.

Commune: Book Four

Commune • Book 4

by Joshua Gayou

Narrated by R.C. Bray

Philosophical questions about moral principle versus family survival become brutally real in this post-apocalyptic saga's continuation. R.C. Bray's weathered voice suits the harsh moral landscape.

The Rise of Endymion

Hyperion Cantos • Book 4

by Dan Simmons

Narrated by Victor Bevine

Nearly 30 hours of space opera as Raul Endymion protects humanity's new messiah against a genocidal Crusade threatening to enslave the galaxy forever.

Hyperion

Hyperion • Book 1

by Dan Simmons

Narrated by Marc Vietor, Allyson Johnson, Kevin Pariseau, Jay Snyder, Victor Bevine

Seven pilgrims journey to meet the deadly Shrike in Canterbury Tales meets space opera. Multiple narrators handle each pilgrim's backstory, creating distinct voices for this sprawling, genre-bending epic about humanity's cosmic reckoning.

Judas Unchained

Commonwealth Saga • Book 2

by Peter F. Hamilton, Marta García Martínez

Narrated by John Lee

Hamilton concludes his Commonwealth Saga as humanity fights for survival against the technologically superior Prime aliens bent on galactic conquest. John Lee handles the massive cast and complex plot threads across this 40-hour epic finale.

The Naked God

Night's Dawn • Book 3

by Peter F. Hamilton

Narrated by John Lee

Quinn Dexter terrorizes Earth's arcologies while Louise Kavanagh hunts him with mysterious allies whose motives don't align with hers.

The Neutronium Alchemist

Night's Dawn • Book 2

by Peter F. Hamilton

Narrated by John Lee

The possessed escape Lalonde and spread across the Confederation, acquiring godlike powers while following a twisted gospel from world to world.

Fear the Sky

The Fear Saga • Book 1

by Stephen Moss

Narrated by R.C. Bray

Alien invaders announce their arrival eleven years early with burning engines in our night sky, and R.C. Bray's commanding voice captures humanity's desperate preparation.

Cryptonomicon

Baroque Cycle

by Neal Stephenson

Narrated by William Dufris

Stephenson weaves together WWII codebreakers and modern-day treasure hunters in an epic about cryptography, gold, and conspiracy spanning generations. Dufris tackles the novel's intimidating length and technical complexity, keeping listeners engaged through dense mathematical concepts and historical detail.

Metro 2033

Metro • Book 1

by Dmitry Glukhovsky, Natasha Randall

Narrated by Rupert Degas

Moscow's metro tunnels shelter humanity's last survivors twenty years after nuclear war, with Rupert Degas guiding you through the claustrophobic underground world.

The Great War: Breakthroughs

Great War (Turtledove) • Book 3

by Harry Turtledove

Narrated by George Guidall

Turtledove's alternate WWI expands from Europe to North America as long-simmering hatreds explode into global conflict. George Guidall's authoritative voice suits this sweeping historical reimagining.

The Collected Stories of Arthur C. Clarke

The Collected Stories of Arthur C. Clarke #1-5

by Arthur C. Clarke

Narrated by Ralph Lister, Ray Porter, Jonathan Davis

Clarke's complete short fiction spans from hard science concepts to cosmic wonder, performed by multiple narrators. Fifty hours of science fiction's most influential voice across five decades of stories.

The Twelve

The Passage • Book 2

by Justin Cronin

Narrated by Scott Brick

Cronin expands his post-apocalyptic vampire saga as three strangers navigate a world transformed by government experiments gone wrong. The epic scope and complex timeline benefit from Scott Brick's steady narration across this lengthy sequel.

A Deepness in the Sky

Zones of Thought • Book 2

by Vernor Vinge

Narrated by Peter Larkin

Two human factions orbit a world of intelligent spiders emerging into their technological age, but the Emergents harbor sinister plans that threaten both civilizations in this epic space opera.

The Host

by Stephenie Meyer

Narrated by Kate Reading

Body-snatching aliens have conquered Earth, but when Wanderer takes over Melanie's body, the human consciousness refuses to surrender. Kate Reading manages both personalities brilliantly.

The Butlerian Jihad

Legends of Dune • Book 1

by Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson

Narrated by Scott Brick

Humanity's war against thinking machines begins as cymeks and computer overlords threaten to enslave the galaxy in this Dune prequel epic.

The Last Hunter

Antarktos Saga #1-5 • Book 1

by Jeremy Robinson

Narrated by R.C. Bray

Complete five-book saga of Solomon's transformation from kidnapped teen to humanity's weapon against ancient Antarctic horrors. R.C. Bray commits fully to this 34-hour monster epic.

Mentats of Dune

Schools of Dune • Book 2

by Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson

Narrated by Scott Brick

Gilbertus Albans walks a dangerous line founding the Mentat School while Butlerian fanatics hunt anyone connected to thinking machines. Brick's authoritative narration fits perfectly with Herbert and Anderson's continuation of the Dune universe's political complexity.

The Trackers Series Box Set

Trackers #1-4 • Book 1

by Nicholas Sansbury Smith

Narrated by Bronson Pinchot

Four complete books chronicle survival after an EMP attack destroys America's electrical grid, written by a former Homeland Security officer who knows exactly how infrastructure collapse unfolds.

Sisterhood of Dune

Schools of Dune • Book 1

by Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson

Narrated by Scott Brick

Set eighty-three years after the thinking machines' destruction, Scott Brick guides listeners through the political machinations shaping the early Imperium with his steady narration.

The Passage

The Passage • Book 1

by Justin Cronin

Narrated by Scott Brick

Cronin's vampire apocalypse spans a century, from military experiment to post-collapse survival, all carried through Scott Brick's epic pacing.

This Day All Gods Must Die: The Gap into Ruin

Gap Cycle • Book 5

by Stephen R. Donaldson

Narrated by Scott Brick

The Gap Into Madness: Chaos and Order

The Gap Cycle • Book 4

by Stephen R. Donaldson

Narrated by Scott Brick

As Thanatos Minor explodes, unlikely allies escape aboard Trumpet with hostile forces in pursuit. Former enemies Morn Hyland and others must cooperate for survival in this space opera exploring trust, desperation, and moral complexity.

Hunger

Hunger #1-3 • Book 1

by Jeremy Robinson

Narrated by Jeffrey Kafer

Dr. Ella Masse's solution to world hunger backfires spectacularly when crops evolve beyond human control, turning Earth's salvation into its destruction.

1634: The Baltic War

Ring of Fire Main Line Novels • Book 3

by David Weber, Eric Flint

Narrated by George Guidall

Time-displaced Americans from modern West Virginia find themselves caught in a 17th-century European war. George Guidall's authoritative voice handles both military strategy and alternate history complexities across twenty-six hours.

Fear the Future

The Fear Saga • Book 3

by Stephen Moss

Narrated by R.C. Bray

A six-year-old girl pilots humanity's deadliest creation, the godlike Skalm, in this series finale where Earth prepares for alien invasion. R.C. Bray brings both the epic scale and intimate human costs to Moss's conclusion of the Fear Saga.

Pandora's Star

Commonwealth Saga • Book 1

by Peter F. Hamilton, Marta García Martínez

Narrated by John Lee

A vanishing star launches humanity's first interstellar investigation, uncovering an ancient alien prison that threatens six hundred connected worlds across the Commonwealth's wormhole network.

Xenocide

Ender's Saga • Book 3

by Orson Scott Card

Narrated by Scott Brick, Gabrielle de Cuir, Amanda Karr, John Rubinstein, Stefan Rudnicki

Card's complex third Ender novel juggles multiple alien species and philosophical debates, requiring the full ensemble cast to handle its scope.

Chasm City

Revelation Space #0.5 • Book 2

by Alastair Reynolds

Narrated by John Lee

A plague-infected city where buildings themselves have become diseased — Reynolds crafts the perfect noir hellscape for this cyberpunk mystery. John Lee's measured delivery captures both the detective's paranoia and the city's creeping decay.

The Machine Crusade

Legends of Dune • Book 2

by Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson

Narrated by Scott Brick

The war between humans and thinking machines escalates across multiple worlds in the Herbert-Anderson Dune prequel, with Scott Brick commanding attention through nearly 28 hours of space opera.

Empire of Silence

Sun Eater • Book 1

by Christopher Ruocchio

Narrated by Samuel Roukin

Hadrian Marlowe chronicles how a nobleman's exile led to humanity's first contact with alien intelligence and a genocidal war that branded him both savior and monster across the galaxy.

Seveneves

by Neal Stephenson

Narrated by Mary Robinette Kowal, Will Damron

The moon explodes, giving humanity two years before Earth becomes uninhabitable, sparking a desperate exodus to space. Mary Robinette Kowal and Will Damron tackle Stephenson's technical density across this massive narrative.

Exploration: A Litrpg Apocalypse

Welcome to the Multiverse • Book 10

by Sean Oswald, Joshua Mason

Narrated by Travis Baldree

Fresh from defeating Gallarosa, Silas finds himself on a medieval world controlled by the seemingly righteous but authoritarian Order faction. Travis Baldree continues guiding this multiverse-spanning adventure with consistent character development.

The Battle of Corrin

Legends of Dune • Book 3

by Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson

Narrated by Scott Brick

Scott Brick handles the climactic finale of the Legends of Dune trilogy with conviction, guiding listeners through humanity's final showdown with the thinking machines.

1633

Ring of Fire Main Line Novels • Book 2

by Eric Flint, David Weber

Narrated by George Guidall

George Guidall anchors this alternate history epic where a West Virginia town displaced to the Thirty Years War faces Cardinal Richelieu's alliance determined to destroy their confederacy.

Absolution Gap

Revelation Space • Book 3

by Alastair Reynolds

Narrated by John Lee

John Lee navigates the complex conclusion to Reynolds' Revelation Space trilogy, where humanity's remnants face extinction from the ancient machine intelligence called Inhibitors.

The Gap Into Power: A Dark and Hungry God Arises

The Gap Cycle • Book 3

by Stephen R. Donaldson

Narrated by Scott Brick

Humanity battles ultimate evil and its own dark nature in this galactic epic's third installment. Scott Brick handles Donaldson's complex moral universe where heroes and villains shift based on perspective and necessity.

A Fire Upon the Deep

Zones of Thought • Book 1

by Vernor Vinge

Narrated by Peter Larkin

This space opera spans a universe where intelligence depends on galactic location, from godlike Transcendent entities to limited Unthinking minds.

Dune: House Corrino, Vol. 1

Dune: House Corrino • Book 9

by Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, Simone Ragazzoni, Lea Caballero, Dan Jackson, Ed Dukeshire

Narrated by Scott Brick

Royal House Corrino's crucial role unfolds just before the original Dune events as Harkonnen pressure on Fremen intensifies. Brick brings gravitas to this final prequel chapter.

The Tommyknockers

by Stephen King

Narrated by Edward Herrmann

Edward Herrmann's steady voice contrasts perfectly with King's tale of a Maine town slowly consumed by an alien intelligence buried in the woods.

Battlefield Earth: A Saga of the Year 3000

by L. Ron Hubbard

Narrated by Josh Clark, Corey Burton, Fred Tatascorie, Stefan Rudnicki, Nancy Cartwright, R. F. Daley, Kaleo Griffith, Don Leslie, Ralph Lister, Scott Menville, Jim Meskimen, Tamra Meskimen, Phillip Proctor, Michael Yurchak, Full Cast

This full-cast production tackles Hubbard's thousand-year alien occupation epic with surprising energy—the ensemble work helps sell the operatic scope.

Time Enough for Love

The World as Myth • Book 1

by Robert A. Heinlein

Narrated by Tom Weiner

Lazarus Long's 2,000-year lifespan encompasses multiple identities and controversial relationships across Heinlein's sprawling future history opus.

All Clear

All Clear • Book 2

by Connie Willis

Narrated by Katherine Kellgren, Connie Willis (introduction)

Time-traveling historians trapped in WWII London face the possibility they've altered history itself. Katherine Kellgren's performance captures both the period atmosphere and mounting desperation of characters stuck in the Blitz.

1636: The Saxon Uprising

Ring of Fire Main Line Novels • Book 5

by Eric Flint

Narrated by George Guidall

American idealists confront European realities when their technological advantages can't solve every diplomatic crisis looming ahead. Guidall's performance keeps the dense political maneuvering accessible and engaging.

Calibans Krieg

The Expanse • Book 2

by James S.A. Corey

Narrated by Matthias Lühn

Die deutsche Fassung von Coreys Weltraum-Epos folgt dem Krieg zwischen Erde und Mars, während ein Alien-Virus den Jupiter-Mond Ganymed bedroht. Matthias Lühn navigiert die komplexe Handlung mit beeindruckender Klarheit.

The Uplift War

The Uplift Saga • Book 3

by David Brin

Narrated by George K. Wilson

Neo-chimps lead a guerrilla war against alien invaders on the planet Garth, proving that uplifted species can fight for themselves. Wilson's narration spans epic space battles and intimate character moments across this Hugo-winning adventure.

To Say Nothing of the Dog

Oxford Time Travel • Book 2

by Connie Willis

Narrated by Steven Crossley

Time-traveling historian Ned Henry's search for a Victorian vase becomes a comedic romp through temporal paradoxes and romantic entanglements.

Ragnarok

I Bring the Fire • Book 6

by C. Gockel

Narrated by Barrie Kreinik

Chaos incarnate Bohdi Patel just wants to survive on icy Jotunheim, but Loki's oath to burn Asgard complicates everything. Kreinik handles the mythological complexity with clear distinction between characters.

Lord of All Things

Herr aller Dinge • Book 1

by Andreas Eschbach, Samuel Willcocks

Narrated by Nick Podehl

Two children from vastly different worlds—French diplomat's daughter and laundress's son—share a bond that spans decades in this sweeping story of love and impossible dreams.

Green Mars

Mars Trilogy • Book 2

by Kim Stanley Robinson

Narrated by Richard Ferrone

Mars colonization enters its second generation as terraforming accelerates and political factions clash over the planet's future. Richard Ferrone's 27-hour performance tackles Robinson's dense scientific and political complexity with remarkable clarity.

The Reality Dysfunction

Night's Dawn • Book 1

by Peter F. Hamilton

Narrated by John Lee

Humanity's galactic civilization faces supernatural invasion when the dead return seeking bodies in this massive space opera. John Lee navigates Hamilton's complex world-building across 41 hours.

Sleeping Beauties

by Stephen King, Owen King

Narrated by Marin Ireland

Women who fall asleep become cocooned and dangerous if awakened, while men descend into chaos without them. Marin Ireland navigates this gender-divided apocalypse with both tenderness and menace.

Hunters of Dune

Dune • Book 7

by Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson

Narrated by Scott Brick

Brian Herbert and Kevin Anderson continue Frank Herbert's epic, picking up where Chapterhouse ended with the scattered survivors facing new threats across the universe.

Termination Shock

by Neal Stephenson

Narrated by Edoardo Ballerini

Stephenson tackles geoengineering through a Texas billionaire's plan to reverse climate change by shooting sulfur into the atmosphere. Ballerini handles the sprawling cast with precision across continents.

On the Steel Breeze

Poseidon's Children • Book 2

by Alastair Reynolds

Narrated by Adjoa Andoh

Centuries after humanity's expansion into space, Chiku's story unfolds across generation ships seeking new worlds. Adjoa Andoh guides listeners through Reynolds' complex timeline and hard science fiction concepts with clarity.

Eternal Online

Eternal Online • Book 1

by T.J. Reynolds

Narrated by Andrea Parsneau

Broke gamer Dahlia must level up in a deadly virtual world to pay her father's debts or face real-world consequences. Parsneau handles the complete 1000+ page LitRPG epic with consistent character voices.

The System Apocalypse Books 4-6

The System Apocalypse #4-6 • Book 2

by Tao Wong

Narrated by Nick Podehl

John's team ventures into British Columbia over a year after the System's arrival, facing alien and human threats alike. Nick Podehl returns to continue this LitRPG saga's expansion.

Blue Mars

Mars Trilogy • Book 3

by Kim Stanley Robinson

Narrated by Richard Ferrone

Mars blooms into a habitable world while Earth suffocates under ecological collapse, creating interplanetary tensions between terraformers and preservationists.

A Forest of Stars

The Saga of Seven Suns • Book 2

by Kevin J. Anderson

Narrated by George Guidall

George Guidall commands this space opera's second volume, where humanity's accidental genocide of the Hydrogues escalates into galactic war with ancient, merciless enemies.

Ebola K

Ebola K • Book 1

by Bobby Adair

Narrated by Adam Verner

A mutated airborne Ebola strain threatens global catastrophe in this medical thriller that explores terrorism, containment failures, and the thin line between pandemic and extinction.

Middle Falls Time Travel Omnibus: Books 4-6

Middle Falls Time Travel #4-6 • Book 16

by Shawn Inmon, Tamara Marston, Charlie Thurston, Adam Verner

Narrated by Malcolm Hillgartner, Luke Daniels, Scott Brick

Three standalone time travel stories explore different characters and eras, from a man born with impossible powers to a woman seeking emancipation across time. Multiple skilled narrators handle the varied tones and time periods expertly.

Doomsday Book

Oxford Time Travel • Book 1

by Connie Willis

Narrated by Jenny Sterlin

Time travel goes catastrophically wrong as historian Kivrin gets stranded in plague-ravaged medieval England while a deadly epidemic spreads in her own century.

Pandora Unchained: A Progression Fantasy Epic

Pandora Unchained • Book 1

by Patrick Laplante

Narrated by Adam Verner

After his parents' mysterious deaths, Sorin becomes a shunned Poison Cultivator seeking revenge against the demonic forces threatening his world through rare magical abilities.

Dangerous Visions

Dangerous Visions • Book 1

by Harlan Ellison, Leo Dillon, Diane Dillon

Narrated by Tim Campbell, Simon Vance, Steven Jay Cohen, Johnny Heller, Edoardo Ballerini, Ramiz Monsef, Neil Hellegers, Jim Meskimen, JD Jackson, P. J. Ochlan, Dion Graham, Natalie Naudus, Vikas Adam, Scott Aiello

Ellison's groundbreaking 1967 anthology challenged science fiction's boundaries with taboo-breaking stories from Asimov, Dick, and Zelazny. Fourteen different narrators tackle the varied styles and provocative themes.

1635: Papal Stakes

Assiti Shards • Book 11

by Eric Flint, Charles E. Gannon

Narrated by George Guidall

Grantville's modern Americans tackle Borgia-level Vatican corruption in 17th-century Europe's religious upheaval. Time-displaced citizens confront papal succession schemes that could derail Europe's early renaissance.

Children of Strife

Children of Time • Book 4

by Adrian Tchaikovsky

Narrated by Mel Hudson

Tchaikovsky's space-faring humans search for Earth-terraformed worlds in this post-apocalyptic continuation of his acclaimed evolution saga. Twenty hours of hard science fiction exploration await.

The Dwellers Saga Omnibus

The Dwellers Saga • Book 1

by David Estes

Narrated by Julia Whelan, Will Damron

After On

by Rob Reid

Narrated by Sean Kenin, January LaVoy, Felicia Day, Patrick Rothfuss, John Hodgman, Tom Merritt, Jesse Cox, Leo Laporte

Silicon Valley satire featuring an AI social media app that might achieve consciousness. Multiple celebrity narrators including Felicia Day and Patrick Rothfuss tackle this tech thriller with humor and insight.

Journey to the Centre of the Earth

by Jules Verne, David Brin

Narrated by David DeVries, Kristin Kalbli

Professor Lindenbrock's descent through an Icelandic volcano into prehistoric underground realms gets full adventure treatment from dual narrators.

The System Apocalypse Books 10-12

The System Apocalypse #10-12 • Book 4

by Tao Wong

Narrated by Nick Podehl

John Lee finally confronts the ultimate mystery behind the System itself across these final three volumes. Nick Podehl's steady narration anchors this galaxy-spanning conclusion perfectly.

Blue Remembered Earth

Poseidon's Children • Book 1

by Alastair Reynolds

Narrated by Kobna Holdbrook-Smith

Africa dominates the technological future in this sweeping space opera spanning ten thousand years of one family's legacy. The complex world-building benefits from clear narration across its epic scope.

The System Apocalypse Books 1-3

The System Apocalypse #1-3 • Book 1

by Tao Wong

Narrated by Nick Podehl

John's weekend camping trip in Yukon National Park becomes survival horror when the world ends via blue boxes and leveling systems. Levels replace nuclear apocalypse while monsters spawn in Canadian wilderness.

Revelation Space

Revelation Space • Book 1

by Alastair Reynolds

Narrated by John Lee

Archaeologist Dan Sylveste seeks answers about the extinct Amarantin race while a damaged starship crew hunts him across space in Reynolds' complex space opera. John Lee handles the hard SF concepts with clear authority.

The System Apocalypse: Australia Books 1-3

The System Apocalypse #1-3 • Book 1

by Tao Wong, K.T. Hanna, Andrea Parsneau

Narrated by Andrea Parsneau

Plant biologist Kira must protect her children when alien technology transforms Australia's deadly wildlife into even more murderous creatures.

Rogues

Ancient World

by George R.R. Martin, Gardner Dozois, Joe Abercrombie, Gillian Flynn, Matthew Hughes, Joe R. Lansdale, Michael Swanwick, David Ball, Carrie Vaughn, Scott Lynch, Bradley Denton, Cherie Priest, Daniel Abraham, Paul Cornell, Steven Saylor, Garth Nix, Walter Jon Williams, Phyllis Eisenstein, Lisa Tuttle, Neil Gaiman, Connie Willis, Patrick Rothfuss

Narrated by George R. R. Martin, Gwendoline Christie, Roy Dotrice, Ron Donachie, W. Morgan Sheppard, Janis Ian, Molly Quinn, Rupert Degas, Iain Glen, Various

Twenty-one stories featuring morally ambiguous characters from fantasy and historical fiction masters. The varied cast including Gwendoline Christie and Iain Glen gives voice to antiheroes across multiple genres and time periods.

Red Mars

Mars Trilogy • Book 1

by Kim Stanley Robinson

Narrated by Richard Ferrone

Richard Ferrone guides you through Robinson's meticulously researched vision of 100 colonists attempting to terraform Mars starting in 2026.

Too Like the Lightning

Terra Ignota • Book 1

by Ada Palmer

Narrated by Jefferson Mays

Jefferson Mays tackles Palmer's genre-bending 25th-century mystery with remarkable range, switching between the narrator's confessional tone and period-appropriate philosophical tangents.

The Glass

The Glass • Book 1

by Nathan Hystad

Narrated by R.C. Bray

R.C. Bray's commanding voice suits this alien invasion story where invisible barriers slice through Earth without warning. His narration captures both the global scope of the crisis and the personal stakes driving Ransom's search for answers.

Defiance

The Defiance • Book 1

by Devon C. Ford

Narrated by Greg Tremblay

In a post-apocalyptic world ruled by iron-fisted authorities, revolution stirs in the ruins. Tremblay's performance captures both the oppressive atmosphere and growing rebellion across all three books.

Somnia Online Books 1-3

Somnia Online #1-3 • Book 1

by K.T. Hanna

Narrated by Andrea Parsneau

Healer Wren gets stuck playing an Enchanter in this competitive MMORPG world where twelve keys separate her guild from victory. Andrea Parsneau captures the frustration of mastering an unwanted character class perfectly.

The Wasteland Series

Wasteland #1-4

by Jon Cronshaw

Narrated by Virtual Voice

Abel's journey from drug-addicted scavenger to reluctant hero of enslaved children spans four novels of post-apocalyptic survival. The AI narration surprisingly works for this gritty wasteland tale.

Woken Furies

Takeshi Kovacs • Book 3

by Richard K. Morgan

Narrated by William Dufris

Takeshi Kovacs faces biomachines and betrayal on his home planet, where consciousness-swapping technology makes death negotiable. William Dufris captures the noir-cyberpunk tone of this complex series finale.

Hidden Empire

The Saga of Seven Suns • Book 1

by Kevin J. Anderson

Narrated by George Guidall

Ancient alien artifacts hold the power to create suns, but archaeologists uncover forbidden knowledge that explains why the insectoid Klikiss empire fell. This space opera launches an epic saga of interstellar politics and cosmic threats.

Ether Collapse Omnibus: Books 1-3 in a Post-Apocalyptic LitRPG

Ether Collapse #1-3 • Book 1

by Ryan DeBruyn

Narrated by Luke Daniels

Over 40 hours of Luke Daniels navigating a world where Gaia has awakened and transformed Earth into a RPG-style reality, following Rocky as he levels up to survive in Algonquin Park's deadly new ecosystem.

Caliban - La guerra

The Expanse • Book 2

by James S. A. Corey

Narrated by Riccardo Ricobello

1634: The Ram Rebellion

Assiti Shards • Book 4

by Eric Flint, Virginia DeMarce

Narrated by George Guidall

West Virginians hurled back to the Thirty Years War continue reshaping 17th-century Europe through their alliance with Gustavus Adolphus. Guidall's authoritative narration anchors this alternate history epic.

The New Space Opera 2

by Gardner Dozois, Jonathan Strahan

Narrated by Tom Weiner, Bahni Turpin, Caroline Shaffer, Richard Powers, Hillary Huber, Marguerite Gavin, Xe Sands, Erica Sullivan

Heavyweight sci-fi authors including Robert Charles Wilson and Peter Watts craft interstellar tales that span galaxies. Eight different narrators tackle the varied voices, creating a rich anthology experience across 23 hours.

Collected Stories

by Lewis Shiner

Narrated by David Birney, Scott Brick, Gabrielle de Cuir, Kimberly Farr, Janis Ian, Rex Linn, Arthur Morey, Stefan Rudnicki

Eight different narrators tackle Lewis Shiner's 41-story collection spanning decades of speculative fiction, from cyberpunk classics to historical fantasies.

Old Venus

by George R.R. Martin, Gardner Dozois, Ian McDonald, Garth Nix, Joe Haldeman, Gwyneth Jones, Matthew Hughes, Paul McAuley, Lavie Tidhar, Allen M. Steele, Stephen Leigh, Eleanor Arnason, David Brin, Michael Cassutt, Tobias S. Buckell, Elizabeth Bear, Joe R. Lansdale, Mike Resnick

Narrated by Diana Rigg, Full Cast, Michael Dorn, Stephen Fry, Jake Stormoen, W. Morgan Sheppard, Gethin Anthony, Wil Wheaton, Janis Ian, Ron Donachie, Various

George R.R. Martin and Gardner Dozois collect sixteen tales set on the classic pulp Venus of swamps, jungles, and lurking creatures. An all-star cast including Stephen Fry and Diana Rigg handle the diverse stories.

Sector 64 Box Set

Sector 64 • Book 1

by Dean M. Cole

Narrated by R.C. Bray

Humanity's attempt to uplift Earth triggers an interstellar war, leaving fighter pilots as our last defense against extinction. R.C. Bray's award-winning performance handles both intimate character moments and large-scale space battles.

Fantastic Imaginings: A Journey Through 3500 Years of Imaginative Writing, Comprising Fantasy, Horror, and Science Fiction

by Stefan Rudnicki

Narrated by Stefan Rudnicki, David Burney, Scott Brick, Cassandra Campbell

Stefan Rudnicki leads a narrator ensemble through 3,500 years of imaginative literature, from ancient religious texts to the roots of modern genre fiction.

The Barsoom Collection: John Carter Books 1-6

Barsoom #1-6 • Book 1

by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Christopher Ragland

Narrated by Christopher Ragland

Carter's sword-and-planet adventures on Mars defined early science fiction with four-armed aliens, flying battleships, and Dejah Thoris. Christopher Ragland handles the pulp adventure tone with appropriate swashbuckling energy.

Existence

by David Brin

Narrated by Kevin T. Collins, Robin Miles, L. J. Ganser

Three skilled narrators tackle Brin's ambitious tale of orbital garbage collector Gerald Livingston, whose mysterious discovery changes humanity's understanding of the universe.

Doctor Who: The Companions Collection: K9, 5th & 10th Doctor Novelisations

Doctor Who: The Ninth Doctor

by Peter Grimwade, Camille Coduri, David Collings, John Leeson, Steven Pacey, Stephen Gallagher, Terence Dudley, Russell T Davies, Barbara Clegg

Narrated by Camille Coduri, David Collings, John Leeson, Steven Pacey

Classic companions take center stage in these TV novelizations, with original actors returning to voice their beloved characters across multiple eras.