Best Scott Brick Audiobooks

The best audiobooks narrated by Scott Brick — 25 titles spanning Thriller, Sci-Fi, Historical Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Self-Help, Literature & Fiction, averaging 4.61 ABR stars.

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Scott Brick is one of the most prolific narrators in audiobook history, with over 800 titles to his name. A former actor with a background in theater, Brick brings a commanding baritone and meticulous pacing to everything he records. He's particularly celebrated for his work in thriller and sci-fi, where his deliberate delivery builds tension and keeps listeners locked in. If you've listened to Dune, The Bourne Identity, or any of Ayn Rand's novels on audio, you've heard Scott Brick. His style is distinctive — measured, authoritative, and perfectly suited to dense, plot-driven narratives.

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    Hellbent

    Orphan X • Book 3

    by Gregg Hurwitz

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    4.73 ABR Score (38.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.44 Goodreads (25.3K) ★ 4.75 Audible (12.8K)
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    The Nowhere Man faces his past when his surrogate father Jack Johns is targeted for knowing too much about the secret Orphan X assassination program.

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    Into the Fire

    An Orphan X Novel • Book 5

    by Gregg Hurwitz

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    4.73 ABR Score (28.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.43 Goodreads (19.1K) ★ 4.79 Audible (9.4K)
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    Scott Brick's relentless intensity transforms this fifth Orphan X into pure propulsive momentum—his voice becomes the weapon, making every tense standoff and moral reckoning land with genuine weight.

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    Tom Clancy True Faith and Allegiance

    A Jack Ryan Novel (chronological order) • Book 17

    by Mark Greaney

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    4.72 ABR Score (8.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.72 Audible (8.9K)
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    Out of the Dark

    An Orphan X Novel • Book 4

    by Gregg Hurwitz

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    4.71 ABR Score (31.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.4 Goodreads (21.6K) ★ 4.77 Audible (10.2K)
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    Scott Brick's measured intensity perfectly captures Evan Smoak's lethal precision—making this fourth Orphan X installment feel like a masterclass in smart thriller narration that never oversells the danger.

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    The Hunt for Red October

    Jack Ryan • Book 3

    by Tom Clancy

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    4.69 ABR Score (402.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.12 Goodreads (389.7K) ★ 4.78 Audible (13.1K)
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    Soviet submarine captain Marko Ramius attempts to defect with Russia's most advanced nuclear sub. Scott Brick's authoritative narration matches Clancy's technical precision in this cat-and-mouse thriller that launched the Jack Ryan series.

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    Final Option

    The Oregon Files • Book 14

    by Clive Cussler, Boyd Morrison

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    4.67 ABR Score (10.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.48 Goodreads (8.0K) ★ 4.82 Audible (2.9K)
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    Scott Brick's crisp, propulsive narration turns this Cussler techno-thriller into pure adrenaline—he nails the rapid-fire dialogue and keeps the momentum relentless for over 10 hours.

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    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

    4.66 ABR Score (1.8M ratings)
    ★ 4.29 Goodreads (1.6M) ★ 4.67 Audible (126.5K)
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    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.

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    Patriot Games

    Jack Ryan • Book 1

    by Tom Clancy

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    4.64 ABR Score (227.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.17 Goodreads (214.5K) ★ 4.7 Audible (13.3K)
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    CIA analyst Jack Ryan intervenes in an IRA assassination attempt, making himself and his family targets for revenge. Scott Brick captures both Ryan's analytical mind and his protective fury as international terrorism becomes devastatingly personal.

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    Tom Clancy Act of Defiance

    Jack Ryan • Book 19

    by Brian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson, Tom Clancy

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    4.64 ABR Score (9.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.6 Goodreads (8.3K) ★ 4.74 Audible (1.7K)
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    Russia deploys a mysterious naval superweapon while their land forces crumble, leaving President Jack Ryan scrambling for answers. Scott Brick's commanding performance suits the high-stakes political thriller perfectly.

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    This Tender Land

    by William Kent Krueger

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    4.62 ABR Score (236.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.39 Goodreads (223.8K) ★ 4.64 Audible (13.0K)
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    Scott Brick's weathered narration transforms this Depression-era journey into something haunting and deeply human, turning what could be a heavy historical tale into an unforgettable emotional gut-punch.

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    Alexander Hamilton

    by Ron Chernow

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    4.61 ABR Score (226.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.22 Goodreads (201.6K) ★ 4.79 Audible (25.0K)
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    Scott Brick's narration turns this sprawling biography into an addictive listen—his voice captures Hamilton's relentless ambition and the revolutionary chaos surrounding him with equal intensity.

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    Jurassic Park

    Jurassic Park • Book 1

    by Michael Crichton

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    4.60 ABR Score (1.1M ratings)
    ★ 4.13 Goodreads (1.1M) ★ 4.76 Audible (46.8K)
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    Scientists clone dinosaurs using ancient DNA, creating the ultimate theme park until the prehistoric predators escape and hunt their creators through tropical nightmares.

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    Prodigal Son

    An Orphan X Novel • Book 6

    by Gregg Hurwitz

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    4.59 ABR Score (22.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.35 Goodreads (17.7K) ★ 4.69 Audible (5.2K)
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    Scott Brick's narration transforms this spy thriller into something addictive—his measured intensity makes every revelation land harder, and the character work hits deeper than typical action fare.

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    Dark Horse

    An Orphan X Novel • Book 7

    by Gregg Hurwitz

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    4.59 ABR Score (21.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.37 Goodreads (16.9K) ★ 4.68 Audible (4.6K)
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    Scott Brick's measured intensity perfectly captures Evan Smoak's controlled precision in this seventh installment—a thriller that rewards longtime fans while delivering genuine stakes and moral complexity.

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    Ender's Shadow

    Ender's Shadow • Book 1

    by Orson Scott Card

    Narrated by Scott Brick, Gabrielle de Cuir, full cast

    4.59 ABR Score (194.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.32 Goodreads (180.6K) ★ 4.76 Audible (13.8K)
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    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.

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    Tom Clancy Defense Protocol

    Jack Ryan Universe • Book 40

    by Brian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson, Tom Clancy

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    4.58 ABR Score (7.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.57 Goodreads (6.3K) ★ 4.75 Audible (1.2K)
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    President Ryan's slip of the tongue threatens to spark war over Taiwan in this high-stakes political thriller. The tension builds through backroom diplomacy and military posturing across the Pacific.

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    Enemy of the State

    Mitch Rapp • Book 16

    by Kyle Mills, Vince Flynn

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    4.58 ABR Score (31.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.33 Goodreads (21.6K) ★ 4.63 Audible (9.6K)
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    Mitch Rapp hunts a Saudi prince funding ISIS while navigating buried 9/11 secrets the U.S. government desperately wants to keep hidden. The high-stakes espionage and political intrigue crackle through every chapter of this timely thriller.

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    The Sum of All Fears

    Jack Ryan • Book 6

    by Tom Clancy

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    4.58 ABR Score (75.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.08 Goodreads (67.0K) ★ 4.75 Audible (8.2K)
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    Jack Ryan works on Middle Eastern peace negotiations while facing the terrifying possibility that the U.S. President may be incompetent during a massive crisis.

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    Full Force and Effect

    Jack Ryan • Book 10

    by Mark Greaney, Tom Clancy

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    4.57 ABR Score (22.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.3 Goodreads (13.1K) ★ 4.65 Audible (9.5K)
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    North Korea launches an ICBM while a CIA officer dies in Vietnam, leaving Jack Ryan Jr. to assemble puzzle pieces with international stakes in this Clancy thriller.

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    The Knowledge of the Holy

    by A.W. Tozer

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    4.55 ABR Score (30.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.41 Goodreads (29.2K) ★ 4.79 Audible (1.4K)
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    Scott Brick's measured, reverent tone transforms Tozer's meditative prose into something genuinely transcendent—you'll feel the weight of each reflection rather than rush through it.

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    The Holy Bible: King James Version

    by Anonymous

    Narrated by Scott Brick, Prentice Onayemi, Ellen Archer, LJ Ganser, Jennifer Van Dyck, Suzanne Toren

    4.54 ABR Score (322.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.45 Goodreads (320.9K) ★ 4.71 Audible (1.5K)
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    The King James Version's cadence and poetry hit different when spoken aloud by this all-star ensemble cast, making the language feel alive rather than archaic.

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    Lone Wolf

    Orphan X • Book 9

    by Gregg Hurwitz

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    4.54 ABR Score (16.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.33 Goodreads (13.4K) ★ 4.68 Audible (2.9K)
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    Evan Smoak faces his most personal mission yet as Orphan X in Hurwitz's ninth installment of vigilante justice. Scott Brick's familiarity with the series adds depth to every action sequence.

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    The Firm

    Mitch McDeere • Book 1

    by John Grisham

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    4.54 ABR Score (644.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.07 Goodreads (639.0K) ★ 4.63 Audible (5.8K)
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    Young lawyer Mitch McDeere joins a prestigious Memphis tax firm that turns out to be a front for the Chicago mob's money laundering operations.

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    Dance of Death

    Pendergast • Book 6

    by Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    4.53 ABR Score (40.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.2 Goodreads (35.7K) ★ 4.67 Audible (4.2K)
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    Agent Pendergast faces his most personal enemy yet—his own brother Diogenes—in a deadly game of cat and mouse through New York's cultural institutions.

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    Washington: A Life

    by Ron Chernow

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    4.52 ABR Score (97.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.17 Goodreads (83.6K) ★ 4.76 Audible (13.9K)
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    Scott Brick's measured, commanding delivery transforms Chernow's sprawling biography into something magnetic—he captures Washington as a conflicted, ambitious man, not a marble statue, making 42 hours vanish.

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