Where to Start with Terence Aselford
- New to Terence Aselford? Start here → The Crown Tower : The Riyria Chronicles 1 (Riyria Chronicles)
- What fans keep coming back to → The Rose and the Thorn : The Riyria Chronicles 2 (Riyria Chronicles)
- Short listen, big payoff → Sweep with Me
- Highest rated by listeners → Age of Legend (2 of 2)
- Best narrator–author pairing → Age of Empyre (Dramatized Adaptation)
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The Crown Tower : The Riyria Chronicles 1 (Riyria Chronicles)
The Riyria Chronicles • Book 1
Narrated by Bradley Foster Smith, Chris Genebach, Danny Gavigan, Nora Achrati, Peter Holdway, Shanta Parasuraman, Terence Aselford, John Kielty, Kay Eluvian, Brandon Burton, Stewart Crank
★ 4.40 ABR Score (43.7K ratings)★ 4.33 Goodreads (43.5K) ★ 4.76 Audible (223)More about this pick
A warrior and thief who hate each other must steal from an impregnable tower in this origin story, performed by a full cast that handles the fantasy world-building beautifully.
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The Rose and the Thorn : The Riyria Chronicles 2 (Riyria Chronicles)
The Riyria Chronicles • Book 2
Narrated by Bradley Foster Smith, Chris Genebach, Danny Gavigan, Jeff Allin, Nora Achrati, Shanta Parasuraman, Terence Aselford, Kay Eluvian, Earl Fisher, Andrew James Spooner, David M. Jourdan
★ 4.39 ABR Score (31.2K ratings)★ 4.4 Goodreads (31.0K) ★ 4.77 Audible (143)More about this pick
Thieves Royce and Hadrian return to confront the woman who saved their lives, only to find her trapped by a powerful noble's abuse. This full-cast production brings Sullivan's ensemble to vibrant life.
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Age of Legend (2 of 2)
The Legends of the First Empire • Book 4
Narrated by Amanda Forstrom, Bradley Smith, Chris Stinson, Colleen Delany, Jacob Yeh, Joe Mallon, Nora Achrati, Terence Aselford, Todd Scofield, Tracy Olivera
★ 4.33 ABR Score (16.0K ratings)★ 4.35 Goodreads (15.9K) ★ 4.66 Audible (153)More about this pick
The ensemble cast handles Sullivan's climactic battle between humans and Fhrey with emotional weight, as unlikely heroes face their final test against immortal enemies.
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Age of Death (1 of 2)
The Legends of the First Empire • Book 5
by Michael J. Sullivan, Amanda Forstrom, Terence Aselford, Todd Scofield, Nora Achrati, Bradley Smith, Nanette Savard, Yasmin Tuazon, Kimberly Gilbert, Colleen Delany, Tracy Olivera, Tia Shearer
Narrated by Amanda Forstrom, Bradley Smith, Colleen Delany, Kimberly Gilbert, Nanette Savard, Nora Achrati, Terence Aselford, Tia Shearer, Todd Scofield, Tracy Olivera, Yasmin Tuazon
★ 4.28 ABR Score (13.5K ratings)★ 4.28 Goodreads (13.3K) ★ 4.59 Audible (130)More about this pick
Humanity seeks a way across the Nidwalden River while time runs out for the mystic Suri in Sullivan's penultimate epic. The full cast handles the massive ensemble with distinct character voices.
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Sweep with Me
Innkeeper Chronicles [Dramatized Adaptation] #4.5 • Book 5
by Ilona Andrews, Nora Achrati, Ryan H. Reid, Samantha Cooper, Scott McCormick, Karen Novack, Rob McFadyen, Terence Aselford
Narrated by James Konicek, Jeff Allin, Karen Novack, Nora Achrati, Scott McCormick, Terence Aselford, Rob McFadyen, Robb Moreira, Ryan H. Reid, Samantha Cooper, Troy Allan
★ 4.24 ABR Score (787 ratings)★ 4.36 Goodreads (455) ★ 4.81 Audible (332)More about this pick
Holiday chaos hits Gertrude Hunt during Treaty Stay when the bed-and-breakfast must accept dangerous guests by ancient innkeeper law. This full-cast dramatization captures every alien accent and magical mishap with theatrical flair.
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Age of Empyre (Dramatized Adaptation)
Legends of the First Empire • Book 6
Narrated by Amanda Forstrom, Bradley Smith, Chris Stinson, Christopher Walker, Colleen Delany, Kimberly Gilbert, Lise Bruneau, Nora Achrati, Terence Aselford, Tia Shearer, Todd Scofield
★ 4.22 ABR Score (139 ratings)★ 4.75 Audible (139) -
Elementally Priceless
Rylee Adamson #0.5
Narrated by Nora Achrati, Yasmin Tuazon, Donald Guzzi, Terence Aselford, David Jourdan, Chris Stinson, Christopher Williams, Nanette Savard, Kay Eluvian, Colleen Delany, Daniel Llaca
★ 4.21 ABR Score (4.7K ratings)★ 4.3 Goodreads (4.6K) ★ 4.5 Audible (86)More about this pick
Young Rylee's first tracking mission and an earth elemental's banishment story interweave to reveal destiny and forbidden power. The full cast production brings depth to this origin story prequel.
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Drumindor (Dramatized Adaptation): The Riyria Chronicles
The Riyria Chronicles • Book 5
by Michael J. Sullivan, Full Cast
Narrated by full cast, Bradley Foster Smith, Danny Gavigan, Terence Aselford, Nora Achrati, Andrew James Spooner, Jenna Sharpe, Zura Johnson, Peter Holdway, Emlyn McFarland, Stewart Crank, Chris Davenport
★ 4.18 ABR Score (4.1K ratings)★ 4.37 Goodreads (4.1K) ★ 4.76 Audible (17)More about this pick
A fired master craftsman dwarf threatens to obliterate a city, so Riyria gets hired to stop him. The full cast production brings Sullivan's fantasy heist to cinematic life.
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Rylee Adamson: Alex (Dramatized Adaptation)
Rylee Adamson Novel • Book 5
Narrated by Bradley Foster Smith, Chris Genebach, Karen Novack, Lise Bruneau, Nanette Savard, Nora Achrati, Terence Aselford, Yasmin Tuazon, Christopher Williams, Tanja Milojevic, Brandon Burton
★ 4.11 ABR Score (63 ratings)★ 4.67 Audible (63) -
Bottle Demon
Eric Carter • Book 6
by Stephen Blackmoore, Michael John Casey, Nora Achrati, Dawn Ursula, James Lewis
Narrated by Dawn Ursula, James Lewis, Michael John Casey, Nick DePinto, Nora Achrati, Rana Kay, Richard Rohan, Scott McCormick, Shanta Parasuraman, Terence Aselford, Kay Eluvian
★ 4.08 ABR Score (1.1K ratings)★ 4.33 Goodreads (1.1K) ★ 4.73 Audible (15)More about this pick
Eric Carter dies and becomes a death god's stand-in while investigating his own murder in this darkly comic urban fantasy. The full-cast production creates distinct voices for each character, immersing you completely in the supernatural chaos.
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Suicide Kings
Eric Carter • Book 7
by Stephen Blackmoore, Michael John Casey, Rana Kay, Nora Achrati
Narrated by Nick DePinto, Chris Stinson, Michael John Casey, full cast, Dawn Ursula, Rana Kay, Terence Aselford, Nazia Chaudhry, Yasmin Tuazon, Kimberley Gilbert, Nora Achrati
★ 4.05 ABR Score (908 ratings)★ 4.31 Goodreads (896) ★ 4.33 Audible (12)More about this pick
Eric Carter steps into centuries-old feuds between LA's most powerful mage families while adjusting to his recent return from death. The full cast production brings the dysfunctional magical family dynamics to chaotic life.
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Never Submit : The Kurtherian Gambit 15 (Kurtherian Gambit)
The Kurtherian Gambit • Book 15
by Michael Anderle, Colleen Delany, Amanda Forstrom, Danny Gavigan, Emily Beresford, Nora Achrati, Scott McCormick, Terence Aselford, Wyn Delano, Anthony Palmini, Tyler Hyrchuk, Nicole Perez
Narrated by full cast, Nora Achrati, Nicole Perez, Anthony Palmini, Colleen Delany, Emily Beresford, Amanda Forstrom, Terence Aselford, Wyn Delano, Danny Gavigan, Scott McCormick, Tyler Hyrchuk
★ 4.03 ABR Score (4.0K ratings)★ 4.52 Goodreads (3.9K) ★ 4.86 Audible (14)More about this pick
A final desperate Earth attack backfires when the Queen herself arrives, while five puppies execute surprising plans. The full cast production brings energy to this series finale where secrets unravel and the King of Yoll faces his reckoning.
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In Truth and Claw : A Mick Oberon Job
Mick Oberon • Book 4
by Ari Marmell, Eric Messner, Elizabeth Jernigan, Nora Achrati, Chris Genebach, Bradley Smith, Kimberly Gilbert, Scott McCormick, Terence Aselford, Colleen Delany, David Jourdan, Catherine Aselford, GraphicAudio
Narrated by full cast, Eric Messner, Elizabeth Jernigan, Nora Achrati, Chris Genebach, Bradley Smith, Kimberly Gilbert, Scott McCormick, Terence Aselford, Colleen Delany, David Jourdan, Catherine Aselford
★ 4.02 ABR Score (295 ratings)★ 3.98 Goodreads (249) ★ 4.76 Audible (46) -
Forever Defend : The Kurtherian Gambit 17 (Kurtherian Gambit)
The Kurtherian Gambit • Book 17
by Michael Anderle, Colleen Delany, Michael John Casey, Emily Beresford, Amanda Forstrom, Karen Novak, Rayner Gabriel, Nora Achrati, Bradley Foster Smith, Terence Aselford, Eric Messner, James Konicek
Narrated by Colleen Delany, Bradley Foster Smith, Terence Aselford, Eric Messner, James Konicek, Nora Achrati, Michael John Casey, Emily Beresford, Amanda Forstrom, Karen Novak, full cast, Rayner Gabriel
★ 4.01 ABR Score (3.5K ratings)★ 4.53 Goodreads (3.5K) ★ 4.91 Audible (11)More about this pick
The full cast production captures Bethany Anne's return to the front lines after a decade of imperial duties. Each voice actor inhabits their character completely, creating an immersive space opera experience.
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Dead to Rites
Mick Oberon • Book 3
by Ari Marmell
Narrated by full cast, Eric Messner, Nora Achrati, Elizabeth Jernigan, Chris Genebach, Tia Shearer, Terence Aselford, Nick DePinto, Michael John Casey, Kimberly Gilbert, Paul Reisman, Richard Rohan
★ 4.01 ABR Score (447 ratings)★ 3.95 Goodreads (408) ★ 4.69 Audible (39) -
The Devil's Right Hand
Dante Valentine • Book 3
by Lilith Saintcrow
Narrated by full cast, Colleen Delany, Christopher Scheeren, Joseph Thornhill, Joe Brack, Yasmin Tuazon, David Coyne, Terence Aselford, Dan Stevens, James Konicek, Mort Shelby, Casie Platt
★ 4.00 ABR Score (5.7K ratings)★ 3.82 Goodreads (5.7K) ★ 5 Audible (10)More about this pick
A full-cast dramatization that transforms urban fantasy into something cinematic: the ensemble performances make Dante's world feel lived-in and dangerous, turning what could be a slog into pure immersion.
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Hot Lead, Cold Iron : A Mick Oberon Job
Mick Oberon • Book 1
by Ari Marmell, GraphicAudio
Narrated by full cast, Eric Messner, Ren Kasey, Terence Aselford, David Coyne, Nora Achrati, David Jourdan, Kimberly Gilbert, Lily Beacon, Bob Payne, Andy Brownstein, Bradley Smith
★ 3.97 ABR Score (1.8K ratings)★ 3.6 Goodreads (1.7K) ★ 4.53 Audible (81)More about this pick
A full-cast dramatization that transforms noir detective work into something genuinely cinematic—hard-boiled Chicago meets fae politics, with each character getting a distinct voice that makes the world feel lived-in and immersive.
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Wounded
Rylee Adamson Novel • Book 8
Narrated by Bradley Foster Smith, Chris Davenport, Chris Genebach, Colleen Delany, James Konicek, Ken Jackson, Nora Achrati, Shanta Parasuraman, Terence Aselford, Darius Johnson, Rayner Gabriel
★ 3.96 ABR Score (75 ratings)★ 4.12 Goodreads (25) ★ 4.78 Audible (50) -
Devil's Badland (The Loner)
Loner • Book 2
Narrated by full cast, Terence Aselford, Eric Messner, Elizabeth Jernigan, Kimberly Gilbert, Dan Stevens, Michael Glenn, Ren Kasey, Yasmin Tuazon, Steven Carpenter, Thomas Keegan, Joe Brack
★ 3.93 ABR Score (598 ratings)★ 4.36 Goodreads (573) ★ 4.84 Audible (25)More about this pick
A full-cast dramatization that transforms a revenge western into something closer to a radio play—the ensemble cast makes every confrontation crackle with tension you won't get from a single narrator.
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Infernal Games
The Templar Chronicles • Book 4
by Joseph Nassise
Narrated by full cast, Terence Aselford, David Coyne, Thomas Penny, Alexander Strain, Bradley Smith, Nora Achrati, Mort Shelby, Thomas Keegan, Christopher Graybill, Ken Jackson, Alyssa Wilmoth
★ 3.89 ABR Score (374 ratings)★ 4.01 Goodreads (373) ★ 5 Audible (1) -
American Craftsmen Dramatized Adaptation (American Craftsmen, 1)
American Craftsmen • Book 1
by Tom Doyle
Narrated by Andy Clemence, Barbara Pinolini, Bradley Smith, Colleen Delany, Harley Gordon, Ken Jackson, Lily Beacon, Michael John Casey, Nora Achrati, Richard Rohan, Terence Aselford, Nanette Savard, David Jourdan, Lawrence Redmond, Michael Glenn
★ 3.87 ABR Score (410 ratings)★ 3.52 Goodreads (404) ★ 4.83 Audible (6)More about this pick
Soldier-magicians Dale Morton and Michael Endicott battle through supernatural legacies rooted in Poe and Hawthorne's darkest imaginings. This full-cast dramatization brings theatrical energy to the conflict between cursed comrades who might destroy each other.
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Dawnrise
Chaos Queens • Book 5
by Christopher Husberg
Narrated by full cast, Nanette Savard, Dani Stoller, Marni Penning, Henry Kramer, Tia Shearer, Holly Adams, Colleen Delany, Danny Gavigan, Terence Aselford, KenYatta Rogers, Lise Bruneau
★ 3.86 ABR Score (150 ratings)★ 3.92 Goodreads (147) ★ 2.33 Audible (3) -
I Pledge Allegiance to the Mask Dramatized Adaptation
The Mask
by Christopher Cantwell
Narrated by Alejandro Ruiz, Eric Messner, Keith Richards, Ken Jackson, Michael John Casey, Nora Achrati, Scott McCormick, Terence Aselford, Zeke Alton, Megan Dominy, Mark Harrietha
★ 3.86 ABR Score (39 ratings)★ 3.5 Goodreads (4) ★ 4.29 Audible (35)More about this pick
Years after burial, the mysterious green mask resurfaces in Edge City with limitless power and gruesome results. Full cast dramatization from Halt and Catch Fire's showrunner.
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Preacher's Frenzy
First Mountain Man [Dramatized Adaptation] • Book 26
by William W. Johnstone, J.A. Johnstone, Zeke Alton, James Konicek, Jeff Baker, Chris Genebach, Mort Shelby, Christopher Graybill, David Coyne, Alejandro Ruiz, Shayna Small, Terence Aselford, Nora Achrati
Narrated by full cast, Mort Shelby, David Coyne, Chris Genebach, Nora Achrati, James Konicek, Alejandro Ruiz, Zeke Alton, Terence Aselford, Christopher Graybill, Jeff Baker, Shayna Small
★ 3.83 ABR Score (24 ratings)★ 4.83 Audible (24) -
Ride the High Range
by Charles G. West
Narrated by full cast, Mort Shelby, Bradley Smith, Christopher Graybill, James Lewis, Eva Wilhelm, Eric Messner, Danny Gavigan, David Jourdan, David Harris, Terence Aselford, Nora Achrati
★ 3.83 ABR Score (358 ratings)★ 4.46 Goodreads (351) ★ 4.86 Audible (7)
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