Best Tim Gerard Reynolds Audiobooks

The best audiobooks narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds — 25 titles spanning Sci-Fi, Fantasy, averaging 4.64 ABR stars.

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Tim Gerard Reynolds is a go-to narrator for epic and progression fantasy, best known for his work on Michael J. Sullivan's Riyria Revelations and Andrew Rowe's Arcane Ascension series. His voice is warm, steady, and perfectly suited to long series — the kind you listen to for hundreds of hours across multiple books. Reynolds excels at creating distinct character voices that remain consistent across installments, building a sense of familiarity that keeps fans returning to his narrations year after year.

Where to Start with Tim Gerard Reynolds

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    Light Bringer

    Red Rising • Book 6

    by Pierce Brown

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.86 ABR Score (121.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.77 Goodreads (110.6K) ★ 4.89 Audible (10.8K)
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    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.

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    Morning Star

    Red Rising • Book 3

    by Pierce Brown

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.81 ABR Score (468.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.55 Goodreads (414.3K) ★ 4.82 Audible (54.2K)
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    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.

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    Golden Son

    Red Rising • Book 2

    by Pierce Brown

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.79 ABR Score (560.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.5 Goodreads (505.3K) ★ 4.81 Audible (55.5K)
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    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.

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    Heir of Novron

    The Riyria Revelations #5-6 • Book 3

    by Michael J. Sullivan

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.75 ABR Score (83.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.51 Goodreads (55.5K) ★ 4.83 Audible (28.1K)
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    Reynolds concludes the Riyria saga with characteristic warmth, guiding Royce and Hadrian through their final heist as empires clash and ancient prophecies demand fulfillment.

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    Dark Age

    Red Rising • Book 5

    by Pierce Brown

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds, John Curless, Moira Quirk, James Langton, Rendah Heywood

    4.66 ABR Score (159.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.51 Goodreads (140.5K) ★ 4.74 Audible (19.0K)
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    Five narrators keep this sprawling space opera moving at breakneck speed, each voice so distinct you forget you're listening to an ensemble cast. Brown's plotting hits harder than ever when you're locked in for 34 hours of genuine stakes.

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    The Rose and the Thorn

    The Riyria Chronicles • Book 2

    by Michael J. Sullivan

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.65 ABR Score (46.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.4 Goodreads (31.0K) ★ 4.79 Audible (15.8K)
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    Tim Gerard Reynolds returns to voice Royce and Hadrian's darkest adventure as they confront abuse, corruption, and the birth of their legendary partnership. Reynolds captures each character's distinct voice perfectly.

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    Rise of Empire

    The Riyria Revelations #3-4 • Book 2

    by Michael J. Sullivan

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.65 ABR Score (82.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.36 Goodreads (57.6K) ★ 4.74 Audible (24.9K)
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    Royce and Hadrian navigate political conspiracy while an empire expands around them in this fantasy epic. Reynolds gives each character memorable voices as kingdoms clash and secrets unravel.

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    Red Rising

    Red Rising • Book 1

    by Pierce Brown

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.64 ABR Score (899.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.27 Goodreads (820.6K) ★ 4.71 Audible (79.2K)
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    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.

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    Farilane

    The Rise and Fall • Book 2

    by Michael J. Sullivan

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds, Michael J. Sullivan, Robin Sullivan

    4.64 ABR Score (12.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.57 Goodreads (5.8K) ★ 4.82 Audible (6.1K)
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    Imperial twin Farilane hunts forbidden books, especially the mythical Book of Brin that should never have been written. Tim Gerard Reynolds leads a stellar cast through Sullivan's exploration of dangerous knowledge and family secrets.

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    Age of War

    The Legends of the First Empire • Book 3

    by Michael J. Sullivan

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.63 ABR Score (34.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.43 Goodreads (21.3K) ★ 4.76 Audible (12.8K)
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    The fragile alliance between humans and renegade Fhrey faces its ultimate test as godlike beings return to reclaim their dominion. Tim Gerard Reynolds has become the definitive voice of Sullivan's world, guiding listeners through this epic clash of magic and determination.

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    Dawn of Wonder

    The Wakening • Book 1

    by Jonathan Renshaw

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.63 ABR Score (68.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.35 Goodreads (26.0K) ★ 4.7 Audible (42.7K)
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    Reynolds brings epic scope to Aedan's journey from abused boy to academy student, navigating political intrigue and ancient mysteries across 29+ hours.

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    The Crown Tower

    The Riyria Chronicles • Book 1

    by Michael J. Sullivan

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.62 ABR Score (61.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.33 Goodreads (43.5K) ★ 4.75 Audible (18.4K)
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    Before Royce and Hadrian became the legendary Riyria, they were enemies forced to work together on an impossible heist targeting the realm's most secure vault.

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    Esrahaddon

    The Rise and Fall • Book 3

    by Michael J. Sullivan

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds, Michael J. Sullivan, Robin Sullivan

    4.61 ABR Score (7.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.64 Goodreads (4.7K) ★ 4.86 Audible (2.4K)
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    Tim Gerard Reynolds leads the narration team through Sullivan's complex tale of the wizard's origins, from childhood exile to becoming history's most controversial figure.

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    The Disappearance of Winter's Daughter

    The Riyria Chronicles • Book 4

    by Wolfram Ströle

    Narrated by Michael J. Sullivan, Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.61 ABR Score (24.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.4 Goodreads (13.6K) ★ 4.77 Audible (11.1K)
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    Royce and Hadrian hunt for a missing heiress in this fantasy noir that blends their trademark banter with urban intrigue. Tim Gerard Reynolds captures every quip and sword strike.

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    Scholar of Magic

    Art of the Adept • Book 3

    by Michael G. Manning

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.59 ABR Score (9.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.45 Goodreads (5.1K) ★ 4.84 Audible (4.7K)
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    Tim Gerard Reynolds transforms this sprawling fantasy into something genuinely gripping—his voice work makes Will's isolation and desperation feel visceral across 21 hours, turning what could be a slow burn into compulsive listening.

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    Secrets and Spellcraft

    Art of the Adept • Book 2

    by Michael G. Manning

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.58 ABR Score (12.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.4 Goodreads (6.6K) ★ 4.83 Audible (5.5K)
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    Tim Gerard Reynolds elevates this magic-school story into something darker and more cunning—his narration captures the slow-burn tension of a protagonist realizing the entire system he's entering is built on corruption, and he's the only one willing to say it.

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    Destroyer of Worlds

    Saga of the Forgotten Warrior • Book 3

    by Larry Correia

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.58 ABR Score (10.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.44 Goodreads (3.7K) ★ 4.81 Audible (7.0K)
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    Grand Inquisitor Omand Vokkan plots genocide against the untouchable caste while the Great Extermination begins. Tim Gerard Reynolds guides listeners through this massive military fantasy epic spanning over 16 hours.

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    The Wound of the World

    The Cycle of Galand • Book 3

    by Edward W. Robertson

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.58 ABR Score (11.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.44 Goodreads (2.1K) ★ 4.82 Audible (9.3K)
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    Dante and Blays expelled Gladdic from the Collen Basin, but victory might be just the opening battle in a larger war. Tim Gerard Reynolds captures their desperate scramble to secure food and allies before the enemy's next assault.

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    The Death of Dulgath

    The Riyria Chronicles • Book 3

    by Michael J. Sullivan

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.58 ABR Score (30.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.37 Goodreads (21.3K) ★ 4.73 Audible (9.0K)
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    Hired to prevent an assassination, Royce and Hadrian discover that saving the last of an ancient noble line means navigating political schemes and magical threats. Tim Gerard Reynolds captures both the witty banter and underlying darkness of their partnership.

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    Theft of Swords

    Riyria Revelations • Book 1

    by Michael J. Sullivan

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.58 ABR Score (110.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.23 Goodreads (77.8K) ★ 4.65 Audible (32.2K)
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    A simple sword heist frames thief Royce and mercenary Hadrian for regicide, launching them into a conspiracy that spans kingdoms.

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    Age of Swords

    The Legends of the First Empire • Book 2

    by Michael J. Sullivan, Marc Simonetti

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.58 ABR Score (42.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.29 Goodreads (26.6K) ★ 4.72 Audible (15.9K)
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    Gods proved mortal in the first book, now humans and Fhrey prepare for all-out war while seeking legendary weapons. Reynolds captures both intimate character moments and sweeping battle sequences.

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    Age of Empyre

    The Legends of the First Empire • Book 6

    by Michael J. Sullivan

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.57 ABR Score (19.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.39 Goodreads (12.8K) ★ 4.76 Audible (6.7K)
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    Sullivan's epic fantasy conclusion pits dragons against the living while the dead hold the key to survival, and Tim Gerard Reynolds delivers every emotional beat perfectly.

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    The Silver Thief

    The Cycle of Galand • Book 2

    by Edward W. Robertson

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.57 ABR Score (14.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.41 Goodreads (2.6K) ★ 4.79 Audible (11.4K)
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    Dante escapes the Plagued Islands to hunt the priest who murdered his friend, only to face an enemy wielding darker magic than he's ever encountered.

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    The Light of Life

    The Cycle of Galand • Book 4

    by Edward W. Robertson

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.56 ABR Score (10.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.44 Goodreads (1.9K) ★ 4.8 Audible (8.8K)
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    After bringing Gladdic to justice, Dante and Blays face an even greater threat: the ancient White Lich they've accidentally unleashed. Tim Gerard Reynolds continues his excellent work with this series.

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    Disciple of War

    Art of the Adept • Book 4

    by Michael G. Manning

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.56 ABR Score (8.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.44 Goodreads (4.4K) ★ 4.81 Audible (4.3K)
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    Tim Gerard Reynolds transforms this sprawling fantasy epic into something genuinely unputdownable—his layered character work makes the impossible stakes feel personal and the moral compromises cut deep.

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