Where to Start with Tim Gerard Reynolds
- New to Tim Gerard Reynolds? Start here → Red Rising
- What fans keep coming back to → Golden Son
- Underrated but highly rated → Farilane
- Highest rated by listeners → Light Bringer
- Best narrator–author pairing → Morning Star
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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)More about this pick
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)More about this pick
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)More about this pick
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
Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds
★ 4.75 ABR Score (83.6K ratings)★ 4.51 Goodreads (55.5K) ★ 4.83 Audible (28.1K)More about this pick
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)More about this pick
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
Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds
★ 4.65 ABR Score (46.7K ratings)★ 4.4 Goodreads (31.0K) ★ 4.79 Audible (15.8K)More about this pick
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
Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds
★ 4.65 ABR Score (82.5K ratings)★ 4.36 Goodreads (57.6K) ★ 4.74 Audible (24.9K)More about this pick
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)More about this pick
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)More about this pick
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
Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds
★ 4.63 ABR Score (34.1K ratings)★ 4.43 Goodreads (21.3K) ★ 4.76 Audible (12.8K)More about this pick
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)More about this pick
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
Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds
★ 4.62 ABR Score (61.9K ratings)★ 4.33 Goodreads (43.5K) ★ 4.75 Audible (18.4K)More about this pick
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)More about this pick
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)More about this pick
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
Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds
★ 4.59 ABR Score (9.7K ratings)★ 4.45 Goodreads (5.1K) ★ 4.84 Audible (4.7K)More about this pick
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
Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds
★ 4.58 ABR Score (12.0K ratings)★ 4.4 Goodreads (6.6K) ★ 4.83 Audible (5.5K)More about this pick
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
Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds
★ 4.58 ABR Score (10.7K ratings)★ 4.44 Goodreads (3.7K) ★ 4.81 Audible (7.0K)More about this pick
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
Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds
★ 4.58 ABR Score (11.4K ratings)★ 4.44 Goodreads (2.1K) ★ 4.82 Audible (9.3K)More about this pick
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
Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds
★ 4.58 ABR Score (30.3K ratings)★ 4.37 Goodreads (21.3K) ★ 4.73 Audible (9.0K)More about this pick
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
Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds
★ 4.58 ABR Score (110.0K ratings)★ 4.23 Goodreads (77.8K) ★ 4.65 Audible (32.2K)More about this pick
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)More about this pick
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
Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds
★ 4.57 ABR Score (19.5K ratings)★ 4.39 Goodreads (12.8K) ★ 4.76 Audible (6.7K)More about this pick
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
Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds
★ 4.57 ABR Score (14.0K ratings)★ 4.41 Goodreads (2.6K) ★ 4.79 Audible (11.4K)More about this pick
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
Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds
★ 4.56 ABR Score (10.7K ratings)★ 4.44 Goodreads (1.9K) ★ 4.8 Audible (8.8K)More about this pick
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
Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds
★ 4.56 ABR Score (8.7K ratings)★ 4.44 Goodreads (4.4K) ★ 4.81 Audible (4.3K)More about this pick
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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