Best Chris Genebach Audiobooks
Chris Genebach built a loyal following largely through two series that couldn't be more different — Michael J. Sullivan's swashbuckling Riyria Chronicles and Shannon Mayer's gritty urban fantasy Rylee Adamson books — and he handles both with the same unhurried confidence. His voice sits in a warm mid-range baritone, grounded and authoritative without ever feeling stiff, which makes him a natural fit for adventure-driven fantasy where you need a narrator who can sell both camaraderie and danger in the same chapter. He brings genuine texture to Sullivan's thieves-turned-heroes in The Crown Tower, making Royce and Hadrian feel like real people rather than archetypes. Listeners who gravitate toward character-driven fantasy — stories where relationships matter as much as plot — will find Genebach's steady, engaged delivery consistently rewarding across fifteen-plus Mayer novels.
Where to Start with Chris Genebach
- New to Chris Genebach? 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 → Blood of the Lost
- Highest rated by listeners → Guardian
Best Chris Genebach Audiobooks
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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
★ 4.28 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
★ 4.27 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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Blood of the Lost
Rylee Adamson • Book 10
Narrated by Bradley Foster Smith, Chris Genebach, Colleen Delany, James Konicek, Karen Novack, Ken Jackson, Laura C. Harris, Nora Achrati, Shanta Parasuraman, Yasmin Tuazon, Christopher Williams
★ 4.21 ABR Score (7.1K ratings)★ 4.55 Goodreads (7.1K) ★ 4.77 Audible (57)More about this pick
Rylee's final salvage requires saving the entire world from Orion's deception in this epic series conclusion. The full cast production creates distinct voices for each character in this high-stakes finale.
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Guardian
Rylee Adamson #6.5 • Book 6
Narrated by Bradley Smith, Chris Davenport, Chris Genebach, Eric Messner, James Konicek, Jeff Baker, Karen Novack, Megan Poppy, Nora Achrati, Darius Johnson, Ian Russell
★ 4.16 ABR Score (4.3K ratings)★ 4.44 Goodreads (4.2K) ★ 4.75 Audible (53)More about this pick
Eleven narrators create genuine ensemble chemistry in this compact novella, making it feel less like a story and more like a full-cast audio drama.
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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
★ 3.94 ABR Score (63 ratings)★ 4.67 Audible (63) - 6
Heroes Road: Volume One (1 of 3)
Heroes Road • Book 1
by Chuck Rogers
Narrated by full cast, Bradley Smith, Chris Genebach, Nora Achrati, Carolyn Kashner, Jeff Allin, Michael Glenn, Andy Clemence, Chris Stinson, David Jourdan, Ken Jackson, Zeke Alton
★ 3.87 ABR Score (295 ratings)★ 4.31 Goodreads (276) ★ 4.74 Audible (19)More about this pick
Two disgraced soldiers with impossible debts take a desperate contract in this fantasy adventure. The full cast production creates an immersive radio drama experience.
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The Oak and the RAM
Corum • Book 5
by Michael Moorcock
Narrated by full cast, Nanette Savard, Chris Genebach, Tim Getman, Bradley Smith, Thomas Keegan, Andy Clemence, Danny Gavigan, Nora Achrati, David Jourdan, Lawrence Redmond, Chris Davenport
★ 3.83 ABR Score (1.5K ratings)★ 3.85 Goodreads (1.5K) ★ 4.47 Audible (34)More about this pick
Summer's heat battles the icy Fhoi Myore as High King Amergin rallies the Mabden against ancient death-bringers. The full cast creates an immersive Celtic fantasy atmosphere.
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Rising Darkness
Rylee Adamson [Dramatized Adaptation] • Book 9
Narrated by Bradley Foster Smith, Chris Genebach, Colleen Delany, James Konicek, Ken Jackson, Matthew Bassett, Nora Achrati, Shanta Parasuraman, Yasmin Tuazon, Darius Johnson, Christopher Williams
★ 3.83 ABR Score (81 ratings)★ 4.06 Goodreads (32) ★ 4.71 Audible (49)More about this pick
The full dramatized cast captures Tracker Rylee's final salvage mission before facing demon hordes in this climactic ninth series installment.
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Tracking Magic
Rylee Adamson [Dramatized Adaptation] #0.25
Narrated by Andy Brownstein, Chris Genebach, Lise Bruneau, Nanette Savard, Nora Achrati, Yasmin Tuazon, Christopher Williams
★ 3.79 ABR Score (112 ratings)★ 3.78 Goodreads (40) ★ 4.43 Audible (72)More about this pick
Rylee's first case as a supernatural Tracker involves a missing girl and a demon's deadly artifact before mass killing begins. Full cast dramatization brings this urban fantasy prequel to vivid audio life.
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Rylee (Dramatized Adaptation)
Rylee Adamson Epilogues • Book 1
Narrated by Troy Allan, Jessica Threet, Marlon Dance-Hooi, Ken Jackson, full cast, Nora Achrati, R.J. Bayley, Anthony Palmini, Amanda Forstrom, Chris Genebach, Christopher Walker, Morgan Dalla Betta
★ 3.67 ABR Score (3 ratings)★ 4.67 Audible (3) - 11
Liam
The Rylee Adamson Epilogues [Dramatized Adaptation] • Book 2
Narrated by full cast, Chris Genebach, Troy Allan, Dominique Salvacion, LaMont Ridgell, Lily Beacon, Karen Novack, Nora Achrati, Shanta Parasuraman, Steve Wannall, Bradley Foster Smith, Robb Moreira
★ 3.67 ABR Score (13 ratings)★ 4.5 Goodreads (8) ★ 4.8 Audible (5)More about this pick
Former FBI agent turned Guardian wolf shifter Liam protects three orphaned ogre triplets after the demon war ends. The full cast production captures the urban fantasy's ensemble dynamics.