Best Colleen Delany Audiobooks
Colleen Delany is a fixture in full-cast audiobook productions — the kind of narrator whose voice you'll recognize across dozens of titles before you ever learn her name. She's a core player in the dramatized ACOTAR adaptations, including A Court of Silver Flames and A Court of Frost and Starlight, where ensemble casts demand performers who can hold their own without dominating, and Delany consistently delivers. She's equally strong in solo work — her narration of Michael J. Sullivan's Legends of the First Empire series and Eileen Wilks's World of the Lupi books showcases a clear, grounded voice that handles both action and quieter emotional beats without strain. Fans of urban fantasy and epic fantasy will find her especially compelling. She's not a showboat — she serves the story — which makes her exactly the narrator you want for complex series where consistency across dozens of hours matters.
Where to Start with Colleen Delany
- New to Colleen Delany? Start here → House of Earth and Blood (Part 1 of 2)
- What fans keep coming back to → Age of Legend (2 of 2)
- Short listen, big payoff → Blood of the Lost
- Highest rated by listeners → A Court of Silver Flames (Part 1 of 2)
- Best narrator–author pairing → Age of Empyre (Dramatized Adaptation)
Best Colleen Delany Audiobooks
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A Court of Silver Flames (Part 1 of 2)
A Court of Thorns and Roses [Dramatized Adaptation] #4, Part 1 • Book 5
by Sarah J. Maas, Colleen Delany, Natalie Van Sistine, Jon Vertullo, Aure Nash, Anthony Palmini, Melody Muze, Renee Dorian, Shawn K. Jain
Narrated by Colleen Delany, Shawn K. Jain, Wyn Delano, Natalie Van Sistine, Jon Vertullo, Aure Nash, Renee Dorian, Anthony Palmini, Melody Muze, Nora Achrati, Matthew Bassett
★ 4.57 ABR Score (13.0K ratings)★ 4.66 Goodreads (11.6K) ★ 4.85 Audible (1.4K)More about this pick
Nesta's post-trauma journey toward healing and power gets the full dramatized treatment with multiple voice actors. The ensemble cast captures the emotional complexity of her relationships with family and friends.
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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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House of Earth and Blood (Part 1 of 2)
Crescent City [Dramatized Adaptation] #1, Part 1 • Book 1
by Sarah J. Maas, Colleen Delany, Kit Swann, Danny Montooth, Nick J. Russo, Torian Brackett, Gail Shalan, Stephanie Németh-Parker, Gabriel Michael, Robb Moreira, Debi Tinsley, Lise Bruneau, Holly Adams, Daniel Llaca, Joel David Santner, Nhea Durousseau, Khaya Fraites, Michael John Casey, Henry W. Kramer, Karenna Foley, Jonathon Church, Sarah Ruth Dawson, Sura Siu, Ryan Haugen, Bradley Foster Smith, Christopher Williams, Emily Beresford, Karen Novack, Lamont Ridgell, Rob McFadyen, Deepa Samuel, Christopher Walker, Thomas Penny, Jonathan David Bullock, Jeri Marshall
Narrated by full cast, Robb Moreira, Debi Tinsley, Lise Bruneau, Colleen Delany, Kit Swann, Danny Montooth, Nick J. Russo, Torian Brackett, Gail Shalan, Stephanie Németh-Parker, Gabriel Michael
★ 4.20 ABR Score (5.3K ratings)★ 4.45 Goodreads (4.7K) ★ 4.56 Audible (662)More about this pick
Half-fae Bryce seeks revenge for her murdered friends in a contemporary fantasy world of nightclubs and magic. The full cast production gives distinct voices to Maas's sprawling urban fantasy.
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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
★ 4.20 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
★ 4.13 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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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
★ 4.07 ABR Score (139 ratings)★ 4.75 Audible (139) - 7
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
★ 4.05 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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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
★ 4.02 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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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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A Court of Frost and Starlight
A Court of Thorns and Roses [Dramatized Adaptation] #3.5 • Book 4
by Sarah J. Maas, Amanda Forstrom, Colleen Delany, Eva Wilhelm, Nora Achrati, Anthony Palmini, Natalie Van Sistine, Gabriel Michael, Melody Muze, Karenna Foley, Jon Vertullo, Shawn K. Jain
Narrated by Amanda Forstrom, Colleen Delany, Eva Wilhelm, Nora Achrati, Anthony Palmini, Natalie Van Sistine, Gabriel Michael, Melody Muze, Karenna Foley, Jon Vertullo, Shawn K. Jain
★ 3.89 ABR Score (12.2K ratings)★ 4.1 Goodreads (10.7K) ★ 4.23 Audible (1.4K)More about this pick
Set during Winter Solstice, this novella explores healing and celebration as the Night Court rebuilds after war's devastation. The cast captures the intimate, reflective tone of this character-focused interlude.
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Warlord Conquering (The Great Insurrection)
The Great Insurrection • Book 3
by David Beers
Narrated by Bradley Foster Smith, Catherine Aselford, Chris Stinson, Colleen Delany, Danny Gavigan, David Jourdan, James Konicek, Nanette Savard, Nora Achrati, Terence Aselford, Rob McFadyen
★ 3.83 ABR Score (379 ratings)★ 4.48 Goodreads (360) ★ 4.79 Audible (19) - 12
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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Brute of All Evil
Ordinary Magic [Dramatized Adaptation] • Book 9
by Devon Monk, Colleen Delany, Amanda Forstrom, Andy Brownstein, Holly Adams, Karen Novack, Nora Achrati, Richard Rohan, Zeke Alton, Torian Brackett, Henry W. Kramer, Megan Dominy
Narrated by Colleen Delany, Torian Brackett, Andy Brownstein, Henry W. Kramer, Karen Novack, Amanda Forstrom, Richard Rohan, Megan Dominy, Nora Achrati, Holly Adams, Zeke Alton
★ 3.76 ABR Score (48 ratings)★ 4.15 Goodreads (27) ★ 4.52 Audible (21)More about this pick
Two weeks before Delaney's wedding, gods shadow her every move while her fiancé serves an enemy deity and a social media star threatens to expose Ordinary's magical secrets. The full dramatized cast creates an immersive small-town fantasy atmosphere.
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The Desert Prince (Part 1 of 3) (Dramatized Adaptation)
The Nightfall Saga • Book 1
by Peter V. Brett
Narrated by Catherine Aselford, Colleen Delany, Eva Wilhelm, Karen Novack, Laura C. Harris, Nanette Savard, Nora Achrati, Peter V. Brett, Ren Kasey, David Cui Cui, Melody Muze, full cast
★ 3.75 ABR Score (14 ratings)★ 4.14 Audible (14) - 15
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
★ 3.71 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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Cleopatra's Tomb : Rogue Angel 64 (Rogue Angel)
Rogue Angel • Book 64
by Alex Archer, Nanette Savard, Colleen Delany, Neha Gargava, Nicole Perez, Nora Achrati, Jenna Sharpe, Nazia Chaudhry, Richard Rohan, Danny Gavigan, Terence Aselford, Elias Khalil
Narrated by full cast, Nora Achrati, Nicole Perez, Neha Gargava, Nanette Savard, Colleen Delany, Nazia Chaudhry, Richard Rohan, Danny Gavigan, Terence Aselford, Jenna Sharpe, Elias Khalil
★ 3.63 ABR Score (18 ratings)★ 3.73 Goodreads (15) ★ 4.67 Audible (3) - 17
The Hidden Queen (1 of 2) : The Nightfall Saga 2 (The Nightfall Saga)
The Nightfall Saga • Book 2
by Peter V. Brett, Melody Muze, David Cui Cui, Bradley Foster Smith, Christopher Williams, Colleen Delany, Yasmin Tuazon, Matthew Bassett, Drew Kopas, Nora Achrati, Lise Bruneau, Chris Stinson
Narrated by David Cui Cui, Bradley Foster Smith, Christopher Williams, Melody Muze, Lise Bruneau, full cast, Yasmin Tuazon, Matthew Bassett, Drew Kopas, Nora Achrati, Colleen Delany, Chris Stinson
★ 3.59 ABR Score (4 ratings)★ 4 Goodreads (1) ★ 3.67 Audible (3) - 18
Cemetery Tango (Dramatized Adaptation): Deathlands
Deathlands • Book 156
by James Axler, Full Cast
Narrated by full cast, Richard Rohan, Terence Aselford, Colleen Delany, Lolita Horne, Robb Moreira, Mike Carnes, Carolyn Kashner, Christopher Williams, Nora Achrati, Peter Stanley, Jameson Hunt
★ 3.36 ABR Score (4 ratings)★ 4.5 Goodreads (4)More about this pick
Oregon's massive cemetery holds treasures from three million nukecaust victims, drawing warring graverobbers and Ryan Cawdor's crew. Full-cast dramatization with sound effects and music.