Best James Konicek Audiobooks

James Konicek has built a quiet reputation in urban fantasy circles, where his work on Shannon Mayer's Rylee Adamson series and Lilith Saintcrow's Dante Valentine books has earned him a loyal following among listeners who want grit without melodrama. His voice sits in a mid-range that carries weight without being overbearing — steady and controlled, with enough edge to make monsters feel genuinely threatening and enough warmth to let the quieter character moments land. He's also a fixture in full-cast audio productions alongside regulars like Nora Achrati and Terence Aselford, and ensemble work clearly suits him — he knows how to hold space without overplaying. Listeners who gravitate toward dark paranormal fiction with female protagonists, or who enjoy big-cast audio dramas with dense mythology, will find Konicek a reliable and increasingly rewarding presence.

Where to Start with James Konicek

12 audiobooks in collection
3.85 avg ABR rating
Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi, Historical Fiction, Thriller

Best James Konicek Audiobooks

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    Blood of the Lost cover

    Blood of the Lost

    Rylee Adamson • Book 10

    by Shannon Mayer

    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)
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    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

    by Shannon Mayer

    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)
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    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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    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

    4.14 ABR Score (787 ratings)
    ★ 4.36 Goodreads (455) ★ 4.81 Audible (332)
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    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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    Elantris (1 of 3)

    Elantris [Dramatized Adaptation] #1, Part 1 of 3 • Book 1

    by Brandon Sanderson, Johann Dettweiler, James Konicek, Daniel Gavigan, Lily Beacon, Richard Rohan, David Coyne, Thomas Penny, Jason Stiles, Thomas Simpson, Tony Nam, Elizabeth Jernigan, Kate Foster, Tim Getman, Sherri Simpson, Mary Mcgowan, Casie Platt, Jonathan Watkins, Michael Glenn, Eric Messner, Colleen Delany, Susan Lynskey, Mort Shelby, Terence Aselford, Nanette Savard, Scott McCormick, Andy Clemence, James Lewis, Steven Carpenter, Tim Lynch

    Narrated by James Konicek, Danny Gavigan, Lily Beacon, Richard Rohan, David Coyne, Thomas Penny, Jason Stiles, Thomas Simpson, Tony Nam, Elizabeth Jernigan, Kate Foster

    4.04 ABR Score (2.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.34 Goodreads (1.9K) ★ 4.49 Audible (279)
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    Sanderson's tale of fallen gods and a cursed city gets full-cast dramatization treatment, with multiple performers bringing the epic fantasy's complex world and characters to vivid life.

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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)
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    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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    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)
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    Rising Darkness

    Rylee Adamson [Dramatized Adaptation] • Book 9

    by Shannon Mayer

    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)
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    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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    Mount Fitz Roy (Part 3 of 3) (Dramatized Adaptation)

    Sun Symbol Series • Book 2

    by Scott Sigler

    Narrated by Danny Gavigan, James Konicek, Ken Jackson, Kenyatta Rogers, Nazia Chaudhry, Nora Achrati, Terence Aselford, Wyn Delano, Rob McFadyen, Robb Moreira, Andrew Colford

    3.74 ABR Score (20 ratings)
    ★ 4.6 Audible (20)
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    Firestick

    Firestick • Book 1

    by William W. Johnstone

    Narrated by full cast, Joe Mallon, Michael John Casey, Lolita Horne, Nora Achrati, James Konicek, Kay Eluvian, Kenyatta Rogers, Michael Glenn, Nick DePinto, Belsheber Rusape, Marni Penning, Karen Novack

    3.62 ABR Score (7 ratings)
    ★ 4.14 Audible (7)
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    Mountain man legend Elwood 'Firestick' McQueen trades his rifle for a sheriff's badge in this new western series celebrating America's aging frontiersmen.

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    Mount Fitz Roy (2 of 3) : Sun Symbol 2 (Sun Symbol)

    Sun Symbol Series • Book 2

    by Scott Sigler

    Narrated by Danny Gavigan, Eva Wilhelm, James Konicek, Ken Jackson, Nazia Chaudhry, Nora Achrati, Terence Aselford, Wyn Delano, Rob McFadyen, Robb Moreira, Andrew Colford

    3.57 ABR Score (23 ratings)
    ★ 4 Goodreads (1) ★ 4.5 Audible (22)
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    Patrick O'Doyle and Bertha Lybrand continue their horrific archaeological adventure in this middle installment. The full cast dramatization captures Sigler's blend of action and ancient mysteries.

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    Hand of God : Jason Trapp 8 (Jason Trapp)

    Jason Trapp • Book 8

    by Jack Slater, Keval Shah, Nora Achrati, James Konicek, Jacob Yeh, Terence Aselford, Peter Holdway, Chris Stinson, Wyn Delano, Drew Kopas, Bradley Foster Smith, Mark Harrietha, A Full Cast

    Narrated by full cast, Terence Aselford, Wyn Delano, Nora Achrati, Peter Holdway, James Konicek, Mark Harrietha, Jacob Yeh, Bradley Foster Smith, Drew Kopas, Chris Stinson, Keval Shah

    3.56 ABR Score (5 ratings)
    ★ 4.33 Goodreads (3) ★ 3.5 Audible (2)
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    The Devil's Crossing

    Preacher & MacCallister • Book 4

    by William W. Johnstone, J.A. Johnstone, Danny Gavigan, Lamont Ridgell, Bradley Foster Smith, Mort Shelby, Mike Carnes, Rayner Gabriel, Nora Achrati, Kay Eluvian, James Konicek, David Jourdan, Michael Glenn

    Narrated by Mort Shelby, James Konicek, LaMont Ridgell, Mike Carnes, Kay Eluvian, Bradley Foster Smith, Rayner Gabriel, Michael Glenn, David Jourdan, Danny Gavigan, Nora Achrati

    3.52 ABR Score (5 ratings)
    ★ 3 Goodreads (1) ★ 4.5 Audible (4)
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    Oregon Trail wagon trains face ruthless outlaws in this Western where justice comes from gun barrels. The full cast handles multiple character perspectives across frontier violence.

All James Konicek Audiobooks (12)

Fantasy (4)

Blood of the Lost by Shannon Mayer
4.55 6h 58m
Sweep with Me by Ilona Andrews, Nora Achrati, Ryan H. Reid, Samantha Cooper, Scott McCormick, Karen Novack, Rob McFadyen, Terence Aselford
4.36 3h 9m
Elantris (1 of 3) by Brandon Sanderson, Johann Dettweiler, James Konicek, Daniel Gavigan, Lily Beacon, Richard Rohan, David Coyne, Thomas Penny, Jason Stiles, Thomas Simpson, Tony Nam, Elizabeth Jernigan, Kate Foster, Tim Getman, Sherri Simpson, Mary Mcgowan, Casie Platt, Jonathan Watkins, Michael Glenn, Eric Messner, Colleen Delany, Susan Lynskey, Mort Shelby, Terence Aselford, Nanette Savard, Scott McCormick, Andy Clemence, James Lewis, Steven Carpenter, Tim Lynch
4.34 6h 11m
Rising Darkness by Shannon Mayer
4.06 5h 44m

Sci-Fi (4)

Forever Defend : The Kurtherian Gambit 17 (Kurtherian Gambit) 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
4.53 5h 38m
4.48 4h 58m

Historical Fiction (2)

Firestick by William W. Johnstone
  6h 36m
The Devil's Crossing by William W. Johnstone, J.A. Johnstone, Danny Gavigan, Lamont Ridgell, Bradley Foster Smith, Mort Shelby, Mike Carnes, Rayner Gabriel, Nora Achrati, Kay Eluvian, James Konicek, David Jourdan, Michael Glenn
3.00 5h 40m

Romance (1)

Guardian by Shannon Mayer
4.44 2h 23m

Thriller (1)

Hand of God : Jason Trapp 8 (Jason Trapp) by Jack Slater, Keval Shah, Nora Achrati, James Konicek, Jacob Yeh, Terence Aselford, Peter Holdway, Chris Stinson, Wyn Delano, Drew Kopas, Bradley Foster Smith, Mark Harrietha, A Full Cast
4.33 8h 46m