Best Matthew Bassett Audiobooks
Matthew Bassett has carved out a distinctive niche in the world of full-cast dramatized audiobooks, where blending into an ensemble is just as demanding as carrying a solo performance — and where Bassett consistently stands out. He's a recurring presence in GraphicAudio-style productions, including the Dresden Files adaptation of Storm Front and the sprawling full-cast recordings of Stephen Blackmoore's Eric Carter urban fantasy series. His voice has a lived-in quality — neither flashy nor bland — that makes him a natural fit for morally complicated characters in dark, gritty settings. But his most consistent work is in Eileen Wilks' World of the Lupi series, where he holds his own across multiple installments. Listeners who love urban fantasy and don't mind — or actively prefer — theatrical, radio-drama-style productions will find Bassett a reliable and engaging presence.
Where to Start with Matthew Bassett
- New to Matthew Bassett? Start here → Storm Front
- What fans keep coming back to → A Court of Silver Flames (Part 1 of 2)
- Short listen, big payoff → The Reckoning (Part 2 of 2)
Best Matthew Bassett 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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The Reckoning (Part 2 of 2)
Zodiac Academy [Dramatized Adaptation] #3, Part 2 • Book 3
by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti, Khaya Fraites, Jessica Schly, Gregory Linnington, Julian Dailey, Jon Vertullo, Ryan Dalusung, Gabriel Michael
Narrated by Jessica Schly, Gabriel Michael, full cast, Khaya Fraites, Nora Achrati, Shravan Amin, Kelly Baskin, Gregory Linington, Julian Dailey, Jon Vertullo, Ryan Dalusung, Matthew Bassett
★ 4.13 ABR Score (1.6K ratings)★ 4.38 Goodreads (1.5K) ★ 4.68 Audible (152)More about this pick
Hell Week pushes freshmen to their limits as they prepare for The Reckoning assessment that will determine their fate at Zodiac Academy, while the Lunar Eclipse approaches with dangerous revelations.
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Storm Front
The Dresden Files [Dramatized Adaptations] • Book 1
by Graphic Audio, Jim Butcher, Matthew Bassett, Nora Sofyan, Nicole Perez, Brian Kim McCormick, Emlyn McFarland, Christopher Walker, Gregory Linington, John Kielty, Drew Kopas
Narrated by full cast, Matthew Bassett, Nora Sofyan, Nicole Perez, Brian Kim McCormick, Emlyn McFarland, Christopher Walker, Gregory Linington, John Kielty, Drew Kopas, Stephanie Németh-Parker, Christopher McLinden
★ 3.93 ABR Score (364 ratings)★ 4.34 Goodreads (128) ★ 4.56 Audible (236)More about this pick
Professional wizard Harry Dresden investigates a grisly double murder in magical Chicago through this full-cast dramatization of Butcher's series opener. The ensemble approach should capture the noir atmosphere and supernatural elements perfectly.
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Fool Moon
The Dresden Files [Dramatized Adaptations] • Book 2
by Graphic Audio, Jim Butcher
Narrated by full cast, Matthew Bassett, Nora Sofyan, Nicole Perez, Yasmin Tuazon, Gregory Linington, Christopher Walker, Mort Shelby, Mike Carnes, Ryan Haugen, Rita Amparita, Gerald Hill
★ 3.85 ABR Score (98 ratings)★ 4.2 Goodreads (44) ★ 4.74 Audible (54)More about this pick
Chicago's only professional wizard tackles werewolf murders in this full-cast production that captures the urban fantasy's noir atmosphere through multiple voices.
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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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The Violent Storm : Will Tanner 7 (Will Tanner, U.S. Deputy Marshall)
Will Tanner • Book 7
by J.A. Johnstone, William W. Johnstone
Narrated by Chris Stinson, Christopher Graybill, Holly Adams, Matthew Bassett, Michael John Casey, Nazia Chaudhry, Nora Achrati, Terence Aselford, Zeke Alton, Ryan H. Reid, Mike Ciporkin
★ 3.75 ABR Score (16 ratings)★ 4.88 Audible (16) - 7
The Desert Prince (Part 3 of 3) (Dramatized Adaptation)
The Nightfall Saga • Book 1
by Peter V. Brett
Narrated by Laura C. Harris, Lise Bruneau, Matthew Bassett, Matthew Schleigh, Nora Achrati, Peter Holdway, Ryan Carlo Dalusung, Yasmin Tuazon, David Cui Cui, Melody Muze, Shravan Amin
★ 3.74 ABR Score (10 ratings)★ 4.3 Audible (10) - 8
The Hidden Queen (Part 2 of 2) (Dramatized Adaptation)
The Nightfall Saga • Book 2
by Peter V. Brett
Narrated by Nora Achrati, Troy Allan, Andrew James Spooner, full cast, Chris Stinson, Bradley Foster Smith, Christopher Williams, Melody Muze, Yasmin Tuazon, Matthew Bassett, Peter V. Brett, David Cui Cui
★ 3.67 ABR Score (3 ratings)★ 4.67 Audible (3) - 9
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)