Michael Kramer is the voice behind some of the biggest epic fantasy series of the last two decades. Best known for narrating Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere novels and Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time (alongside Kate Reading), Kramer has defined what fantasy audiobook narration sounds like for an entire generation of listeners. His deep voice, steady pacing, and ability to maintain dozens of distinct character voices across multi-book series make him the gold standard for epic fantasy. If you've ever spent 40+ hours in a single fantasy world on audio, there's a good chance Kramer was your guide.
The Stormlight Archive • Book 2
Narrated by Michael Kramer, Kate Reading
Kaladin leads the royal guard while Shallan seeks ancient secrets and Dalinar unites the war camps. Michael Kramer and Kate Reading handle Sanderson's massive cast and intricate magic systems flawlessly.
The Cosmere • Book 1
Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
On storm-ravaged Roshar, a slave fights in bridge crews while a prince questions his honor during an endless war. The dual narration by Reading and Kramer handles Sanderson's massive world-building seamlessly.
The Mistborn Saga • Book 3
Narrated by Michael Kramer
Vin faces the apocalyptic Deepness while Elend builds his kingdom, as Sanderson concludes his Mistborn trilogy with the ultimate test of heroism and sacrifice.
The Stormlight Archive • Book 3
Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
Dalinar's flashbacks to his violent past and the Knights Radiant's return unfold across 55+ hours that Kate Reading and Michael Kramer navigate expertly.
The Mistborn Saga • Book 1
Narrated by Michael Kramer
Street thief Vin discovers she can ingest metals to gain magical powers, then joins a heist to overthrow an immortal emperor. Sanderson creates a unique magic system where swallowing steel lets you fly and pewter enhances strength.
The Wheel of Time • Book 12
by Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson
Narrated by Michael Kramer, Kate Reading
Brandon Sanderson takes over Jordan's epic as Rand's madness deepens and Egwene fights to reunite the fractured White Tower before the Last Battle arrives.
The Wheel of Time • Book 13
by Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson
Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
Perrin leads the Whitecloak trials while Mat prepares for the Last Battle in this penultimate Wheel of Time volume. Kate Reading and Michael Kramer have become the definitive voices of Jordan's world, handling dozens of characters with seamless consistency.
The Mistborn Saga • Book 2
Narrated by Michael Kramer
After killing the immortal Lord Ruler, street thief turned Mistborn Vin must defend the capital from three armies while ancient prophecies suggest an even greater threat approaches. Kramer voices this complex middle volume expertly.
The Mistborn Saga • Book 7
Narrated by Michael Kramer
Wax faces his final confrontation with the Set as Scadrial hurtles toward an explosive conclusion to Sanderson's second Mistborn era. Michael Kramer has been the voice of this world for years, and his familiarity with every character pays off brilliantly here.
Mistborn, Era 2: Wax & Wayne • Book 3
Narrated by Michael Kramer
Wax and his crew pursue the Lord Ruler's legendary metalminds in a steampunk world where magic meets technology. Kramer's consistent narration grounds readers as Sanderson introduces new magic systems and expands his world's mythology beyond Scadrial's borders.
The Cosmere
Narrated by Michael Kramer, Kate Reading
This collection spans Sanderson's interconnected universe, featuring stories from each Cosmere world with their distinct magic systems.
The Stormlight Archive #3.5 • Book 3
Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
Rysn leads an expedition to a mysterious island where ancient secrets and deadly Sleepless await. The dual narrator team excels with this quieter Stormlight novella that focuses on discovery rather than warfare.
The Wheel of Time • Book 2
Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
Jordan's second Wheel of Time novel follows Rand's desperate flight from destiny while ancient prophecies converge, with Reading and Kramer's dual narration handling the sprawling cast expertly.
The Wheel of Time • Book 4
Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
Rand's journey into the Aiel Waste and his ancestors' history through the glass columns in Rhuidean reveals the shocking origins of the Aiel people and their true relationship to the sword.
by Chris Voss, Tahl Raz
Narrated by Michael Kramer
Former FBI hostage negotiator Voss translates life-or-death negotiation tactics into everyday business and personal situations, from salary talks to family disputes. Michael Kramer's authoritative delivery reinforces the credibility of these field-tested techniques.
The Wheel of Time • Book 3
Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
Rand al'Thor flees from his destiny as the prophesied Dragon Reborn, knowing he's destined to save the world by destroying it. Reading and Kramer's dual narration handles Jordan's complex fantasy world as multiple storylines follow different characters pursuing the reluctant chosen one.
The Wheel of Time • Book 6
Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
Rand struggles to unite nations for the Last Battle while Aes Sedai plot to control him and darker forces manipulate events. The Reading-Kramer duo expertly manages Jordan's massive cast, maintaining clarity through political intrigue and magical combat.
Hoid's Travails • Book 2
by Brandon Sanderson, Aliya Chen
Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
Two souls from opposite worlds—gardens versus nightmares, spirits versus technology—swap bodies and must save each other's realities. Reading and Kramer handle the dual perspectives with their trademark precision, switching seamlessly between meditative wonder and urban tension.
Rithmatist • Book 1
by Brandon Sanderson, Ben McSweeney
Narrated by Michael Kramer
Michael Kramer's performance elevates this magic-school mystery into something genuinely gripping—he nails the outsider protagonist's frustration while making the chalk-based magic system feel tactile and urgent.
Mistborn, Era 2: Wax & Wayne • Book 2
Narrated by Michael Kramer
Lawman Waxillium Ladrian faces a shapeshifting kandra assassin targeting government officials in this Wild West-meets-steampunk fantasy. Michael Kramer navigates Sanderson's intricate magic system as political conspiracy threatens the fragile democracy of Elendel.