Best Natalie Naudus Audiobooks
Natalie Naudus has carved out a genuinely interesting niche in genre fiction, and her work on the Weird Tales Magazine series shows exactly why she belongs there. Her voice has a cool, composed quality — precise without being stiff, expressive without being showy — that makes her ideal for fiction that lives in uncanny territory. She handles tonal whiplash well, moving from eerie atmosphere to pulpy genre energy without losing the thread, which matters enormously when you're navigating anthology work full of wildly different authors and styles. Her narration of Dangerous Visions, Harlan Ellison's landmark speculative fiction collection, is a solid showcase of that range. Listeners who gravitate toward literary horror, classic sci-fi, and sword-and-sorcery fiction will find her a reliable guide through some genuinely weird material — and that's meant as high praise.
Where to Start with Natalie Naudus
- New to Natalie Naudus? Start here → One Last Stop
- What fans keep coming back to → I Kissed Shara Wheeler
- Highest rated by listeners → The Bone Shard Emperor
- Best narrator–author pairing → The Bone Shard War
Best Natalie Naudus Audiobooks
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One Last Stop
by Casey McQuiston
Narrated by Natalie Naudus
★ 4.13 ABR Score (293.2K ratings)★ 3.88 Goodreads (290.5K) ★ 4.47 Audible (2.7K)More about this pick
Naudus brings McQuiston's paranormal romance to perfect life, capturing every bit of chemistry and wit while making the story feel inevitable and earned.
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The Bone Shard Emperor
The Drowning Empire • Book 2
by Andrea Stewart
Narrated by Natalie Naudus, Feodor Chin, Emily Woo Zeller
★ 4.10 ABR Score (15.9K ratings)★ 4.06 Goodreads (15.4K) ★ 4.59 Audible (446)More about this pick
Lin rules an empire that doesn't trust her while rebels mass in the north and bone shard magic threatens everything. The three narrators handle Stewart's complex world-building with clarity, giving each faction its own voice.
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The Half-Hearted Queen
The Shattered King • Book 2
by Charlie N. Holmberg
Narrated by Natalie Naudus
★ 4.03 ABR Score (3.2K ratings)★ 4.25 Goodreads (3.1K) ★ 4.52 Audible (128)More about this pick
War, forbidden love, and dark magic collide as Nym fights to escape captivity and return to Prince Renn. Natalie Naudus channels every ounce of Nym's desperation and determination.
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I Kissed Shara Wheeler
by Casey McQuiston
Narrated by Natalie Naudus
★ 4.01 ABR Score (105.7K ratings)★ 3.84 Goodreads (105.0K) ★ 4.44 Audible (707)More about this pick
Natalie Naudus brings the perfect rhythm to McQuiston's witty, character-driven romance. The mystery hook keeps it moving, the heart keeps it real.
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The Art of Prophecy
War Arts • Book 1
by Wesley Chu
Narrated by Natalie Naudus
★ 3.96 ABR Score (6.4K ratings)★ 4.04 Goodreads (6.1K) ★ 4.43 Audible (293)More about this pick
A spoiled chosen one must actually earn his destiny after his prophecy crumbles and his kingdom falls. Naudus guides listeners through Chu's martial arts epic where predetermined fate meets harsh reality and rigid training.
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Don't Go Down There
by Kiersten Modglin
Narrated by Natalie Naudus, Scott Brick, Jesse Vilinsky
★ 3.94 ABR Score (13.4K ratings)★ 3.84 Goodreads (13.4K) ★ 4.19 Audible (77)More about this pick
Spencer Edwards hides a sinister secret in his basement while his wife Andi searches for answers about his mysterious behavior. The trio of narrators builds mounting domestic tension perfectly.
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The Bone Shard War
The Drowning Empire • Book 3
by Andrea Stewart
Narrated by Natalie Naudus, Feodor Chin, Emily Woo Zeller
★ 3.92 ABR Score (8.8K ratings)★ 3.92 Goodreads (8.7K) ★ 4.44 Audible (133)More about this pick
Stewart concludes her fantasy trilogy with Lin facing rebellion from her own governors while ancient enemies unite against her crumbling empire. The multi-narrator cast captures each character's distinct voice as political intrigue collides with bone shard magic.
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Dangerous Visions
Dangerous Visions • Book 1
by Harlan Ellison, Leo Dillon, Diane Dillon
Narrated by Tim Campbell, Simon Vance, Steven Jay Cohen, Johnny Heller, Edoardo Ballerini, Ramiz Monsef, Neil Hellegers, Jim Meskimen, JD Jackson, P. J. Ochlan, Dion Graham, Natalie Naudus, Vikas Adam, Scott Aiello
★ 3.88 ABR Score (10.3K ratings)★ 4.13 Goodreads (10.2K) ★ 3.94 Audible (48)More about this pick
Ellison's groundbreaking 1967 anthology challenged science fiction's boundaries with taboo-breaking stories from Asimov, Dick, and Zelazny. Fourteen different narrators tackle the varied styles and provocative themes.
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Heresy
by Melissa Lenhardt
Narrated by Barrie Kreinik, Bailey Carr, Ella Turenne, Nikki Massoud, Natalie Naudus, Imani Jade Powers, James Fouhey
★ 3.86 ABR Score (1.0K ratings)★ 4.01 Goodreads (811) ★ 4.38 Audible (217)More about this pick
America's first all-female outlaw gang rides again with a full ensemble cast bringing each distinct voice to life. The multiple narrators capture the Wild West's gritty authenticity.
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Weird Tales Magazine No. 366: Sword & Sorcery Issue
Weird Tales Magazine
by Various
Narrated by Scott Aiello, John Pirhalla, Simon Vance, Paul Woodson, Hillary Huber, Roger Clark, Tim Campbell, Chelsea Stephens, Dion Graham, Joe Hempel, Steve West, James Langton, Neil Hellegers, Natalie Naudus, Peter Berkrot
★ 3.72 ABR Score (53 ratings)★ 3.78 Goodreads (37) ★ 4.13 Audible (16)More about this pick
Classic sword and sorcery stories from masters like Neil Gaiman and Jane Yolen get full voice treatment from fifteen different narrators. Blood, magic, and steel dominate this fantasy anthology's diverse tales.
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Weird Tales: 100 Years of Weird
by Jonathan Maberry, R.L. Stine, Laurell K. Hamilton, Ray Bradbury, Victor LaValle, Robert E. Howard, Hailey Piper, H.P. Lovecraft, Tennessee Williams, Usman T. Malik, James Aquilone, Michael A. Arnzen
Narrated by Bronson Pinchot, Richard J. Brewer, Natalie Naudus, Joe Hempel, Dion Graham, Neil Hellegers, Zura Johnson, Simon Vance, Peter Berkrot, James Patrick Cronin, Gabrielle de Cuir, Grover Gardner, full cast
★ 3.57 ABR Score (285 ratings)★ 3.78 Goodreads (263) ★ 3.64 Audible (22)More about this pick
A century of Weird Tales Magazine celebrated through new and classic stories from Lovecraft, Bradray, Stine, and more. This comprehensive anthology spans generations of speculative horror.
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Weird Tales Magazine No. 367
Weird Tales Magazine
Narrated by Scott Brick, Robert Fass, James Anderson Foster, Heath Miller, Neil Hellegers, Roger Clark, Joe Hempel, Edoardo Ballerini, Eunice Wong, Simon Vance, Holly Adams, Chris Henry Coffey, Ralph Lister, Natalie Naudus
★ 3.52 ABR Score (59 ratings)★ 3.79 Goodreads (47) ★ 3.75 Audible (12)More about this pick
Fourteen narrators tackle cosmic horror from Hellboy creator Mike Mignola and other masters of reality-bending fiction. The ensemble approach suits stories designed to destabilize your worldview completely.
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Weird Tales Magazine No. 371: The Undead Issue
Weird Tales Magazine
Narrated by Ray Porter, Shaun Taylor-Corbett, Natalie Naudus, Charlotte Moore-Lambert, Sam Stark, Mike Cooper, Charles Linshaw, Jenn Lee, Tim Lounibos, Keith R. A. DeCandido, Robin Miles, Joel Froomkin
★ 3.45 ABR Score (15 ratings)★ 2.83 Goodreads (6) ★ 4.11 Audible (9)More about this pick
Multiple narrators tackle this undead-themed anthology featuring zombies, vampires, and revenants from established horror writers and promising newcomers exploring death-defying monsters.
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Pale Blue Dot(s)
by Erin Mallon
Narrated by Thérèse Plummer, Megan Tusing, Andrew Eiden, Gabra Zackman, Inés del Castillo, Sarah Mollo-Christensen, Adenrele Ojo, Julia Whelan, Natalie Naudus
★ 3.12 ABR Score (556 ratings)★ 3.14 Goodreads (230) ★ 3.11 Audible (326)More about this pick
An all-female astronaut team on the International Space Station gets unexpected civilian passengers, disrupting all protocols in orbit. The impressive nine-narrator cast including Julia Whelan and Adenrele Ojo creates distinct characters for this space comedy.