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Carrie
by Stephen King
Narrated by Sissy Spacek, Margaret Atwood
★ 4.53 ABR Score (864.9K ratings)★ 3.99 Goodreads (856.4K) ★ 4.57 Audible (8.4K)More about this pick
King's first published novel follows telekinetic Carrie White from prom humiliation to supernatural revenge against her tormentors. The dual narration captures both the intimate horror and broader social commentary.
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Age of Myth
The Legends of the First Empire • Book 1
Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds
★ 4.36 ABR Score (57.9K ratings)★ 4.22 Goodreads (41.5K) ★ 4.61 Audible (16.4K)More about this pick
Humans discover their gods can bleed when Raithe kills a Fhrey warrior, shattering millennia of religious belief. Tim Gerard Reynolds brings his signature energy to Sullivan's fresh take on fantasy mythology.
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Lair of Dreams
The Diviners • Book 2
by Libba Bray
Narrated by January LaVoy
★ 4.29 ABR Score (35.4K ratings)★ 4.11 Goodreads (34.0K) ★ 4.61 Audible (1.3K)More about this pick
January LaVoy's performance transforms this 1920s paranormal mystery into something genuinely haunting—her ability to shift between Evie's showgirl charm and the quieter dread of the dream walkers makes you believe in the supernatural creeping through every scene.
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Spy, Spy Again
Valdemar: Family Spies • Book 3
by Mercedes Lackey
Narrated by Nick Podehl
★ 4.27 ABR Score (3.1K ratings)★ 4.37 Goodreads (2.7K) ★ 4.81 Audible (462)More about this pick
Thirteen-year-old Prince Kyril and Tory share the rare Gift of Farsight despite not being Chosen, making them valuable assets in protecting Valdemar. Podehl guides listeners through another family adventure in Lackey's beloved world.
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Gravesong
The Singer of Terandria • Book 1
by Pirateaba
Narrated by Andrea Parsneau
★ 4.24 ABR Score (3.1K ratings)★ 4.29 Goodreads (1.3K) ★ 4.71 Audible (1.8K)More about this pick
Struggling actress Cara discovers her songs cast necromantic spells after being teleported to an ancient tomb, with Andrea Parsneau's performance capturing both theatrical flair and magical wonder.
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Ascendant
Ascendant • Book 1
Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds
★ 4.24 ABR Score (14.6K ratings)★ 4.15 Goodreads (4.0K) ★ 4.59 Audible (10.6K)More about this pick
Young Koren is feared as a jinx by his village, unaware he's an untrained wizard causing chaos with uncontrolled power. Tim Gerard Reynolds captures both the boy's confusion and the magical world's larger conflicts with his signature energy.
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Dark Fae
Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac • Book 1
by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
Narrated by Keira Stevens, Troy Duran
★ 4.24 ABR Score (116.8K ratings)★ 4.04 Goodreads (113.0K) ★ 4.6 Audible (3.8K)More about this pick
Keira Stevens and Troy Duran capture the tension as vampire Elise infiltrates a supernatural academy to identify which of four powerful shifters murdered her brother.
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To Serve and Protect
ONSET • Book 1
by Glynn Stewart
Narrated by Ray Porter
★ 4.22 ABR Score (4.3K ratings)★ 4.26 Goodreads (2.2K) ★ 4.63 Audible (2.1K)More about this pick
Small-town cop David White discovers government agencies that regulate supernatural threats after vampires attack his community. Ray Porter handles this urban fantasy's blend of police procedural and magical conspiracy with steady authority.
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Red Sister
Book of the Ancestor • Book 1
Narrated by Heather O'Neill
★ 4.19 ABR Score (70.2K ratings)★ 4.16 Goodreads (63.4K) ★ 4.47 Audible (6.8K)More about this pick
Young Nona Grey enters a convent where girls train as holy assassins, wielding rare blood talents in a dying world orbiting a red sun. Heather O'Neill captures both the brutal training and mystical elements with fierce precision.
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The Change
by Kirsten Miller
Narrated by January LaVoy
★ 4.16 ABR Score (66.3K ratings)★ 4.09 Goodreads (63.7K) ★ 4.52 Audible (2.6K)More about this pick
Three midlife women in Mattauk discover that menopause awakens supernatural powers just as teenage girls start disappearing from their oceanfront town. January LaVoy navigates each woman's transformation with nuanced intensity.
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Ninth House
Alex Stern • Book 1
Narrated by Lauren Fortgang, Michael David Axtell
★ 4.15 ABR Score (413.3K ratings)★ 4 Goodreads (407.3K) ★ 4.45 Audible (6.0K)More about this pick
Yale's secret societies practice actual occult rituals, and Alex Stern monitors them after surviving a multiple homicide. Lauren Fortgang captures Alex's gritty voice perfectly while Michael David Axtell handles the male perspectives with menacing precision.
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Soul Eater
Kat Dubois Chronicles • Book 4
Narrated by Julia Whelan
★ 4.12 ABR Score (1.7K ratings)★ 4.31 Goodreads (1.5K) ★ 4.72 Audible (224)More about this pick
Kat's fame as humanity's savior becomes her prison until an ancient evil forces her back into action. Julia Whelan captures both the hero's reluctant power and her burning need for freedom.
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Glimmer of the Other
The Other Realm • Book 1
by Heather G. Harris
Narrated by Alyse Gibbs
★ 4.10 ABR Score (8.8K ratings)★ 4.27 Goodreads (8.6K) ★ 4.54 Audible (149)More about this pick
Private investigator Jinx can detect every lie, which should make solving cases easy—except she still can't find her parents' killers. Alyse Gibbs captures Jinx's frustration and growing supernatural awareness as a missing student case reveals hidden magical worlds.
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Cursed Witch (Creatures of the Otherworld)
Creatures of the Otherworld • Book 4
by Brogan Thomas
Narrated by Poppy Royana
★ 4.10 ABR Score (2.9K ratings)★ 4.51 Goodreads (2.8K) ★ 4.73 Audible (33)More about this pick
Tuesday's suppressed magical abilities explode back to life when mercenaries attack her home, making her both powerful and hunted. The story examines what happens when you can't run from your supernatural heritage anymore.
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Silverborn: The Mystery of Morrigan Crow
Nevermoor • Book 4
by Jessica Townsend
Narrated by Gemma Whelan
★ 4.08 ABR Score (7.9K ratings)★ 4.45 Goodreads (7.9K) ★ 4.64 Audible (11)More about this pick
Gemma Whelan's narration so perfectly captures the menace beneath the Silver District's glamour that the family mysteries become genuinely unsettling.
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Forged in Blood
Broken Bloodlines • Book 1
Narrated by June DeBorahae, Maxine Mitchell, Sean Masters, Joe Arden, J. F. Harding, Oscar Reyes
★ 4.06 ABR Score (70.7K ratings)★ 3.88 Goodreads (68.5K) ★ 4.5 Audible (2.3K)More about this pick
Six-narrator ensemble cast creates distinct voices for this paranormal romance about Ophelia Hart, an orphan who discovers she's tied to ancient powers.
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Lifeblood
Everlife • Book 2
by Gena Showalter
Narrated by Emma Galvin, Zachary Webber, Barrie Kreinik
★ 4.06 ABR Score (10.3K ratings)★ 3.94 Goodreads (9.9K) ★ 4.55 Audible (394)More about this pick
Three narrators capture Ten and Killian's paranormal war with stunning vocal chemistry that makes their romance feel genuinely dangerous.
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The Final Life of Nathaniel Moon
Middle Falls Time Travel • Book 4
by Shawn Inmon
Narrated by Adam Verner
★ 4.02 ABR Score (2.6K ratings)★ 4.22 Goodreads (1.6K) ★ 4.44 Audible (968)More about this pick
Nathaniel Moon must abandon his quiet anonymity when evil threatens Middle Falls, forcing the reluctant messiah to use his miraculous powers openly once again.
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The Poppy War
The Poppy War • Book 1
by R. F. Kuang
Narrated by Emily Woo Zeller
★ 4.02 ABR Score (507.1K ratings)★ 4.16 Goodreads (501.7K) ★ 4.21 Audible (5.4K)More about this pick
War orphan Rin discovers shamanic powers while her country faces brutal invasion. Emily Woo Zeller handles the progression from military academy story to genocidal warfare with unflinching commitment.
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Dungeons of the Gods - Book 5 of Main Character hides his Strength
Main Character Hides His Strength • Book 5
by Road Warrior, Minsoo Kang, Oppa Translations
Narrated by Nick Podehl
★ 3.97 ABR Score (247 ratings)★ 4.06 Goodreads (90) ★ 4.82 Audible (157)More about this pick
Sungchul seeks ancient dungeons created by Lesser Gods while a prophesied civil war looms over fractured kingdoms.
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The Shattered Sword
Eternal Online • Book 1
by T.J. Reynolds
Narrated by Andrea Parsneau
★ 3.96 ABR Score (1.6K ratings)★ 4.09 Goodreads (788) ★ 4.48 Audible (789)More about this pick
Broke gamer Dhalia dives into her dead father's obsession—a virtual world where she can pay off his debts or risk the lithium mines. Parsneau captures her desperate determination perfectly.
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Darkness of Light
Darkness • Book 1
by Stacey Marie Brown
Narrated by Michelle Sparks
★ 3.94 ABR Score (14.5K ratings)★ 3.95 Goodreads (14.5K) ★ 4.82 Audible (22)More about this pick
Paranormal romance where Ember's fractured mind and dangerously magnetic connection with Eli are the real story. Character complexity over supernatural mechanics.
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Sightwitch
The Witchlands #2.5
by Susan Dennard, Rhys Davies
Narrated by Bahni Turpin, Saskia Maarleveld, Cassandra Campbell, Lauren Fortgang, MacLeod Andrews
★ 3.93 ABR Score (8.0K ratings)★ 3.98 Goodreads (7.9K) ★ 4.42 Audible (85)More about this pick
Told through journal entries and sketches, this Witchlands prequel follows Ryber's time as a Sightwitch Sister before the main series events. The full cast brings different voices to the epistolary format.
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Bayou Magic
The Louisiana Girls Trilogy • Book 3
by Jewell Parker Rhodes
Narrated by Bahni Turpin
★ 3.90 ABR Score (1.6K ratings)★ 4.01 Goodreads (1.5K) ★ 4.69 Audible (85)More about this pick
Bahni Turpin's narration transforms this bayou mystery into pure magic—her voice captures both the wonder of a girl discovering her supernatural gift and the urgency of saving the land she's grown to love.
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The Werewolf's 15 Minutes
Audible Original Stories
Narrated by Ray Porter, Dina Pearlman
★ 3.90 ABR Score (4.1K ratings)★ 3.69 Goodreads (937) ★ 4.45 Audible (3.2K)More about this pick
Gary Bruce transforms from epic loser to social media sensation when he outs himself as a werewolf on YouTube, and Porter captures his desperate grab for relevance perfectly.
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Ashes of Gold
Wings of Ebony • Book 2
by J. Elle
Narrated by Bahni Turpin
★ 3.89 ABR Score (1.2K ratings)★ 3.94 Goodreads (1.0K) ★ 4.68 Audible (107)More about this pick
Bahni Turpin's narration elevates this finale into something transcendent—her voice carries Rue's rage and resilience so completely you feel the weight of reclaiming stolen magic alongside her.
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The Sun Dwellers
The Dwellers • Book 3
by David Estes
Narrated by Julia Whelan, Will Damron
★ 3.88 ABR Score (2.0K ratings)★ 4.16 Goodreads (2.0K) ★ 4.58 Audible (38)More about this pick
While those closest to her die, Adele embarks on a secret assassination mission to the Sun Realm, uncovering truths about her relationship with Tristan she might not be ready to face. Julia Whelan and Will Damron share the emotional weight effectively.
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The Gates of Evangeline
Charlie Cates • Book 1
by Hester Young
Narrated by January LaVoy
★ 3.87 ABR Score (5.1K ratings)★ 3.87 Goodreads (4.9K) ★ 4.35 Audible (251)More about this pick
Grieving journalist Charlie Cates starts dreaming about children she's never met, leading to disturbing revelations. January LaVoy captures the protagonist's fragile mental state as supernatural visions blur with maternal trauma.
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Dangerous Girls
Dangerous Girls • Book 1
by Eric Vall
Narrated by JD Tanner, Kitty Perrelli
★ 3.86 ABR Score (485 ratings)★ 4.39 Goodreads (478) ★ 4.29 Audible (7)More about this pick
Running a gaming shop becomes complicated when bizarre basement breathing sounds coincide with memory blackouts and an influx of attractive but unstable women. JD Tanner and Kitty Perrelli capture the escalating strangeness disrupting simple small-town life.
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Storme Born (The Gemini Twins Legacy Book 1)
The Gemini Twins Legacy • Book 1
by Auburn Tempest, Ruby Night
Narrated by Maxine Mitchell
★ 3.84 ABR Score (301 ratings)★ 4.62 Goodreads (298) ★ 4.33 Audible (3)More about this pick
Jesse Storme was left behind when the magi took her twin because women supposedly hold no power—Maxine Mitchell captures her fury perfectly.
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Empyrean Witch: Demigoddess Chronicles
Demigoddess Chronicles • Book 1
by J. S. Malcolm
Narrated by Angel Clark, Travis Baldree
★ 3.80 ABR Score (273 ratings)★ 4.05 Goodreads (260) ★ 4.38 Audible (13)More about this pick
A psychic "mutant" discovers her witch powers and gets recruited by supernatural law enforcement. Angel Clark and Travis Baldree's dual narration enhances this urban fantasy's magical world-building.
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PJ Norris and the Town with the Butterfly Problem
Firewing Investigations • Book 1
by S. Usher Evans
Narrated by Caleb Summers
★ 3.74 ABR Score (121 ratings)★ 4.08 Goodreads (118) ★ 4.67 Audible (3)More about this pick
Dragon shifter PJ investigates magical butterfly swarms in a post-evil-queen world with only his senses and friendship to guide him through mystery.
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The Godmakers
Narrated by Scott Brick
★ 3.72 ABR Score (4.8K ratings)★ 3.61 Goodreads (3.5K) ★ 4.25 Audible (1.4K)More about this pick
Lewis Orne arrives on Hamal to assess the planet's aggression levels, only to discover his own latent psychic powers awakening. Scott Brick captures Herbert's philosophical complexity with clear authority.
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(S)Kin
by Ibi Zoboi
Narrated by Bahni Turpin, Robin Miles
★ 3.66 ABR Score (1.0K ratings)★ 3.84 Goodreads (1.0K) ★ 4 Audible (11)More about this pick
Zoboi's verse novel crackles with Caribbean magic and generational rage, and Turpin and Miles elevate every inherited curse with narration that feels like a spell being cast.
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The Wonder of All Things
by Jason Mott
Narrated by Julia Whelan
★ 3.49 ABR Score (4.6K ratings)★ 3.44 Goodreads (4.0K) ★ 3.88 Audible (586)More about this pick
Thirteen-year-old Ava emerges from a deadly air show crash with mysterious healing powers. Julia Whelan captures the weight of unwanted miracles and their terrible cost in this small-town tragedy.
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Seven Wonders (Angry Robot)
by Adam Christopher, Will Staehle
Narrated by Nick Podehl
★ 3.45 ABR Score (1.1K ratings)★ 3.29 Goodreads (1.1K) ★ 3.48 Audible (54)More about this pick
What happens when the superhero team you're trying to help treats you like the villain? Nick Podehl navigates Tony's bewilderment and growing rage with perfect comic book energy.
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