Best Time Travel Audiobooks

Written in My Own Heart's Blood

Outlander • Book 8

by Diana Gabaldon

Narrated by Davina Porter

Jamie Fraser's presumed death during the Revolutionary War throws Claire and their family into chaos in this emotionally devastating installment. Davina Porter handles the sprawling cast with her trademark Scottish authenticity.

Outlander

Outlander • Book 1

by Diana Gabaldon

Narrated by Davina Porter

Davina Porter handles both Claire's modern sensibility and 18th-century Scottish dialect as a WWII nurse gets trapped 200 years in the past.

11/22/63

by Stephen King

Narrated by Craig Wasson

A high school teacher discovers a time portal and attempts to prevent JFK's assassination, but changing history proves more complex than expected. Craig Wasson handles the epic scope beautifully.

Night Watch

Discworld • Book 29

by Terry Pratchett

Narrated by Jon Culshaw, Peter Serafinowicz, Bill Nighy

A magical storm hurls Commander Vimes back thirty years into his own past during Ankh-Morpork's bloodiest revolution. Jon Culshaw, Peter Serafinowicz, and Bill Nighy share narration duties in this time-travel Discworld adventure about changing history and training your younger self.

Kindred

by Octavia E. Butler

Narrated by Kim Staunton

Dana, a modern Black woman, gets violently yanked through time to antebellum Maryland whenever her white ancestor faces mortal danger. Kim Staunton's performance navigates the brutal emotional whiplash between 1970s California and slavery-era violence with unflinching power.

Song of Susannah

The Dark Tower • Book 6

by Stephen King, Darrel Anderson

Narrated by George Guidall

Susannah's body hosts the demon Mia as she travels to 1999 New York to birth Roland's nemesis, while the ka-tet faces their most personal catastrophe yet.

The Fire Chronicle

The Books of Beginning • Book 2

by John Stephens

Narrated by Jim Dale

The Wibberly children continue their dangerous quest for missing parents while hiding at Edgar Allan Poe's orphanage, only to face new magical threats. Jim Dale's distinctive voices bring each character to vivid life.

The Quantum Chain

Joseph Bridgeman • Book 4

by Nick Jones

Narrated by Ray Porter

Time-traveling auction heists and dangerous solo missions deep in history make for edge-of-your-seat sci-fi adventure. Ray Porter's commanding voice anchors the complex temporal mechanics perfectly.

The Observer Effect

The Joseph Bridgeman Series • Book 3

by Nick Jones

Narrated by Ray Porter

Ray Porter's narration transforms this time-travel mystery into a propulsive thriller—his chemistry with the dual perspectives keeps you hooked through 12 hours that feel like half that.

Hyperion

Hyperion • Book 1

by Dan Simmons

Narrated by Marc Vietor, Allyson Johnson, Kevin Pariseau, Jay Snyder, Victor Bevine

Seven pilgrims journey to meet the deadly Shrike in Canterbury Tales meets space opera. Multiple narrators handle each pilgrim's backstory, creating distinct voices for this sprawling, genre-bending epic about humanity's cosmic reckoning.

The Shadows of London

The Joseph Bridgeman Series • Book 2

by Nick Jones

Narrated by Ray Porter

Ray Porter's gravelly delivery transforms this time-travel caper into something genuinely gripping—he nails the tension between Joe's pragmatism and his growing moral stakes in 1960s London.

Exhalation

by Ted Chiang

Narrated by Edoardo Ballerini, Dominic Hoffman, Amy Landon, Ted Chiang

Chiang's stories rewire how you think about time, choice, and existence itself, and the ensemble narration lets each idea breathe with the weight it deserves.

Slaughterhouse-Five

by Kurt Vonnegut

Narrated by James Franco

Billy Pilgrim's time-jumping journey through World War II and alien abduction creates Vonnegut's darkly comic meditation on war's psychological aftermath.

An Unwelcome Quest

Magic 2.0 • Book 3

by Scott Meyer

Narrated by Luke Daniels

Computer programmers turned time-traveling wizards face their vengeful former apprentice in this clever blend of fantasy and tech humor that Luke Daniels performs with perfect comedic timing.

And Then She Vanished

The Joseph Bridgeman Series • Book 1

by Nick Jones

Narrated by Ray Porter

Ray Porter's narration transforms this time-travel mystery into something visceral and urgent—his performance captures Joseph's desperation so completely you'll feel the weight of every failed attempt to change the past.

A Prince Out of Time

RE: Monarch • Book 1

by J. McCoy, Eligos

Narrated by Luke Daniels

A drunken heir dies during his kingdom's invasion, then awakens a decade earlier with knowledge of what's coming — if he can stop being an idiot long enough to prevent it. Luke Daniels excels at Cairn's transformation from wastrel to reluctant hero.

Off to Be the Wizard

Magic 2.0 • Book 1

by Scott Meyer

Narrated by Luke Daniels

Programmer Martin discovers reality is just code he can edit, so he flees to medieval times to pose as a wizard when authorities notice his reality hacking. Luke Daniels captures the perfect blend of tech humor and fantasy adventure.

The Lost Colony

The Long Winter • Book 3

by A.G. Riddle

Narrated by Edoardo Ballerini, Amanda Leigh Cobb

Ballerini and Cobb's dual narration transforms this sci-fi finale into something genuinely cinematic, where their distinct voices clarify competing timelines and perspectives in ways print simply can't match.

The Tumultuous Lives of Karl Strong

Middle Falls Time Travel • Book 18

by Shawn Inmon

Narrated by Scott Brick

Scott Brick follows lonely Karl through multiple chances at life after dying of a heart attack, searching for connection in the time-traveling town of Middle Falls.

The Forever War

The Forever War • Book 1

by Joe Haldeman

Narrated by George Wilson

Reluctant soldier William Mandella fights an interstellar war where time dilation means centuries pass on Earth while he ages months, creating a profound meditation on alienation.

Paradox Bound

by Peter Clines

Narrated by Ray Porter

Eli becomes obsessed with a time-traveling woman in Revolutionary War clothing who drives a century-old car through modern America. Ray Porter balances the quirky premise with genuine emotional stakes as reality unravels.

1634: The Baltic War

Ring of Fire Main Line Novels • Book 3

by David Weber, Eric Flint

Narrated by George Guidall

Time-displaced Americans from modern West Virginia find themselves caught in a 17th-century European war. George Guidall's authoritative voice handles both military strategy and alternate history complexities across twenty-six hours.

Flux

Infinite • Book 3

by Jeremy Robinson

Narrated by Jeffrey Kafer

Time fractures around a Kentucky town, layering dinosaurs with Vikings and modern humans in Jeffrey Kafer's journey through temporal chaos rewriting human origins.

Pebble in the Sky

Galactic Empire • Book 3

by Isaac Asimov

Narrated by Jon Lindstrom

Multitude

Dimension Space • Book 2

by Dean M. Cole

Narrated by R.C. Bray

Vaughn and Angela probe space and time to reverse humanity's disappearance in this sequel to the acclaimed Solitude. R.C. Bray anchors the mind-bending sci-fi concepts with his steady narration.

1633

Ring of Fire Main Line Novels • Book 2

by Eric Flint, David Weber

Narrated by George Guidall

George Guidall anchors this alternate history epic where a West Virginia town displaced to the Thirty Years War faces Cardinal Richelieu's alliance determined to destroy their confederacy.

Feedback

Audible Original Stories

by Dennis E. Taylor

Narrated by Ray Porter

Scientists attempt to rewrite history but discover their timeline changes create an endless loop—Ray Porter handles the temporal confusion with trademark precision in this short tale.

1636: The Ottoman Onslaught (21) (Ring of Fire)

Ring of Fire Main Line Novels • Book 6

by Eric Flint

Narrated by George Guidall

West Virginia's displaced townspeople face the Ottoman Empire at its terrifying peak, armed with modern weapons knowledge. George Guidall's authoritative delivery anchors this clash of civilizations across centuries.

1632

Ring of Fire Main Line Novels • Book 1

by Eric Flint

Narrated by George Guidall

A West Virginia mining town gets transported back to 17th-century Germany during the Thirty Years' War, bringing modern knowledge to a brutal medieval world. George Guidall's experienced narration handles both the culture clash and complex alternate history as Americans try to survive in war-torn Europe.

Cult Classic

Eric Carter • Book 9

by Stephen Blackmoore, Michael John Casey, Nora Achrati, Jessica Threet, Steve Wannall, Dawn Ursula, Holly Adams, Torian Brackett, Rana Kay, Alexandra Cohler, Richard Rohan, Ryan Dalusung

Narrated by Alexandra Cohler, Dawn Ursula, Holly Adams, Steve Wannall, Michael John Casey, Torian Brackett, Nora Achrati, full cast, Richard Rohan, Ryan Dalusung, Rana Kay, Jessica Threet

Eric Carter hunts a talking Oracle head that can rewrite past and future, causing Jazz Age Los Angeles to bleed into modern reality. The full cast captures the temporal chaos perfectly.

Time Enough for Love

The World as Myth • Book 1

by Robert A. Heinlein

Narrated by Tom Weiner

Lazarus Long's 2,000-year lifespan encompasses multiple identities and controversial relationships across Heinlein's sprawling future history opus.

Pathfinder

Pathfinder • Book 1

by Orson Scott Card

Narrated by Stefan Rudnicki, Kirby Heyborne, Don Leslie, Kristoffer Tabori, Scott Brick

Rigg discovers he can see the paths people have walked through time—and potentially change history itself. The full-cast production featuring Stefan Rudnicki and others adds layers to Card's intricate time-manipulation plot.

1636: The Saxon Uprising

Ring of Fire Main Line Novels • Book 5

by Eric Flint

Narrated by George Guidall

American idealists confront European realities when their technological advantages can't solve every diplomatic crisis looming ahead. Guidall's performance keeps the dense political maneuvering accessible and engaging.

All Clear

All Clear • Book 2

by Connie Willis

Narrated by Katherine Kellgren, Connie Willis (introduction)

Time-traveling historians trapped in WWII London face the possibility they've altered history itself. Katherine Kellgren's performance captures both the period atmosphere and mounting desperation of characters stuck in the Blitz.

This Is How You Lose the Time War

by Amal El-Mohtar, Max Gladstone

Narrated by Cynthia Farrell, Emily Woo Zeller

To Say Nothing of the Dog

Oxford Time Travel • Book 2

by Connie Willis

Narrated by Steven Crossley

Time-traveling historian Ned Henry's search for a Victorian vase becomes a comedic romp through temporal paradoxes and romantic entanglements.

The Minority Report and Other Classic Stories

by Philip K. Dick

Narrated by Keir Dullea

Dick's mind-bending collection includes the story that inspired the Spielberg film, exploring pre-crime, memory implants, and reality manipulation. Dullea's performance captures the paranoid atmosphere beautifully.

The Last Labyrinth

by Gwendolyn Womack

Narrated by Barrie Kreinik, Philip Battley, Moira Quirk

Musical prodigy discovers she can travel through time via sound waves, landing in 1800s England. The narrator trio brings depth to this romantic time-travel adventure mixing science and historical romance.

1635: The Eastern Front

Ring of Fire Main Line Novels • Book 4

by Eric Flint

Narrated by George Guidall

Modern Americans and Swedish king Gustavus Adolphus forge an unlikely alliance against the Thirty Years War's established powers. The narrative jumps between battlefields and political chambers with intricate detail.

The Girl in the Castle

by James Patterson, Emily Raymond

Narrated by Barrie Kreinik

Hannah's desperate insistence that she must save someone in the past creates genuine tension in this psychological thriller. Barrie Kreinik captures Hannah's frantic urgency perfectly.

Pastwatch: The Redemption of Christopher Columbus

Pastwatch • Book 1

by Orson Scott Card

Narrated by Scott Brick, Christopher Cazenove, Gabrielle de Cuir, Arte Johnson, Moira Quirk, Stefan Rudnicki, Orson Scott Card

The ensemble cast handles Card's ambitious time-travel narrative, where future scientists attempt to prevent Columbus's voyage and its devastating consequences for indigenous peoples.

King of Shadows

by Susan Cooper

Narrated by Jim Dale

Young Nat Field escapes his tragic past through theater, but when he joins a Globe theater production, Jim Dale guides listeners through his mysterious transport to Shakespeare's actual time.

The Time Machine

by H.G. Wells

Narrated by Scott Brick

A scientist's journey to the far future reveals humanity has evolved into two distinct species with a horrifying relationship between predator and prey.

1635: A Parcel of Rogues

Assiti Shards • Book 7

by Eric Flint, Andrew Dennis

Narrated by George Guidall

Oliver Cromwell and Julie Sims stay behind in alternate-history Britain while their diplomatic companions return to Europe, soon finding themselves hunted across the countryside. George Guidall's narration captures both the historical weight and adventure-serial energy perfectly.

1636: The Kremlin Games

Assiti Shards • Book 13

by Eric Flint, Gorg Huff, Paula Goodlett

Narrated by George Guidall

A Grantville resident helps modernize 17th-century Russia but must navigate deadly court politics and cultural barriers that could cost him his life. George Guidall captures the historical intrigue beautifully.

Sorcerer

Dear Spellbook • Book 1

by Peter J. Lee, TK523

Narrated by Travis Baldree

Tal masquerades as a wizard while investigating his parents' mysterious deaths, but monsters seem drawn to him wherever he travels. Travis Baldree's performance brings warmth to this reluctant hero's journey through a time loop mystery.

Out of Spite, Out of Mind

Magic 2.0 • Book 5

by Scott Meyer

Narrated by Luke Daniels

Brit has time-traveled so recklessly she now coexists with multiple versions of herself, creating conflicting memories. Luke Daniels navigates the comedic chaos of a woman literally at odds with her other selves.

Einstein’s Dreams

by Alan Lightman

Narrated by Grover Gardner

Grover Gardner's meditative delivery transforms these interconnected visions of time into something hypnotic—each dream lands with quiet wonder rather than intellectual weight, making the physics feel deeply human.

1635: The Cannon Law

Assiti Shards • Book 8

by Eric Flint, Andrew Dennis

Narrated by George Guidall

Catholic politics collide with alternate history as displaced Americans navigate 17th-century European intrigue. George Guidall's steady narration anchors the complex political maneuvering across multiple storylines.

H.G. Wells Seven Novels, Complete & Unabridged The Time Machine, Island of Dr. Moreau, Invisible Man, First Men In The Moon, Food of the Gods, In the Days of the Comet and War of the Worlds

by H.G. Wells

Narrated by Gregory Dwyer

Wells' complete science fiction masterworks from time travel to alien invasion, all collected in one comprehensive package spanning his greatest speculative achievements.