Best Time Travel Sci-Fi Audiobooks

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Didymus Contingency

Origins • Book 1

by Jeremy Robinson

Narrated by R.C. Bray

Two scientists time-travel to witness Christ's crucifixion in this audacious premise that R.C. Bray handles with the gravity it demands.

Middle Falls Time Travel Omnibus: Books 4-6

Middle Falls Time Travel #4-6 • Book 16

by Shawn Inmon, Tamara Marston, Charlie Thurston, Adam Verner

Narrated by Malcolm Hillgartner, Luke Daniels, Scott Brick

Three standalone time travel stories explore different characters and eras, from a man born with impossible powers to a woman seeking emancipation across time. Multiple skilled narrators handle the varied tones and time periods expertly.

1636: The Devil's Opera

Assiti Shards • Book 15

by Eric Flint, David Carrico

Narrated by George Guidall

Grantville citizens face a murderous conspiracy in 17th-century Europe as they continue carving out their place in history. Guidall's steady narration grounds the alternate history's wild premise in human stakes.

I Sing the Body Electric! & Other Stories

by Ray Bradbury, Arne Herløv Petersen

Narrated by Dick Hill

Bradbury's carnival of tales spans from Irish countryside to outer space, each story a perfect gem of human emotion and cosmic wonder.

1636: Mission to the Mughals (Ring of Fire)

1632 Universe/Ring of Fire • Book 32

by Eric Flint, Griffin Barber

Narrated by George Guidall

George Guidall guides Grantville citizens on their quest for 17th-century medical ingredients after carving out their modern republic in war-torn Europe.

Doomsday Book

Oxford Time Travel • Book 1

by Connie Willis

Narrated by Jenny Sterlin

Time travel goes catastrophically wrong as historian Kivrin gets stranded in plague-ravaged medieval England while a deadly epidemic spreads in her own century.

The Light of Other Days

by Arthur C. Clarke, Stephen Baxter

Narrated by Dick Hill

Quantum technology creates universal surveillance where every wall becomes transparent and privacy dies overnight—then the same tech starts peering into the past itself. Clarke and Baxter explore how humanity might adapt when every secret becomes visible.

1634: The Galileo Affair

Assiti Shards • Book 3

by Eric Flint, Andrew Dennis

Narrated by George Guidall

Time-displaced West Virginians clash with the Inquisition over Galileo in this alternate history epic. George Guidall's steady narration anchors the complex political maneuvering between timelines.

1635: Papal Stakes

Assiti Shards • Book 11

by Eric Flint, Charles E. Gannon

Narrated by George Guidall

Grantville's modern Americans tackle Borgia-level Vatican corruption in 17th-century Europe's religious upheaval. Time-displaced citizens confront papal succession schemes that could derail Europe's early renaissance.

Architects of Infinity

Star Trek: Voyager - Relaunch • Book 13

by Kirsten Beyer

Narrated by January LaVoy

Admiral Janeway's concerns about the Krenim Imperium's time-manipulation abilities drive Voyager's continued Delta Quadrant exploration in this Star Trek adventure.

The Peripheral

Jackpot • Book 1

by William Gibson

Narrated by Lorelei King

Flynne Fisher stumbles into a connection with London's future through a mysterious gaming job that turns deadly real. Lorelei King handles Gibson's complex dual timeline with clarity and tension.

The Hidden Girl and Other Stories

by Ken Liu

Narrated by Ramón de Ocampo, Cindy Kay, Michael Kramer, Emily Woo Zeller, Nancy Wu

Liu's stories punch harder with a full ensemble cast bringing distinct voices to each tale, from near-future dystopias to intimate family dramas that hit you when you're not expecting it.

Once Upon A Galactic Time

Alpha Red • Book 1

by N.D. Shar, Natalie Debrabandere

Narrated by Abby Craden

Navy Commander Storm Redfield wakes up 200 years in the future to find humanity has joined a galactic civilization—and she doesn't belong. Science fiction with military precision and time displacement themes.

Ring of Fire III (3) (The Ring of Fire)

Ring of Fire Anthology Series • Book 3

by Eric Flint

Narrated by George Guidall

George Guidall's measured, authoritative delivery transforms this anthology into something weightier than its premise deserves—his control over multiple voices and pacing elevates even the weaker stories into genuinely engaging alternate history.