10 audiobooks for fans of 61 Hours
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First Thrills
First Thrills • Book 1
by Lee Child, Bill Cameron, Marc Paoletti, Kelli Stanley, CJ Lyons, Rebecca Cantrell, J.T. Ellison, Karen Dionne, Grant McKenzie, Rip Gerber, Cynthia Robinson, Daniel Palmer, Unknown Author
Narrated by Jim Bond, Nick Podehl, Luke Daniels, Joyce Bean, Dick Hill
★ 3.63 ABR Score (4.8K ratings)★ 3.58 Goodreads (4.6K) ★ 3.49 Audible (131)12h 3m listening time • Released 2010 - 2
Blood Work
Harry Bosch Universe • Book 7
Narrated by Dick Hill
★ 4.44 ABR Score (71.8K ratings)★ 4.16 Goodreads (62.4K) ★ 4.48 Audible (9.5K)12h 41m listening time • Released 2008Dick Hill's measured, deliberate narration transforms this redemption-through-obsession thriller into something more introspective than you'd expect—a retired FBI profiler hunting his heart donor's killer becomes a meditation on second chances and what we owe strangers.
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Hired to Kill
Nathan McBride • Book 7
by Andrew Peterson
Narrated by Dick Hill
★ 4.32 ABR Score (4.5K ratings)★ 4.46 Goodreads (2.9K) ★ 4.43 Audible (1.6K)12h 52m listening time • Released 2018Dick Hill's gravelly intensity makes Nathan McBride's relentless pursuit feel visceral and personal—this seventh installment hits harder because you're hearing the rage, not just reading it.
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Reliquary
Pendergast • Book 2
by Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child
Narrated by Dick Hill
Dick Hill's commanding narration brings the same propulsive energy to this atmospheric mystery as he does to Child's Jack Reacher series, immersing listeners in a gripping investigation through New York's shadowy underbelly. Both audiobooks deliver intelligent, fast-paced plots with intricate world-building that rewards close attention during their comparable 13-14 hour runtimes.
★ 4.29 ABR Score (59.0K ratings)★ 4.04 Goodreads (50.8K) ★ 4.35 Audible (8.2K)13h 48m listening time • Released 2008Dick Hill's narration transforms this underground thriller into pure atmosphere—his voice drops into the tunnels with you, making the claustrophobia and dread feel genuinely inescapable.
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Last Light
Restoration • Book 1
by Terri Blackstock
Narrated by Susie Breck, Dick Hill
★ 4.27 ABR Score (14.8K ratings)★ 4.19 Goodreads (13.9K) ★ 4.43 Audible (950)11h 17m listening time • Released 2005Breck and Hill anchor this apocalyptic thriller with dual narration that captures both the intimate family drama and creeping dread as a blackout strips away civilization's veneer. A genuinely unsettling premise about who you can trust when everything collapses.
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Pushing Brilliance
Kyle Achilles • Book 1
by Tim Tigner
Narrated by Dick Hill
Dick Hill's commanding narration brings the same propulsive intensity to this intelligent thriller that made 61 Hours so gripping, while Tigner's intricate puzzle of a plot rewards the kind of keen attention that Child's lean storytelling demands. Both audiobooks deliver that perfect balance of breakneck pacing and clever misdirection that keeps you locked in for hours at a time.
★ 4.23 ABR Score (15.9K ratings)★ 4.13 Goodreads (12.7K) ★ 4.32 Audible (3.2K)13h 54m listening time • Released 2016Dick Hill's measured intensity perfectly anchors this globe-trotting conspiracy thriller—he makes every plot twist land harder and every false lead sting sharper, turning what could be mere genre fun into genuinely gripping listening.
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24 hours
Mississippi • Book 2
by Greg Iles
Narrated by Dick Hill
★ 4.22 ABR Score (16.0K ratings)★ 4.05 Goodreads (14.0K) ★ 4.39 Audible (2.0K)10h 42m listening time • Released 2008Dick Hill's gravel-voiced intensity transforms this kidnapper thriller into pure adrenaline—his ability to shift between predator and desperate parent makes the 10+ hours vanish.
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Betrayal
by Tim Tigner
Narrated by Dick Hill
Dick Hill's masterful narration brings the same propulsive intensity to Tigner's espionage thriller that made *61 Hours* so gripping, while *Betrayal* delivers that same blend of tight plotting and morally complex protagonists navigating dangerous conspiracies. At 11 hours, it offers a similarly immersive listening experience without sacrificing the intelligent, fast-paced storytelling that keeps you hooked from start to finish.
★ 4.12 ABR Score (12.3K ratings)★ 4.04 Goodreads (10.7K) ★ 4.27 Audible (1.6K)10h 43m listening time • Released 2015Dick Hill's narration transforms this revenge thriller into a page-turner you can't pause. Tigner crafts a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game with genuine twists that'll keep you guessing who's really playing whom.
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The Murderers
Badge of Honor • Book 6
Narrated by Dick Hill
★ 4.14 ABR Score (2.6K ratings)★ 4.15 Goodreads (2.2K) ★ 4.49 Audible (328)15h 24m listening time • Released 2013Dick Hill's narration transforms this sprawling police procedural into pure immersion—his ability to slip between corrupt cops, mobsters, and brass makes you forget you're listening and feel like you're inside the Philadelphia PD's most dangerous case.
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Covert Warriors
Presidential Agent • Book 7
by W.E.B. Griffin, William E. Butterworth IV
Narrated by Dick Hill
★ 4.11 ABR Score (4.9K ratings)★ 4.08 Goodreads (3.6K) ★ 4.31 Audible (1.3K)12h 33m listening time • Released 2011
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