Audiobooks Like Anathema

10 audiobooks for fans of Anathema

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   The Butcher's Masquerade

   Dungeon Crawler Carl • Book 5

   by Matt Dinniman

   Narrated by Jeff Hays

   The Butcher's Masquerade delivers the same immersive, dark atmosphere as Anathema through Jeff Hays's dynamic narration, while expanding into a richly layered horror narrative that rewards extended listening. Both audiobooks excel at building dread through character-driven storytelling and morally complex scenarios that linger long after the final chapter.

   ★ 4.88 ABR Score (135.3K ratings)

   ★ 4.69 Goodreads (108.1K) ★ 4.94 Audible (27.2K)

   23h 33m listening time • Released 2022

   Jeff Hays transforms this jungle-survival escalation into pure narrative adrenaline—his distinct voices for Carl, Donut, and the new threats make the chaos feel genuinely dangerous and darkly funny.

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   The Two Towers

   Middle-earth • Book 3

   by J.R.R. Tolkien

   Narrated by Rob Inglis

   ★ 4.83 ABR Score (1.2M ratings)

   ★ 4.5 Goodreads (1.1M) ★ 4.88 Audible (50.1K)

   16h 40m listening time • Released 2012

   Rob Inglis's performance elevates this sequel into something transcendent—his character voices and emotional depth make the sprawling narrative feel intimate, turning a 16-hour journey into something you won't want to pause.

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   The Gate of the Feral Gods

   Dungeon Crawler Carl • Book 4

   by Matt Dinniman

   Narrated by Jeff Hays

   Both audiobooks deliver immersive horror experiences with morally complex protagonists navigating nightmarish worlds, enhanced by skilled dual narration that brings their dark atmospheres to vivid life. The Gate of the Feral Gods matches Anathema's blend of visceral dread and character-driven storytelling, making it an ideal follow-up for listeners drawn to psychologically unsettling narratives.

   ★ 4.79 ABR Score (150.1K ratings)

   ★ 4.55 Goodreads (125.6K) ★ 4.91 Audible (24.5K)

   18h 3m listening time • Released 2021

   Jeff Hays transforms this fourth installment into pure comedic gold—his voice work for Carl's deadpan chaos and the ensemble cast is so sharp it lands every joke before the punchline hits.

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   The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook

   Dungeon Crawler Carl • Book 3

   by Matt Dinniman

   Narrated by Jeff Hays, The Critical Drinker

   Both audiobooks deliver immersive horror experiences with morally complex protagonists navigating dark, oppressive systems, while their skilled dual narrators enhance the psychological tension and character depth that drive each story forward.

   ★ 4.75 ABR Score (182.0K ratings)

   ★ 4.43 Goodreads (152.4K) ★ 4.9 Audible (29.6K)

   16h 54m listening time • Released 2021

   Jeff Hays and The Critical Drinker elevate this already-wild progression fantasy into a full theatrical experience—the voice work and sound design transform a complex dungeon crawl into something you'll want to binge in one sitting.

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   He Who Fights With Monsters 7

   He Who Fights with Monsters • Book 7

   by Shirtaloon, Travis Deverell

   Narrated by Heath Miller

   ★ 4.73 ABR Score (42.9K ratings)

   ★ 4.54 Goodreads (19.5K) ★ 4.9 Audible (23.4K)

   18h 39m listening time • Released 2022

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   Cold Days

   The Dresden Files • Book 14

   by Jim Butcher

   Narrated by James Marsters

   ★ 4.73 ABR Score (135.9K ratings)

   ★ 4.47 Goodreads (107.2K) ★ 4.87 Audible (28.7K)

   18h 47m listening time • Released 2012

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   He Who Fights with Monsters 2

   He Who Fights with Monsters • Book 2

   by Shirtaloon

   Narrated by Heath Miller

   ★ 4.73 ABR Score (61.3K ratings)

   ★ 4.53 Goodreads (28.6K) ★ 4.87 Audible (32.7K)

   22h 1m listening time • Released 2021

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   Waybound

   Cradle • Book 12

   by Will Wight

   Narrated by Travis Baldree

   ★ 4.71 ABR Score (29.7K ratings)

   ★ 4.62 Goodreads (23.6K) ★ 4.91 Audible (6.1K)

   16h 13m listening time • Released 2023

   Travis Baldree's twelve-book performance crescendos into genuine emotional devastation here—he's earned the right to break your heart after taking you from powerless to godlike. This finale sticks the landing in ways most long series can't.

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   The Trouble with Peace

   The Age of Madness • Book 2

   by Joe Abercrombie

   Narrated by Steven Pacey

   ★ 4.70 ABR Score (56.1K ratings)

   ★ 4.6 Goodreads (46.4K) ★ 4.86 Audible (9.8K)

   21h 57m listening time • Released 2020

   Steven Pacey's narration transforms this political dark fantasy into something almost Shakespearean—his voice work elevates already sharp character writing into genuinely unforgettable performances you'll hear in your head for months.

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    The Lost Metal

    The Mistborn Saga • Book 7

    by Brandon Sanderson

    Narrated by Michael Kramer

    ★ 4.70 ABR Score (136.9K ratings)

    ★ 4.48 Goodreads (122.5K) ★ 4.86 Audible (14.4K)

    18h 46m listening time • Released 2022

    Michael Kramer brings surgical precision to Sanderson's sprawling finale, keeping you locked in through 18+ hours of intricate plotting and emotional payoffs that actually land. This is the rare epic fantasy audiobook where the narrator's control matches the author's ambition.

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