Audiobooks Like Assassin's Apprentice

Paul Boehmer narrates Assassin's Apprentice with a quality of introverted precision that suits Fitz — the first-person voice of someone trained to be invisible, who is learning to observe and suppress rather than express. Two of the most direct sequels are in the first three recommendations, both also narrated by Boehmer, and the rest of the list draws from Robin Hobb's catalog with the same narrator continuity for listeners who want to follow a single character across a long series.

10 audiobooks for fans of Assassin's Apprentice

  1. 1
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    Royal Assassin

    The Farseer Trilogy • Book 2

    by Robin Hobb

    Narrated by Paul Boehmer

    4.37 ABR Score (259.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.29 Goodreads (247.8K) ★ 4.56 Audible (11.6K)
    29h 17m listening time • Released 2010
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    Assassin's Quest

    The Farseer Trilogy • Book 3

    by Robin Hobb

    Narrated by Paul Boehmer

    4.30 ABR Score (210.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.22 Goodreads (199.3K) ★ 4.52 Audible (10.9K)
    37h 35m listening time • Released 2010
  3. 3
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    Dragon Haven

    Rain Wild Chronicles • Book 2

    by Robin Hobb

    Narrated by Anne Flosnik

    4.21 ABR Score (46.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.1 Goodreads (45.3K) ★ 4.64 Audible (926)
    19h 38m listening time • Released 2020
  4. 4
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    Ship of Magic

    Liveship Traders • Book 1

    by Robin Hobb

    Narrated by Anne Flosnik

    Robin Hobb's signature blend of introspective character development and immersive world-building continues in this expansive sequel, deepening the magical systems and emotional complexity that made Assassin's Apprentice compelling. Anne Flosnik's narration brings the same lyrical quality to a richer cast of perspectives, rewarding listeners who appreciated Boehmer's intimate portrayal of FitzChivalry with a more sprawling narrative that explores how personal struggles ripple across an entire community.

    4.11 ABR Score (111.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.24 Goodreads (106.9K) ★ 4.34 Audible (4.3K)
    35h 20m listening time • Released 2010

    Robin Hobb's Liveship Traders trilogy opens with this sea-faring epic about ships made from the bones of wizards — sprawling, morally complex, and devastating.

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    The Dragon Keeper

    Rain Wild Chronicles • Book 1

    by Robin Hobb

    Narrated by Anne Flosnik

    3.97 ABR Score (56.3K ratings)
    ★ 3.96 Goodreads (55.3K) ★ 4.37 Audible (971)
    20h 30m listening time • Released 2020
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    Fool's Fate

    The Tawny Man • Book 3

    by Robin Hobb

    Narrated by James Langton

    4.59 ABR Score (97.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.5 Goodreads (91.5K) ★ 4.78 Audible (5.9K)
    32h 46m listening time • Released 2014
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    Golden Fool

    The Tawny Man • Book 2

    by Robin Hobb

    Narrated by James Langton

    4.43 ABR Score (98.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.39 Goodreads (94.6K) ★ 4.66 Audible (4.0K)
    26h 26m listening time • Released 2014
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    Ship of Destiny

    The Liveship Traders • Book 3

    by Robin Hobb

    Narrated by Anne Flosnik

    4.39 ABR Score (94.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.34 Goodreads (90.8K) ★ 4.65 Audible (3.5K)
    33h 39m listening time • Released 2010
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    Fool's Errand

    Realms of the Elderlings • Book 7

    by Robin Hobb

    Narrated by James Langton

    Fool's Errand deepens the introspective character work and slow-burn emotional storytelling that defines Assassin's Apprentice, following the same protagonist through new trials that explore sacrifice and loyalty. James Langton's narration brings a mature warmth to the aging hero's voice, complementing the series' shift toward philosophical reflection while maintaining the intimate, character-driven fantasy that made the first book compelling.

    4.38 ABR Score (112.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.39 Goodreads (107.6K) ★ 4.59 Audible (5.0K)
    25h 18m listening time • Released 2014

    Robin Hobb's Tawny Man trilogy opens years after the Farseer trilogy, reuniting us with Fitz in a quieter, more introspective fantasy that rewards those who've done the work.

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    The Mad Ship

    The Liveship Traders • Book 2

    by Robin Hobb

    Narrated by Anne Flosnik

    4.36 ABR Score (89.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.34 Goodreads (86.0K) ★ 4.61 Audible (3.5K)
    33h 57m listening time • Released 2010

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