10 audiobooks for fans of Jar of Hearts
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Listen for the Lie
by Amy Tintera
Narrated by January LaVoy, Will Damron
Both mysteries feature unreliable narrators and dark family secrets told through compelling dual perspectives, with January LaVoy's distinctive vocal work anchoring the tension throughout. The shorter runtime makes *Listen for the Lie* an ideal follow-up for listeners drawn to Hillier's psychological suspense and morally complex characters.
★ 4.54 ABR Score (579.5K ratings)★ 4.07 Goodreads (556.8K) ★ 4.55 Audible (22.7K)9h 18m listening time • Released 2024LaVoy and Damron's dual narration transforms this unreliable-narrator mystery into something genuinely unsettling—their competing perspectives make you question everything, which is exactly what the story demands.
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Missing You
by Harlan Coben
Narrated by January LaVoy
★ 4.31 ABR Score (83.9K ratings)★ 4.01 Goodreads (69.6K) ★ 4.35 Audible (14.3K)11h 46m listening time • Released 2014January LaVoy's performance transforms Coben's twisty mystery into something genuinely haunting, especially as Kat's carefully buried past collides with present danger.
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She Didn't See It Coming
by Shari Lapena
Narrated by January LaVoy
January LaVoy's distinctive narration brings the same tense, intimate atmosphere to this psychological mystery, where domestic suspicion and hidden secrets unravel at a gripping pace. Both audiobooks feature morally complex characters trapped by their own deceptions, making for equally addictive listening experiences.
★ 4.25 ABR Score (111.7K ratings)★ 3.89 Goodreads (107.3K) ★ 4.41 Audible (4.5K)9h 48m listening time • Released 2025January LaVoy's narration transforms this domestic vanishing into something genuinely unsettling—her control of tension and restraint makes every ordinary detail feel sinister. A masterclass in how the right voice can elevate a thriller.
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Fool Me Once
Detective Roger 'Sami' Kierce • Book 1
by Harlan Coben
Narrated by January LaVoy
★ 4.24 ABR Score (151.1K ratings)★ 3.97 Goodreads (139.2K) ★ 4.27 Audible (12.0K)10h 5m listening time • Released 2016January LaVoy's performance elevates this twisty Coben thriller into something genuinely unsettling—her delivery of the unreliable narrator makes you distrust your own ears, which is exactly what the story demands.
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Livid
Kay Scarpetta • Book 26
Narrated by January LaVoy
★ 4.19 ABR Score (29.1K ratings)★ 3.91 Goodreads (26.7K) ★ 4.39 Audible (2.4K)10h 30m listening time • Released 2022January LaVoy's razor-sharp narration cuts through the courtroom chaos and procedural tension, making this the most engaging Scarpetta in years. Her performance transforms what could be procedural routine into genuinely gripping audio drama.
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Guilty Wives
by James Patterson, David Ellis
Narrated by January LaVoy
★ 4.18 ABR Score (40.0K ratings)★ 3.9 Goodreads (37.5K) ★ 4.37 Audible (2.6K)10h 21m listening time • Released 2012January LaVoy's narration transforms this twisty thriller into a compulsive listen, her sharp delivery cutting between four women's unreliable perspectives to keep you second-guessing everything until the final reveal.
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The Chain
by Adrian McKinty
Narrated by January LaVoy
★ 4.16 ABR Score (169.1K ratings)★ 3.78 Goodreads (163.4K) ★ 4.3 Audible (5.7K)10h 9m listening time • Released 2019January LaVoy's narration transforms this moral nightmare into pure suspense—her ability to shift between desperation and menace keeps you pinned through all 10 hours.
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Sparring Partners
Jake Brigance • Book 4
by John Grisham
Narrated by Jeff Daniels, Ethan Hawke, January LaVoy, John Grisham
January LaVoy's narration brings the same intimate, character-driven intensity to *Sparring Partners* that made *Jar of Hearts* so compelling, while Grisham's interconnected mystery stories deliver that same tension-filled exploration of secrets and interpersonal conflict. The audiobook format benefits enormously from the stellar ensemble cast, creating a propulsive listening experience that matches the psychological depth listeners appreciated in the first.
★ 4.15 ABR Score (58.9K ratings)★ 3.75 Goodreads (51.7K) ★ 4.34 Audible (7.2K)9h 57m listening time • Released 2022Jeff Daniels and Ethan Hawke elevate Grisham's novella collection into something unexpectedly intimate—their contrasting voices make these character studies feel like eavesdropping on old friends sorting through real moral mess.
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Camino Island
Camino Island • Book 1
by John Grisham
Narrated by January LaVoy
★ 4.12 ABR Score (183.0K ratings)★ 3.83 Goodreads (164.8K) ★ 4.14 Audible (18.2K)8h 45m listening time • Released 2017January LaVoy's narration transforms this heist into pure charm—she captures the con artist energy and small-town intrigue with a warmth that makes you root for everyone involved, even the crooks.
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Everyone Here Is Lying
by Shari Lapena
Narrated by January LaVoy
January LaVoy's sharp, commanding narration brings the same propulsive tension to this twisty mystery about small-town secrets and unreliable characters that made *Jar of Hearts* so gripping. Both audiobooks deliver intricate plots where nothing is quite what it seems, with LaVoy's distinctive voice pulling you deeper into each unreliable perspective.
★ 4.11 ABR Score (225.9K ratings)★ 3.78 Goodreads (223.8K) ★ 4.29 Audible (2.0K)9h 28m listening time • Released 2023January LaVoy's narration transforms this twisted suburban mystery into an absolute page-turner—her ability to shift between unreliable perspectives keeps you constantly second-guessing who's actually lying.
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