10 audiobooks for fans of No Plan B
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Hellbent
Orphan X • Book 3
Narrated by Scott Brick
★ 4.73 ABR Score (38.1K ratings)★ 4.44 Goodreads (25.3K) ★ 4.75 Audible (12.8K)12h 30m listening time • Released 2018Scott Brick's measured intensity perfectly calibrates the tension in this revenge thriller—his voice makes Evan's calculated fury feel earned rather than explosive, which is exactly what sets Hurwitz apart from other action writers.
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Into the Fire
Orphan X • Book 5
Narrated by Scott Brick
★ 4.73 ABR Score (28.5K ratings)★ 4.43 Goodreads (19.1K) ★ 4.79 Audible (9.3K)11h 58m listening time • Released 2020Scott Brick's relentless intensity transforms this fifth Orphan X into pure propulsive momentum—his voice becomes the weapon, making every tense standoff and moral reckoning land with genuine weight.
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Out of the Dark
Orphan X • Book 4
Narrated by Scott Brick
★ 4.71 ABR Score (31.8K ratings)★ 4.4 Goodreads (21.6K) ★ 4.77 Audible (10.1K)12h 49m listening time • Released 2019Scott Brick's measured intensity perfectly captures Evan Smoak's lethal precision—making this fourth Orphan X installment feel like a masterclass in smart thriller narration that never oversells the danger.
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Final Option
Oregon Files • Book 14
by Clive Cussler, Boyd Morrison
Narrated by Scott Brick
★ 4.67 ABR Score (10.9K ratings)★ 4.48 Goodreads (8.0K) ★ 4.82 Audible (2.9K)10h 14m listening time • Released 2019Scott Brick's crisp, propulsive narration turns this Cussler techno-thriller into pure adrenaline—he nails the rapid-fire dialogue and keeps the momentum relentless for over 10 hours.
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Enemy of the State
Mitch Rapp • Book 16
Narrated by Scott Brick
Scott Brick's commanding narration brings the same propulsive energy to this geopolitical thriller as he does to Child's Jack Reacher adventures, anchoring another high-stakes mystery where a lone operative must navigate complex conspiracies with gritty realism and relentless pacing.
★ 4.58 ABR Score (31.2K ratings)★ 4.33 Goodreads (21.6K) ★ 4.63 Audible (9.6K)11h 33m listening time • Released 2017Scott Brick's measured intensity makes this geopolitical thriller feel like classified briefings you're not supposed to hear—the perfect match for Mills and Flynn's intricate plotting about buried Saudi secrets and covert retaliation.
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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 - 7
Orphan X
Orphan X • Book 1
Narrated by Scott Brick
★ 4.50 ABR Score (82.4K ratings)★ 4.14 Goodreads (56.7K) ★ 4.53 Audible (25.7K)11h 15m listening time • Released 2016Scott Brick's relentless delivery transforms this into a page-turner you can't pause—a tight, expertly crafted thriller that proves spy fiction doesn't need sprawl to hit hard.
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Tom Clancy Shadow State (A Jack Ryan Jr. Novel Book 18)
Jack Ryan, Jr. • Book 18
by M.P. Woodward
Narrated by Scott Brick
Scott Brick's commanding narration brings the same propulsive energy to both audiobooks, making these lengthy spy thrillers feel like they fly by. Both novels deliver high-stakes action grounded in procedural detail and smart protagonists who rely on tactical thinking over superhuman heroics, creating an immersive listening experience that rewards close attention.
★ 4.49 ABR Score (7.1K ratings)★ 4.45 Goodreads (6.1K) ★ 4.69 Audible (1.1K)10h 57m listening time • Released 2024Scott Brick's gravelly intensity turns this geopolitical thriller into pure adrenaline, especially once Jack's helicopter goes down and the real game begins. Woodward knows how to pace a modern spy novel, and Brick delivers every twist with the weight it deserves.
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Command and Control
Jack Ryan Universe • Book 37
Narrated by Scott Brick
Scott Brick's commanding narration brings the same propulsive intensity to this geopolitical thriller that made No Plan B so gripping, while both novels deliver high-stakes action driven by resourceful protagonists operating in morally complex situations. The audiobook experience is equally immersive, with Brick's precise delivery keeping you locked in through intricate plots that balance character-driven tension with larger-than-life stakes.
★ 4.48 ABR Score (7.2K ratings)★ 4.42 Goodreads (6.2K) ★ 4.7 Audible (990)13h 13m listening time • Released 2023Scott Brick brings surgical precision to this high-stakes thriller, making every tense negotiation and firefight feel immediate and credible. The Panama Canal intrigue gives Ryan's latest adventure genuine geopolitical weight.
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Tom Clancy’s Firing Point
Jack Ryan, Jr. • Book 13
by Mike Maden
Narrated by Scott Brick
Scott Brick's commanding narration delivers the same propulsive intensity in both thrillers, anchoring intricate plots with unwavering authority. Both audiobooks blend geopolitical intrigue with procedural momentum, offering that satisfying blend of high-stakes action and meticulous problem-solving that keeps listeners engaged across their substantial runtimes.
★ 4.47 ABR Score (12.7K ratings)★ 4.22 Goodreads (9.1K) ★ 4.65 Audible (3.6K)11h 28m listening time • Released 2020Scott Brick's measured intensity is perfect for this one—he captures Jack Ryan's controlled fury as he hunts down answers across an international conspiracy that keeps twisting just when you think you've got it figured out.
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