10 audiobooks for fans of The Affair
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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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Turning Angel
Penn Cage • Book 2
by Greg Iles
Narrated by Dick Hill
Dick Hill's gritty narration brings the same hard-boiled detective intensity to this complex mystery, where moral ambiguity and deep character investigation mirror The Affair's exploration of protagonists operating in shades of gray. Both audiobooks reward patient listeners with intricate plots that unfold methodically, offering roughly 17 hours of immersive storytelling that prioritizes atmosphere and psychological depth over quick resolutions.
★ 4.35 ABR Score (35.3K ratings)★ 4.14 Goodreads (30.0K) ★ 4.44 Audible (5.2K)17h 37m listening time • Released 2008Dick Hill's narration transforms this legal thriller into something genuinely unsettling—his ability to shift between Penn's moral certainty and the creeping dread of small-town secrets makes the 17 hours fly by.
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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 gritty intensity to *Reliquary* as he does to *The Affair*, immersing listeners in a dark mystery that blends procedural detective work with atmospheric suspense. Both audiobooks deliver the tight pacing and morally complex protagonists that define gripping mystery storytelling, making the listening experience equally compelling across their extended 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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Pushing Brilliance
Kyle Achilles • Book 1
by Tim Tigner
Narrated by Dick Hill
Dick Hill's commanding narration brings the same gritty intensity to this high-octane thriller that made *The Affair* so gripping, while *Pushing Brilliance* delivers similarly sharp plotting and morally complex protagonists navigating dangerous conspiracies.
★ 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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The Shooters
Presidential Agent • Book 4
Narrated by Dick Hill
★ 4.32 ABR Score (6.9K ratings)★ 4.19 Goodreads (5.5K) ★ 4.55 Audible (1.4K)18h 33m listening time • Released 2009 - 8
The Hostage
Presidential Agent • Book 2
Narrated by Dick Hill
Dick Hill's commanding narration brings the same gritty authenticity to *The Hostage* that made *The Affair* so gripping, delivering complex mystery plotting with an unflinching edge. Both audiobooks offer the satisfaction of intricate procedural storytelling paired with morally complicated protagonists navigating high-stakes situations.
★ 4.32 ABR Score (11.7K ratings)★ 4.12 Goodreads (10.0K) ★ 4.52 Audible (1.8K)17h 32m listening time • Released 2008Dick Hill's narration transforms this geopolitical thriller into a masterclass in tension—his ability to shift between military brass, Argentine criminals, and scheming bureaucrats makes the intricate plot actually trackable across 17+ hours.
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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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