10 audiobooks for fans of The Black Prism
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The Way of Shadows
Night Angel • Book 1
by Brent Weeks
Narrated by Simon Vance
The Way of Shadows delivers the same intricate plotting and morally complex characters that define Weeks's storytelling, while Simon Vance's commanding narration brings equal depth to this darker tale of an assassin's rise. Those drawn to The Black Prism's blend of magic systems and political intrigue will find the same immersive listening experience in this prequel's exploration of power, loyalty, and survival.
★ 4.21 ABR Score (178.0K ratings)★ 4.15 Goodreads (177.4K) ★ 4.6 Audible (604)17h 46m listening time • Released 2023Weeks's debut Night Angel trilogy opener is a dark, propulsive story about a street boy apprenticed to the world's greatest assassin — grimdark at its most gripping.
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Beyond the Shadows
Night Angel • Book 3
by Brent Weeks
Narrated by Simon Vance
Beyond the Shadows continues Brent Weeks' intricate world-building and morally complex characters with the same immersive narration from Simon Vance, deepening the darker themes and political intrigue established in The Black Prism. The seamless continuation of plot and character arcs makes it an essential follow-up for listeners invested in this richly layered fantasy series.
★ 4.33 ABR Score (104.6K ratings)★ 4.27 Goodreads (104.3K) ★ 4.79 Audible (363)18h 55m listening time • Released 2023Simon Vance elevates this finale with a masterclass in vocal range—shifting between broken kings, vengeful assassins, and cosmic horror with such precision that the sprawling seven-army climax never loses focus.
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Shadow's Edge
Night Angel • Book 2
by Brent Weeks
Narrated by Simon Vance
Shadow's Edge delivers the same dark, intricate plotting and morally complex characters that define The Black Prism, with Simon Vance's narration bringing equal intensity to a slightly more intimate story focused on a single protagonist's struggle against impossible odds.
★ 4.32 ABR Score (110.0K ratings)★ 4.25 Goodreads (109.7K) ★ 4.79 Audible (341)17h 50m listening time • Released 2023Simon Vance transforms this sequel into a visceral, propulsive experience—his range captures Kylar's internal war between redemption and vengeance with such precision that you'll devour all 18 hours in days.
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Night Angel Nemesis
The Kylar Chronicles • Book 1
by Brent Weeks
Narrated by Simon Vance
Simon Vance's masterful narration brings the same intensity and atmospheric depth to Night Angel Nemesis that made The Black Prism compelling, while Weeks expands his signature blend of intricate magic systems, morally complex characters, and high-stakes political intrigue across an even more expansive narrative. The extended runtime allows for the elaborate world-building and character development that define Weeks' storytelling, making this a natural progression for listeners invested in his dark, character-driven fantasy.
★ 3.86 ABR Score (7.5K ratings)★ 4.03 Goodreads (6.5K) ★ 4.25 Audible (982)32h 11m listening time • Released 2023Simon Vance's performance elevates this return to the Night Angel world into something genuinely immersive—his range across Kylar's fractured psyche and the sprawling cast keeps a 32-hour epic moving like a taut thriller.
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Tigana
Narrated by Simon Vance
Simon Vance's masterful narration brings the same immersive intensity to Tigana's epic tale of resistance and magic, while Kay's richly layered world-building offers the complex political intrigue and high stakes that define Weeks's storytelling. Both works blend intimate character struggles with sprawling fantasy landscapes, creating a deeply engaging listening experience across their substantial runtimes.
★ 4.02 ABR Score (52.9K ratings)★ 4.08 Goodreads (52.3K) ★ 4.38 Audible (656)24h 51m listening time • Released 2020Kay's standalone is the most emotionally resonant epic fantasy of the 1990s — a story about a kingdom whose very name has been erased from memory.
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Empire of Storms
Throne of Glass • Book 5
Narrated by Elizabeth Evans
★ 4.84 ABR Score (1.3M ratings)★ 4.63 Goodreads (1.3M) ★ 4.84 Audible (33.1K)25h 18m listening time • Released 2016Elizabeth Evans transforms this sprawling fantasy epic into something genuinely unputdownable, matching her vocal intensity to Aelin's rage and vulnerability across 25 hours of pure immersion.
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The Final Empire
The Mistborn Saga • Book 1
Narrated by Michael Kramer
Both epics deliver intricate magic systems and morally complex protagonists navigating worlds on the brink of transformation, with narrators who bring commanding presence to richly layered worldbuilding. The Final Empire matches The Black Prism's blend of political intrigue and high-stakes action, offering an equally immersive audiobook experience that rewards careful attention to detail.
★ 4.78 ABR Score (1.1M ratings)★ 4.49 Goodreads (999.3K) ★ 4.79 Audible (97.4K)24h 39m listening time • Released 2008The best entry point into Sanderson — a heist story set in a world where the Dark Lord won, with one of the cleverest magic systems ever devised.
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The Lost Metal
The Mistborn Saga • Book 7
Narrated by Michael Kramer
The Lost Metal delivers the same intricate magic systems and morally complex characters that define Weeks' work, while Michael Kramer's measured narration complements Sanderson's prose as effectively as Vance's performance enhances The Black Prism. Both audiobooks balance epic scope with intimate character development, making them equally engaging for long listening sessions.
★ 4.70 ABR Score (136.9K ratings)★ 4.48 Goodreads (122.5K) ★ 4.86 Audible (14.4K)18h 46m listening time • Released 2022Michael 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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Quicksilver
The Fae & Alchemy Series • Book 1
by Callie Hart
Narrated by Stella Bloom, Anthony Palmini
★ 4.64 ABR Score (933.1K ratings)★ 4.32 Goodreads (889.6K) ★ 4.76 Audible (43.5K)20h 41m listening time • Released 2024Stella Bloom and Anthony Palmini elevate this dark fae romance with crackling chemistry and perfectly pitched tension—the dual narration transforms what could be melodrama into genuinely gripping storytelling.
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The Lies of Locke Lamora
Gentleman Bastard Sequence • Book 1
by Scott Lynch
Narrated by Michael Page
Both audiobooks deliver immersive fantasy worlds through narrators who excel at distinct character voices, making complex plotting and morally ambiguous protagonists equally compelling to follow. The Lies of Locke Lamora shares The Black Prism's intricate magic system and fast-paced narrative structure, but trades epic scope for intimate character dynamics and clever heist-driven tension that rewards close listening.
★ 4.37 ABR Score (348.0K ratings)★ 4.3 Goodreads (345.8K) ★ 4.63 Audible (2.2K)21h 59m listening time • Released 2011Ocean's Eleven in a fantasy Venice — Lynch's debut is dazzlingly inventive, wickedly funny, and features one of the great anti-hero protagonists in modern fantasy.
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