Audiobooks Like The Dark Is Rising

10 audiobooks for fans of The Dark Is Rising

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   King of Shadows

   by Susan Cooper

   Narrated by Jim Dale

   ★ 3.75 ABR Score (3.8K ratings)

   ★ 3.69 Goodreads (3.8K) ★ 4.18 Audible (68)

   4h 52m listening time • Released 2013

   Jim Dale's voice work transforms this time-slip story into pure theatrical magic, matching Cooper's gift for weaving Shakespeare seamlessly into a boy's emotional journey. A brief, perfect audiobook that earns its awards.

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   A Court of Mist and Fury (Part 2 of 2)

   A Court of Thorns and Roses [Dramatized Adaptation] #2, Part 2 • Book 2

   by Sarah J. Maas, Melody Muze, Anthony Palmini, Amanda Forstrom, Nora Achrati

   Narrated by Amanda Forstrom, Dawn Ursula, Nora Achrati, Darius Johnson, Anthony Palmini, Henry W. Kramer, Natalie Van Sistine, Gabriel Michael, Melody Muze, Jon Vertullo, Mike Carnes

   ★ 4.69 ABR Score (18.7K ratings)

   ★ 4.77 Goodreads (15.8K) ★ 4.87 Audible (2.9K)

   8h 23m listening time • Released 2022

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   Uncrowned

   Cradle • Book 7

   by Will Wight

   Narrated by Travis Baldree

   ★ 4.67 ABR Score (44.2K ratings)

   ★ 4.56 Goodreads (33.7K) ★ 4.84 Audible (10.5K)

   9h 32m listening time • Released 2019

   Travis Baldree's narration transforms this tournament arc into genuine spectacle—his voice work across dozens of characters feels so distinct and alive that the high-stakes competition lands with real weight.

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   Ghostwater

   Cradle • Book 5

   by Will Wight

   Narrated by Travis Baldree

   ★ 4.64 ABR Score (43.4K ratings)

   ★ 4.55 Goodreads (35.7K) ★ 4.83 Audible (7.7K)

   9h 16m listening time • Released 2019

   Travis Baldree's narration transforms Wight's intricate magic system into something you can actually follow while driving, making this the rare progression fantasy that rewards deep listening without demanding constant rewind.

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   Dawnshard

   The Stormlight Archive #3.5 • Book 3

   by Brandon Sanderson

   Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

   ★ 4.61 ABR Score (148.8K ratings)

   ★ 4.34 Goodreads (136.9K) ★ 4.84 Audible (11.9K)

   7h 5m listening time • Released 2022

   Kate Reading and Michael Kramer elevate this novella into something that feels essential, perfectly capturing the intimacy between Rysn and her mysterious companion while building genuine tension around the island's dark secrets.

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   A Court of Mist and Fury (Part 1 of 2)

   A Court of Thorns and Roses [Dramatized Adaptation] #2, Part 1 • Book 2

   by Sarah J. Maas, Melody Muze, Anthony Palmini, Henry W. Kramer, Jon Vertullo, Amanda Forstrom

   Narrated by Amanda Forstrom, Holly Adams, Nora Achrati, Anthony Palmini, Henry W. Kramer, Natalie Van Sistine, Megan Dominy, Gabriel Michael, Melody Muze, Shawn K. Jain, Jon Vertullo

   ★ 4.58 ABR Score (22.4K ratings)

   ★ 4.7 Goodreads (19.3K) ★ 4.76 Audible (3.1K)

   8h 26m listening time • Released 2022

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   A Hat Full of Sky

   Discworld • Book 32

   by Terry Pratchett

   Narrated by Stephen Briggs

   ★ 4.53 ABR Score (84.3K ratings)

   ★ 4.33 Goodreads (80.7K) ★ 4.83 Audible (3.6K)

   7h 47m listening time • Released 2004

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   Skysworn

   Cradle • Book 4

   by Will Wight

   Narrated by Travis Baldree

   ★ 4.53 ABR Score (44.6K ratings)

   ★ 4.37 Goodreads (36.6K) ★ 4.78 Audible (8.0K)

   8h 43m listening time • Released 2019

   Travis Baldree brings the perfect blend of urgency and warmth to this turning point in the Cradle series, where Lindon's forced confinement becomes a crucible for his next leap in power.

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   The Wee Free Men

   Discworld • Book 30

   by Terry Pratchett

   Narrated by Stephen Briggs

   ★ 4.52 ABR Score (126.4K ratings)

   ★ 4.3 Goodreads (121.4K) ★ 4.8 Audible (5.0K)

   7h 9m listening time • Released 2004

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    I Shall Wear Midnight

    Discworld • Book 38

    by Terry Pratchett, Paul Kidby

    Narrated by Stephen Briggs

    ★ 4.47 ABR Score (64.3K ratings)

    ★ 4.36 Goodreads (61.0K) ★ 4.75 Audible (3.3K)

    9h 46m listening time • Released 2010

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