10 audiobooks for fans of The Empire of Gold
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The Ruin of Kings
A Chorus of Dragons • Book 1
by Jenn Lyons
Narrated by Feodor Chin, Soneela Nankani, Vikas Adam
★ 3.76 ABR Score (17.6K ratings)★ 3.82 Goodreads (16.1K) ★ 4.19 Audible (1.5K)27h 22m listening time • Released 2019 - 2
The Butcher's Masquerade
Dungeon Crawler Carl • Book 5
Narrated by Jeff Hays
★ 4.88 ABR Score (135.3K ratings)★ 4.69 Goodreads (108.1K) ★ 4.94 Audible (27.2K)23h 33m listening time • Released 2022Jeff Hays transforms this jungle-survival escalation into pure narrative adrenaline—his distinct voices for Carl, Donut, and the new threats make the chaos feel genuinely dangerous and darkly funny.
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The Hero of Ages
The Mistborn Saga • Book 3
Narrated by Michael Kramer
★ 4.83 ABR Score (680.8K ratings)★ 4.56 Goodreads (606.0K) ★ 4.85 Audible (74.8K)27h 25m listening time • Released 2008Michael Kramer's narration elevates this finale into something transcendent—his command of Vin's internal devastation and the apocalyptic scope makes the 27-hour journey feel essential, not exhausting.
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The Eye of the Bedlam Bride
Dungeon Crawler Carl • Book 6
Narrated by Jeff Hays, Patrick Warburton, Travis Baldree, Annie Ellicott
★ 4.83 ABR Score (110.3K ratings)★ 4.66 Goodreads (91.7K) ★ 4.92 Audible (18.5K)26h 46m listening time • Released 2023The ensemble narration transforms this sixth book into pure audio theater—Warburton's deadpan delivery against the chaos of a collapsing dungeon level makes it impossible to pause.
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The Will of the Many
Hierarchy • Book 1
Narrated by Euan Morton
★ 4.71 ABR Score (236.7K ratings)★ 4.59 Goodreads (223.8K) ★ 4.81 Audible (13.0K)28h 14m listening time • Released 2023Euan Morton's layered performance transforms this intricate mystery into something you'll want to hear twice—his control of tone and pacing makes every revelation land with devastating precision.
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The Well of Ascension
The Mistborn Saga • Book 2
Narrated by Michael Kramer
★ 4.70 ABR Score (745.6K ratings)★ 4.38 Goodreads (671.8K) ★ 4.78 Audible (73.7K)28h 56m listening time • Released 2009Michael Kramer's narration elevates Sanderson's sprawling sequel into something genuinely gripping—his voice work transforms Vin's internal struggle from competent to devastating, making this 29-hour epic feel essential rather than exhausting.
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Heir of Novron
The Riyria Revelations #5-6 • Book 3
Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds
★ 4.69 ABR Score (83.6K ratings)★ 4.51 Goodreads (55.5K) ★ 4.83 Audible (28.1K)31h 48m listening time • Released 2012Tim Gerard Reynolds brings devastating emotional weight to the final Riyria chapters—his performance transforms what could've been a standard fantasy conclusion into something genuinely heartbreaking.
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The Wisdom of Crowds
The Age of Madness • Book 3
Narrated by Steven Pacey
★ 4.69 ABR Score (50.2K ratings)★ 4.6 Goodreads (41.3K) ★ 4.85 Audible (8.9K)23h 37m listening time • Released 2021Steven Pacey transforms Abercrombie's sprawling revolution into a masterclass in character voices, making each schemer's descent through chaos feel devastatingly personal across 24 hours of pure narrative grip.
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He Who Fights with Monsters 3
He Who Fights with Monsters • Book 3
by Shirtaloon
Narrated by Heath Miller
★ 4.67 ABR Score (53.3K ratings)★ 4.47 Goodreads (25.3K) ★ 4.85 Audible (28.0K)24h 39m listening time • Released 2021 - 10
He Who Fights with Monsters 9
He Who Fights with Monsters • Book 9
by Shirtaloon, Travis Deverell
Narrated by Heath Miller
★ 4.62 ABR Score (27.5K ratings)★ 4.51 Goodreads (16.3K) ★ 4.83 Audible (11.2K)28h 3m listening time • Released 2023
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