Audiobooks Like The Sentinel

Scott Brick narrates The Sentinel with the same laconic authority he's brought to multiple entries in the Reacher series — the voice is larger than most but never self-important, and across 11 hours of a Tennessee conspiracy plot, Brick's delivery gives even the quieter investigation sections the feeling that something is about to break. The character and the narrator are genuinely well-matched. Nine of these ten recommendations are also narrated by Brick, giving listeners who respond to his particular voice and pacing an extended run of that exact register.

10 audiobooks for fans of The Sentinel

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    Hellbent

    Orphan X • Book 3

    by Gregg Hurwitz

    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 2018

    Scott 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

    by Gregg Hurwitz

    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 2020

    Scott 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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    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 2019

    Scott 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

    by Kyle Mills, Vince Flynn

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    Both thrillers deliver pulse-pounding action with morally complex protagonists navigating high-stakes conspiracies, and Scott Brick's masterful narration brings the same propulsive intensity to this Mitch Rapp adventure that made The Sentinel so gripping. The comparable runtime and similar blend of espionage intrigue with personal stakes create a seamless listening experience for fans of smart, character-driven mystery thrillers.

    4.58 ABR Score (31.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.33 Goodreads (21.6K) ★ 4.63 Audible (9.6K)
    11h 33m listening time • Released 2017

    Scott 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
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    Orphan X

    Orphan X • Book 1

    by Gregg Hurwitz

    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 2016

    Scott 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 Shadow State's geopolitical intrigue that makes The Sentinel so gripping, with both thrillers delivering tight, fast-paced plots centered on resourceful protagonists navigating high-stakes conspiracies. The comparable 11-hour runtime ensures a similarly immersive listening experience built on sharp dialogue and relentless momentum.

    4.49 ABR Score (7.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.45 Goodreads (6.1K) ★ 4.69 Audible (1.1K)
    10h 57m listening time • Released 2024

    Scott 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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    Tom Clancy’s Firing Point

    Jack Ryan, Jr. • Book 13

    by Mike Maden

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    Scott Brick's commanding narration brings the same propulsive energy to this geopolitical thriller that made The Sentinel so gripping, while both audiobooks deliver high-stakes action sequences punctuated by intelligent problem-solving. The tight 11-hour runtime in each case ensures relentless pacing without sacrificing the intricate plotting that keeps listeners engaged throughout.

    4.47 ABR Score (12.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.22 Goodreads (9.1K) ★ 4.65 Audible (3.6K)
    11h 28m listening time • Released 2020

    Scott 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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    The Sea Wolves

    Isaac Bell • Book 13

    by Jack Du Brul, Clive Cussler

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    4.47 ABR Score (5.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.41 Goodreads (4.8K) ★ 4.75 Audible (778)
    12h 2m listening time • Released 2022
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    The Nowhere Man

    Orphan X • Book 2

    by Gregg Hurwitz

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    4.46 ABR Score (45.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.16 Goodreads (32.0K) ★ 4.52 Audible (13.1K)
    12h 12m listening time • Released 2017

    Scott Brick's relentless narration transforms this sequel into a genuinely gripping cat-and-mouse game—his voice captures Evan's calculated precision and growing desperation with surgical precision, making every escape attempt feel inevitable and impossible at once.

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