10 audiobooks for fans of Throne of Jade
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Spinning Silver
The Mortal Instruments
by Naomi Novik
Narrated by Lisa Flanagan
★ 4.41 ABR Score (163.3K ratings)★ 4.18 Goodreads (154.1K) ★ 4.68 Audible (9.2K)17h 56m listening time • Released 2018 -
The Wolf of the North
Wolf of the North • Book 1
Narrated by Simon Vance
★ 4.21 ABR Score (13.5K ratings)★ 4.11 Goodreads (7.8K) ★ 4.59 Audible (5.7K)10h 23m listening time • Released 2017Simon Vance transforms an underdog-forged-into-legend story into something genuinely gripping, matching his gravelly intensity to Wulfric's brutal journey from weakling to warrior with perfect narrative rhythm.
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Raise the Banner
The King's Ranger • Book 5
by A.C. Cobble
Narrated by Simon Vance
★ 4.20 ABR Score (1.7K ratings)★ 4.56 Goodreads (1.4K) ★ 4.71 Audible (267)11h 15m listening time • Released 2021Simon Vance brings crushing weight to Rew's final reckoning, turning this climactic ranger fantasy into something genuinely haunting. If you've followed the series, the payoff hits hard.
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The Path of the Storm
Evermen Saga • Book 1
by James Maxwell
Narrated by Simon Vance
★ 4.17 ABR Score (19.4K ratings)★ 4.03 Goodreads (18.0K) ★ 4.63 Audible (1.4K)12h 30m listening time • Released 2014Simon Vance brings crystalline clarity to Maxwell's intricate magic system and sweeping character arcs, making this epic fantasy's layered world feel genuinely lived-in rather than just described.
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The Ranger's Path
The King's Ranger • Book 2
by A.C. Cobble
Narrated by Simon Vance
★ 4.13 ABR Score (2.3K ratings)★ 4.37 Goodreads (2.1K) ★ 4.64 Audible (244)11h 16m listening time • Released 2021Simon Vance brings his A-game to this sequel, layering distinct voices across a sprawling cast while the story deepens into morally murky territory where loyalty itself becomes the real enemy.
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A Girl from Nowhere
The Firewall Trilogy • Book 1
by James Maxwell
Narrated by Simon Vance
★ 4.06 ABR Score (12.2K ratings)★ 4.06 Goodreads (11.4K) ★ 4.5 Audible (848)12h 24m listening time • Released 2020Simon Vance elevates this desert-survival epic with a narrator who distinguishes every character and builds genuine tension across twelve hours. A gripping fantasy foundation with high stakes and real emotional weight.
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Uprooted
by Naomi Novik
Narrated by Julia Emelin
★ 4.05 ABR Score (275.7K ratings)★ 4.02 Goodreads (266.7K) ★ 4.31 Audible (9.0K)17h 44m listening time • Released 2015 -
Buried Deep and Other Stories
by Naomi Novik
Narrated by Frankie Corzo, Nicholas Guy Smith, Imani Jade Powers, Simon Vance, Elizabeth Knowelden, Saskia Maarleveld, Lauren Fortgang, Ell Potter, Billie Fulford-Brown, Steve West, Lisa Flanagan, Bronwen Price, Anisha Dadia, Naomi Novik
★ 3.99 ABR Score (6.9K ratings)★ 4.02 Goodreads (6.8K) ★ 4.58 Audible (98)12h 46m listening time • Released 2024A star-studded ensemble cast elevates these thirteen stories from clever reimaginings into fully realized audio experiences, each narrator perfectly matched to their tale's voice and world.
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The Darkness Within Saga: Worlds Apart
The Darkness Within Saga • Book 8
by JD Franx
Narrated by Simon Vance
★ 3.81 ABR Score (59 ratings)★ 4.73 Goodreads (30) ★ 4.76 Audible (29)13h 55m listening time • Released 2026Simon Vance's narration transforms this complex saga installment into something genuinely gripping—his control over multiple voices and the dark emotional weight make eight books in feel essential, not obligatory.
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The Broken Eye
Lightbringer • Book 3
by Brent Weeks
Narrated by Simon Vance
★ 4.61 ABR Score (81.0K ratings)★ 4.44 Goodreads (69.5K) ★ 4.81 Audible (11.5K)29h 33m listening time • Released 2014Simon Vance transforms this sprawling dark fantasy epic into unmissable audio—his command of dozens of distinct voices keeps you locked in through 30 hours of political intrigue, magic systems, and genuine stakes where nobody's safe.
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