10 audiobooks for fans of Tigana
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Under Heaven
Under Heaven • Book 1
Narrated by Simon Vance
★ 4.16 ABR Score (17.3K ratings)★ 4.17 Goodreads (17.0K) ★ 4.67 Audible (268)19h 32m listening time • Released 2020 - 2
Lord of Emperors
Sarantine Mosaic • Book 2
Narrated by Berny Clark
★ 4.27 ABR Score (14.9K ratings)★ 4.3 Goodreads (14.4K) ★ 4.71 Audible (490)21h 53m listening time • Released 2012 - 3
All the Seas of the World
Sarantine Universe • Book 6
Narrated by Simon Vance
Both novels showcase Kay's lyrical prose and exploration of power, identity, and redemption across richly imagined worlds, while Simon Vance's narration brings the same immersive depth to character-driven storytelling that made *Tigana* so compelling.
★ 4.06 ABR Score (5.2K ratings)★ 4.17 Goodreads (4.9K) ★ 4.55 Audible (277)18h 4m listening time • Released 2022Simon Vance's measured, deliberately paced narration transforms Kay's intricate political thriller into something hypnotic—he makes you feel the weight of every calculated choice and intimate betrayal across 18 hours.
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The Black Prism
Lightbringer Saga • Book 1
by Brent Weeks
Narrated by Simon Vance
Simon Vance's compelling narration brings the same richly layered political intrigue and morally complex characters to The Black Prism that made Tigana so immersive, while Weeks' magic system offers a similarly intricate world that rewards close listening over its slightly shorter runtime.
★ 4.47 ABR Score (147.6K ratings)★ 4.23 Goodreads (132.5K) ★ 4.71 Audible (15.0K)21h 26m listening time • Released 2015Weeks's Lightbringer series is built on one of fantasy's most original magic systems — wielders can split light into physical power, and the politics around that ability are masterful.
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The Broken Eye
Lightbringer • Book 3
by Brent Weeks
Narrated by Simon Vance
Simon Vance's masterful narration brings the same richly layered world-building and morally complex characters to life in both works, creating an immersive listening experience that rewards attention to intricate plot threads. The Broken Eye matches Tigana's blend of epic fantasy scope with intimate character studies, though Weeks emphasizes darker magic systems and political intrigue where Kay focuses on lyrical prose and historical resonance.
★ 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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The Blinding Knife
Lightbringer • Book 2
by Brent Weeks
Narrated by Simon Vance
Simon Vance's masterful narration brings the same epic scope and emotional depth to Weeks's darker fantasy world, where political intrigue and morally complex characters drive the narrative forward just as compellingly as in Tigana. Both audiobooks balance intimate character moments with sweeping fantasy worldbuilding, creating immersive listening experiences that reward close attention across their substantial runtimes.
★ 4.58 ABR Score (105.9K ratings)★ 4.41 Goodreads (94.1K) ★ 4.78 Audible (11.8K)24h 14m listening time • Released 2012Simon Vance transforms an already ambitious magic system into something you can feel in your chest—his voice work sells the moral collapse of a protagonist who's literally crumbling from the inside.
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The Blood Mirror
Lightbringer • Book 4
by Brent Weeks
Narrated by Simon Vance
Simon Vance's commanding narration brings the same epic sweep to Weeks's intricate magic system and morally complex characters that made Tigana's richly layered world so immersive. Both works balance grand political intrigue with intimate character arcs, offering a similarly rewarding deep dive into fantasy that rewards close listening.
★ 4.52 ABR Score (66.9K ratings)★ 4.32 Goodreads (53.2K) ★ 4.76 Audible (13.7K)20h 30m listening time • Released 2016Simon Vance's vocal range makes the sprawling cast feel like distinct people, turning a massive fantasy epic into something intimate. The fourth book's emotional gut-punches land hardest in audio form.
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The Lions of Al-Rassan
Sarantine Universe • Book 4
Narrated by Euan Morton
★ 4.23 ABR Score (28.2K ratings)★ 4.3 Goodreads (26.8K) ★ 4.55 Audible (1.4K)19h 39m listening time • Released 2012 - 9
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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King Sorrow
by Joe Hill
Narrated by Ari Fliakos, Ian Shaw, Kate Mulgrew, Virginia Kull, Dominic Hoffman, Marin Ireland, Tim Sample, Kristen Ariza, Jaime Lamchick, Mike Ortego, Micky Shiloah, Kristen Sieh, Pete Simonelli, Kevin Stillwell, Peter Ganim
★ 4.40 ABR Score (23.5K ratings)★ 4.4 Goodreads (20.4K) ★ 4.68 Audible (3.0K)26h 4m listening time • Released 2025Joe Hill's horror epic hits different when an all-star cast brings its doomed college friends to life—Kate Mulgrew, Dominic Hoffman, and a bench of pros elevate the dread from page to pure audio immersion.
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