Best Anthony Horowitz Audiobooks

The best audiobooks by Anthony Horowitz — 5 titles spanning Mystery, Literature & Fiction, averaging 4.28 ABR stars.

Anthony Horowitz's highest-rated audiobook in our collection is Moonflower Murders, narrated by Lesley Manville, Allan Corduner (4.36 ABR stars). Browse the full list below.

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    Moonflower Murders

    Susan Ryeland • Book 2

    by Anthony Horowitz

    Narrated by Lesley Manville, Allan Corduner

    ★ 4.36 ABR Score (71.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.06 Goodreads (66.9K) ★ 4.57 Audible (4.5K)
    18h 28m listening time • Released 2020
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    Scorpia Rising - The Final Mission

    Alex Rider • Book 9

    by Anthony Horowitz, Simon Prebble

    Narrated by Simon Prebble

    ★ 4.29 ABR Score (36.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.29 Goodreads (35.7K) ★ 4.72 Audible (283)
    10h 12m listening time • Released 2011

    Simon Prebble's narration transforms this spy thriller into something genuinely unputdownable—his crisp pacing and perfectly calibrated tension make the final confrontation between Alex and Scorpia feel inevitable and devastating.

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    Never Say Die

    Alex Rider • Book 11

    by Anthony Horowitz

    Narrated by Simon Prebble

    ★ 4.27 ABR Score (8.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.31 Goodreads (8.5K) ★ 4.77 Audible (282)
    8h 53m listening time • Released 2017

    Simon Prebble's measured, intelligent narration elevates this Alex Rider installment from solid spy thriller to genuinely gripping—his restraint makes Alex's grief and desperation hit harder than any breathless performance could.

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    Nightshade

    Alex Rider • Book 12

    by Anthony Horowitz

    Narrated by Simon Prebble

    ★ 4.26 ABR Score (5.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.42 Goodreads (5.6K) ★ 4.79 Audible (222)
    10h 5m listening time • Released 2020

    Simon Prebble's crisp, urgent delivery makes this spy thriller feel like it's unfolding in real time—every mission briefing and narrow escape hits harder when heard rather than read.

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    Magpie Murders

    Susan Ryeland • Book 1

    by Anthony Horowitz

    Narrated by Samantha Bond, Allan Corduner

    ★ 4.21 ABR Score (183.4K ratings)
    ★ 3.94 Goodreads (170.2K) ★ 4.4 Audible (13.2K)
    15h 48m listening time • Released 2017
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