Best J.N. Chaney Audiobooks

The best audiobooks by J.N. Chaney — 25 titles spanning Sci-Fi, averaging 4.20 ABR stars.

J.N. Chaney's highest-rated audiobook in our collection is Renegade Star: Publisher's Pack 3, narrated by Luke Daniels (4.49 ABR stars). Browse the full list below.

Where to Start with J.N. Chaney

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    Renegade Star: Publisher's Pack 3

    Renegade Star • Book 5

    by J.N. Chaney

    Narrated by Luke Daniels

    4.49 ABR Score (2.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.75 Audible (2.4K)
    10h 43m listening time • Released 2018
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    Able Bodied Soldier 1

    Able Bodied Soldier • Book 1

    by Jason Anspach, J.N. Chaney

    Narrated by R.C. Bray

    4.45 ABR Score (1.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.75 Audible (1.7K)
    12h 47m listening time • Released 2024
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    Gods and Men

    Ruins of the Earth • Book 2

    by Christopher Hopper, J.N. Chaney

    Narrated by R.C. Bray

    4.39 ABR Score (5.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.35 Goodreads (1.9K) ★ 4.77 Audible (3.8K)
    11h 54m listening time • Released 2021

    R.C. Bray transforms this sci-fi thriller into something genuinely unputdownable—his performance captures both the tactical intensity and the stakes so vividly you'll lose track of time.

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    Phantom Deadfall

    Ruins of the Earth • Book 3

    by Christopher Hopper, J.N. Chaney

    Narrated by R.C. Bray

    4.38 ABR Score (3.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.41 Goodreads (1.2K) ★ 4.81 Audible (2.6K)
    10h 29m listening time • Released 2022

    R.C. Bray's performance elevates this sci-fi thriller into pure adrenaline, turning impossible choices and fractured alliances into something you won't stop listening to.

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    Wayward Galaxy 4

    Wayward Galaxy • Book 4

    by Jason Anspach, J.N. Chaney

    Narrated by R.C. Bray

    4.35 ABR Score (4.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.38 Goodreads (990) ★ 4.79 Audible (3.1K)
    11h 47m listening time • Released 2022

    R.C. Bray's performance transforms what could be a straightforward space opera into something genuinely gripping—his character work makes the simmering tension between factions feel personal and urgent.

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    Wayward Galaxy

    Wayward Galaxy • Book 1

    by Jason Anspach, J.N. Chaney

    Narrated by R.C. Bray

    4.34 ABR Score (12.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.17 Goodreads (3.0K) ★ 4.7 Audible (9.1K)
    12h 49m listening time • Released 2020

    R.C. Bray's gravel-voiced performance transforms this military sci-fi mystery into something genuinely propulsive—he nails the tension between soldiers waking to betrayal and the creeping dread of being hunted in an alien nowhere.

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    Wayward Galaxy 2

    Wayward Galaxy • Book 2

    by Jason Anspach, J.N. Chaney

    Narrated by R.C. Bray

    4.33 ABR Score (4.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.27 Goodreads (1.6K) ★ 4.76 Audible (3.3K)
    13h 4m listening time • Released 2021

    R.C. Bray's relentless delivery transforms this sequel into a propulsive thriller that balances gritty firefights with genuine mystery—each twist lands harder because you believe every word he's selling.

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    Wayward Galaxy 5

    Wayward Galaxy • Book 5

    by Jason Anspach, J.N. Chaney

    Narrated by R.C. Bray

    4.32 ABR Score (2.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.48 Goodreads (784) ★ 4.8 Audible (1.7K)
    11h 42m listening time • Released 2023

    R.C. Bray's performance makes the chaos sing—his ability to shift between characters and nail the comedic timing transforms what could be space opera noise into genuinely gripping entertainment.

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    Decayed Legacy

    Ruins of the Earth • Book 4

    by Christopher Hopper, J.N. Chaney

    Narrated by R.C. Bray

    4.32 ABR Score (2.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.5 Goodreads (939) ★ 4.82 Audible (1.2K)
    10h 40m listening time • Released 2023

    R.C. Bray's commanding delivery elevates this sprawling sci-fi mystery into something gripping—he makes the high-stakes rescue operation feel genuinely urgent while keeping you locked in through every plot twist.

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    Wayward Galaxy 3

    Wayward Galaxy • Book 3

    by Jason Anspach, J.N. Chaney

    Narrated by R.C. Bray

    4.32 ABR Score (4.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.3 Goodreads (1.2K) ★ 4.76 Audible (3.1K)
    12h 16m listening time • Released 2022

    R.C. Bray brings such kinetic energy to this sprawling space-western that the 12 hours fly by. If you've made it this far in the series, book three rewards your loyalty with genuine stakes and a mystery that actually lands.

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    Galactic Breach

    Ruins of the Galaxy • Book 2

    by J.N. Chaney, Christopher Hopper

    Narrated by R.C. Bray

    4.31 ABR Score (3.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.36 Goodreads (1.0K) ★ 4.77 Audible (2.3K)
    9h 59m listening time • Released 2020

    R.C. Bray's performance elevates this military sci-fi sequel into something visceral and propulsive, making the urban warfare sequences feel like you're in the firefight alongside Magnus.

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    Ruins of the Earth

    Ruins of the Earth • Book 1

    by Christopher Hopper, J.N. Chaney

    Narrated by R.C. Bray

    4.28 ABR Score (10.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.15 Goodreads (3.7K) ★ 4.63 Audible (6.6K)
    15h 59m listening time • Released 2021

    R.C. Bray's gravel-voiced delivery transforms a cynical Marine babysitting Antarctic researchers into the perfect anchor for this globe-spanning portal apocalypse. Pure visceral fun.

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    Blade of the Reaper

    The Last Reaper • Book 3

    by J.N. Chaney, Scott Moon

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    4.27 ABR Score (2.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.42 Goodreads (1.2K) ★ 4.77 Audible (939)
    7h 51m listening time • Released 2020

    Ray Porter's narration transforms this space-fantasy into something visceral and propulsive, matching the relentless momentum of Hal's hunt for answers across hostile territory.

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    Ruins of the Galaxy

    Ruins of the Galaxy • Book 1

    by J.N. Chaney, Christopher Hopper

    Narrated by R.C. Bray

    4.19 ABR Score (5.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.13 Goodreads (1.7K) ★ 4.62 Audible (3.7K)
    14h 3m listening time • Released 2020

    R.C. Bray transforms a high-stakes military mystery into pure propulsion—his voice work makes you feel the panic of being hunted across an alien tower with nowhere to run.

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    Fear the Reaper

    The Last Reaper • Book 2

    by J.N. Chaney, Scott Moon

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    4.17 ABR Score (2.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.28 Goodreads (1.3K) ★ 4.63 Audible (1.4K)
    6h 48m listening time • Released 2019

    Ray Porter's performance transforms this sci-fi sequel into pure adrenaline—his voice work across Cain's fractured psyche and the neon-soaked chaos makes the six-hour runtime feel half that.

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    Wayward Earth

    Wayward Galaxy • Book 7

    by Jason Anspach, J.N. Chaney

    Narrated by R.C. Bray, Mark Boyett

    4.15 ABR Score (972 ratings)
    ★ 4.57 Goodreads (290) ★ 4.76 Audible (682)
    12h 40m listening time • Released 2024

    R.C. Bray and Mark Boyett's dual narration transforms this apocalyptic prequel into a visceral, character-driven experience that grounds the chaos in real stakes and emotion.

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    Wayward Galaxy 6

    Wayward Galaxy • Book 6

    by Jason Anspach, J.N. Chaney

    Narrated by R.C. Bray

    4.10 ABR Score (1.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.38 Goodreads (455) ★ 4.69 Audible (577)
    10h 25m listening time • Released 2023

    R.C. Bray makes Brody's anarchic energy absolutely infectious—six books in and this series still finds new ways to blow stuff up while keeping you genuinely invested in whether anyone survives it.

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    Renegade Star

    Renegade Star • Book 1

    by J.N. Chaney

    Narrated by Luke Daniels

    4.05 ABR Score (8.2K ratings)
    ★ 3.89 Goodreads (4.6K) ★ 4.5 Audible (3.7K)
    11h 38m listening time • Released 2018

    Luke Daniels' performance transforms this space-opera debut into a genuine page-turner—his character work is sharp enough that you'll forget you're listening to one person bringing an entire crew to life.

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    Orion Awakened

    Orion Colony • Book 3

    by J.N. Chaney, Jonathan Yanez

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    4.05 ABR Score (1.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.23 Goodreads (581) ★ 4.57 Audible (951)
    6h 14m listening time • Released 2019

    Ray Porter's commanding narration transforms this sci-fi mystery into pure immersion—his ability to shift between alien perspectives and human desperation makes the impossible world feel genuinely real and threatening.

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    The Last Reaper

    The Last Reaper • Book 1

    by J.N. Chaney, Scott Moon

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    4.05 ABR Score (4.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.11 Goodreads (2.1K) ★ 4.44 Audible (2.6K)
    7h 58m listening time • Released 2019

    Ray Porter's gravelly intensity turns Halek Cain into a force of nature you can't look away from, grounding this high-octane prison break into something genuinely human and haunting.

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    Orion Protected

    Orion Colony • Book 4

    by J.N. Chaney, Jonathan Yanez

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    4.05 ABR Score (1.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.28 Goodreads (507) ★ 4.58 Audible (805)
    6h 8m listening time • Released 2019

    Ray Porter's gravelly intensity transforms this military SF showdown into something genuinely gripping—his performance makes Dean's impossible choices feel visceral and the high-stakes warfare genuinely matter.

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    Orion Uncharted

    Orion Colony • Book 2

    by J.N. Chaney, Jonathan Yanez

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    3.97 ABR Score (1.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.17 Goodreads (706) ★ 4.47 Audible (811)
    5h 47m listening time • Released 2019

    Ray Porter's commanding presence elevates this survival-driven sci-fi sequel into something genuinely gripping. The mystery of that impossible door and the relentless tension will keep you hooked through all six hours.

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    Able Bodied Soldier 2

    Able Bodied Soldier • Book 2

    by J.N. Chaney, Jason Anspach

    Narrated by R.C. Bray

    3.97 ABR Score (529 ratings)
    ★ 4.55 Goodreads (529)
    15h 27m listening time • Released 2026

    R.C. Bray turns military sci-fi into pure adrenaline, making this sequel's high-stakes espionage and alien warfare feel visceral and urgent. The momentum never stops.

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    Old Guns: A Military Sci-Fi Adventure

    Old Guns • Book 1

    by J. N. Chaney, Nicholas Sansbury Smith

    Narrated by R. C. Bray

    3.93 ABR Score (60 ratings)
    ★ 4.87 Audible (60)
    12h 6m listening time • Released 2026
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    Orphan Wars

    Orphan Wars • Book 1

    by J.N. Chaney, Scott Moon

    Narrated by Luke Daniels

    3.87 ABR Score (664 ratings)
    ★ 4.15 Goodreads (347) ★ 4.44 Audible (317)
    12h 46m listening time • Released 2021

    Luke Daniels elevates this sci-fi adventure with a performance that makes you forget you're listening to a book—his voice work for Murphy's transformation from skeptical scientist to reluctant warrior is genuinely gripping.

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