Best Nathan Hystad Audiobooks

The best audiobooks by Nathan Hystad — 13 titles spanning Sci-Fi, averaging 4.04 ABR stars.

Nathan Hystad's highest-rated audiobook in our collection is Final Days: Escape, narrated by Ray Porter (4.25 ABR stars). Browse the full list below.

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    Final Days: Escape

    Final Days • Book 3

    by Nathan Hystad, Jasper T. Scott

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    4.25 ABR Score (1.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.61 Audible (1.2K)
    9h 28m listening time • Released 2020
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    Final Days: Colony

    Final Days • Book 2

    by Nathan Hystad, Jasper T. Scott

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    4.20 ABR Score (1.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.55 Audible (1.3K)
    9h 48m listening time • Released 2020
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    Lost Time

    The Bridge Sequence • Book 2

    by Nathan Hystad

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    4.17 ABR Score (2.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.29 Goodreads (1.2K) ★ 4.66 Audible (1.1K)
    9h 40m listening time • Released 2021

    Ray Porter's gravel-voiced intensity transforms this sci-fi thriller into something genuinely unsettling—he makes every revelation land like a gut punch, turning a high-stakes race against time into pure audio adrenaline.

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    Lost Hope

    The Bridge Sequence • Book 3

    by Nathan Hystad

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    4.13 ABR Score (2.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.3 Goodreads (1.3K) ★ 4.59 Audible (1.0K)
    9h 7m listening time • Released 2021

    Ray Porter's gravel-voiced intensity transforms this apocalyptic finale into pure propulsive dread—you'll tear through nine hours without stopping to breathe.

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    Survival

    From Beyond • Book 3

    by Jasper T. Scott, Nathan Hystad

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    4.12 ABR Score (1.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.45 Goodreads (803) ★ 4.75 Audible (286)
    7h 42m listening time • Released 2022

    Ray Porter's gravelly intensity transforms this alien-invasion thriller into something genuinely unputdownable—the stakes feel immediate and the tension never lets up across seven hours.

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    Signal

    From Beyond • Book 2

    by Jasper T. Scott, Nathan Hystad

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    4.06 ABR Score (1.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.33 Goodreads (926) ★ 4.63 Audible (342)
    8h 31m listening time • Released 2022

    Ray Porter's performance elevates this sci-fi thriller into something genuinely immersive—his ability to shift between paranoia, desperation, and alien menace keeps you locked in through every conspiracy twist and survival gambit.

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    Reclamation

    Rise • Book 3

    by Devon C. Ford, Nathan Hystad

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    4.03 ABR Score (1.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.32 Goodreads (324) ★ 4.58 Audible (803)
    8h 37m listening time • Released 2020

    Ray Porter elevates this sci-fi resistance saga with vocal precision that cuts between intimate character moments and massive stakes. The third book's payoff—watching fractured human factions finally converge—lands harder because his narration makes you believe in each fighter's desperation.

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    Salvation

    Rise • Book 2

    by Devon C. Ford, Nathan Hystad

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    4.01 ABR Score (1.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.19 Goodreads (317) ★ 4.57 Audible (888)
    9h 40m listening time • Released 2020

    Ray Porter's commanding narration transforms this sprawling resistance saga into something genuinely gripping—his ability to shift between characters keeps the intricate plot moving at breakneck speed without losing emotional weight.

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    Final Days

    Final Days • Book 1

    by Jasper T. Scott, Nathan Hystad

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    3.98 ABR Score (3.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.08 Goodreads (1.6K) ★ 4.39 Audible (2.1K)
    8h 37m listening time • Released 2020

    Ray Porter transforms this apocalyptic thriller into pure tension—his narration captures the mounting dread as disasters escalate and the clock runs out, making the eight-plus hours feel like a non-stop chase.

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    Lost Contact

    The Bridge Sequence • Book 1

    by Nathan Hystad

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    3.97 ABR Score (3.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.06 Goodreads (2.1K) ★ 4.38 Audible (1.7K)
    9h 58m listening time • Released 2021

    Ray Porter's measured, intelligent narration transforms this cosmic mystery into something genuinely gripping—he makes you believe in the search as much as Rex does, turning what could've been pulpy into genuinely compelling.

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    From Beyond

    From Beyond • Book 1

    by Jasper T. Scott, Nathan Hystad

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    3.93 ABR Score (2.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.06 Goodreads (1.6K) ★ 4.42 Audible (581)
    8h 48m listening time • Released 2022

    Ray Porter elevates this first-contact thriller with a performance that nails the tension between wonder and dread—making the slow-burn mystery feel genuinely urgent rather than plodding.

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    Occupation

    Rise • Book 1

    by Devon C. Ford, Nathan Hystad

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    3.89 ABR Score (2.6K ratings)
    ★ 3.97 Goodreads (721) ★ 4.34 Audible (1.9K)
    8h 6m listening time • Released 2020

    Ray Porter elevates this alien-occupation thriller with a performance that makes multiple POV characters feel genuinely distinct. The premise hits hard: enslaved humanity finally has a chance to fight back, and the escalating tension across interconnected storylines pays off.

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    The Glass

    The Glass • Book 1

    by Nathan Hystad

    Narrated by R.C. Bray

    3.77 ABR Score (239 ratings)
    ★ 4.48 Goodreads (209) ★ 4.3 Audible (30)
    33h 22m listening time • Released 2026

    R.C. Bray's grounded, urgent delivery transforms this sprawling sci-fi epic into a compulsive listen—33 hours that feel shorter because you can't stop wondering what's actually behind the Glass.

How We Rank Audiobooks

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Unlike most book lists, we weight audiobook-specific factors: narrator performance, production quality, and how well a story translates to audio. A great book with a poor narration isn't a great audiobook.

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