Best Fantasy Audiobooks Over 30 Hours

Fantasy audiobooks filtered to over 30 hours of listening time — scored by reader and listener reviews.

Fantasy audiobooks over 30 hours are marathon listens — and often the most rewarding ones in the genre. These are the epic series entries, the thousand-page doorstoppers, the stories so dense and detailed that they need every minute. For committed listeners, there's nothing quite like spending weeks inside a single world with a narrator who knows every character by heart.

These are the highest-rated fantasy audiobooks over 30 hours, scored by reader and listener reviews.

Where to Start with Fantasy Audiobooks Over 30 Hours

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    Words of Radiance

    The Stormlight Archive • Book 2

    by Brandon Sanderson

    Narrated by Michael Kramer, Kate Reading

    4.96 ABR Score (587.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.76 Goodreads (498.0K) ★ 4.9 Audible (89.5K)
    48h 15m listening time • Released 2014

    The second Stormlight Archive book surpasses the first — the magic system, the characters, and the worldbuilding all deepen into one of epic fantasy's greatest achievements.

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    Kingdom of Ash

    Throne of Glass • Book 7

    by Sarah J. Maas

    Narrated by Elizabeth Evans

    4.91 ABR Score (1.2M ratings)
    ★ 4.71 Goodreads (1.1M) ★ 4.88 Audible (38.7K)
    33h 11m listening time • Released 2018

    Elizabeth Evans transforms the emotional gutting of this finale into something you'll want to hear in one sitting. Her performance captures both the raw anguish and defiant rage that makes this sprawling series ending actually land.

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    The Way of Kings

    The Cosmere • Book 1

    by Brandon Sanderson

    Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

    4.89 ABR Score (796.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.66 Goodreads (683.1K) ★ 4.84 Audible (113.2K)
    45h 30m listening time • Released 2010

    Sanderson's most ambitious work — a 45-hour epic with one of the most intricately designed magic systems in fantasy, and characters whose growth pays off magnificently.

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    Oathbringer

    The Stormlight Archive • Book 3

    by Brandon Sanderson

    Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

    4.83 ABR Score (432.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.6 Goodreads (365.0K) ★ 4.84 Audible (67.0K)
    55h 5m listening time • Released 2017

    Kate Reading and Michael Kramer elevate this sprawling epic into something transcendent—their dual narration captures three interconnected characters with such distinct emotional depth that 55 hours vanishes. Oathbringer is where Sanderson's intricate magic system and moral complexity finally match the scope of his ambition.

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    A Storm of Swords

    A Song of Ice and Fire • Book 3

    by George R.R. Martin

    Narrated by Roy Dotrice

    4.81 ABR Score (930.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.55 Goodreads (851.9K) ★ 4.82 Audible (78.4K)
    47h 34m listening time • Released 2004

    Roy Dotrice's masterful performance across 47 hours transforms Martin's most devastating novel into an unforgettable experience, with each character's voice so distinct you forget you're listening to one narrator bringing an entire war to life.

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    The Wise Man's Fear

    The Kingkiller Chronicle • Book 2

    by Patrick Rothfuss

    Narrated by Nick Podehl

    4.79 ABR Score (711.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.55 Goodreads (626.1K) ★ 4.8 Audible (85.5K)
    42h 55m listening time • Released 2011

    Nick Podehl's performance captures every layer of Kvothe's unreliable storytelling with such precision that you forget you're listening to a single voice carrying 43 hours of epic fantasy. The narrative games Rothfuss plays demand an narrator this skilled, and Podehl delivers.

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    A Game of Thrones cover

    A Game of Thrones

    A Song of Ice and Fire • Book 1

    by George R. R. Martin

    Narrated by Roy Dotrice

    4.79 ABR Score (2.9M ratings)
    ★ 4.45 Goodreads (2.8M) ★ 4.77 Audible (148.5K)
    33h 46m listening time • Released 2004

    Martin reinvented epic fantasy by killing his darlings — a brutal, politically intricate world where nobility gets you killed and moral ambiguity reigns.

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    The Land: Predators: A LitRPG Saga

    Chaos Seeds • Book 7

    by Aleron Kong

    Narrated by Nick Podehl

    4.79 ABR Score (23.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.83 Audible (23.9K)
    46h 56m listening time • Released 2018
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    The Gathering Storm cover

    The Gathering Storm

    The Wheel of Time • Book 12

    by Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson

    Narrated by Michael Kramer, Kate Reading

    4.77 ABR Score (224.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.44 Goodreads (178.7K) ★ 4.9 Audible (45.7K)
    41h 47m listening time • Released 2013

    Kramer and Reading's dual narration finally gives the Wheel of Time the vocal landscape it deserves, turning a sprawling epic into something genuinely intimate and propulsive.

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    Towers of Midnight

    The Wheel of Time • Book 13

    by Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson

    Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

    4.77 ABR Score (211.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.48 Goodreads (176.1K) ★ 4.89 Audible (34.9K)
    38h 21m listening time • Released 2010

    Kate Reading and Michael Kramer elevate the emotional weight of Jordan's endgame—their dual narration makes the converging POVs feel like separate threads tightening toward catastrophe, and they nail the quieter character breakthroughs that matter most before the final battle.

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    Rhythm of War

    The Stormlight Archive • Book 4

    by Brandon Sanderson

    Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

    4.76 ABR Score (287.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.58 Goodreads (245.5K) ★ 4.81 Audible (41.8K)
    57h 26m listening time • Released 2020

    Kate Reading and Michael Kramer elevate this epic's sprawling POVs into something genuinely cinematic—their dual narration makes Sanderson's intricate character work land harder than it has any right to at 57 hours.

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    A Clash of Kings

    A Song of Ice and Fire • Book 2

    by George R.R. Martin

    Narrated by Roy Dotrice

    4.75 ABR Score (1.1M ratings)
    ★ 4.42 Goodreads (1.0M) ★ 4.79 Audible (91.4K)
    37h 12m listening time • Released 2004

    Roy Dotrice's performance transforms this sprawling political nightmare into something genuinely addictive—his voice work across dozens of characters makes the competing factions feel like separate worlds colliding.

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    The Gathering Storm

    The Wheel of Time • Book 12

    by Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson

    Narrated by Michael Kramer, Kate Reading

    4.72 ABR Score (205.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.44 Goodreads (178.7K) ★ 4.87 Audible (26.3K)
    32h 58m listening time • Released 2009

    Kramer and Reading's dual narration captures the emotional weight of Jordan's world ending, and Sanderson's completion finally delivers the payoff fans waited decades for.

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    Heir of Novron

    The Riyria Revelations #5-6 • Book 3

    by Michael J. Sullivan

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.69 ABR Score (83.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.51 Goodreads (55.5K) ★ 4.83 Audible (28.1K)
    31h 48m listening time • Released 2012

    Tim Gerard Reynolds brings devastating emotional weight to the final Riyria chapters—his performance transforms what could've been a standard fantasy conclusion into something genuinely heartbreaking.

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    The Chronicles of Narnia: Complete Audio Collection

    The Chronicles of Narnia (Chronological Order) #1–7 • Book 1

    by C.S. Lewis, Kenneth Branagh, Alex Jennings, Michael York, Lynn Redgrave, Derek Jacobi, Jeremy Northam, Patrick Stewart

    Narrated by Kenneth Branagh, Alex Jennings, Michael York, Lynn Redgrave, Derek Jacobi, Jeremy Northam, Patrick Stewart

    4.65 ABR Score (731.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.28 Goodreads (712.6K) ★ 4.84 Audible (18.6K)
    33h 45m listening time • Released 2019
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    Rains of Liscor

    The Wandering Inn • Book 7

    by Pirateaba

    Narrated by Andrea Parsneau

    4.61 ABR Score (8.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.62 Goodreads (3.6K) ★ 4.9 Audible (4.4K)
    33h 52m listening time • Released 2022
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    The Shadow Rising

    The Wheel of Time • Book 4

    by Robert Jordan

    Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

    4.61 ABR Score (298.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.29 Goodreads (263.6K) ★ 4.78 Audible (34.9K)
    41h 13m listening time • Released 2004

    Kate Reading and Michael Kramer split the massive narrative duties perfectly, making this 41-hour epic feel intimate despite its scope. The Shadow Rising is where the Wheel of Time explodes outward—multiple storylines, higher stakes, and genuine character transformation that justifies the length.

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    Fool's Fate

    The Tawny Man • Book 3

    by Robin Hobb

    Narrated by James Langton

    4.59 ABR Score (97.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.5 Goodreads (91.5K) ★ 4.78 Audible (5.9K)
    32h 46m listening time • Released 2014
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    Lord of Chaos

    The Wheel of Time • Book 6

    by Robert Jordan

    Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

    4.59 ABR Score (238.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.2 Goodreads (198.2K) ★ 4.8 Audible (40.6K)
    41h 32m listening time • Released 2005

    Kate Reading and Michael Kramer's dual narration transforms this sprawling epic into something genuinely immersive—their chemistry grounds the escalating chaos and makes 41 hours feel essential rather than exhausting.

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    Tears of Liscor

    The Wandering Inn • Book 9

    by Pirateaba

    Narrated by Andrea Parsneau

    4.59 ABR Score (5.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.69 Goodreads (3.2K) ★ 4.89 Audible (2.6K)
    45h 21m listening time • Released 2023
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    A Dance with Dragons

    A Song of Ice and Fire • Book 5

    by George R.R. Martin

    Narrated by Roy Dotrice

    4.59 ABR Score (803.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.34 Goodreads (743.1K) ★ 4.67 Audible (59.9K)
    48h 55m listening time • Released 2011
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    The Last Light

    The Wandering Inn • Book 5

    by Pirateaba

    Narrated by Andrea Parsneau

    4.58 ABR Score (9.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.58 Goodreads (4.4K) ★ 4.85 Audible (5.2K)
    52h 17m listening time • Released 2021
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    The General of Izril

    The Wandering Inn • Book 6

    by Pirateaba

    Narrated by Andrea Parsneau

    4.57 ABR Score (8.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.59 Goodreads (3.9K) ★ 4.85 Audible (4.5K)
    34h 1m listening time • Released 2022
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    Winter Solstice

    The Wandering Inn • Book 4

    by Pirateaba

    Narrated by Andrea Parsneau

    4.56 ABR Score (10.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.53 Goodreads (4.7K) ★ 4.84 Audible (5.6K)
    34h 14m listening time • Released 2021
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    Flowers of Esthelm

    The Wandering Inn • Book 3

    by Pirateaba

    Narrated by Andrea Parsneau

    4.55 ABR Score (14.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.49 Goodreads (8.3K) ★ 4.81 Audible (6.3K)
    37h 37m listening time • Released 2021
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    The Fires of Heaven

    The Wheel of Time • Book 5

    by Robert Jordan

    Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

    4.54 ABR Score (243.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.2 Goodreads (213.4K) ★ 4.76 Audible (29.9K)
    36h 27m listening time • Released 2005

    Reading and Kramer's dual narration elevates the series' most pivotal turning point, giving every faction and character their own voice as the world fractures around the Dragon Reborn.

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    The Burning White

    Lightbringer • Book 5

    by Brent Weeks

    Narrated by Simon Vance

    4.54 ABR Score (48.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.26 Goodreads (38.1K) ★ 4.83 Audible (10.6K)
    39h 4m listening time • Released 2019

    Simon Vance transforms the epic conclusion into a masterclass of vocal control—wielding distinct voices across dozens of characters while maintaining the emotional gut-punch of Weeks's finale across 39 hours without a stumble.

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    The Titan of Baleros

    The Wandering Inn • Book 11

    by Pirateaba

    Narrated by Andrea Parsneau

    4.54 ABR Score (5.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.58 Goodreads (2.6K) ★ 4.89 Audible (2.6K)
    40h 55m listening time • Released 2023
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    The Light of All That Falls

    The Licanius Trilogy • Book 3

    by James Islington

    Narrated by Michael Kramer

    4.53 ABR Score (53.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.4 Goodreads (41.6K) ★ 4.74 Audible (11.8K)
    30h 39m listening time • Released 2019

    Michael Kramer's masterful performance anchors this epic finale, making the intricate magic system and devastating character reckoning feel earned rather than overwrought.

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    Fae and Fare

    The Wandering Inn • Book 2

    by Pirateaba

    Narrated by Andrea Parsneau

    4.52 ABR Score (17.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.48 Goodreads (9.1K) ★ 4.77 Audible (7.9K)
    61h 4m listening time • Released 2020
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    Knife of Dreams

    The Wheel of Time • Book 11

    by Robert Jordan

    Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

    4.51 ABR Score (172.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.2 Goodreads (149.6K) ★ 4.75 Audible (22.9K)
    32h 19m listening time • Released 2005

    Kate Reading and Michael Kramer's dual narration transforms this turning point into something genuinely epic—their voices anchor you through 32 hours of intricate plotting as the series finally accelerates toward its endgame.

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    Kingdom Blades

    A Pattern of Shadow & Light • Book 4

    by Melissa McPhail

    Narrated by Nick Podehl

    4.51 ABR Score (7.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.59 Goodreads (1.9K) ★ 4.8 Audible (5.8K)
    42h 12m listening time • Released 2017

    Nick Podehl's performance elevates this already intricate fantasy epic, bringing crystalline clarity to McPhail's layered plot and multiple POVs across 42 hours—he makes you care deeply about characters trapped in impossible moral positions.

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    Garden of Sanctuary

    The Wandering Inn • Book 15

    by Pirateaba

    Narrated by Andrea Parsneau

    4.49 ABR Score (3.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.58 Goodreads (1.6K) ★ 4.89 Audible (2.2K)
    31h 13m listening time • Released 2025
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    A Crown of Swords

    The Wheel of Time • Book 7

    by Robert Jordan

    Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

    4.48 ABR Score (224.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.07 Goodreads (187.9K) ★ 4.74 Audible (36.8K)
    30h 24m listening time • Released 2006

    Kate Reading and Michael Kramer elevate this sprawling seventh book into something genuinely immersive, their dual narration making the fractured POV structure feel like eavesdropping on a world coming apart at the seams.

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    Alchemised

    by SenLinYu

    Narrated by Saskia Maarleveld

    4.46 ABR Score (237.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.37 Goodreads (227.8K) ★ 4.64 Audible (9.8K)
    36h 14m listening time • Released 2025

    Saskia Maarleveld's performance transforms this dark fantasy debut into something genuinely unsettling—her voice work for the necromantic elements is so immersive you'll forget you're listening.

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    Paths of Alir

    A Pattern of Shadow & Light • Book 3

    by Melissa McPhail

    Narrated by Nick Podehl

    4.46 ABR Score (8.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.49 Goodreads (2.5K) ★ 4.76 Audible (6.1K)
    34h 44m listening time • Released 2016

    Nick Podehl's performance transforms this intricate epic into something genuinely immersive—his character work across dozens of voices keeps you anchored through 35 hours of layered magic and political intrigue.

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    Wind and Truth

    The Stormlight Archive • Book 5

    by Brandon Sanderson

    Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

    4.45 ABR Score (160.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.37 Goodreads (139.0K) ★ 4.6 Audible (21.9K)
    62h 48m listening time • Released 2024

    Kate Reading and Michael Kramer elevate an already massive climax with perfectly calibrated performances that make 62 hours feel essential, not exhausting. Sanderson's payoff demands narrators who can handle intimate character moments and apocalyptic stakes equally, and they nail both.

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    The Four-Part Key

    The Aldoran Chronicles • Book 3

    by Michael Wisehart

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.45 ABR Score (4.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.58 Goodreads (2.5K) ★ 4.81 Audible (2.0K)
    35h 36m listening time • Released 2021

    Tim Gerard Reynolds transforms this sprawling fantasy epic into something genuinely unputdownable, with a performance so precise it elevates Wisehart's intricate worldbuilding and multiple storylines into something close to immersive theater.

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    The Strength of the Few

    Hierarchy • Book 2

    by James Islington

    Narrated by Euan Morton

    4.44 ABR Score (85.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.35 Goodreads (80.6K) ★ 4.69 Audible (5.0K)
    31h 10m listening time • Released 2025
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    The Keeper Chronicles

    The Keeper Chronicles #1-3 • Book 1

    by J.A. Andrews

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.44 ABR Score (10.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.5 Goodreads (4.3K) ★ 4.7 Audible (6.4K)
    46h 32m listening time • Released 2020
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    A Feast for Crows

    A Song of Ice and Fire • Book 4

    by George R.R. Martin

    Narrated by Roy Dotrice

    4.44 ABR Score (855.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.17 Goodreads (797.4K) ★ 4.58 Audible (57.8K)
    33h 51m listening time • Released 2011

    Roy Dotrice's performance transforms this sprawling political nightmare into something hypnotic—his voice work across dozens of characters makes the intrigue feel intimate even at 34 hours.

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    The Sixth Strand

    A Pattern of Shadow & Light • Book 5

    by Melissa McPhail

    Narrated by Nick Podehl

    4.42 ABR Score (3.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.63 Goodreads (1.2K) ★ 4.79 Audible (2.5K)
    36h 34m listening time • Released 2019

    Nick Podehl's performance anchors this sprawling epic with such command that the intricate magic system and high-stakes mythology feel inevitable rather than overwhelming—a masterclass in bringing dense fantasy to life.

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    Kushiel's Avatar

    Phèdre's Trilogy • Book 3

    by Jacqueline Carey

    Narrated by Anne Flosnik

    4.42 ABR Score (39.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.38 Goodreads (38.0K) ★ 4.74 Audible (1.5K)
    31h 21m listening time • Released 2009
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    The Witch of Webs

    The Wandering Inn • Book 12

    by Pirateaba

    Narrated by Andrea Parsneau

    4.41 ABR Score (4.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.48 Goodreads (2.3K) ★ 4.78 Audible (2.5K)
    45h 53m listening time • Released 2024
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    The Tunnels Beneath

    The Aldoran Chronicles • Book 4

    by Michael Wisehart

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.40 ABR Score (3.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.64 Goodreads (2.1K) ★ 4.81 Audible (857)
    31h 10m listening time • Released 2023

    Tim Gerard Reynolds transforms this sprawling fantasy epic into something genuinely immersive, layering distinct voices across multiple POVs so seamlessly that you forget you're listening to one narrator. At 31 hours, it's the kind of commitment that actually pays off.

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    Ship of Destiny

    The Liveship Traders • Book 3

    by Robin Hobb

    Narrated by Anne Flosnik

    4.39 ABR Score (94.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.34 Goodreads (90.8K) ★ 4.65 Audible (3.5K)
    33h 39m listening time • Released 2010
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    Bastion

    The Immortal Great Souls • Book 1

    by Phil Tucker

    Narrated by Nick Podehl

    4.38 ABR Score (10.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.39 Goodreads (7.0K) ★ 4.69 Audible (3.5K)
    38h 23m listening time • Released 2022

    Nick Podehl's performance transforms this sprawling dark fantasy into something visceral and unstoppable—his command of Scorio's rage-fueled journey from oblivion to vengeance makes the 38-hour runtime feel essential, not indulgent.

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    The Mad Ship

    The Liveship Traders • Book 2

    by Robin Hobb

    Narrated by Anne Flosnik

    4.36 ABR Score (89.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.34 Goodreads (86.0K) ★ 4.61 Audible (3.5K)
    33h 57m listening time • Released 2010
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    Magefall

    The Kingfall Histories • Book 3

    by David Estes

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.35 ABR Score (3.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.5 Goodreads (2.0K) ★ 4.77 Audible (1.4K)
    33h 28m listening time • Released 2021

    Tim Gerard Reynolds elevates this dark prison fantasy with vocal precision that makes the magic system's moral complexity feel tangible. At 33+ hours, it's a commitment that pays off with genuine worldbuilding depth.

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    Glory to the Brave

    Ascend Online • Book 3

    by Luke Chmilenko

    Narrated by Luke Daniels

    4.35 ABR Score (6.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.28 Goodreads (2.1K) ★ 4.75 Audible (4.6K)
    31h 17m listening time • Released 2020

    Luke Daniels transforms this sprawling fantasy epic into something genuinely immersive—his performance pulls you through 31 hours of escalating stakes and betrayal with the kind of pacing that makes you resent your commute ending.

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    The Wind Runner

    The Wandering Inn • Book 10

    by Pirateaba

    Narrated by Andrea Parsneau

    4.32 ABR Score (4.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.4 Goodreads (2.8K) ★ 4.71 Audible (2.2K)
    36h 30m listening time • Released 2023
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    Assassin's Quest

    The Farseer Trilogy • Book 3

    by Robin Hobb

    Narrated by Paul Boehmer

    4.30 ABR Score (210.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.22 Goodreads (199.3K) ★ 4.52 Audible (10.9K)
    37h 35m listening time • Released 2010
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    Wizard's First Rule

    Sword of Truth • Book 1

    by Terry Goodkind

    Narrated by Sam Tsoutsouvas

    4.29 ABR Score (275.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.12 Goodreads (254.1K) ★ 4.51 Audible (21.8K)
    34h 6m listening time • Released 2008

    Goodkind's sprawling debut launched the Sword of Truth series — big, operatic fantasy with a hero who learns that the most dangerous weapon is the truth.

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    Speaking Bones

    The Dandelion Dynasty • Book 4

    by Ken Liu

    Narrated by Michael Kramer

    4.25 ABR Score (4.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.53 Goodreads (4.2K) ★ 4.69 Audible (263)
    41h 5m listening time • Released 2022

    Michael Kramer's narration transforms Liu's sprawling epic into something genuinely immersive—his vocal control across dozens of characters and cultures makes a 41-hour journey feel essential rather than exhausting.

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    The Mists of Avalon

    Avalon • Book 1

    by Marion Zimmer Bradley

    Narrated by Davina Porter

    4.20 ABR Score (221.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.13 Goodreads (213.5K) ★ 4.46 Audible (7.5K)
    50h 53m listening time • Released 2012

    Bradley's Arthurian legend retold through the women — Morgaine, Gwenhwyfar, Viviane — a feminist reinterpretation that remains one of the genre's most powerful reimaginings.

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    Endfall

    The Kingfall Histories • Book 5

    by David Estes

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.18 ABR Score (1.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.51 Goodreads (1.3K) ★ 4.65 Audible (493)
    46h 19m listening time • Released 2024

    Tim Gerard Reynolds transforms this epic finale into a masterclass in tension and restraint, making every whispered revelation feel like it could topple kingdoms. If you've invested in Kingfall, this payoff is worth every hour.

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    The Wolf of the North Trilogy

    The Wolf of the North • Book 1

    by Duncan M. Hamilton

    Narrated by Simon Vance

    4.18 ABR Score (2.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.44 Goodreads (226) ★ 4.67 Audible (2.3K)
    32h 22m listening time • Released 2022

    Simon Vance transforms an underdog revenge saga into something unforgettable—his range captures Wulfric's journey from pathetic to legendary with genuine emotional weight across 32 hours.

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    The Wandering Inn

    The Wandering Inn • Book 1

    by Pirateaba

    Narrated by Andrea Parsneau

    4.16 ABR Score (28.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.22 Goodreads (15.0K) ★ 4.41 Audible (13.6K)
    48h 7m listening time • Released 2019
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    Awaken Online: Crucible

    Awaken Online • Book 8

    by Travis Bagwell

    Narrated by David Stifel

    4.15 ABR Score (534 ratings)
    ★ 4.71 Goodreads (349) ★ 4.88 Audible (185)
    31h 23m listening time • Released 2026
  60. 60
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    Moon Witch, Spider King

    The Dark Star Trilogy • Book 2

    by Marlon James

    Narrated by Bahni Turpin

    4.13 ABR Score (5.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.16 Goodreads (5.3K) ★ 4.67 Audible (358)
    30h 47m listening time • Released 2022

    Bahni Turpin's performance transforms Sogolon from antagonist to unreliable narrator extraordinaire—her voice shifts between seductive and menacing as a 177-year-old witch rewrites history. This is the rare sequel that obliterates the first book's perspective and becomes unmissable.

  61. 61
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    Bubba the Monster Hunter: Books 1-3

    Bubba the Monster Hunter • Book 1

    by John G. Hartness

    Narrated by John Solo

    4.12 ABR Score (1.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.52 Audible (1.6K)
    37h 55m listening time • Released 2019
  62. 62
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    Ship of Magic

    Liveship Traders • Book 1

    by Robin Hobb

    Narrated by Anne Flosnik

    4.11 ABR Score (111.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.24 Goodreads (106.9K) ★ 4.34 Audible (4.3K)
    35h 20m listening time • Released 2010

    Robin Hobb's Liveship Traders trilogy opens with this sea-faring epic about ships made from the bones of wizards — sprawling, morally complex, and devastating.

  63. 63
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    The Cycle of Arawn

    The Cycle of Arawn #1-3

    by Edward W. Robertson

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.10 ABR Score (24.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.01 Goodreads (5.7K) ★ 4.45 Audible (19.2K)
    65h 54m listening time • Released 2015

    Tim Gerard Reynolds transforms this sprawling dark fantasy trilogy into something genuinely immersive—his voice work across Dante's decades-long journey hits harder than reading ever could, making the magic system's brutal costs feel visceral and earned.

  64. 64
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    The Last Ballad of Hope

    A Time of Dragons • Book 3

    by Philip C. Quaintrell

    Narrated by Steven Brand

    4.09 ABR Score (796 ratings)
    ★ 4.74 Goodreads (762) ★ 4.94 Audible (34)
    30h 43m listening time • Released 2026
  65. 65
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    The Blackest Heart

    The Five Warrior Angels • Book 2

    by Brian Lee Durfee

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.08 ABR Score (2.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.25 Goodreads (2.0K) ★ 4.53 Audible (808)
    36h 24m listening time • Released 2019

    Tim Gerard Reynolds transforms this sprawling dark fantasy sequel into something genuinely unputdownable, his voice work pulling you deeper into a world where nothing—not prophecy, not history itself—can be trusted.

  66. 66
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    The Dragonbone Chair

    Memory, Sorrow & Thorn • Book 1

    by Tad Williams

    Narrated by Andrew Wincott

    4.07 ABR Score (82.3K ratings)
    ★ 3.97 Goodreads (78.3K) ★ 4.44 Audible (4.0K)
    33h 12m listening time • Released 2016

    Williams's Memory, Sorrow and Thorn series opener is the foundation for Game of Thrones — Martin cited it as a direct influence on his own darker, more realistic fantasy.

  67. 67
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    Bloodstorm: Painting the Mists

    Painting the Mists • Book 17

    by Patrick G. Laplante, Adam Verner

    Narrated by Adam Verner

    4.04 ABR Score (89 ratings)
    ★ 4.84 Audible (89)
    30h 25m listening time • Released 2023
  68. 68
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    Cephrael's Hand

    A Pattern of Shadow & Light • Book 1

    by Melissa McPhail

    Narrated by Nick Podehl

    4.04 ABR Score (9.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.16 Goodreads (4.0K) ★ 4.37 Audible (6.0K)
    32h 6m listening time • Released 2016

    Nick Podehl's performance elevates this sprawling epic fantasy into something immersive and propulsive—32 hours that feel necessary, not indulgent, as multiple timelines and POVs snap into focus.

  69. 69
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    King Raven

    King Raven #1-3 • Book 1

    by Stephen R. Lawhead

    Narrated by Adam Verner

    4.04 ABR Score (1.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.25 Goodreads (1.1K) ★ 4.54 Audible (540)
    35h 29m listening time • Released 2019
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    The Veiled Throne

    The Dandelion Dynasty • Book 3

    by Ken Liu

    Narrated by Michael Kramer

    4.03 ABR Score (5.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.13 Goodreads (5.1K) ★ 4.52 Audible (265)
    38h 37m listening time • Released 2021

    Michael Kramer's narration transforms this sprawling, philosophically dense epic into something genuinely gripping—his ability to shift between competing ideologies and intimate character moments makes the 38-hour journey feel essential rather than exhausting.

  71. 71
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    Imajica Il

    by Clive Barker

    Narrated by Simon Vance

    4.01 ABR Score (26.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.17 Goodreads (24.5K) ★ 4.32 Audible (2.3K)
    37h 20m listening time • Released 2015

    Simon Vance makes Barker's sprawling dark fantasy breathable—37 hours that somehow fly by as five interconnected worlds collide toward apocalypse. This is immersive, sensual worldbuilding that demands the perfect narrator, and you've got him.

  72. 72
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    Heartsworn

    The Forsworn Oath • Book 2

    by David Estes

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    4.00 ABR Score (509 ratings)
    ★ 4.59 Goodreads (449) ★ 4.65 Audible (60)
    35h 14m listening time • Released 2025

    Tim Gerard Reynolds transforms this sprawling fantasy epic into something genuinely gripping—his range across multiple POVs and fractured timelines keeps the momentum relentless across 35 hours.

  73. 73
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    The Last Dark

    The Last Chronicles of Thomas Covenant • Book 4

    by Stephen R. Donaldson

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    3.99 ABR Score (4.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.09 Goodreads (3.9K) ★ 4.47 Audible (441)
    33h 16m listening time • Released 2013

    Scott Brick's measured intensity carries you through 33 hours of apocalyptic reckoning—his voice becomes the emotional anchor as Covenant and Avery confront a threat that fundamentally breaks the rules of everything they've fought for.

  74. 74
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    Fatal Revenant

    The Last Chronicles of Thomas Covenant • Book 2

    by Stephen R. Donaldson

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    3.98 ABR Score (6.3K ratings)
    ★ 3.88 Goodreads (6.2K) ★ 4.73 Audible (113)
    32h 41m listening time • Released 2021

    Scott Brick's measured intensity captures the creeping dread as Donaldson unravels a 32-hour mystery about whether Covenant's return is salvation or catastrophe. Epic fantasy at its most psychologically unsettling.

  75. 75
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    Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell with Author Susanna Clarke

    Strange & Norrell • Book 1

    by Susanna Clarke

    Narrated by Simon Prebble

    3.97 ABR Score (268.4K ratings)
    ★ 3.87 Goodreads (257.0K) ★ 4.29 Audible (11.4K)
    32h 29m listening time • Released 2005

    Simon Prebble's narration transforms this 830-page epic into pure immersion—his crisp precision for footnotes and gift for distinct voices make Clarke's intricate Regency fantasy feel like the most engrossing conversation you'll ever overhear.

  76. 76
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    Stormsworn

    The Forsworn Oath • Book 3

    by David Estes

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    3.96 ABR Score (398 ratings)
    ★ 4.57 Goodreads (366) ★ 4.72 Audible (32)
    43h 17m listening time • Released 2026

    Tim Gerard Reynolds transforms this sprawling epic into something genuinely immersive—his vocal range makes the vast cast feel like distinct people, and his pacing never lets a 43-hour story drag.

  77. 77
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    The Once and Future King

    Once and Future King • Book 1

    by T. H. White

    Narrated by Neville Jason

    3.95 ABR Score (125.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.07 Goodreads (119.4K) ★ 4.21 Audible (5.6K)
    33h listening time • Released 2010

    White's Arthurian masterpiece is the definitive retelling — moving, darkly funny, and profoundly humanist, it's the book that made Camelot what it is in the popular imagination.

  78. 78
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    Kushiel's Dart

    Kushiel's Legacy Universe • Book 1

    by Jacqueline Carey

    Narrated by Anne Flosnik

    3.93 ABR Score (88.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.02 Goodreads (84.8K) ★ 4.24 Audible (3.8K)
    31h 5m listening time • Released 2009

    Carey's epic is lush, erotic, and politically intricate — a courtesan trained as a spy in an alternate Renaissance France, in one of adult fantasy's most unique voices.

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    Forsworn

    The Forsworn Oath • Book 1

    by David Estes

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    3.93 ABR Score (800 ratings)
    ★ 4.32 Goodreads (616) ★ 4.39 Audible (184)
    32h 33m listening time • Released 2025

    Tim Gerard Reynolds transforms this revenge epic into something genuinely haunting—his narration captures both the simmering rage and fractured psyche of a man defined by loss, making the 32-hour journey feel essential rather than indulgent.

  80. 80
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    Ranger's Oath

    Arc of Radiance/Fall of Radiance • Book 1

    by Blake Arthur Peel

    Narrated by Michael Kramer, Kate Reading

    3.93 ABR Score (4.2K ratings)
    ★ 3.84 Goodreads (972) ★ 4.43 Audible (3.3K)
    50h 59m listening time • Released 2021

    Michael Kramer and Kate Reading anchor a sprawling epic with such distinct character voices that you'll forget you're listening to two narrators—their chemistry pulls you through a 51-hour world-ending conspiracy.

  81. 81
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    Shadowheart

    Shadowmarch • Book 4

    by Tad Williams

    Narrated by Dick Hill

    3.92 ABR Score (6.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.04 Goodreads (6.3K) ★ 4.34 Audible (447)
    32h 58m listening time • Released 2010

    Dick Hill's masterful narration transforms this epic conclusion into something genuinely immersive—his ability to voice dozens of characters with distinct conviction makes the massive 33-hour runtime feel essential rather than exhausting.

  82. 82
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    Divine Apostasy Boxed Set Volume 1 (Books 1-3)

    Divine Apostasy • Book 1

    by A.F. Kay

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    3.90 ABR Score (228 ratings)
    ★ 4.66 Goodreads (117) ★ 4.5 Audible (111)
    37h 38m listening time • Released 2025

    Travis Baldree's narration elevates this divine-conflict epic into something genuinely immersive—his performance captures both the high-stakes magic system and the protagonist's grinding desperation as he's pulled into a war he never asked for.

  83. 83
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    A Prince's Errand

    Tales of the Amulet • Book 1

    by Dan Zangari, Robert Zangari

    Narrated by Michael Kramer

    3.88 ABR Score (484 ratings)
    ★ 4.04 Goodreads (207) ★ 4.47 Audible (277)
    40h 12m listening time • Released 2020

    Michael Kramer's narration transforms this sprawling fantasy epic into something genuinely immersive—his voice work across multiple characters anchors a complex world of ancient magic and political intrigue that demands your full attention.

  84. 84
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    The Preternatural Chronicles: Books 0.5-3.5: Preternatural Chronicles Boxsets

    The Preternatural Chronicles

    by Hunter Blain

    Narrated by Luke Daniels

    3.88 ABR Score (316 ratings)
    ★ 4.5 Goodreads (68) ★ 4.47 Audible (248)
    39h 17m listening time • Released 2023

    Luke Daniels transforms this vampire saga into something genuinely funny and darkly compulsive—five centuries of snark, trauma, and pop culture references wrapped in a voice that makes you forget you're listening to 39 hours of audio.

  85. 85
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    Night Angel Nemesis

    The Kylar Chronicles • Book 1

    by Brent Weeks

    Narrated by Simon Vance

    3.86 ABR Score (7.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.03 Goodreads (6.5K) ★ 4.25 Audible (982)
    32h 11m listening time • Released 2023

    Simon Vance's performance elevates this return to the Night Angel world into something genuinely immersive—his range across Kylar's fractured psyche and the sprawling cast keeps a 32-hour epic moving like a taut thriller.

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    The King's Ranger Boxset: Books 1-3

    The King's Ranger #1-3 • Book 1

    by A.C. Cobble

    Narrated by Simon Vance

    3.86 ABR Score (281 ratings)
    ★ 4.53 Goodreads (40) ★ 4.46 Audible (241)
    32h 25m listening time • Released 2022

    Simon Vance's narration transforms this sprawling fantasy trilogy into a masterclass in voice work—each character distinct, the pacing relentless, and the emotional weight of a ranger's impossible choices hitting harder in audio. If you want epic fantasy that feels intimate and character-driven, this box set is the rare 32-hour investment that pays off.

  87. 87
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    Shadowplay

    Shadowmarch • Book 2

    by Tad Williams

    Narrated by Dick Hill

    3.82 ABR Score (8.8K ratings)
    ★ 3.93 Goodreads (8.3K) ★ 4.24 Audible (501)
    30h 23m listening time • Released 2010

    Dick Hill's voice work transforms this sprawling dark fantasy sequel into something genuinely immersive—his range across dozens of characters keeps the political intrigue sharp and the supernatural dread palpable across 30+ hours.

  88. 88
    The Complete Poppy War Trilogy cover

    The Complete Poppy War Trilogy

    The Poppy War • Book 1

    by R. F. Kuang

    Narrated by Emily Woo Zeller

    3.82 ABR Score (4.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.38 Goodreads (2.6K) ★ 4.06 Audible (2.0K)
    66h 29m listening time • Released 2023

    Emily Woo Zeller's performance elevates this brutal, shamanic military epic into something transcendent—her voice carries the weight of Rin's descent from soldier to god-touched weapon with devastating precision.

  89. 89
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    Painting the Mists: Volume 4: Painting the Mists, Books 10-12

    Painting the Mists • Book 10

    by Patrick G. Laplante, Adam Verner

    Narrated by Adam Verner

    3.81 ABR Score (14 ratings)
    ★ 4.79 Audible (14)
    63h 44m listening time • Released 2024
  90. 90
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    Tower of Somnus Omnibus: Books 1-3 in A LitRPG Adventure Series

    Tower of Somnus • Book 1

    by Cale Plamann

    Narrated by Andrea Parsneau

    3.80 ABR Score (95 ratings)
    ★ 4.8 Goodreads (15) ★ 4.5 Audible (80)
    41h 35m listening time • Released 2024
  91. 91
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    The Lonesome Crown

    The Five Warrior Angels • Book 3

    by Brian Lee Durfee

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    3.80 ABR Score (1.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.07 Goodreads (1.3K) ★ 4.13 Audible (173)
    43h 19m listening time • Released 2024

    Tim Gerard Reynolds transforms this epic conclusion into something transcendent—his layered vocal performances across dozens of characters make the political intrigue and magic feel genuinely lived rather than merely narrated.

  92. 92
    Sorcerer cover

    Sorcerer

    Dear Spellbook • Book 1

    by Peter J. Lee, TK523

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    3.79 ABR Score (642 ratings)
    ★ 3.93 Goodreads (636) ★ 4.83 Audible (6)
    39h 56m listening time • Released 2026

    Travis Baldree nails the voice of a sarcastic sorcerer trapped in a time loop, turning what could be a gimmick into genuine tension and humor across nearly 40 hours.

  93. 93
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    Painting the Mists: Volume 5: Painting the Mists, Books 13-15

    Painting the Mists • Book 13

    by Patrick G. Laplante, Adam Verner

    Narrated by Adam Verner

    3.75 ABR Score (9 ratings)
    ★ 4.56 Audible (9)
    60h 57m listening time • Released 2024
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    Death's Mantle

    Death's Mantle #1-3 • Book 1

    by Harmon Cooper

    Narrated by Andrea Parsneau

    3.75 ABR Score (90 ratings)
    ★ 3.94 Goodreads (16) ★ 4.31 Audible (74)
    30h 55m listening time • Released 2024
  95. 95
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    Wizard's Tower: Books 1-3: A LitRPG Series Bundle

    Wizard's Tower • Book 1

    by Gregory Allanther

    Narrated by Jeff Hays, Justin Thomas James, Andrea Parsneau

    3.71 ABR Score (335 ratings)
    ★ 3.72 Goodreads (25) ★ 4.2 Audible (310)
    38h 22m listening time • Released 2024
  96. 96
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    Against All Things Ending

    The Last Chronicles of Thomas Covenant • Book 3

    by Stephen R. Donaldson

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    3.71 ABR Score (5.1K ratings)
    ★ 3.92 Goodreads (4.7K) ★ 4.06 Audible (379)
    33h 11m listening time • Released 2011
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    Painting the Mists: Volume 1: Painting the Mists, Books 1-3

    Painting the Mists • Book 1

    by Patrick G. Laplante, Adam Verner

    Narrated by Adam Verner

    3.71 ABR Score (33 ratings)
    ★ 4 Goodreads (1) ★ 4.53 Audible (32)
    32h 7m listening time • Released 2024
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    Painting the Mists: Volume 2: Painting the Mists, Books 4-6

    Painting the Mists • Book 4

    by Patrick G. Laplante, Adam Verner

    Narrated by Adam Verner

    3.70 ABR Score (23 ratings)
    ★ 4 Goodreads (1) ★ 4.73 Audible (22)
    42h 32m listening time • Released 2024
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    The Dark Necromancer (Tales of the Amulet Book 2)

    Tales of the Amulet • Book 2

    by Dan Zangari, Robert Zangari

    Narrated by Michael Kramer

    3.69 ABR Score (14 ratings)
    ★ 4.6 Goodreads (5) ★ 4.89 Audible (9)
    48h 39m listening time • Released 2025

    Michael Kramer's narration transforms this sprawling dark fantasy sequel into something genuinely immersive—his vocal range makes the competing conspiracies and magic systems feel urgent rather than overwhelming.

  100. 100
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    Painting the Mists: Volume 3: Painting the Mists, Books 7-9

    Painting the Mists • Book 7

    by Patrick G. Laplante, Adam Verner

    Narrated by Adam Verner

    3.66 ABR Score (13 ratings)
    ★ 3 Goodreads (1) ★ 4.5 Audible (12)
    47h 57m listening time • Released 2024
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    Forest Mage

    Soldier Son • Book 2

    by Robin Hobb

    Narrated by John Keating

    3.62 ABR Score (20.6K ratings)
    ★ 3.47 Goodreads (19.7K) ★ 4.2 Audible (923)
    31h 3m listening time • Released 2009
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    The Complete Iconoclasts Saga

    Iconoclasts • Book 1

    by Mike Shel

    Narrated by Simon Vance

    3.61 ABR Score (7 ratings)
    ★ 4 Goodreads (2) ★ 3.8 Audible (5)
    49h 18m listening time • Released 2025

    Simon Vance transforms this sprawling dark fantasy trilogy into something genuinely unsettling—his control of tone and pacing makes the horror creep under your skin rather than jump at you.

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    Dangerous Women

    The Dresden Files #13.1 - Bombshells

    by George R.R. Martin, Gardner Dozois, Carrie Vaughn, Lev Gossman, Joe R. Lansdale, Megan Lindholm, Lawrence Block, Brandon Sanderson, Sharon Kay Penman, Lev Grossman, Nancy Kress, Diana Rowland, Diana Gabaldon, S.M. Stirling, Sam Sykes, Pat Cadigan, Caroline Spector, Joe Abercrombie, Megan Abbott, Cecelia Holland, Jim Butcher, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Melinda M. Snodgrass

    Narrated by Scott Brick, Jonathan Frakes, Stana Katic, Inna Korobkina, Lee Meriwether, Claudia Black, Sophie Turner, Janis Ian, Iain Glen, Karen Dotrice, Various

    3.56 ABR Score (14.9K ratings)
    ★ 3.67 Goodreads (13.2K) ★ 4.02 Audible (1.7K)
    32h 47m listening time • Released 2013

    A stacked anthology where Abercrombie, Sanderson, Butcher, and Gabaldon deliver knockout stories, anchored by an all-star narrator cast that elevates every twist—32 hours that justify the hype.

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    The Dryad Storm

    The Black Witch Chronicles • Book 5

    by Laurie Forest

    Narrated by Julia Whelan

    3.34 ABR Score (5.5K ratings)
    ★ 3.18 Goodreads (5.2K) ★ 3.85 Audible (294)
    31h 45m listening time • Released 2025

    Julia Whelan's narration carries you through this sprawling finale with such emotional precision that you'll feel every loss alongside Elloren—a perfect match for Forest's high-stakes, character-driven epic fantasy.

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