10 books for fans of An Echo of Things to Come
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The Will of the Many
Hierarchy • Book 1
by James Islington
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A young fugitive poses as an orphaned student at the Academy, but the Catenan Republic's power-draining Hierarchy holds darker secrets than murder.
★ 4.59 Goodreads (223.8K ratings) - 2
The Strength of the Few
Hierarchy • Book 2
by James Islington
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The highly anticipated follow-up deepens Vis's dangerous game within the Hierarchy as alternate dimensions and hidden truths threaten to upend everything.
★ 4.35 Goodreads (80.6K ratings) - 3
Arcanum Unbounded: The Cosmere Collection
The Cosmere
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Stories from across Sanderson's Cosmere universe unite planets from Stormlight Archive to Mistborn, each with unique magic systems and fully realized worlds.
★ 4.43 Goodreads (66.7K ratings) - 4
The Wall of Storms
The Dandelion Dynasty • Book 2
by Ken Liu
Why this book?
Michael Kramer's commanding narration brings the same epic scope and emotional weight to Ken Liu's intricate world-building, where complex magic systems and political intrigue echo the layered storytelling of Islington's work. Both audiobooks reward patient listeners with richly developed characters and sweeping narratives that unfold across an immersive, lengthy runtime.
★ 4.35 Goodreads (10.1K ratings) - 5
Heart of Flesh
The Ronin Saga • Book 5
by Matthew Wolf
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The fifth Ronin Saga installment plunges Gray, Ayva, and Helix into urban politics and corruption, testing their bonds amid a world of scheming and manipulation.
★ 4.93 Goodreads (27 ratings) - 6
The Hero of Ages
The Mistborn Saga • Book 3
Why this book?
Michael Kramer's commanding narration captures the epic scope and intricate magic systems in both works, delivering immersive performances that enhance their complex world-building and high-stakes narratives. Both novels weave together multiple character perspectives and explore themes of sacrifice and redemption against richly detailed fantasy backdrops, making them equally rewarding listens for fans of character-driven epic fantasy.
★ 4.56 Goodreads (606.0K ratings) - 7
The Final Empire
The Mistborn Saga • Book 1
Why this book?
Michael Kramer's commanding narration brings the same gravitas to Sanderson's intricate magic system and character-driven plot that makes An Echo of Things to Come so immersive, while both epics explore themes of resistance against overwhelming oppression through deeply personal stakes. The comparable runtime and richly layered worldbuilding offer that same sense of expansive, absorbing fantasy that rewards careful listening.
★ 4.49 Goodreads (999.3K ratings) - 8
Golden Flames
Dragonblood Assassin • Book 4
by Jaime Castle, Andy Peloquin
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Separated by betrayal and believed dead, Kullen and Natisse fight parallel battles against overwhelming odds as their empire faces annihilation from demonic forces.
★ 4.42 Goodreads (643 ratings) - 9
The Well of Ascension
The Mistborn Saga • Book 2
Why this book?
Michael Kramer's commanding narration brings the same epic scope and intricate world-building to Sanderson's exploration of power and responsibility, creating an immersive listening experience that rewards close attention to complex magic systems and layered character development. Both works balance grand fantasy stakes with intimate character moments, making the extended runtime feel purposeful rather than indulgent.
★ 4.38 Goodreads (671.8K ratings) - 10
Red Claw
Dragonblood Assassin • Book 2
by Jaime Castle, Andy Peloquin
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Dragonblood assassins navigate political conspiracies in a fantasy realm where magical bloodlines determine deadly abilities. Castle and Peloquin continue their saga with expanded world-building and higher stakes as ancient powers stir beneath the surface.
★ 4.35 Goodreads (1.1K ratings)