10 books for fans of John Carter in A Princess of Mars
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Shadows in Flight
The Shadow • Book 5
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Bean and three of his children flee to space, hoping time dilation will give Earth's scientists generations to cure their engineered genes. They become forgotten in their ship while Earth moves on without them.
★ 3.82 Goodreads (21.7K ratings) - 2
The Gap Into Conflict: The Real Story
The Gap Cycle • Book 1
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When notorious ore pirate Angus Thermopyle shows up with ex-cop Morn Hyland, the asteroid miners of Delta Sector know something's wrong—and Scott Brick's reading amplifies every moment of tension.
★ 3.71 Goodreads (11.2K ratings) - 3
3001: The Final Odyssey
Space Odyssey • Book 4
Why this book?
Both works transport listeners to distant worlds through vivid, imaginative worldbuilding while exploring what it means for humanity to encounter the unknown. Scott Brick's steady narration anchors these epic space adventures, making the fantastical elements feel grounded and immersive across their comparable runtimes.
★ 3.60 Goodreads (28.3K ratings) - 4
Ender's Shadow
Ender's Shadow • Book 1
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While Ender commanded armies, Bean—a street-smart child genius—survived through pure intellect, revealing the hidden machinations behind humanity's most crucial military training.
★ 4.32 Goodreads (180.6K ratings) - 5
New Blood
Halo • Book 15
by Matt Forbeck
Why this book?
Scott Brick's commanding narration brings the same cinematic energy to this darker fantasy adventure, delivering immersive world-building and high-stakes action that will appeal to listeners who enjoyed the swashbuckling heroism of A Princess of Mars.
★ 4.07 Goodreads (3.1K ratings) - 6
Keeper of Dreams, Volume 1: Atlantis and Other Stories
Pastwatch #0.5
by Paul Boehmer, Emily Janice Card, Kirby Heyborne, Mirron Willis, Mark Deakins
Why this book?
Scott Brick's commanding narration brings the same sense of epic adventure and wonder to these fantastical tales, capturing imaginative worlds and larger-than-life scenarios that will resonate with listeners captivated by Carter's Martian exploits. The collection's exploration of timeless mythology and lost civilizations echoes the sweep and grandeur of Burroughs' classic planetary romance.
★ 3.84 Goodreads (1.1K ratings) - 7
Sands of Dune: A Collection
Dune Universe
by Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson
Why this book?
Both audiobooks deliver sweeping planetary adventures with exotic landscapes and resourceful protagonists navigating hostile alien worlds, brought to life by Scott Brick's commanding narration. The shared narrator ensures a consistent immersive experience while exploring themes of survival, discovery, and human resilience against overwhelming odds in richly imagined science fiction settings.
★ 3.80 Goodreads (1.0K ratings) - 8
Whipping Star
ConSentiency Universe • Book 1
Why this book?
Scott Brick's commanding narration brings the same swashbuckling energy to Herbert's space opera as he did to Burroughs' Martian adventure, while both works share a fascination with encountering alien worlds and navigating complex power dynamics through action and intrigue. The comparable runtime and narrative momentum make Whipping Star a natural follow-up for listeners who enjoyed the pulp-adventure spirit of A Princess of Mars.
★ 3.67 Goodreads (4.0K ratings) - 9
Steel: And Other Stories
Why this book?
Scott Brick's commanding narration brings the same sense of adventure and wonder to Matheson's imaginative tales, capturing that classic sci-fi blend of exploration and discovery that defines A Princess of Mars. Both works deliver immersive world-building through the narrator's dynamic performance, making the listening experience equally engaging across their shared seven-hour runtime.
★ 3.63 Goodreads (775 ratings) - 10
The Godmakers
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Scott Brick's commanding narration brings the same sweeping grandeur to Herbert's exploration of power and divinity that made A Princess of Mars so immersive, while both works share an epic scope and examine how individuals reshape worlds through ambition and idealism.
★ 3.61 Goodreads (3.5K ratings)