10 books for fans of The Heroes
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Last Argument of Kings
The First Law • Book 3
Why this book?
Steven Pacey's masterful narration brings the same darkly witty, morally complex characters to life in this epic conclusion, deepening the cynical humor and brutal introspection that defines Abercrombie's world. The extended runtime allows for even richer character development and world-building, rewarding listeners who appreciated The Heroes' unflinching examination of war's human cost with a more expansive exploration of ambition and consequence.
★ 4.37 Goodreads (204.4K ratings) - 2
Before They Are Hanged
The First Law • Book 2
Why this book?
Steven Pacey's masterful narration brings the same gritty, morally complex world to life with equal intensity, while Abercrombie's trademark dark humor and character-driven storytelling deepen across a similarly epic runtime. The cynical tone and themes of ambition, betrayal, and the corruption of war that define The Heroes continue to resonate throughout this companion work, offering the same immersive listening experience.
★ 4.36 Goodreads (221.5K ratings) - 3
The Blade Itself
The First Law Trilogy • Book 1
Why this book?
Steven Pacey's masterful narration brings the same morally complex characters and dark humor to life, while Abercrombie's unflinching examination of violence and ambition creates an equally gripping listening experience. The Blade Itself establishes the brutal world and philosophical cynicism that makes The Heroes so compelling, offering the perfect entry point to understand how these themes evolve throughout the series.
★ 4.22 Goodreads (317.5K ratings) - 4
The Devils
The Devils • Book 1
Why this book?
Steven Pacey's commanding narration brings the same gritty intensity and darkly comedic voice work to *The Devils*, while Abercrombie's unflinching exploration of moral compromise and the cost of ambition deepens across both works. The continuation of his signature cynical worldbuilding and complex character arcs makes this a natural progression for listeners invested in his brutal, character-driven fantasy.
★ 4.22 Goodreads (62.8K ratings) - 5
Unbound
Annwn Cycle #The Dead's Revenant • Book 1
by Shawn Speakman, Terry Brooks, Seanan McGuire, Mark Lawrence, Anthony Ryan, Tim Marquitz, Brian Staveley, Michael J. Sullivan, John Marco, Peter Orullian, Kat Richardson, Sam Sykes, Kristen Britain, Mazarkis Williams, Jim Butcher, Rachel Caine, Harry Connolly, Delilah S. Dawson, David Anthony Durham, Jason M. Hough, Mary Robinette Kowal, Joe Abercrombie
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Complete creative freedom yields twenty-three original tales spanning fantasy's full emotional spectrum. Some stories will devastate you while others demand late-night page-turning in this unthemed anthology.
★ 3.96 Goodreads (1.0K ratings) - 6
The Sound of Change
The Bards and Dragons Saga • Book 2
by Steve D. Wall
Why this book?
Steven Pacey's masterful narration brings the same gritty, character-driven storytelling to *The Sound of Change*, delivering a immersive fantasy experience that rewards careful listening across a similarly epic runtime. Both audiobooks showcase Pacey's ability to deepen complex themes through his distinctive vocal performances, making them ideal for listeners who value narrator artistry as much as narrative depth.
★ 4.32 Goodreads (95 ratings) - 7
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
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Fantasy heavyweights and crime writers unite to explore women who kill, scheme, and survive, including a new Dresden Files adventure and tales from Westeros.
★ 3.67 Goodreads (13.2K ratings) - 8
The Butcher's Masquerade
Dungeon Crawler Carl • Book 5
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Book five throws our dungeon crawlers into a prehistoric hunting ground where velociraptors are the least of their problems. The mysterious end-floor celebration promises answers about the aliens destroying Earth.
★ 4.69 Goodreads (108.1K ratings) - 9
The Eye of the Bedlam Bride
Dungeon Crawler Carl • Book 6
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Floor eight scatters our heroes across a realm of forgotten gods and deadly politics while the dungeon's AI systems crumble—bedlam has never been so entertaining.
★ 4.66 Goodreads (91.7K ratings) - 10
The Primal Hunter 9: A LitRPG Adventure
The Primal Hunter • Book 9
by Zogarth
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Book nine finds Jake deeper in the multiverse, facing new challenges that test his evolving powers and strategic thinking. Zogarth maintains the series' addictive progression mechanics and world-building depth.
★ 4.61 Goodreads (9.0K ratings)