Best Bradley Foster Smith Audiobooks
Bradley Foster Smith built his reputation in fantasy audiobooks the right way — by anchoring a beloved series and making it his own. His narration of Michael J. Sullivan's Riyria Chronicles, starting with The Crown Tower, captures the dry wit and easy camaraderie between Royce and Hadrian with a natural, conversational warmth that makes the buddy-adventure dynamic sing. He's not a showy narrator — no theatrical bombast — but his timing is sharp and his character voices stay consistent across hundreds of hours of material. That same dependability carries into Shannon Mayer's Rylee Adamson series, where he handles gritty urban fantasy with a grounded intensity. His involvement in full-cast dramatized productions like the ACOTAR adaptations shows he holds his own alongside an ensemble. If you want a narrator who prioritizes story over performance, and whose voice you'll find yourself trusting completely by chapter two, Smith is exactly that.
Where to Start with Bradley Foster Smith
- New to Bradley Foster Smith? Start here → The Crown Tower : The Riyria Chronicles 1 (Riyria Chronicles)
- What fans keep coming back to → The Rose and the Thorn : The Riyria Chronicles 2 (Riyria Chronicles)
- Short listen, big payoff → A Court of Thorns and Roses (Part 2 of 2)
- Highest rated by listeners → A Court of Thorns and Roses (Part 1 of 2) (Dramatized Adaptation)
- Best narrator–author pairing → Blind Salvage
Best Bradley Foster Smith Audiobooks
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A Court of Thorns and Roses (Part 2 of 2)
A Court of Thorns and Roses [Dramatized Adaptation] #1, Part 2 • Book 1
Narrated by Bradley Foster Smith, Karen Novack, Scott McCormick, Anthony Palmini, Henry W. Kramer, Natalie Van Sistine, Debi Tinsley, Gabriel Michael, Melody Muze, Ann Flandermeyer, Karenna Foley
★ 4.46 ABR Score (16.4K ratings)★ 4.56 Goodreads (13.3K) ★ 4.69 Audible (3.1K)5h 51m listening time • Released 2022The full-cast dramatization transforms this into pure cinematic fantasy, with Bradley Foster Smith's Tamlin anchoring a stacked ensemble that makes the fae world feel lived-in and dangerous.
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A Court of Thorns and Roses (Part 1 of 2) (Dramatized Adaptation)
A Court of Thorns and Roses • Book 1
Narrated by Bradley Foster Smith, Christopher Graybill, Eric Messner, Henry W. Kramer, Natalie Van Sistine, Debi Tinsley, Julie Hoverson, Gabriel Michael, Karen Foley, Karen Novack, Melody Muze, Alejandro Ruiz
★ 4.32 ABR Score (20.0K ratings)★ 4.47 Goodreads (16.0K) ★ 4.54 Audible (4.0K)6h 4m listening time • Released 2022The full-cast dramatization transforms this into cinematic fantasy with a dozen voices bringing the faerie world to life, making the slow-burn romance and dark magic feel immediate and visceral in a way the prose alone can't match.
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The Crown Tower : The Riyria Chronicles 1 (Riyria Chronicles)
The Riyria Chronicles • Book 1
Narrated by Bradley Foster Smith, Chris Genebach, Danny Gavigan, Nora Achrati, Peter Holdway, Shanta Parasuraman, Terence Aselford, John Kielty, Kay Eluvian, Brandon Burton, Stewart Crank
★ 4.28 ABR Score (43.7K ratings)★ 4.33 Goodreads (43.5K) ★ 4.76 Audible (223)10h 11m listening time • Released 2022 - 4
The Rose and the Thorn : The Riyria Chronicles 2 (Riyria Chronicles)
The Riyria Chronicles • Book 2
Narrated by Bradley Foster Smith, Chris Genebach, Danny Gavigan, Jeff Allin, Nora Achrati, Shanta Parasuraman, Terence Aselford, Kay Eluvian, Earl Fisher, Andrew James Spooner, David M. Jourdan
★ 4.27 ABR Score (31.2K ratings)★ 4.4 Goodreads (31.0K) ★ 4.77 Audible (143)9h 28m listening time • Released 2022 - 5
Red Rising (Part 1 of 2) (Dramatized Adaptation)
Red Rising • Book 1
by Pierce Brown
Narrated by full cast, Stewart Crank, John Kielty, Richard Rohan, Stephanie Németh-Parker, Jenna Sharpe, Kay Eluvian, Jon Vertullo, Ian Russell, Alejandro Ruiz, Andrew Colford, Bradley Foster Smith
★ 4.24 ABR Score (2.5K ratings)★ 4.39 Goodreads (1.6K) ★ 4.71 Audible (947)7h 31m listening time • Released 2023The full-cast dramatization transforms this into cinematic sci-fi that hits harder than the book alone—immersive sound design and a talented ensemble make Darrow's brutal ascent feel immediate and visceral.
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Blood of the Lost
Rylee Adamson • Book 10
Narrated by Bradley Foster Smith, Chris Genebach, Colleen Delany, James Konicek, Karen Novack, Ken Jackson, Laura C. Harris, Nora Achrati, Shanta Parasuraman, Yasmin Tuazon, Christopher Williams
★ 4.21 ABR Score (7.1K ratings)★ 4.55 Goodreads (7.1K) ★ 4.77 Audible (57)6h 58m listening time • Released 2021 - 7
Blind Salvage
Rylee Adamson • Book 5
Narrated by full cast, Nora Achrati, Chris Genebach, David Jourdan, Bradley Foster Smith, Ken Jackson, Shanta Parasuraman, Yasmin Tuazon, Rob McFadyen, Jacob Yeh, Michael John Casey, Richard Rohan
★ 4.18 ABR Score (11.7K ratings)★ 4.28 Goodreads (11.6K) ★ 4.85 Audible (93)5h 5m listening time • Released 2021 - 8
Posthumous Education : Fred, the Vampire Accountant 8 (Fred, the Vampire Accountant)
Fred, the Vampire Accountant • Book 8
by Drew Hayes, Bradley Foster Smith, Chris Stinson, Cody Roberts, Nora Achrati, Richard Rohan, Amanda Forstrom, Carolyn Kashner, Eva Wilhelm, Dawn Ursula, Christopher Walker, Alejandro Ruiz
Narrated by Alejandro Ruiz, Amanda Forstrom, Bradley Foster Smith, Carolyn Kashner, Chris Stinson, Christopher Walker, Dawn Ursula, Eva Wilhelm, Nora Achrati, Richard Rohan, Cody Roberts, full cast
★ 4.13 ABR Score (3.3K ratings)★ 4.39 Goodreads (3.3K) ★ 4.77 Audible (77)8h 40m listening time • Released 2023 - 9
Drumindor (Dramatized Adaptation): The Riyria Chronicles
The Riyria Chronicles • Book 5
by Michael J. Sullivan, Full Cast
Narrated by full cast, Bradley Foster Smith, Danny Gavigan, Terence Aselford, Nora Achrati, Andrew James Spooner, Jenna Sharpe, Zura Johnson, Peter Holdway, Emlyn McFarland, Stewart Crank, Chris Davenport
★ 4.04 ABR Score (4.1K ratings)★ 4.37 Goodreads (4.1K) ★ 4.76 Audible (17) - 10
Forever Defend : The Kurtherian Gambit 17 (Kurtherian Gambit)
The Kurtherian Gambit • Book 17
by Michael Anderle, Colleen Delany, Michael John Casey, Emily Beresford, Amanda Forstrom, Karen Novak, Rayner Gabriel, Nora Achrati, Bradley Foster Smith, Terence Aselford, Eric Messner, James Konicek
Narrated by Colleen Delany, Bradley Foster Smith, Terence Aselford, Eric Messner, James Konicek, Nora Achrati, Michael John Casey, Emily Beresford, Amanda Forstrom, Karen Novak, full cast, Rayner Gabriel
★ 4.01 ABR Score (3.5K ratings)★ 4.53 Goodreads (3.5K) ★ 4.91 Audible (11)5h 38m listening time • Released 2024 - 11
Rylee Adamson: Alex (Dramatized Adaptation)
Rylee Adamson Novel • Book 5
Narrated by Bradley Foster Smith, Chris Genebach, Karen Novack, Lise Bruneau, Nanette Savard, Nora Achrati, Terence Aselford, Yasmin Tuazon, Christopher Williams, Tanja Milojevic, Brandon Burton
★ 3.94 ABR Score (63 ratings)★ 4.67 Audible (63)1h 4m listening time • Released 2022 - 12
Magical Midlife Invasion
Leveling Up [Dramatized Adaptation] • Book 3
by K.F. Breene, Karen Novack, Danny Gavigan, Marni Penning, Michael John Casey, R.J. Bayley, Bradley Foster Smith, Kay Eluvian, Ryan Dalusung, Danny Montooth, Stephanie Németh-Parker, Nora Achrati
Narrated by Marni Penning, full cast, Ryan Dalusung, RJ Bayley, Bradley Foster Smith, Nora Achrati, Danny Montooth, Stephanie Németh-Parker, Michael John Casey, Danny Gavigan, Karen Novack, Kay Eluvian
★ 3.94 ABR Score (241 ratings)★ 4.2 Goodreads (187) ★ 4.85 Audible (54)5h 58m listening time • Released 2024 - 13
Warlord Conquering (The Great Insurrection)
The Great Insurrection • Book 3
by David Beers
Narrated by Bradley Foster Smith, Catherine Aselford, Chris Stinson, Colleen Delany, Danny Gavigan, David Jourdan, James Konicek, Nanette Savard, Nora Achrati, Terence Aselford, Rob McFadyen
★ 3.83 ABR Score (379 ratings)★ 4.48 Goodreads (360) ★ 4.79 Audible (19)4h 58m listening time • Released 2021 - 14
Wounded
Rylee Adamson [Dramatized Adaptation] • Book 8
Narrated by Bradley Foster Smith, Chris Davenport, Chris Genebach, Colleen Delany, James Konicek, Ken Jackson, Nora Achrati, Shanta Parasuraman, Terence Aselford, Darius Johnson, Rayner Gabriel
★ 3.83 ABR Score (75 ratings)★ 4.12 Goodreads (25) ★ 4.78 Audible (50)5h 29m listening time • Released 2021 - 15
Rising Darkness
Rylee Adamson [Dramatized Adaptation] • Book 9
Narrated by Bradley Foster Smith, Chris Genebach, Colleen Delany, James Konicek, Ken Jackson, Matthew Bassett, Nora Achrati, Shanta Parasuraman, Yasmin Tuazon, Darius Johnson, Christopher Williams
★ 3.83 ABR Score (81 ratings)★ 4.06 Goodreads (32) ★ 4.71 Audible (49)5h 44m listening time • Released 2021 - 16
Stitched
Rylee Adamson [Dramatized Adaptation] #8.5 • Book 8
Narrated by Bradley Foster Smith, Chris Davenport, Chris Genebach, Duyen Washington, Holly Adams, Jacob Yeh, James Konicek, Kimberly Gilbert, Nora Achrati, Anthony Palmini, Bianca Bryan
★ 3.82 ABR Score (98 ratings)★ 3.82 Goodreads (28) ★ 4.59 Audible (70)2h 56m listening time • Released 2021 - 17
Kings
War Machine • Book 1
by David Beers
Narrated by Bradley Foster Smith, Danny Gavigan, Eric Messner, Keith Richards, Nora Achrati, Wyn Delano, John Kielty, Jenna Sharpe, Nickolette Kong, Neha Gargava, Kevin Cuoto
★ 3.77 ABR Score (269 ratings)★ 4.31 Goodreads (246) ★ 4.52 Audible (23)7h 1m listening time • Released 2022 - 18
The Hidden Queen (Part 2 of 2) (Dramatized Adaptation)
The Nightfall Saga • Book 2
by Peter V. Brett
Narrated by Nora Achrati, Troy Allan, Andrew James Spooner, full cast, Chris Stinson, Bradley Foster Smith, Christopher Williams, Melody Muze, Yasmin Tuazon, Matthew Bassett, Peter V. Brett, David Cui Cui
★ 3.68 ABR Score (3 ratings)★ 4.67 Audible (3)9h 15m listening time • Released 2025 - 19
Liam
The Rylee Adamson Epilogues [Dramatized Adaptation] • Book 2
Narrated by full cast, Chris Genebach, Troy Allan, Dominique Salvacion, LaMont Ridgell, Lily Beacon, Karen Novack, Nora Achrati, Shanta Parasuraman, Steve Wannall, Bradley Foster Smith, Robb Moreira
★ 3.67 ABR Score (13 ratings)★ 4.5 Goodreads (8) ★ 4.8 Audible (5)4h 28m listening time • Released 2025 - 20
Frontier America : Preacher and MacCallister 1 (Preacher and MacCallister)
Preacher & MacCallister • Book 1
by William W. Johnstone, J.A. Johnstone
Narrated by Bradley Foster Smith, Evan Casey, Jacob Yeh, Michael John Casey, Mort Shelby, Nora Achrati, Richard Rohan, Scott McCormick, John Kielty, Robb Moreira, Mike Carnes
★ 3.66 ABR Score (30 ratings)★ 4 Goodreads (2) ★ 4.68 Audible (28)5h 38m listening time • Released 2022