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

27 audiobooks in collection
3.89 avg ABR rating
Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Romance, Historical Fiction, Thriller

Best Bradley Foster Smith Audiobooks

  1. 1
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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

    by Sarah J. Maas

    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 2022

    The 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

    by Sarah J. Maas

    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 2022

    The 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

    by Michael J. Sullivan

    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
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    The Rose and the Thorn : The Riyria Chronicles 2 (Riyria Chronicles)

    The Riyria Chronicles • Book 2

    by Michael J. Sullivan

    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
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    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 2023

    The 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

    by Shannon Mayer

    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
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    Blind Salvage

    Rylee Adamson • Book 5

    by Shannon Mayer

    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
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    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)
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    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
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    Rylee Adamson: Alex (Dramatized Adaptation)

    Rylee Adamson Novel • Book 5

    by Shannon Mayer

    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
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    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
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    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
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    Wounded

    Rylee Adamson [Dramatized Adaptation] • Book 8

    by Shannon Mayer

    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
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    Rising Darkness

    Rylee Adamson [Dramatized Adaptation] • Book 9

    by Shannon Mayer

    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
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    Stitched

    Rylee Adamson [Dramatized Adaptation] #8.5 • Book 8

    by Shannon Mayer

    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
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    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
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    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
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    Liam

    The Rylee Adamson Epilogues [Dramatized Adaptation] • Book 2

    by Shannon Mayer, Full Cast

    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
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    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

All Bradley Foster Smith Audiobooks (27)

Fantasy (16)

4.56 5h 51m
Blood of the Lost by Shannon Mayer
4.55 6h 58m
Blind Salvage by Shannon Mayer
4.28 5h 5m
Posthumous Education : Fred, the Vampire Accountant 8 (Fred, the Vampire Accountant) 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
4.39 8h 40m
4.37
Wounded by Shannon Mayer
4.12 5h 29m
Rising Darkness by Shannon Mayer
4.06 5h 44m
Stitched by Shannon Mayer
3.82 2h 56m
Liam by Shannon Mayer, Full Cast
4.50 4h 28m
Lynchpin by Shannon Mayer, Full Cast
3.83 5h 8m
The Hidden Queen (1 of 2) : The Nightfall Saga 2 (The Nightfall Saga) by Peter V. Brett, Melody Muze, David Cui Cui, Bradley Foster Smith, Christopher Williams, Colleen Delany, Yasmin Tuazon, Matthew Bassett, Drew Kopas, Nora Achrati, Lise Bruneau, Chris Stinson
4.00 9h 26m

Sci-Fi (7)

Forever Defend : The Kurtherian Gambit 17 (Kurtherian Gambit) 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
4.53 5h 38m
4.48 4h 58m
Kings by David Beers
4.31 7h 1m
3.85 5h 37m
Hostile Takeover (Dramatized Adaptation): The Trader by James Axler, Full Cast, Dylan Lynch, Tyler Hyrchuk, Jacob Yeh, Richard Rohan, Danny Gavigan, Bradley Foster Smith, Danny Montooth, Morgan Dalla Betta, Megan Dominy, T. Shyvonne Stewart, Nora Achrati
5.00 5h 24m

Historical Fiction (2)

4.00 5h 38m
The Devil's Crossing by William W. Johnstone, J.A. Johnstone, Danny Gavigan, Lamont Ridgell, Bradley Foster Smith, Mort Shelby, Mike Carnes, Rayner Gabriel, Nora Achrati, Kay Eluvian, James Konicek, David Jourdan, Michael Glenn
3.00 5h 40m

Romance (1)

Magical Midlife Invasion 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
4.20 5h 58m

Thriller (1)

Hand of God : Jason Trapp 8 (Jason Trapp) by Jack Slater, Keval Shah, Nora Achrati, James Konicek, Jacob Yeh, Terence Aselford, Peter Holdway, Chris Stinson, Wyn Delano, Drew Kopas, Bradley Foster Smith, Mark Harrietha, A Full Cast
4.33 8h 46m