Audiobooks Like Blue Moon

Scott Brick narrates Blue Moon with a lean efficiency that suits Lee Child's stripped-down prose — eleven hours of organized-crime warfare and Reacher improvisation where Brick's controlled delivery keeps the violence cool and the stakes immediate. Nine of the ten recommendations also feature Brick behind the microphone, applied to thrillers that share this book's interest in protagonists who are dangerous precisely because they refuse to panic, and the list skews heavily toward highly rated titles in that same register.

10 audiobooks for fans of Blue Moon

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    Hellbent

    Orphan X • Book 3

    by Gregg Hurwitz

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    4.73 ABR Score (38.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.44 Goodreads (25.3K) ★ 4.75 Audible (12.8K)
    12h 30m listening time • Released 2018

    Scott Brick's measured intensity perfectly calibrates the tension in this revenge thriller—his voice makes Evan's calculated fury feel earned rather than explosive, which is exactly what sets Hurwitz apart from other action writers.

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    Into the Fire

    Orphan X • Book 5

    by Gregg Hurwitz

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    4.73 ABR Score (28.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.43 Goodreads (19.1K) ★ 4.79 Audible (9.3K)
    11h 58m listening time • Released 2020

    Scott Brick's relentless intensity transforms this fifth Orphan X into pure propulsive momentum—his voice becomes the weapon, making every tense standoff and moral reckoning land with genuine weight.

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    Out of the Dark

    Orphan X • Book 4

    by Gregg Hurwitz

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    4.71 ABR Score (31.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.4 Goodreads (21.6K) ★ 4.77 Audible (10.1K)
    12h 49m listening time • Released 2019

    Scott Brick's measured intensity perfectly captures Evan Smoak's lethal precision—making this fourth Orphan X installment feel like a masterclass in smart thriller narration that never oversells the danger.

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    Enemy of the State

    Mitch Rapp • Book 16

    by Kyle Mills, Vince Flynn

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    Scott Brick's commanding narration brings the same propulsive intensity to this geopolitical thriller that made Blue Moon so gripping, delivering complex plots with crystalline clarity across a similarly immersive runtime. Both audiobooks feature morally complicated protagonists navigating high-stakes conspiracies with the same lean, intelligent storytelling that rewards close attention.

    4.58 ABR Score (31.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.33 Goodreads (21.6K) ★ 4.63 Audible (9.6K)
    11h 33m listening time • Released 2017

    Scott Brick's measured intensity makes this geopolitical thriller feel like classified briefings you're not supposed to hear—the perfect match for Mills and Flynn's intricate plotting about buried Saudi secrets and covert retaliation.

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    Lone Wolf

    Orphan X • Book 9

    by Gregg Hurwitz

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    4.54 ABR Score (16.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.33 Goodreads (13.4K) ★ 4.68 Audible (2.9K)
    13h 31m listening time • Released 2024

    Scott Brick's delivery transforms this ninth Orphan X into a masterclass in restraint—his measured intensity makes Evan's calculated violence feel inevitable rather than gratuitous, elevating what could be pulp into genuine suspense.

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    First Thrills

    First Thrills • Book 1

    by Lee Child, Bill Cameron, Marc Paoletti, Kelli Stanley, CJ Lyons, Rebecca Cantrell, J.T. Ellison, Karen Dionne, Grant McKenzie, Rip Gerber, Cynthia Robinson, Daniel Palmer, Unknown Author

    Narrated by Jim Bond, Nick Podehl, Luke Daniels, Joyce Bean, Dick Hill

    3.63 ABR Score (4.8K ratings)
    ★ 3.58 Goodreads (4.6K) ★ 3.49 Audible (131)
    12h 3m listening time • Released 2010
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    Final Option

    Oregon Files • Book 14

    by Clive Cussler, Boyd Morrison

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    4.67 ABR Score (10.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.48 Goodreads (8.0K) ★ 4.82 Audible (2.9K)
    10h 14m listening time • Released 2019

    Scott Brick's crisp, propulsive narration turns this Cussler techno-thriller into pure adrenaline—he nails the rapid-fire dialogue and keeps the momentum relentless for over 10 hours.

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    Orphan X

    Orphan X • Book 1

    by Gregg Hurwitz

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    4.50 ABR Score (82.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.14 Goodreads (56.7K) ★ 4.53 Audible (25.7K)
    11h 15m listening time • Released 2016

    Scott Brick's relentless delivery transforms this into a page-turner you can't pause—a tight, expertly crafted thriller that proves spy fiction doesn't need sprawl to hit hard.

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    Tom Clancy Shadow State (A Jack Ryan Jr. Novel Book 18)

    Jack Ryan, Jr. • Book 18

    by M.P. Woodward

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    Scott Brick's measured, authoritative narration brings the same gritty realism to this high-stakes espionage thriller that made Blue Moon so compelling, while both audiobooks deliver intricate plots that unfold across their lengthy runtimes without losing momentum. The mystery elements and protagonist-driven narratives share a similar DNA—intelligent protagonists navigating morally complex situations with precision and determination.

    4.49 ABR Score (7.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.45 Goodreads (6.1K) ★ 4.69 Audible (1.1K)
    10h 57m listening time • Released 2024

    Scott Brick's gravelly intensity turns this geopolitical thriller into pure adrenaline, especially once Jack's helicopter goes down and the real game begins. Woodward knows how to pace a modern spy novel, and Brick delivers every twist with the weight it deserves.

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    Command and Control

    Jack Ryan Universe • Book 37

    by Marc Cameron, Tom Clancy

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    Scott Brick's measured, authoritative narration brings the same compelling intensity to this geopolitical thriller that made Blue Moon so gripping, while both audiobooks deliver intricate plots driven by meticulous investigation and high-stakes tension. The shared narrator creates a seamless listening experience for those drawn to intelligent mysteries with protagonists who rely on cunning and procedural detail rather than action alone.

    4.48 ABR Score (7.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.42 Goodreads (6.2K) ★ 4.7 Audible (990)
    13h 13m listening time • Released 2023

    Scott Brick brings surgical precision to this high-stakes thriller, making every tense negotiation and firefight feel immediate and credible. The Panama Canal intrigue gives Ryan's latest adventure genuine geopolitical weight.

How We Rank Audiobooks

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