Audiobooks Like Finlay Donovan Is Killing It

Angela Dawe narrates Finlay Donovan Is Killing It with a comedic timing that knows exactly when to play the chaos straight — the absurdity lands hardest when Dawe sounds genuinely exasperated, and at ten hours there's enough room for the mayhem to build without wearing out its welcome. The recommendations all match that runtime closely, and about half carry high ratings, so the list reflects the same crowd-pleasing energy.

10 audiobooks for fans of Finlay Donovan Is Killing It

  1. 1
    The Midwife's Confession cover

    The Midwife's Confession

    by Diane Chamberlain

    Narrated by Angela Dawe, Cassandra Campbell, Abby Craden, Xe Sands, Cris Dukehart

    4.14 ABR Score (47.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.09 Goodreads (45.5K) ★ 4.38 Audible (2.1K)
    11h 16m listening time • Released 2013
  2. 2
    Resurrection Walk cover

    Resurrection Walk

    The Lincoln Lawyer • Book 7

    by Michael Connelly

    Narrated by Peter Giles, Titus Welliver, Christine Lakin

    4.86 ABR Score (84.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.53 Goodreads (77.5K) ★ 4.81 Audible (6.9K)
    10h 30m listening time • Released 2023
  3. 3
    The Man Who Died Twice cover

    The Man Who Died Twice

    Thursday Murder Club • Book 2

    by Richard Osman

    Narrated by Lesley Manville

    4.83 ABR Score (369.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.35 Goodreads (361.0K) ★ 4.82 Audible (8.6K)
    11h 49m listening time • Released 2021
  4. 4
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    Desert Star

    Renée Ballard • Book 5

    by Michael Connelly

    Narrated by Titus Welliver, Christine Lakin, Peter Giles

    4.81 ABR Score (96.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.47 Goodreads (86.3K) ★ 4.77 Audible (10.4K)
    9h 43m listening time • Released 2022
  5. 5
    The Wrong Side of Goodbye cover

    The Wrong Side of Goodbye

    Harry Bosch • Book 19

    by Michael Connelly

    Narrated by Titus Welliver

    4.73 ABR Score (101.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.34 Goodreads (80.3K) ★ 4.71 Audible (21.5K)
    10h 21m listening time • Released 2016
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    Origin in Death

    In Death • Book 21

    by J.D. Robb, Nora Roberts

    Narrated by Susan Ericksen

    4.70 ABR Score (35.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.39 Goodreads (31.9K) ★ 4.79 Audible (3.4K)
    11h 30m listening time • Released 2008
  7. 7
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    Born in Death

    In Death • Book 23

    by J.D. Robb, Nora Roberts

    Narrated by Susan Ericksen

    4.69 ABR Score (35.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.38 Goodreads (32.2K) ★ 4.79 Audible (3.2K)
    11h 50m listening time • Released 2008
  8. 8
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    Visions in Death

    In Death • Book 19

    by J.D. Robb

    Narrated by Susan Ericksen

    4.69 ABR Score (34.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.39 Goodreads (31.4K) ★ 4.78 Audible (3.4K)
    11h 18m listening time • Released 2008
  9. 9
    The Dark Hours cover

    The Dark Hours

    Renée Ballard • Book 4

    by Michael Connelly

    Narrated by Titus Welliver, Christine Lakin

    4.65 ABR Score (94.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.39 Goodreads (83.6K) ★ 4.65 Audible (10.7K)
    11h 4m listening time • Released 2021
  10. 10
    Holiday in Death cover

    Holiday in Death

    In Death • Book 7

    by J.D. Robb

    Narrated by Susan Ericksen

    4.64 ABR Score (50.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.34 Goodreads (45.9K) ★ 4.73 Audible (4.3K)
    10h 21m listening time • Released 2008

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