10 audiobooks for fans of Last Argument of Kings
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The Trouble with Peace
The Age of Madness • Book 2
Narrated by Steven Pacey
Steven Pacey's masterful narration brings the same sharp wit and moral ambiguity to this sequel, deepening the grimdark themes of political corruption and personal compromise that defined the first book. The faster pace and tighter storytelling maintain the cynical tone you loved while exploring how yesterday's victors become today's failures.
★ 4.70 ABR Score (56.1K ratings)★ 4.6 Goodreads (46.4K) ★ 4.86 Audible (9.8K)21h 57m listening time • Released 2020Steven Pacey's narration transforms this political dark fantasy into something almost Shakespearean—his voice work elevates already sharp character writing into genuinely unforgettable performances you'll hear in your head for months.
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The Wisdom of Crowds
The Age of Madness • Book 3
Narrated by Steven Pacey
Steven Pacey's masterful narration brings the same morally complex characters and dark humor to life, maintaining the gritty, cynical tone that makes Abercrombie's work so compelling. The Wisdom of Crowds deepens the political intrigue and explores similar themes of power and corruption that defined Last Argument of Kings, offering the same immersive listening experience across nearly 24 hours of sharp dialogue and brutal world-building.
★ 4.69 ABR Score (50.2K ratings)★ 4.6 Goodreads (41.3K) ★ 4.85 Audible (8.9K)23h 37m listening time • Released 2021Steven Pacey transforms Abercrombie's sprawling revolution into a masterclass in character voices, making each schemer's descent through chaos feel devastatingly personal across 24 hours of pure narrative grip.
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The Heroes
First Law World • Book 5
Narrated by Steven Pacey
Steven Pacey's masterful narration brings the same morally complex characters and dark wit to this standalone battle epic, deepening the gritty realism and political intrigue that defined *Last Argument of Kings*. *The Heroes* maintains Abercrombie's signature blend of brutal action and sardonic humor while exploring themes of loyalty and ambition through an intimate, multi-perspective lens that rewards devoted listeners.
★ 4.53 ABR Score (87.1K ratings)★ 4.35 Goodreads (77.8K) ★ 4.76 Audible (9.3K)23h 5m listening time • Released 2016Steven Pacey elevates this three-day brutal siege into a masterclass in unreliable narration, giving each hardened warrior their own unforgettable voice while the carnage strips away every illusion of honor. The audiobook transforms what could be a straightforward battle into a darkly funny meditation on ambition and mortality.
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Best Served Cold
First Law World • Book 4
Narrated by Steven Pacey
Steven Pacey's masterful narration brings the same morally complex characters and dark humor to life, while Abercrombie maintains his signature blend of gritty action and character-driven storytelling that made *Last Argument of Kings* compelling. *Best Served Cold* delivers another revenge-fueled epic with the same cynical wit and intricate plotting, making it a natural continuation for listeners invested in Abercrombie's world.
★ 4.46 ABR Score (126.0K ratings)★ 4.25 Goodreads (113.4K) ★ 4.7 Audible (12.7K)26h 29m listening time • Released 2016Steven Pacey transforms a revenge epic into pure theater—his vocal range and timing make every scheming bastard feel like a fully realized antagonist, and the 26-hour runtime gives you time to savor the brutality.
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The Devils
The Devils • Book 1
Narrated by Steven Pacey
Steven Pacey's masterful narration brings the same morally complex characters and darkly witty dialogue that defined *Last Argument of Kings* to this equally gritty tale of ambition and betrayal. *The Devils* delivers Abercrombie's signature blend of cynical humor and visceral action with the same immersive listening experience that made the original so compelling.
★ 4.42 ABR Score (69.7K ratings)★ 4.22 Goodreads (62.8K) ★ 4.72 Audible (6.9K)25h 6m listening time • Released 2025Steven Pacey transforms a morally fractured cast of monsters into characters you'll actually root for—Abercrombie's darkest work gets its perfect voice match.
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A Little Hatred
The Age of Madness • Book 1
Narrated by Steven Pacey
Steven Pacey's masterful narration brings the same sharp wit and morally complex characters to life in *A Little Hatred*, while Abercrombie deepens his exploration of ambition and betrayal with fresh perspectives across a new generation. The cynical, character-driven storytelling that makes *Last Argument of Kings* compelling carries forward here, delivering that same darkly comedic take on fantasy tropes in a slightly more streamlined package.
★ 4.57 ABR Score (72.8K ratings)★ 4.45 Goodreads (61.8K) ★ 4.76 Audible (11.1K)20h 20m listening time • Released 2019Steven Pacey turns Abercrombie's grimy, morally bankrupt world into something genuinely alive—his voice work makes you feel the desperation of each character's climb, and the political scheming lands with brutal comic timing.
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Red Country
First Law World • Book 6
Narrated by Steven Pacey
Red Country delivers the same sharp wit and morally ambiguous characters that defined Last Argument of Kings, with Steven Pacey's masterful narration bringing equal depth to a grittier, more intimate story of revenge and survival in the First Law world.
★ 4.54 ABR Score (77.2K ratings)★ 4.32 Goodreads (66.8K) ★ 4.79 Audible (10.4K)19h 52m listening time • Released 2012Steven Pacey transforms Abercrombie's sprawling revenge epic into pure narrative gold, nailing every voice from hardened mercenary to desperate frontier widow with the precision that makes 20 hours vanish.
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Sharp Ends
First Law World • Book 7
Narrated by Steven Pacey
Sharp Ends delivers the same gritty, morally complex storytelling and dark humor that defines Last Argument of Kings, with Steven Pacey's masterful narration bringing equal intensity to these interconnected short stories set in the First Law world. The collection deepens your investment in the universe's characters and lore while maintaining the cynical tone and brutal realism you appreciated in the original novel.
★ 4.33 ABR Score (32.0K ratings)★ 4.11 Goodreads (27.7K) ★ 4.71 Audible (4.3K)11h 49m listening time • Released 2016Steven Pacey's voices elevate these interconnected First Law stories into something sharper than the sum of their parts—each character becomes instantly distinct, making the violence and treachery cut deeper.
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The Sound of Change
The Bards and Dragons Saga • Book 2
by Steve D. Wall
Narrated by Steven Pacey
Steven Pacey's masterful narration brings the same gritty authenticity and dark humor to *The Sound of Change* that made *Last Argument of Kings* so compelling, while Wall's exploration of power and moral ambiguity echoes Abercrombie's unflinching examination of flawed characters in a complex world. The narrator's ability to inhabit multiple perspectives with distinct voices creates an equally immersive listening experience across both epics.
★ 3.93 ABR Score (207 ratings)★ 4.32 Goodreads (95) ★ 4.73 Audible (112)23h 34m listening time • Released 2025Steven Pacey's narration elevates this flintlock fantasy sequel into something genuinely immersive—his range across multiple perspectives keeps the tangled plot moving even through its longest stretches.
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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
Narrated by Dick Hill, Tim Gerard Reynolds, Nick Podehl, Allyson Johnson, Christian Rodska, Emily Bauer
★ 3.74 ABR Score (1.3K ratings)★ 3.96 Goodreads (1.0K) ★ 4.13 Audible (246)20h 55m listening time • Released 2016A star-studded anthology where twenty-three fantasy masters tell exactly the stories they want, each perfectly matched to a narrator who elevates the prose—Dick Hill's gravitas, Tim Gerard Reynolds' intensity—making this feel less like a collection and more like a curated experience.
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