Audiobooks Like Magician: Apprentice

10 audiobooks for fans of Magician: Apprentice

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   The Gate of the Feral Gods

   Dungeon Crawler Carl • Book 4

   by Matt Dinniman

   Narrated by Jeff Hays

   ★ 4.79 ABR Score (150.1K ratings)

   ★ 4.55 Goodreads (125.6K) ★ 4.91 Audible (24.5K)

   18h 3m listening time • Released 2021

   Jeff Hays transforms this fourth installment into pure comedic gold—his voice work for Carl's deadpan chaos and the ensemble cast is so sharp it lands every joke before the punchline hits.

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   Skin Game

   The Dresden Files • Book 15

   by Jim Butcher

   Narrated by James Marsters

   ★ 4.77 ABR Score (124.5K ratings)

   ★ 4.56 Goodreads (93.2K) ★ 4.88 Audible (31.3K)

   15h 49m listening time • Released 2014

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   Wintersteel

   Cradle • Book 8

   by Will Wight

   Narrated by Travis Baldree

   Both epics feature young protagonists rising through rigorous magical training to overcome dark threats, with narrators who bring warmth and immediacy to their respective worlds. Wintersteel matches Magician: Apprentice's immersive pacing and sense of wonder while offering a similarly satisfying blend of personal growth and high-stakes adventure across a comparable runtime.

   ★ 4.77 ABR Score (44.3K ratings)

   ★ 4.68 Goodreads (33.0K) ★ 4.9 Audible (11.3K)

   14h 39m listening time • Released 2020

   Travis Baldree's performance elevates this tournament arc into something genuinely gripping—his character work makes the faction politics matter as much as the magic. The pacing snaps, the stakes land hard, and by the climax you're fully invested in who walks away alive.

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   The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook

   Dungeon Crawler Carl • Book 3

   by Matt Dinniman

   Narrated by Jeff Hays, The Critical Drinker

   ★ 4.75 ABR Score (182.0K ratings)

   ★ 4.43 Goodreads (152.4K) ★ 4.9 Audible (29.6K)

   16h 54m listening time • Released 2021

   Jeff Hays and The Critical Drinker elevate this already-wild progression fantasy into a full theatrical experience—the voice work and sound design transform a complex dungeon crawl into something you'll want to binge in one sitting.

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   He Who Fights With Monsters 7

   He Who Fights with Monsters • Book 7

   by Shirtaloon, Travis Deverell

   Narrated by Heath Miller

   ★ 4.73 ABR Score (42.9K ratings)

   ★ 4.54 Goodreads (19.5K) ★ 4.9 Audible (23.4K)

   18h 39m listening time • Released 2022

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   Cold Days

   The Dresden Files • Book 14

   by Jim Butcher

   Narrated by James Marsters

   ★ 4.73 ABR Score (135.9K ratings)

   ★ 4.47 Goodreads (107.2K) ★ 4.87 Audible (28.7K)

   18h 47m listening time • Released 2012

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   Turn Coat

   The Dresden Files • Book 11

   by Jim Butcher

   Narrated by James Marsters

   ★ 4.72 ABR Score (139.7K ratings)

   ★ 4.44 Goodreads (112.9K) ★ 4.88 Audible (26.9K)

   14h 36m listening time • Released 2009

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   Waybound

   Cradle • Book 12

   by Will Wight

   Narrated by Travis Baldree

   Both epics feature young protagonists navigating magical systems and personal growth through immersive world-building, with narrators who bring equal energy and clarity to complex fantasy landscapes. Wight's character-driven storytelling and steady pacing offer a similarly satisfying listen for those drawn to Feist's blend of adventure, mentorship, and hard-won progression.

   ★ 4.71 ABR Score (29.7K ratings)

   ★ 4.62 Goodreads (23.6K) ★ 4.91 Audible (6.1K)

   16h 13m listening time • Released 2023

   Travis Baldree's twelve-book performance crescendos into genuine emotional devastation here—he's earned the right to break your heart after taking you from powerless to godlike. This finale sticks the landing in ways most long series can't.

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   Small Favor

   The Dresden Files • Book 10

   by Jim Butcher

   Narrated by James Marsters

   ★ 4.70 ABR Score (144.6K ratings)

   ★ 4.43 Goodreads (118.0K) ★ 4.86 Audible (26.6K)

   13h 49m listening time • Released 2009

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    Dead Beat

    The Dresden Files • Book 7

    by Jim Butcher

    Narrated by James Marsters

    ★ 4.70 ABR Score (164.7K ratings)

    ★ 4.41 Goodreads (135.4K) ★ 4.86 Audible (29.3K)

    15h 7m listening time • Released 2010

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