10 audiobooks for fans of Oathbringer
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The Way of Kings
The Cosmere • Book 1
Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
★ 4.89 ABR Score (796.4K ratings)★ 4.66 Goodreads (683.1K) ★ 4.84 Audible (113.2K)45h 30m listening time • Released 2010Sanderson's most ambitious work — a 45-hour epic with one of the most intricately designed magic systems in fantasy, and characters whose growth pays off magnificently.
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The Hero of Ages
The Mistborn Saga • Book 3
Narrated by Michael Kramer
The Hero of Ages delivers the same epic scope and intricate magic systems Sanderson fans crave, with Michael Kramer's narration providing a darker, more intimate tone that complements the trilogy's apocalyptic stakes. At 27 hours, it offers a more condensed yet equally immersive listening experience that deepens themes of sacrifice and redemption.
★ 4.83 ABR Score (680.8K ratings)★ 4.56 Goodreads (606.0K) ★ 4.85 Audible (74.8K)27h 25m listening time • Released 2008Michael Kramer's narration elevates this finale into something transcendent—his command of Vin's internal devastation and the apocalyptic scope makes the 27-hour journey feel essential, not exhausting.
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The Final Empire
The Mistborn Saga • Book 1
Narrated by Michael Kramer
The Final Empire delivers the same intricate magic systems and epic world-building that define Sanderson's work, with Michael Kramer's commanding narration anchoring the story's exploration of revolution and redemption. At 25 hours, it offers a more concentrated narrative arc while maintaining the emotional depth and character-driven storytelling that made Oathbringer compelling.
★ 4.78 ABR Score (1.1M ratings)★ 4.49 Goodreads (999.3K) ★ 4.79 Audible (97.4K)24h 39m listening time • Released 2008The best entry point into Sanderson — a heist story set in a world where the Dark Lord won, with one of the cleverest magic systems ever devised.
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The Gathering Storm
The Wheel of Time • Book 12
by Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson
Narrated by Michael Kramer, Kate Reading
The Gathering Storm delivers the same epic scope and intricate magic systems that define Sanderson's work, with Michael Kramer and Kate Reading's dual narration creating an equally immersive listening experience across its 42-hour runtime. While this Wheel of Time installment embraces a darker, more urgent tone than Oathbringer, it shares the same commitment to character depth and explores themes of leadership and sacrifice that resonate throughout Sanderson's fantasy canon.
★ 4.77 ABR Score (224.4K ratings)★ 4.44 Goodreads (178.7K) ★ 4.9 Audible (45.7K)41h 47m listening time • Released 2013Kramer and Reading's dual narration finally gives the Wheel of Time the vocal landscape it deserves, turning a sprawling epic into something genuinely intimate and propulsive.
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Towers of Midnight
The Wheel of Time • Book 13
by Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson
Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
The same narrator duo brings their exceptional talent to this penultimate Wheel of Time installment, delivering the same epic scope and emotional depth that defines Sanderson's work. Listeners who appreciated Oathbringer's intricate magic systems and character-driven storytelling will find similarly rich world-building and Brandon Sanderson's masterful completion of Robert Jordan's sprawling narrative.
★ 4.77 ABR Score (211.0K ratings)★ 4.48 Goodreads (176.1K) ★ 4.89 Audible (34.9K)38h 21m listening time • Released 2010Kate Reading and Michael Kramer elevate the emotional weight of Jordan's endgame—their dual narration makes the converging POVs feel like separate threads tightening toward catastrophe, and they nail the quieter character breakthroughs that matter most before the final battle.
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The Lost Metal
The Mistborn Saga • Book 7
Narrated by Michael Kramer
The Lost Metal delivers the same intricate magic system and character-driven storytelling that made Oathbringer compelling, while Michael Kramer's narration captures the wit and emotional depth that defined the audiobook experience. Its shorter runtime offers the perfect entry point to explore another corner of Sanderson's interconnected cosmere without losing the narrative richness listeners expect.
★ 4.70 ABR Score (136.9K ratings)★ 4.48 Goodreads (122.5K) ★ 4.86 Audible (14.4K)18h 46m listening time • Released 2022Michael Kramer brings surgical precision to Sanderson's sprawling finale, keeping you locked in through 18+ hours of intricate plotting and emotional payoffs that actually land. This is the rare epic fantasy audiobook where the narrator's control matches the author's ambition.
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The Bands of Mourning
Mistborn, Era 2: Wax & Wayne • Book 3
Narrated by Michael Kramer
The Bands of Mourning delivers the same intricate magic systems and character-driven storytelling that define Sanderson's work, with Michael Kramer's narration bringing the same polished, immersive quality to this faster-paced adventure. Its shorter runtime makes it an ideal follow-up for listeners seeking more of Sanderson's signature blend of epic scope and emotional depth without the commitment of another 55-hour epic.
★ 4.66 ABR Score (220.8K ratings)★ 4.4 Goodreads (193.3K) ★ 4.81 Audible (27.4K)14h 41m listening time • Released 2016Michael Kramer's narration elevates this already brilliant heist-mystery, bringing razor-sharp distinction to Sanderson's cast while keeping the intricate magic system crystal clear at audiobook pace.
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Tress of the Emerald Sea
Hoid's Travails • Book 1
by Brandon Sanderson, Howard Lyon
Narrated by Michael Kramer
Tress of the Emerald Sea delivers Sanderson's signature blend of intricate magic systems and character-driven storytelling in a more intimate, fast-paced adventure, perfect for listeners who want to experience his world-building without the epic scope commitment. Michael Kramer's narration captures the same immersive quality that brings Stormlight Archive to life, making this shorter novel an ideal bridge between major series.
★ 4.50 ABR Score (302.4K ratings)★ 4.32 Goodreads (297.2K) ★ 4.74 Audible (5.1K)12h 27m listening time • Released 2024Michael Kramer's warm, conversational narration transforms Sanderson's fairy tale into pure comfort fantasy—the kind of audiobook that makes you want to extend your commute just to hear what happens next.
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Shadows of Self
Mistborn, Era 2: Wax & Wayne • Book 2
Narrated by Michael Kramer
Shadows of Self delivers the same intricate magic system and philosophical depth that define Sanderson's work, with Michael Kramer's narration maintaining the immersive quality you experienced in Oathbringer. The shorter runtime offers a more concentrated narrative while preserving Sanderson's signature exploration of duty, morality, and complex characters navigating impossible choices.
★ 4.56 ABR Score (243.6K ratings)★ 4.26 Goodreads (211.7K) ★ 4.75 Audible (31.9K)12h 37m listening time • Released 2015Michael Kramer's narration transforms this noir-tinged fantasy into something darker and sharper than the first book, making Waxillium's moral compromises hit harder than they would on the page.
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The Alloy of Law
Mistborn, Era 2: Wax & Wayne • Book 1
Narrated by Michael Kramer
The Alloy of Law delivers the same intricate magic system and character-driven storytelling that made Oathbringer compelling, with Michael Kramer's narration maintaining the immersive quality you've already grown accustomed to. Its shorter runtime offers a perfect palate cleanser while exploring similar themes of duty, power, and redemption in a more intimate, fast-paced narrative.
★ 4.53 ABR Score (335.9K ratings)★ 4.19 Goodreads (294.2K) ★ 4.72 Audible (41.7K)10h 48m listening time • Released 2011Michael Kramer's performance transforms this into a lean, propulsive Western-fantasy hybrid that hooks you in ways the original trilogy doesn't. It's the rare sequel that improves on its predecessor.
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