Audiobooks Like Reliquary

Dick Hill narrates this Preston-Child creature thriller with the laconic command that suits the underground Manhattan setting — at 14 hours the ensemble of experts descending into the dark city beneath the city gets the same flat, procedural authority that makes the violence feel documented rather than sensational. Nine recommendations share Hill as narrator, and the broader list holds the same register: action-thriller architecture narrated with that particular Hill quality of finding the measure in even the most extreme material.

10 audiobooks for fans of Reliquary

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    [One Shot] [by: Lee Child]

    Jack Reacher • Book 9

    by Lee Child

    Narrated by Dick Hill

    4.63 ABR Score (135.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.24 Goodreads (127.1K) ★ 4.7 Audible (8.6K)
    14h 33m listening time • Released 2014

    Dick Hill's gravelly narration transforms this locked-room mystery into a masterclass in tension—every pause and inflection pulls you deeper into a case that's far messier than it first appears.

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    The Enemy

    Jack Reacher • Book 8

    by Lee Child

    Narrated by Dick Hill

    4.62 ABR Score (152.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.18 Goodreads (148.0K) ★ 4.76 Audible (4.7K)
    14h 9m listening time • Released 2021

    Dick Hill's gravelly narration turns Reacher's origin story into something darkly compelling—he captures the protagonist's moral unraveling with unsettling precision as a military conspiracy spirals beyond control.

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    The Hard Way

    Jack Reacher • Book 10

    by Lee Child

    Narrated by Dick Hill

    4.58 ABR Score (104.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.2 Goodreads (95.3K) ★ 4.66 Audible (9.2K)
    14h 14m listening time • Released 2014

    Dick Hill's gravel-voiced narration makes this Reacher manhunt crackle with tension—he's the definitive voice for Lee Child's relentless protagonist tracking kidnappers through morally murky territory.

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    Persuader

    Jack Reacher • Book 7

    by Lee Child

    Narrated by Dick Hill

    Dick Hill's commanding narration brings the same propulsive intensity to Lee Child's Jack Reacher thriller as he does to Preston and Child's atmospheric mystery, delivering fourteen hours of page-turning suspense that rewards devoted listeners. Both audiobooks showcase Hill's ability to make complex, fast-paced narratives feel intimate and immersive, making them ideal for extended listening sessions.

    4.56 ABR Score (110.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.15 Goodreads (105.6K) ★ 4.69 Audible (5.1K)
    13h 46m listening time • Released 2021

    Dick Hill's gravelly narration makes Reacher's methodical revenge feel inevitable and personal, turning this into the series' most satisfying entry where every slow-burn setup pays off.

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    Worth Dying For

    Jack Reacher • Book 15

    by Lee Child

    Narrated by Dick Hill

    Dick Hill's masterful narration carries over the same propulsive energy and dark atmosphere, making this Lee Child thriller equally compelling during a lengthy listen. Both audiobooks deliver intricate mystery plotting with morally complex protagonists navigating dangerous underworlds, creating an immersive experience that rewards sustained attention across their substantial runtimes.

    4.54 ABR Score (114.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.22 Goodreads (104.6K) ★ 4.57 Audible (9.9K)
    13h 45m listening time • Released 2010

    Dick Hill's gravelly delivery transforms Reacher into pure listening gold—every threat feels personal, every decision consequential. This is the audiobook that proves the best thrillers work better heard than read.

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    Bad Luck and Trouble

    Jack Reacher • Book 11

    by Lee Child

    Narrated by Dick Hill

    Dick Hill's commanding narration brings the same propulsive energy to Lee Child's lean, action-driven mystery that made *Reliquary* so engaging, while both novels deliver intricate plots that reward close listening with satisfying payoffs.

    4.48 ABR Score (112.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.22 Goodreads (104.5K) ★ 4.5 Audible (8.0K)
    13h 17m listening time • Released 2007

    Dick Hill's gravelly delivery makes Reacher's lone-wolf intensity feel inevitable, turning a revenge thriller into something lean and unstoppable.

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    Gone Tomorrow

    Jack Reacher • Book 13

    by Lee Child

    Narrated by Dick Hill

    4.45 ABR Score (124.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.19 Goodreads (117.3K) ★ 4.48 Audible (6.9K)
    14h 47m listening time • Released 2009

    Dick Hill's gravel-voiced narration turns this Manhattan spy thriller into pure kinetic tension—he makes Reacher's cold logic sound like a loaded gun, and the 15-hour runtime flies.

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    Blood Work

    Harry Bosch Universe • Book 7

    by Michael Connelly

    Narrated by Dick Hill

    4.44 ABR Score (71.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.16 Goodreads (62.4K) ★ 4.48 Audible (9.5K)
    12h 41m listening time • Released 2008

    Dick Hill's measured, deliberate narration transforms this redemption-through-obsession thriller into something more introspective than you'd expect—a retired FBI profiler hunting his heart donor's killer becomes a meditation on second chances and what we owe strangers.

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    Never Go Back

    Jack Reacher • Book 18

    by Lee Child

    Narrated by Dick Hill

    Dick Hill's masterful narration brings the same propulsive intensity to Lee Child's relentless thriller as he did to Preston and Child's atmospheric mystery, delivering fourteen hours of gripping suspense that rewards devoted listeners. Both works showcase intricate plotting and complex protagonists navigating dangerous conspiracies, making them equally satisfying for mystery enthusiasts seeking immersive audio experiences.

    4.42 ABR Score (96.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.09 Goodreads (86.2K) ★ 4.49 Audible (9.8K)
    13h 44m listening time • Released 2013

    Dick Hill's gravel-and-steel narration makes this Reacher entry feel like a conspiracy thriller unfolding in real time. The 13+ hours fly by because Hill nails every interrogation scene and plot twist with genuine tension.

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    61 Hours

    Jack Reacher • Book 14

    by Lee Child

    Narrated by Dick Hill

    Dick Hill's masterful narration brings the same propulsive energy to Lee Child's taut thriller that made *Reliquary* so gripping, delivering another page-turner where atmospheric tension and breakneck pacing create an immersive listening experience. Both novels excel at building suspense through intricate plots and morally complex protagonists navigating dangerous mysteries, making them equally satisfying for fans of smart, character-driven thrillers.

    4.42 ABR Score (108.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.13 Goodreads (101.7K) ★ 4.47 Audible (7.3K)
    13h 13m listening time • Released 2010

    Dick Hill's gravel-voiced delivery turns this Reacher thriller into a masterclass in sustained tension—13 hours that fly by because every scene crackles with purpose and danger.

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