10 audiobooks for fans of The Dragonbone Chair
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Unfettered III: New Tales
The Chathrand Voyage #Thasha's cure for cabin fever • Book 3
by Shawn Speakman, Tad Williams, Naomi Novik, Megan Lindholm, John Gwynne, David Anthony Durham, Callie Bates, Jason Denzel, Carrie Vaughn, Deborah A. Wolf, Anna Stephens, Patrick Swenson, Ramon Terrell, Peter Orullian, Terry Brooks, Lev Grossman, Seanan McGuire, Delilah S. Dawson, Mark Lawrence, Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, Brandon Sanderson, Robert Jordan, Todd Lockwood, Cat Rambo, Robert V.S. Redick, Ken Scholes, Scott Sigler, Anna Smith Spark, Marc Turner
Narrated by Khristine Hvam, Natasha Soudek, Mark Bramhall, Michael Page, Vikas Adam, Tim Gerard Reynolds, Andrew Wincott, Luke Daniels, Brian Nishii
★ 3.85 ABR Score (779 ratings)★ 3.98 Goodreads (571) ★ 4.37 Audible (208)27h 36m listening time • Released 2019 - 2
Shadowplay
Shadowmarch • Book 2
by Tad Williams
Narrated by Dick Hill
Shadowplay delivers the same immersive, character-driven fantasy world that made The Dragonbone Chair compelling, with Williams's intricate plotting and richly developed cast unfolding across another epic audiobook experience. Dick Hill's measured narration captures the same atmospheric tension and emotional depth that Andrew Wincott brought to the first novel, making this a natural continuation for listeners invested in Williams's layered storytelling.
★ 3.82 ABR Score (8.8K ratings)★ 3.93 Goodreads (8.3K) ★ 4.24 Audible (501)30h 23m listening time • Released 2010Dick Hill's voice work transforms this sprawling dark fantasy sequel into something genuinely immersive—his range across dozens of characters keeps the political intrigue sharp and the supernatural dread palpable across 30+ hours.
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Shadowmarch
Shadowmarch • Book 1
by Tad Williams
Narrated by Dick Hill
Shadowmarch delivers the same immersive world-building and richly layered political intrigue that define The Dragonbone Chair, while Dick Hill's narration brings a similarly engaging depth to Williams's intricate character work and sweeping fantasy scope.
★ 3.47 ABR Score (13.5K ratings)★ 3.77 Goodreads (12.8K) ★ 3.79 Audible (735)29h 19m listening time • Released 2010Dick Hill's performance transforms this sprawling fantasy epic into something genuinely immersive—his character work keeps you locked in through 29 hours of political intrigue, family tragedy, and creeping supernatural dread.
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Shadowheart
Shadowmarch • Book 4
by Tad Williams
Narrated by Dick Hill
Shadowheart delivers the same richly immersive world-building and intricate character development that made The Dragonbone Chair compelling, while exploring themes of identity and redemption through Williams's signature blend of epic scope and intimate storytelling. Dick Hill's narration captures the same atmospheric tension as Wincott's performance, making this equally engaging for listeners who appreciate lengthy, character-driven fantasy narratives.
★ 3.92 ABR Score (6.7K ratings)★ 4.04 Goodreads (6.3K) ★ 4.34 Audible (447)32h 58m listening time • Released 2010Dick Hill's masterful narration transforms this epic conclusion into something genuinely immersive—his ability to voice dozens of characters with distinct conviction makes the massive 33-hour runtime feel essential rather than exhausting.
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Shadowrise
Shadowmarch • Book 3
by Tad Williams
Narrated by Dick Hill
Shadowrise continues Williams's mastery of intricate world-building and morally complex characters with the same sweeping epic scope, while Dick Hill's narration delivers the same immersive listening experience that made The Dragonbone Chair so engaging. The themes of political intrigue and characters caught between duty and survival will resonate deeply with listeners who connected with the first novel's richly layered narrative.
★ 3.88 ABR Score (7.4K ratings)★ 4.03 Goodreads (6.9K) ★ 4.27 Audible (448)26h 50m listening time • Released 2010Dick Hill's voice work transforms this sprawling epic into something genuinely immersive—his range across dozens of characters keeps the intricate political machinations and dark mythology feeling intimate rather than overwhelming.
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The Boy Detective of Oz: An Otherland Story (Oz Reimagined)
Otherland #4.6
by Tad Williams, Douglas Cohen, John Joseph Adams
Narrated by Nick Podehl, Tanya Eby
★ 3.72 ABR Score (184 ratings)★ 3.68 Goodreads (107) ★ 4.08 Audible (77)10h 30m listening time • Released 2013 - 7
The Hero of Ages
The Mistborn Saga • Book 3
Narrated by Michael Kramer
Both epics feature richly layered magic systems and morally complex protagonists navigating world-altering conflicts, with Michael Kramer's measured narration providing the same immersive intensity that Andrew Wincott brings to Williams's sprawling narrative. The Hero of Ages delivers that same sense of epic scope and character-driven storytelling in a slightly more compact listening experience.
★ 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 Eye of the Bedlam Bride
Dungeon Crawler Carl • Book 6
Narrated by Jeff Hays, Patrick Warburton, Travis Baldree, Annie Ellicott
★ 4.83 ABR Score (110.3K ratings)★ 4.66 Goodreads (91.7K) ★ 4.92 Audible (18.5K)26h 46m listening time • Released 2023The ensemble narration transforms this sixth book into pure audio theater—Warburton's deadpan delivery against the chaos of a collapsing dungeon level makes it impossible to pause.
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Towers of Midnight
The Wheel of Time • Book 13
by Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson
Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
Both epics blend intricate political intrigue with intimate character development across sprawling worlds, demanding the same patient, immersive listening commitment that rewards careful attention to detail. The dual narration in Towers of Midnight captures the same richly layered storytelling as Wincott's performance, shifting between perspectives to deepen the emotional stakes of a complex, interconnected 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 Will of the Many
Hierarchy • Book 1
Narrated by Euan Morton
★ 4.71 ABR Score (236.7K ratings)★ 4.59 Goodreads (223.8K) ★ 4.81 Audible (13.0K)28h 14m listening time • Released 2023Euan Morton's layered performance transforms this intricate mystery into something you'll want to hear twice—his control of tone and pacing makes every revelation land with devastating precision.
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