Best Nelson DeMille Audiobooks

The best audiobooks by Nelson DeMille — 11 titles spanning Thriller, averaging 4.23 ABR stars.

Nelson DeMille's highest-rated audiobook in our collection is The Lion's Game, narrated by Scott Brick (4.4 ABR stars). Browse the full list below.

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    The Lion's Game

    John Corey • Book 2

    by Nelson DeMille

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    4.40 ABR Score (48.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.23 Goodreads (40.4K) ★ 4.41 Audible (7.6K)
    24h 45m listening time • Released 2000

    Scott Brick's narration transforms this terrorist-hunt thriller into a relentless audiobook experience, giving each character distinct menace while keeping you locked in a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game that rarely lets up.

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    Blood Lines

    Scott Brodie & Maggie Taylor • Book 2

    by Nelson DeMille, Alex DeMille

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    4.39 ABR Score (15.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.31 Goodreads (13.9K) ★ 4.55 Audible (1.1K)
    19h 32m listening time • Released 2023

    Scott Brick's measured intensity perfectly anchors this father-son spy thriller—his voice alone justifies the 19-hour commitment to watching Brodie and Taylor hunt a killer through Berlin's underworld.

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    Night Fall

    John Corey • Book 3

    by Nelson DeMille

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    4.38 ABR Score (41.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.14 Goodreads (36.6K) ★ 4.47 Audible (5.3K)
    14h 50m listening time • Released 2004
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    Plum Island

    John Corey • Book 1

    by Nelson DeMille

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    4.34 ABR Score (69.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.07 Goodreads (59.8K) ★ 4.39 Audible (9.5K)
    19h 43m listening time • Released 2010

    Scott Brick's crisp narration perfectly captures DeMille's blend of procedural smarts and dark comedy—a Long Island murder mystery that spirals into bioweapon paranoia without losing its wry edge.

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    Wild Fire

    John Corey • Book 4

    by Nelson DeMille

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    4.29 ABR Score (35.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.07 Goodreads (31.1K) ★ 4.39 Audible (4.5K)
    18h 47m listening time • Released 2006

    Scott Brick's measured, authoritative delivery transforms DeMille's nuclear conspiracy thriller into something genuinely unnerving—he makes you believe the shadowy power players actually exist. A paranoid, propulsive ride that rewards your time.

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    Mayday

    by Nelson DeMille, Thomas Block

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    4.27 ABR Score (11.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.14 Goodreads (9.0K) ★ 4.43 Audible (2.1K)
    13h 15m listening time • Released 2002

    Scott Brick's steady voice transforms this missile-strike thriller into a white-knuckle descent you can't pause. DeMille and Block nail the technical disaster procedural while keeping you gripped by three survivors who have to land a crippled 747 or die trying.

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    The Tin Men

    Scott Brodie & Maggie Taylor • Book 3

    by Nelson DeMille, Alex DeMille

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    4.27 ABR Score (6.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.24 Goodreads (5.7K) ★ 4.53 Audible (533)
    12h 52m listening time • Released 2025

    Scott Brick's sharp delivery cuts through the military jargon and AI speculation perfectly, making this techno-thriller feel urgent and grounded rather than gimmicky. If you want smart genre fiction that actually earns its high-concept premise, this one clicks.

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    The Deserter

    Scott Brodie & Maggie Taylor • Book 1

    by Nelson DeMille, Alex DeMille

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    4.27 ABR Score (23.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.08 Goodreads (19.7K) ★ 4.38 Audible (4.2K)
    20h 5m listening time • Released 2019

    Scott Brick's precise, controlled narration transforms this military thriller into a propulsive manhunt—his ability to shift between hardened investigators and morally compromised soldiers makes every twist land harder.

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    Radiant Angel

    John Corey • Book 7

    by Nelson DeMille

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    4.20 ABR Score (26.7K ratings)
    ★ 3.97 Goodreads (21.7K) ★ 4.33 Audible (5.0K)
    10h 30m listening time • Released 2015
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    The Panther

    A John Corey Novel • Book 6

    by Nelson DeMille

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    3.91 ABR Score (46 ratings)
    ★ 4.72 Audible (46)
    21h 29m listening time • Released 2023

    Scott Brick's gravelly intensity paired with the Booktrack soundtrack creates genuine cinematic immersion for this Yemen-set thriller. DeMille's best work when he lets action and character dynamics do the talking.

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    The Maze

    John Corey • Book 8

    by Nelson DeMille

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    3.85 ABR Score (25.7K ratings)
    ★ 3.76 Goodreads (22.2K) ★ 3.96 Audible (3.5K)
    15h 42m listening time • Released 2022

    Scott Brick's deadpan delivery is perfect for Corey's weathered cynicism—he makes a jaded detective investigating brutal murders sound like the coolest guy in the room.

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