The narrators deliver a genuinely captivating performance that enhances this thrilling tale. An invading king threatens Feyre's land. Melody Muze narrates with a perfect balance of vulnerability and fierce determination that makes her emotional journey all the more compelling. Anthony Palmini's portrayal of Rhysand brings strength and complexity, while the ensemble cast... Read More

In Violet Sorrengail's intense second year at Basgiath War College, she faces brutal training and a ruthless new vice commandant. She also uncovers dangerous secrets that could change everything. This audiobook is a true delight as it brings the story to life with a full cast and immersive sound effects that pull listeners into the world of dragon riders. Khaya Fraites's... Read More

Narrator Ken Jackson leads this full cast of vocal actors with polish and a steady voice as he recounts this tale filled with horror, ghouls, monsters from beneath the earth, and more. Steely adventuress Alessandrea Zorzi, performed by Valentina Vinci, and her chirpy apprentice, Boston native Pepper Kelly, played by Kimberly Gilbert, are charged with retrieving the Zanthu... Read More

Karen Novack takes on the joint roles of narrator and 40-year-old recently divorced Jessie, whose fresh start begins when she's hired as caretaker of an old house in the Sierra Foothills. Little does Jessie know that the house comes with secrets and strange employees. But Jessie has self-appointed protectors: the aging, ultra-stiff gargoyle/butler, Mr. Tom, portrayed by RJ... Read More

Christopher Walker performs the substantial role of legendary master thief Gideon Sable as he and his friends hunt for the ghost of an alien-possessed man in the Preserve in Bath (Britain's Area 51). Walker's clear, unaccented voice contrasts with that of his partner in crime, the lovely, magically gifted Cockney-accented Melody, aka Annie, portrayed by Jenna Sharpe. Sable and... Read More

Narrators Yenni Ann and Yasmin Tuazon keep two storylines separate in this audiobook. The two main characters are the snarky, dead-broke ghost whisperer Alexis, portrayed by Yenni Ann, and the obnoxious, all-powerful demigod Kieran, portrayed by Alex Hill Knight. As Alexis struggles to care for her wards, the plucky human, Daisy, portrayed by Lena Lee, and the preteen ailing... Read More

A full cast portrays the brave rebels, alliance-switching nobles, and determined anarchists who vie for control of a war-torn community called The Hollows. Nick J. Russo portrays Michael Kingman, who works for the deep-voiced head of Orbis Mercenary Company, portrayed by Keith Richards. The other talented performers add dry humor, charm, and conspiratorial tones, though the... Read More

Shape-shifting lion Curran, voiced by Michael Glenn, growls and purrs, while sword-wielding, magic-imbued Kate Daniels, performed by Nora Sofyan, sounds as gruff and determined as any warrior. Someone or something is destroying magical wards, making them vanish into thin air. Kate; her best friend, Andrea, portrayed by Emlyn McFarland; and 19-year-old shape-shifter and... Read More

Narrators Richard Rohan and Danny Gavigan take on the lion's share of this spine-tingling sci-fi thriller. U.S. secret agent David Vale, portrayed by Jonathan David Bullock, and somewhat naïve, sharp-tongued genetics scientist Kate Warner, portrayed by Stephanie Németh-Parker, join forces to take down an organization that will stop at nothing to learn the secret of human... Read More

In this full-cast production, narrator David Cui Cui takes the role of antisocial SecUnit, Murderbot. Cui Cui never makes Murderbot sound robotic; in truth, its subtle sense of humor while on its self-directed mission sounds human. As the SecUnit searches for evidence of GreyCris Corporation's crimes on planet Milu, it tasks itself with protecting quiet-voiced Abene, portrayed... Read More

A full cast delivers an original drama from the Hellboy universe. Cynthia, an earnest reporter, investigates the disappearances of several New York elites in 1933. She calls upon the mysterious Lobster to help, but he's on his own case involving break-ins at research labs. Marni Penning shines as the narrator and the character Cynthia, imbuing the noir story with a fun sense of... Read More

Voice actor Colleen Delany narrates the conclusion to the Court of Thorns and Roses series, set amid the Night Court of the High Fae. Proud, prickly, short-tempered Nesta Archeron, portrayed by Natalie Van Sistine, spars with her battle-scarred lover, silken voiced Cassian, performed by Jon Vertullo. Sometimes they tangle between the sheets in scenes of explicit sex; sometimes... Read More

A talented cast beautifully re-creates an old-time radio drama about an ambitious reporter and a strange group seeking gold and a missing silent film actress in the deep, dark Amazon jungle of the 1920s. Narrator Ken Jackson knows how to craft a story and lure listeners into the web of intrigue. Kimberly Gilbert dominates as the resourceful Ursula, matched by Holly Adams as the... Read More

Tanja Milojevic takes on the role of Trinity, a half-angel who narrates this story, on the eve of an apocalyptic battle between good and evil. In a warm tenor Robb Moreira voices Zayne, a shape-shifting gargoyle and bonded protector of the somewhat snarky, self-assured Trinity. Along with the smooth-talking Roth, a Demon Prince, played by Danny Gavigan, they patrol Washington,... Read More

Talented voice actor David Cui Cui embodies the rogue Murderbot in its second adventure. Elena Anderson embodies the computerized voice of ART, the Research Transport vessel who assists Murderbot. Pretending to be a highly augmented human, Murderbot takes on the private job of protecting a team of humans while heading back to the mining facility where it went rogue, hoping to... Read More

Murderbot's fourth adventure is brought to life by a team of talented voice actors and subtle sound effects. Murderbot has traveled far and wide through the universe in an attempt to understand itself and its programming. For a sentient robot programmed to kill, Murderbot has become surprisingly human and decides to help its owner by facing down a deadly corporation. David Cui... Read More

Having a full cast along with sound effects and music should elevate an audiobook production. And multiple narrators are nearly a requirement for this densely populated second half of the second volume in Brown's Red Rising series. The audiobook's many characters orbit around Darrow (Stewart Crank), who rises to infiltrate the upper crust, seeking freedom for those in his lower... Read More

Bright-voiced Taylor Coan is both the narrator of this story--Ava, a plucky 26-year-old--and Fae. On her birthday, Ava discovers that her human boyfriend is unfaithful. She gets amazingly drunk and insults the Seelie king, Torin, who seeks a wife and queen. Haughty, proud Torin, portrayed by Alex Hill-Knight, must marry to save the Seelie world despite the curse that hangs over... Read More

This audiobook, set in a fantasy world of dragon riders and war, is truly enhanced by its full-cast narration. Khaya Fraites delivers an outstanding performance as the protagonist, infusing her character's journey with depth and realism. Gabriel Michael, Taylor Coan, and LaMont Ridgell also shine, each lending their unique voice to the vivid storytelling. Despite minor... Read More

A cast of stellar narrators bring this adaptation of Wells's sci-fi thriller to new heights. The apathetic security robot self-dubbed "Murderbot" is tasked with protecting a team of human scientists on a remote planetary mission. Unbeknownst to the scientists, Murderbot has hacked its own system, gaining control of the modules that govern its behaviors. And it's a good thing it... Read More

Laura C. Harris takes on the overall narration of this audiobook, along with the role of alpha shape-shifter Silver Wolf Sterlyn, aka Dove. Strong, determined, and somewhat snobbish, Sterlyn escapes the ruthless enemies who slaughtered her pack and attempted to force her to mate. Fortunately, she's rescued and befriended by Killian, portrayed by Robb Moreira, the level-headed... Read More

A full cast accompanied by a score and sound effects brings this Hellboy adventure to life. Hellboy and his team journey to Brazil to assist on an archaeological dig. One of the men goes missing and is found dead with wasps pouring out of his body, which has been transformed into a horrific nest. Scott McCormick captures Hellboy's wry sarcasm in a booming voice and gravelly... Read More

Laura C. Harris takes on the role of mortal Rowan--aka Mortana, the succubus--in this full-cast performance. Twenty-one-year-old Rowan hates demons even as she makes a blood oath with the powerful, sexy Lord of Chaos, Orion. With his help, Rowan poses as the seductive Mortana in order to find and destroy her mother's killer. But she must avoid the other demons who want her... Read More

Holly Adams portrays Peta in this fantasy tale of survival among elementals and familiars. Peta, a feline, purrs her house cat lines and roars when she's in leopard form, all the while protecting her thirteenth charge, Larkspur, aka Dirt Girl, from death and other dangers. Larkspur's strong personality and bold courage flow through Yasmin Tuazon's strong voice, especially when... Read More

Listeners enter a battle of good vs evil as Wardens and Angels confront demons of every stripe. The characters are performed by a full cast. The heroine is the highly trained, self-assured, but often bratty 18-year-old Trinity, who is portrayed in a bright, sharp voice by narrator Tanja Milojevic. Trinity lives among and is protected by the Wardens, shape-shifting, winged... Read More

A full cast, bolstered by a pulse-pounding score and subtle sound effects, tells the story of a Dark Messiah who finds purpose in the aftermath of the apocalypse. Michael returns to Earth after 150 years to find it in rubble. In a world filled with vampires and werewolves, Michael will stop at nothing to fulfill a promise to his lost love. Eric Messner narrates in a casual tone... Read More

Karen Novack provides the glue that holds together the third futuristic adventure of Fergus Ferguson, international repo man. He and his tenacious sister, Isla, and various friends race across the earth collecting the scattered pieces of an ancient alien artifact before other powerful people accidentally open the multidimensional door to the ravenous, world-destroying alien... Read More

Kelly Baskin takes on the dual role of narrator and kindhearted healer Luella, who is destined to be the Human Queen in this tale of magic and healing. Rayner Gabriel portrays the stiff, cold, and oh-so handsome, deep-voiced Elf King, Eldas, who marries the Human Queen and fulfills their destiny to keep both worlds in harmony. Assisted by the Head of Guards, Rinni, portrayed by... Read More

A full cast, music, and sound effects make for an entertaining adaptation of an urban fantasy-adventure. Kate is a mercenary with a penchant for cleaning up magical messages. After her guardian's murder, she finds herself swept up in a war between two magic circles. Nora Sofyan stands out as both the narrator and bright-voiced Kate. The music seems somewhat random and sometimes... Read More

Travel along Missouri's Route 66 with not-quite-dead-or-alive Brogan and Lu Gauge, who have been hunting for missing and magical objects for decades in this spine-tingling paranormal thriller. Robb Moreira portrays fearless, gritty-voiced Brogan. Softhearted Lu, who is fiercely protective and witty, is portrayed by Elena Anderson. When Cupid charges Brogan and Lu with finding... Read More

Talented voice actor Colleen Delany uses a soft, melodic tone for the fourth installment of the Court of Thorns and Roses, which is set in the Night Court of the winter solstice. This quiet interlude between battles and political sparring is filled with magic, art, and light music that echoes the season of rebirth and renewal and snow. High Lady Feyre, portrayed by Melody Muze,... Read More

A talented cast performs a fantasy epic that finds two rogues, Royce and Hadrian, assigned to locate a wealthy baron's missing daughter. Gabriel Winter's daughter has disappeared and might be dead. When the mission to find her takes a violent turn and the stakes skyrocket, Bradley Foster Smith shoulders the narrative with aplomb, while Danny Gavigan and Chris Genebach bring... Read More

A full cast performs this audio adaptation of a graphic novel about a superhero who confronts monsters that stalk the city of Creighton. Lara Dominguez has accepted her calling as the Black Ghost, the town’s sole protector from the forces of corruption. When a new threat arises, Lara struggles to keep her superhero and personal lives separate. The full cast gives the characters... Read More

Ken Jackson and a full cast perform this drama, which takes place in Midnight, Texas, a town with one traffic light and some not-quite-human inhabitants who prefer moonlight to daylight. The residents are plagued by a multitude of mysteries, including a death during a séance held by psychic Manfred Bernardo, who is voiced as vaguely Southern by Jonathan Lee Taylor. Other... Read More

Steve Wannall takes on the narration of this steampunk-noir-detective story of a quasi-Victorian world filled with spies, undead creatures, and half-mechanical beings. Agent Lady De Winter, portrayed by gravelly-voiced Dawn Ursula, investigates gruesome murders and evil doings while searching for the Bookman and a missing jade statue. Her search takes her from the darkest... Read More

In the decaying mid-Atlantic town of Creighton, gutsy crime reporter Lara Dominguez, voiced by Yenni Ann, is determined to unmask the town’s crime vigilante, The Black Ghost. Eric Messner adopts a straightforward manner as the main narrator, adroitly delivering The Black Ghost’s and Lara’s fights against bad guys and local injustice. Plucky Dominguez becomes increasingly... Read More

A full cast portrays the Sidekicks, a group of second-string (or is it last-string?) superheroes. While the superpowers of these middle-aged has-beens have now become unreliable, they are, nevertheless, the world's last hope when they are called upon to take down the world's most evil villains. Bradley Foster Smith portrays the novel's narrator, the notably cocky Randy. He... Read More

In a soft, confident voice Karen Novack narrates most of this deep-space adventure. The story features Fergus Ferguson, who is portrayed by John Kielty with a thick Scottish brogue, a touch of humor, and the steady nerves of a repo man. Fergus must find and repossess the AI-endowed spaceship VENETIA'S SWORD, which has been stolen by the ruthless trade boss Arum Gilger, voiced... Read More

Narrator Yasmin Tuazon and a full cast narrate this intense paranormal adventure featuring vampires, ghouls, and other creatures. Tuazon voices the sexy, determined Cat Crawfield, a half-human and half-vampire who hunts bloodsucking vampires by night. Cat meets 300-year-old master vampire Bones, portrayed by Danny Gavigan. As his eyes glitter with passion and erotic magnetism,... Read More

Talented narrator Nora Achrati portrays Dina DeMille, who owns a small-town Texas inn called The Gertrude Hunt. Dina's inn is the setting for the negotiation of a peace treaty between the space vampire soldiers, The Hope-Crushing Horde, and the merchants of Baha-char, who are feuding over the planet Nexus. The cast takes on diverse intergalactic personalities full of courage,... Read More

Versatile narrator Nora Achrati, the main performer of the first audiobook in the Innkeeper Chronicles, affects a soft Texas drawl and a touch of humor for the magical, witch-like Dina Demille, innkeeper of a B&B named Gertrude Hunt. It's an inn filled with magic that serves as an intergalactic way station. Dina teams up with gruff ex-military werewolf Sean Evans, portrayed by... Read More

Karen Novack and a full cast narrate the spellbinding fourth installment of the Innkeeper Chronicles, which involves intrigue and lots of swashbuckling scenes on the vampiric planet House of Krahr. Megan Dominy voices Maud Demille, the human daughter of Innkeepers, with cultured tones. Maud is gifted with magic and superior sword skills. Her 5-year-old daughter, Helen, a fierce... Read More

Colleen Delany performs the role of Lizbeth Rose, a gun-for-hire who is imbued with magic, in this fantasy/paranormal Western set in a region called the Holy Russian Empire—formerly San Diego. Rose, who has a gritty-voiced Texas twang, is the center of this fantasy as she rescues Prince Eli, her imprisoned husband, who is voiced with a subtle Russian accent by Robbie Gay. Then... Read More

Melody Muze inhabits the role of this story's narrator, along with Feyre, a mortal in an immortal body who lives in the land of Faerie. Muze uses a gentle, sometimes fearful, voice laced with steel for Feyre, who joins forces with Rhysand, High Lord of the Night Court, performed by Anthony Palmini. His sultry tones suggest both a strong-willed ruler and a sensuous lover. Evil... Read More

Nora Achrati takes on two roles in this production: that of narrator and that of Dina Demille, a witchy Texan who runs a magical bed-and-breakfast in a town called Red Deer. This paranormal story is voiced by a full cast who portray the diverse characters: Arland, an aristocratic vampire; Lord Marshal, of House Krahr; Maud, Dina's hard-nosed sister; Helen, a 5-year-old giggly... Read More

Phil Thron takes on the role of narrator of this zany adventure. The motley crew of the spaceship UNNAMED is attempting to kill Geronimus Krone, the King of Space. Cal Carver, performed by gravelly toned Danny Gavigan, leads his companions on their self-appointed mission. A talented cast of voice actors portray characters as diverse as a leprechaun, an intelligent computer, a... Read More

The space-age AstroNuts--SmartHawk, LaserShark, StinkBug, and AlphaWolf--are on their final mission in this trilogy: to change the past course of human behavior to save Earth from environmental destruction. This is a full-cast adaptation complete with futuristic sound effects and an often repeated "ba-dum-tish" drum effect signaling corny jokes. The large cast of Chris Stinson,... Read More

With this audiobook, Dark Horse Comics' series of superheroes, dormant since the 1990s, is brought to a new generation of listeners. A full cast and sound effects (including police sirens that will make drivers look in the rearview mirror) create a new feel for the stories. The hero is a mysterious vigilante who brings his own brutal form of judgment and justice to a corrupt... Read More

Ever wonder what a mash-up of Archie comics' Veronica and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" would look like? Your curiosity will be satisfied as GraphicAudio's huge cast brings this bizarre tale to life . . . or unlife. Narrator Nanette Savard does the lion's share of the work, keeping the listener engaged while cast members voice the familiar characters as they deal with unfamiliar... Read More

The audio adventures of Archie Andrews and friends continue with the GraphicAudio cast giving a contemporary edge to the cast of characters that debuted in the comics in 1941. The narrators successfully breathe life into the two-dimensional characters from the comics, attracting a whole new generation of fans, those who grew up watching the more sophisticated episodes of... Read More

In the fourth volume of the new adventures of Archie Andrews and friends, GraphicAudio's Bradley Foster Smith leads a full cast who bring the original Riverdale crew into current times. The actors give voice to the familiar characters readers have loved since WWII, sounding exactly the way they would expect. The story spotlights the bumbling Archie and his complicated... Read More

An animated full cast brings "unlife" to this tale of zombies and three people involved in humankind's last love triangle. Much of the brief, one-hour production is tongue in cheek as the two men bicker and the last woman slyly manipulates everyone. In the background, zombies cry out "brains." Based on the Dark Horse comic series, the work does not take itself too seriously,... Read More

Rich-toned voice actor Richard Rohan narrates this action-adventure set in 2046 New Avalon, Earth. Elaine Yuko Qualter, who portrays Cory Kagami, also known as Caprice, puts forth an overly dramatic performance in a thrilling fight between good and evil. Cory, a Japanese tokusatsu enthusiast turned armored superhero, and her stoic Tangent Knight Peacekeeper friends battle... Read More

GraphicAudio does what seems impossible, perfectly translating a comic book into an audiobook listeners can almost see. The full-cast performance gives life to Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead, and the rest of the Archie crew, imbuing them with personality and style. The all-American Betty Cooper sounds as perky and perfect as expected. Veronica comes off just as she did in the... Read More

The GraphicAudio cast perfectly renders the world of Archie Comics with a deeper dive into the relationships between Archie and each of his two loves, Betty and Veronica. When Veronica's father, Hiram Lodge, runs for mayor of Riverdale, Archie is drawn further into his orbit. Alejandro Ruiz, who plays Archie's best buddy, Jughead, is particularly good as the character tries... Read More

OCEAN'S ELEVEN meets THE DRESDEN FILES in this novella about an elite supernatural team that is converging to pull off the biggest heist in ages. The GraphicAudio experience brings the supernatural to life with loads of creepy atmospheric background noises, spooky and echoey voices, and theme music. The playful soundtrack creates the perfect ambiance for the cheeky characters... Read More

It's hard to separate hero from villain in this audiobook, which recounts the revolt of plant life against humankind. A full cast, led by narrator Eric Messner, creates a world in which plants have gained consciousness and attacked the enemy that is destroying them--us. The story is a bit fragmented at the start, but it soon smooths out as the performers portray the brave... Read More

This satiric, politically incorrect Afrofuturistic tale is laced with pop culture references, gangsta rap, and racial, sometimes offensive, stereotypes ably portrayed by the full cast and accompanied by mood-intensifying music. Private detective Genevieve "Jon Vee" Noir, former model and police detective, and her former partner, Detective Willie O'Ree, investigate the gruesome... Read More

The GraphicAudio crew is at their finest performing this creepy story of Frank Johnson, an African-American magician in 1931 Chicago who is trying to work off a two-century debt to Satan to reclaim his soul. It's a quick listen, performed with the requisite sound effects as the narrators pull out all stops in becoming a cast of bizarre characters in this moody adventure based... Read More

A full cast brings Archie Andrews and his Riverdale pals to life in the ultimate Archie story. The cast perfectly lends their voices to the familiar characters, a tough job since readers have been imagining those voices since the Archie comic strip debuted in the early 1940s. Yet there is not a moment when the listener is pulled from the two stories, in which Archie chooses... Read More

Narrator Nanette Savard and an ensemble of voice actors skillfully create a universe in which a queen flees from villains who fear she will try to reclaim her throne. Thanks to the wonderful narration, it’s easy to get lost in the adventure. No-nonsense Queen Elida teams up with Isaac, a cocky rebel from the Han Solo School of Rogues, to steal a mind-control device from a bad... Read More

Rylee Adamson, intrepid tracker, who is voiced by narrator Nora Achrati, is decidedly self-assured. But she's hip-deep in trouble in her fourth adventure as she searches for her friend, Liam O'Shea, across Europe while trying to escape the Beast of Bodmin Moor. Achrati fills Rylee's voice with courage as she and her friends encounter a witch, a harpy, a werewolf, and a dragon... Read More

Ken Jackson takes the lead in narrating the fourth installment of this saga in which war rages in Eretheria. Tyvian Reldama, the ruler of the land, voiced by Bradley Smith, is supposedly dead--but he's not. Instead, he is trapped in an unwinnable war with the vicious-sounding Banric Sahband, portrayed by deep-voiced Michael Glenn. The full cast use a variety of accents--ranging... Read More

In this GraphicAudio paranormal romance, Rylee Adamson is on the hunt for a child stolen by supernatural beings. Discovering what happened to her may be the key to finding Rylee's own missing sister. The audiobook is fast paced, cheeky, and lighthearted despite the darker subject matter. It also contains a couple of fun supernatural elements. Lead narrator Nora Achrati grounds... Read More

This full-cast production tells the tales of Fred, a cautious, awkward person who prefers mediocrity. Unfortunately for him, the paranormal world has a plethora of enthusiastic supernatural beings set on ruining his day. In this collection of episodes, the GraphicAudio dramatized style of enhanced sound adds a lot of dimension to the story. Timely background music plays... Read More

From supporting players to lead narrator Karen Novack, a full cast showcases their talents in this continuation of the Ordinary Magic series. Myra is the most pragmatic Reed sister. Intelligent, practical, and by-the-book, she insists that the last thing she wants is romantic attention from a demon. But there's something compelling about Bathin that makes her want to break the... Read More

A heart-pounding sci-fi tale of love and vengeance in a stratified society in our solar system is told by narrator Richard Rohan, who portrays Fitchner, a warrior. In a deep voice Rohan tells of a future that prescribes social roles based on the color of one's skin, with Red being the lowest. As chance would have it, Fitchner falls in love, quite forbidden, with the Red Bryn,... Read More

Narrator Nora Achrati uses a gruff voice to inhabit the no-nonsense personality of Rylee Adamson, a determined tracker of missing people and paranormal creatures. Rylee and her werewolf, Alex, go looking for a missing child and the creature who abused her shaman friend, Louise. They are joined by FBI Agent O'Shea, portrayed by stony-voiced Chris Genebach. The agent doesn't... Read More

GraphicAudio narrator Terence Aselford takes the lead in this tale of battle in the lands of the dead. The characters flex their powers as they traverse these lands, battling beasts while protecting the dragons from their enemies. The full cast portray a host of characters and deliver a myriad of accents as they trudge, fight, argue, die, and are reborn in magical realms drawn... Read More

A full cast brings a fantasy epic to life, replete with sound effects and music. Michael has been branded a traitor for the sins of his father and finds himself struggling to survive in the Hollows, a land where the price for using magic is memories. Every character is given a unique and lively voice. The story races forward, and twists are punctuated with sound effects, all... Read More

This entertaining GraphicAudio production about a small town in Oregon where gods go to vacation is packed with mystery, romance, and a whole lot of fun. Police Chief Delaney Reed has a murder to solve, but she also has a handsome and charming childhood friend back in town to contend with. Part of the magic of this story is the perfect performance of lead narrator Colleen... Read More

Scott McCormick's droll narration captures the tone of the fourth zany adventure of Warlock Holmes. Warlock, the not-so-smart, bumbling, demon-wielding brother of Sherlock and Mycroft, is back at his most deductive, along with the bloodsucking, vampiric Inspector Vladislav Lestrade. McCormick captures Watson's reasoning, no matter how irrational or drug addled. In contrast,... Read More

Bradley Foster Smith and a full cast perform the first book in a fantasy series that balances humor, drama, and a complex plot. After the framing of two innocent men for the killing of a king, the story shifts into an epic tale of adventure, magic, intense battles, and the building of an enduring myth. Smith delivers the narrative, while a varied cast breathes life into the... Read More

This full-cast GraphicAudio sequel to the Ordinary Magic series offers great characters, a snappy delivery, and tons of fun small-town antics for an absorbing listening experience. In a quirky Oregon town, Police Chief Delaney Reed usually has her hands full dealing with vacationing gods and other supernatural beings, but the stakes are raised (literally) when a vampire is... Read More

Narrator Colleen Delany leads an ensemble cast in the tenth installment of the Texas Ranger Caitlin Strong series, which digs into a 1994 cold case of mass murder. Karen Novack's distinctive Texan twang reliably represents the steely nerved Strong. Together with her outlaw lover, Cort Wesley Masters, portrayed by gravelly voiced Robbie Gay, she kicks butt and investigates clues... Read More

In this fantasy, Colleen Delany and a full cast recount epic battles between professional warriors and determined defenders of the realm. Heloise, the Queen of Crows, leads her people in fighting against the tyrannical Order and its religious zealots. She uses fierce courage, an indomitable spirit, and alchemically empowered armor to triumph in the revolution against the... Read More

Narrator Terence Aselford and a full cast lead a GraphicAudio production of a sweeping fantasy epic kicked off by the death of a god. The balance of power and trust between the gods and humans is forever shifted, prompting a few to stand and defend humanity. The young seer Suri, voiced masterfully by Amanda Forstrom, prophesizes doom and gathers allies to her cause. Aselford's... Read More

Narrator Colleen Delany gives Police Chief Delaney Reed a snarky attitude and a soft voice. Delaney patrols the quiet streets of Ordinary, Oregon, which is inhabited by gods, mythical creatures, and humans, of course. She teams up with her old friend, vampire Ryder Bailer, performed with aplomb by Henry Kramer, to capture and kill an ancient vampire who wants the book of dark... Read More

GraphicAudio's adaptation of this graphic novel from Vault Comics is dubbed "a movie in your mind." It's a profane, irreverent account of a washed-up prophet who is called upon to save the galaxy despite the fact that he no longer gives a hoot about it. The main narrator conveys the story in a casual, sardonic voice that sets the tone for the beaten-down nature of the... Read More

The saga of Sand Masters continues with a full cast, immersive sound effects, and a sweeping score. After the events of Volume I, Kenton has become Lord Mastrell, and the story becomes a magic-laced political thriller. Politics aren't the only threat; Kenton and his allies also grapple with a series of assassins. The production is noticeably cobbled together from a series of... Read More

Narrator Colleen Delaney, supported by a full cast of talented voices, provides an evocative delivery of one of Sanderson's most delightful novellas. In a world in which everything can be magically re-created, or forged, Shai, a master forger, is coerced into composing an intricate soul stamp that will restore a comatose emperor to his former glory. The story dives into the... Read More

Narrator Terence Aselford and a full cast of talented performers bring excitement to this action-packed novella. The inspiration for the White Sand graphic novel series follows Kenton, a young man with the magical ability to manipulate sand who yearns to face the trials that lead to becoming a Sand Master. The intent to bring the story to life with sound and other special... Read More

GraphicAudio provides perfect voices and sound effects for their latest adventure tale as Captain Marvel returns to space, along with super-friends, to free women from enslavement on a far-off planet. The sound effects, which sometimes mimic sirens--to the confusion of listeners who are driving--are effective, though they could be toned down a bit. The author pays homage to... Read More

A full-cast narration led by Colleen Delaney makes it easy to dive into this fantasy world, and soon every character feels familiar. It's a story full of religious tyrants, dark secrets, and a brewing rebellion in which any act of magic could open a portal to hell. As a result, each of the obstacles the characters encounter packs a significant emotional punch. And the numerous... Read More

This program—dubbed “a movie in your mind” by the publisher—is one of the most immersive audio experiences available. Expanding on the character Lift’s story, this STORMLIGHT ARCHIVE novella ties up some loose ends between WORDS OF RADIANCE and OATHBRINGER. Narrated by Terence Aselford and a full cast, the story comes alive with background music and stimulating sound effects... Read More

GraphicAudio took on quite a challenge in adapting a visually surreal comic book to audio. Dr. Strange and the Nightmare, who are lords of the Dream Dimension, have long been adversaries, but now they must team up with the non-magical Dr. Misra to find out what new evil force is causing harm in the real and dream worlds. While they do maintain a solid story with engaging sound... Read More

The hard-working folks at GraphicAudio once again make the difficult seem easy in their creation of a comic book made of sound. In just one audiobook, they do more with the Fantastic Four than three big-budget Hollywood films did. The characters sound like the Fantastic Four would sound, which is pretty hard to do--just look at The Thing in any of the films for comparison.... Read More

Symbiote superhero Venom's voyage to San Francisco comes to life with a full cast and a variety of sound effects that immerse the listener in the story. The sound effects in many ways enhance the listening experience but at the same time can be a bit repetitive. The real power of this adaptation is the cast. Having such a variety in the narration layers on the detail, ensuring... Read More

Nanette Savard and a full cast of performers sweep listeners into this action-packed thriller. A clandestine team of geologists and miners led by a half-Cree guide named Jake Trueblood explores natural resources in the Canadian wilderness. They accidently awaken a ravenous creature lurking below the surface of a marshy area. Nanette Savard's gravelly voice sets a steady pace... Read More

Narrator Terence Aselford's steady narration sets the stage for this tale of murder on the planet Corvis. Using his deep bass voice, Scott McCormick excels as Trollkin bounty hunter Gardek Stonebrow, while Joy Jones's lighter voice emulates the enterprising mechanic and soldier Colbie Sterling. Joined by a full cast, these veteran performers become the investigators who seek a... Read More

Bradley Smith serves as narrator of this dramatic full-cast performance. It's a story of war on the frontier steppes of the Ottoman Empire with a fantastical twist. Welshman Coel ap Math, portrayed with subtle inflections by Chris Genebach, and Norseman Snorri Yaroslav, performed by gravelly voiced Bradley Smith, travel across the frontier, protecting a sorcerer named Orsini... Read More

GraphicAudio has done the nearly impossible: They've compressed a year-long series of comic books into one long audiobook. With a full cast and an outrageous number of sound effects including explosions, sirens, and screams (which can be disconcerting when the listener is driving), the Avengers battle the X-Men because each has a different idea what the arrival of the godlike... Read More

In a steady voice, Colleen Delany helps narrate this space opera set in 2205. The Earth Mercenary Corps Ship PUFFERFISH is in trouble when a virus kills the Krakau and turns humans into mindless cannibals. Narrator Jessica Ball imbues Lt. Marion "Mops" Adamopoulos with effervescence as she leads her intrepid janitors who make up the shipboard hygiene and sanitation team. A full... Read More

Colleen Delaney has mastered leading a cast narrating nonstop sci-fi thrillers. The Generations Trilogy features groups of teens who awaken after centuries of sleep to an unknown world filled with dangerous creatures. Delaney delivers the narrative and portrays Em Savage as she becomes the leader of a ragtag gang of survivors. Bradley Smith portrays Bishop, a chest-thumping... Read More

Colleen Delany narrates this complicated story of neo-Nazis, drug dealing, rape, and murder, set in Texas in 1944 and the present day. Fifth-generation Texas Ranger Caitlin Strong investigates mysterious deaths that lead back to Armand Fisker, who was marketing a bioweapon and was possibly descended from a Nazi prisoner. She's also involved with Cort Wesley Masters, who is her... Read More

This compilation of five short stories features Jig the Goblin, who must survive ghosts, fire spiders, and treasures, to name a few of his adventures. Each action-punk story is imbued with killing and lots of tongue-in-cheek humor. Michael John Casey narrates many of the tales in a steady no-nonsense voice, while Marni Penning adopts a brisk pace and Scottish accent. The final... Read More

The GraphicAudio people outdid themselves with this story of T'Challa, the Black Panther, ruler of the hidden African nation of Wakanda. Narrator Ken Jackson knows how to build suspense, as does the rest of the cast, especially Zeke Alton, who plays the role of T’Challa with just the right touch of heroism and imperious attitude. The special effects are fantastic, but the real... Read More

Gruff-voiced Ken Jackson narrates the adventures of Charles Abner Sunday and his Texas Outfit as they carry out a modern-day longhorn cattle drive from Colorado to Texas. The story is told by Charley's grandson, Henry-Ellis, to his grandchildren. Enlivened by a full cast and lots of sound effects, including lowing cattle, hoofbeats, and rain, these aging cowboys encounter... Read More

U.S. Marshal Edward Spencer, portrayed by Michael John Casey, has just arrived out West by railroad and stage coach from Baltimore. His first case involves a plot to steal land from a local rancher. When the rancher's cattle and some homesteaders are poisoned, Marshal Spencer, together with local Sheriff Gannon and Deputy Jasper, search for the killer and some swindlers as... Read More

A full GraphicAudio cast performs the intriguing investigations of Warlock Holmes, who is much less intelligent and astute than Sherlock and Dr. Watson. The tales, which all have a supernatural or magical spin, create a strange world. Watson, portrayed by Scott McCormick in a steady, deep voice, recounts these ingenious adventures based on Conan Doyle's magnum opus. Magical... Read More

At age 13, Alcatraz Smedry has finally settled into his new foster home when he finds himself on an amazing adventure in a parallel world ruled by evil librarians. Alejandro Ruiz performs the role of Alcatraz using a cheery voice, and Chris Genebach gives Grandpa Smedry a gravelly, humor-filled voice. Ruiz also reads the narrative, describes the motivations of all the... Read More

Detan Honding, a crafty con man, and his sidekick, Tibs, are assigned to steal an airship piloted by exiled Commodore Thratia. Terence Aselford narrates this steampunk adventure with polish and aplomb. His narration is supplemented by sound effects and contributions from a large cast. The narrative and dialogue are interwoven seamlessly as the story moves from the ship to the... Read More

Banished from Earth, the usually invulnerable Hulk slips through a portal and lands in a world where not only can he be hurt but he is also sentenced to participate in life-or-death arena battles. The full-cast production features Bradley Smith, who provides a gravelly and brooding voice for Hulk, and Rick Rohan, who functions as the ever-animated and dramatic narrator. Many... Read More

Neither Spider-Man nor his young self, Peter Parker, can catch a break. When a young Spider-Man tries to keep a tablet from getting into the hands of the Kingpin, he puts the lives of all he loves at stake. Delivering the narrative, Richard Rohan provides a deep, energetic voice as well as emphasis and pacing that fits each scene. As the young Spider-Man, narrator Chris Stinson... Read More

Narrator Nanette Savard leads a full cast in this exciting adaptation of Adam Rakunas's debut novel. Savard rounds out the story's lead character, Padma Mehta, giving the tough, driven, damaged union organizer an emotional depth and exciting vibrancy. Savard also directs the excellent cast in beautifully paced passages of dialogue, keeping the action high and the story moving... Read More

Colleen Delany and a full cast tell the story of Esther Diamond's dream to be taken seriously as an actress in New York City. Currently an understudy for the insufferable diva Golly Gee in an off-Broadway fantasy production, Esther would love nothing more than for the leading lady to disappear--that is, until she actually does. As the mystery unfolds, the listener follows... Read More

In need of a place to stay, Dr. Watson (of Sherlock Holmes fame) finds himself unexpectedly boarding with Warlock Holmes, a sometimes bumbling idiot who seems to be possessed by something evil. A full-cast production with music and sound effects, this audiobook has the quality and gumption of the classic series of the BBC such as THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY and DOCTOR... Read More

The Guardians find themselves on an intergalactic Groot-hunt after they discover that the Collector has cloned the tree-like entity and sold the clones throughout the universe. Scott McCormick shines as the main narrator with a deep voice that heightens the battle scenes. He's skilled at suggesting foreboding but can also lighten his tone for the story's few tender moments. As... Read More

Monsters aren't supposed to exist, but deep-sea specialists Eric Watson and Valerie Martell are discovering that's not entirely true. Furthermore, if they don't stop the creature they've discovered, many people at a Bahama resort are going to die. As a fully loaded audio experience, this production mixes the traditional "creature feature" and conspiracy plot with a hint of... Read More

GraphicAudio delivers another exciting and lively full-cast production with a musical score and sound effects. In his ceaseless quest to court Mistress Death, the mad Titan Thanos almost managed to destroy the universe, but failed. Returned to being a powerless nobody, Thanos strives again to conquer the universe but wonders if he’s changed. Richard Rohan performs the lion’s... Read More

Narrator Dylan Lynch carries the next installment of this series with a deliberate, measured pace, savoring the words. Kaladin Stormblessed is now in command of the royal bodyguards of his kingdom and has fully bonded with the magic of Syl, an ethereal being called an honorspren, who acts as a companion and guide. Robbie Gay gives Kaladin an appropriately gruff tone befitting... Read More

This Victorian fantasy hits the ground running and never looks back. Narrator Terence Aselford's rich baritone works with the accompanying sound effects, skillfully tying together the intricacies of a magical world. Chris Genebach shines as main character Wax Ladrian, a man with the power to manipulate metal and even his own body weight, allowing him to fly through the night.... Read More

Audio is the perfect format for this story of a blind superhero who uses his super hearing to fight crime. GraphicAudio delivers on maximizing the aural landscape to make this narrative a fantastic listening experience. Exploring the origin of Daredevil, this production introduces listeners to the young Matt Murdock and follows his exploits from adventuresome youth to tortured... Read More

Corum finds new meaning in life after the death of his beloved Rhalina when her descendants call upon him to tame a magical bull. The bull is part of a plan to fight off an evil that seeks to conquer them. Nanette Savard leads a full cast that guides listeners through this magical world. Her lyrical voice mesmerizes listeners and engages them throughout the action scenes. Chris... Read More

With character names like Lord Arioch, the villainous Xiombarg, and Glandyth-a-Krae and cty names like Lywm-an-Esh--the cast of this production has its work cut out for it in helping listeners keep it all straight. It's immensely beneficial that the actors have distinctive voices so that it's actually easy to differentiate the characters. While too much time is wasted in the... Read More

Richard Rohan produces a keen and attentive narration of this fun audiobook. Battling Nazi killing machines and the Red Skull is a typical day for Captain America, but now he must also deal with containing a dormant but deadly in his and the Red Skull’s blood. The mounting action, coupled with the sound effects, full cast, and musical score, makes this production reminiscent of... Read More

There's no rest for the weary in this third audiobook in Foster's colorful series. After winning the Battle of Jo-Troom Gate, fledgling Jon-Tom (voiced by Gregory Linington) is sent on a quest to find medicine for his dying mentor, the turtle wizard (Chris Genebach). Displaced from his home dimension, Jon-Tom collects his morally challenged friend, Mudge (Bradley Smith), and... Read More

Ms. Marvel is not your typical superhero. Kamala Khan is a high school student in Jersey City who’s learned she can expand all or parts of her body due to her inhuman genes. And she's the first Muslim superhero to get her own book. Her home life, particularly her interactions with her Pakistani family, also makes for an interesting twist. There are two related adventures in... Read More

After humans slaughter his entire race, Corum seeks revenge upon the Lords of Chaos who allowed it to happen. But his journey is filled with a good deal of treachery, mischief, and, well, chaos. Nanette Savard makes for a strong prose narrator in this full-cast production. She evokes the lyrical rhythm of Moorcock's prose and keeps her voice lively in the action scenes. Chris... Read More

With sound effects and a full cast, this production certainly makes listeners feel they're at the center of this epic fantasy, exploring a world of temperamental skies, abandoned landscapes, powerful gemstones, and ceaseless fighting. Dylan Lynch drives the story as narrator with his keen ability to modulate his projection and tone, depending upon the mood of the scene.... Read More

This may be the best Marvel audiobook ever created! It takes full advantage of technology but doesn’t overburden the listener with over-the-top performances or special effects. The actor playing Daredevil conveys equal parts strength and uncertainty as he’s caught up in a holy war, which thrusts a dilemma upon him when he’s asked to kill a baby to save the earth. While the... Read More

A novel that mixes a colorful and quirky cast (including a Marxist dragon) with music as a form of magic makes for a perfect adaptation into an audiobook. And GraphicAudio adds all the necessary flourishes. Jonathan Merriweather has been transported from his life as a law student into a medieval world of magic, where he unknowingly has great power as a Spellsinger. Terence... Read More

The atmospheric final battle between Spider-Man and Kraven the Hunter is dark and depressing but artfully transformed into a lively audiobook by the folks at GraphicAudio. Be warned, this is not a typically happy-go-lucky Spider-Man story; this is perhaps the grimmest Spider-Man story ever written. The voices of Spider-Man and Mary Janes are perfect, as are the other voices in... Read More

The suave, intelligent, hard-to-pin-down, British-accented Ishmael Jones, played by the reliable Scott McCormick, keeps strange hours because he leads a strange life. When his secretive boss, “the Colonel,” sends him on an unexplained mission to an out-of-the-way English manor house, Jones’s world gets even stranger. Plenty of layers of moody music and evocative background... Read More

This full-cast production uses music and sound effects to immerse listeners in Davillon, the city where the young thief known as Widdershins lives and tries to hide her real identity--and the fact that a deity is sharing her body. The actors anchor the story with vivid performances while the action-packed plot is illuminated by frequent flashbacks that reveal how Adrienne Satti... Read More

Carter sees dead people some of the time--it's a skill that comes in handy when his sister turns up dead. As he returns home for the first time in 15 years, he's going to need his supernatural abilities, unlikely allies, and even forsaking his soul to unravel the devious events relating to his sister's death. This gritty story is well executed by the team at GraphicAudio. With... Read More

Kamala Khan has a lot going on—overprotective parents, mean girls at school, and brand-new superpowers. Shanta Parasuraman sounds so natural as Kamala that, for the non-superhero inclined, it’s easy to just consider this an action-packed young adult novel. However, cameos by Iron Man and Captain America remind listeners that we’re in Marvel’s universe. The writing is snappy and... Read More

Six villains are trying to conquer Earth in this audio production from GraphicAudio. In order to stop the attack, the Avengers must find a way to gather together after the villains have sent them to different corners of the Earth, where they have a limited ability to communicate. Richard Rohan's deep voice and engaging delivery are balanced by a well-selected cast for the... Read More

The future of the X-Men depends on their ability to change the past in this action-packed audio production. To prevent a future in which mutants become slaves, Kitty Pryde must be sent back to the past to prevent the assassination of a senator, but even with the X-Men's help, securing the future is not an easy accomplishment. GraphicAudio continues to make stellar adaptations... Read More

It's not necessary to be an Ant-Man fan or even a comic book aficionado to enjoy Jason Starr's audiobook about Marvel's tiniest superhero. A full cast from GraphicAudio brings the adventures of Scott Lang; his daughter, Cassie; and various friends and enemies to life. The cast of more than two dozen actors tells the story of the fledgling superhero, who steals a suit with... Read More

A quiet séance between friends goes horribly wrong when they discover there are ghosts, poltergeists, and beings from different times and dimensions threatening London from all directions. Sounds like it’s time to call in J.C. Chance and his team of supernatural and telepathic experts from the Carnacki Institute. Once again, bestselling science fiction and fantasy author Green... Read More

Thor, Spider-Man, the Hulk, and other mighty heroes of the Marvel Universe are pitted against Dr. Doom, Molecule Man, Ultron, and other mighty villains in a battle to the finish in an alien world. It takes 41 GraphicAudio actors to bring the story vividly to life, as dozens of characters are involved in the complex plot. Lots of sound effects as well as internal and external... Read More

With GraphicAudio's signature music, driving sound effects, and absolutely ghastly sounding munching demons, this full-cast stand-alone novella grabs the listener by the ears. The book is based on the much broader and intricately plotted DEMON CYCLE (more than a dozen multiple CD sets). It all gets off to a quick and deadly start in the year 824 AR (After the Return), when... Read More

This production delivers a riveting tale about the death of Steve Rogers, Captain America, and the rise of a new and untested Captain America. Richard Rohan narrates the main story, and Tara Giordano voices the point of view of his lover, Sharon Carter. The sound effects provide a good amount of scene setting, reducing the need for description, while the musical score sets or... Read More

A 12-year-old boy has just lost his father, his most trusted friend. The boy was to inherit the farm, but his stepmother and a mysterious farmworker have other plans, so Joey Shipman sets off deep into the heart of 1880s Texas. With the energetic sound effects of rushing rivers, skittish horses, glowing campfires, and heavy body blows, every moment of this 36th (1997) Elmer... Read More

This sonic production captivates the listener with narrations by Terence Aselford and cast. The voices complement the eccentric music and sound effects. The role of lead character Horace, a soldier from the west who has joined the Great Crusade against the heathens of Akeshia, is taken by Thomas Keegan. He and the other actors put listeners in the moment, appropriately setting... Read More

GraphicAudio manages to take all the fun of the GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY movie, combine it with some serious Marvel Comics scholarship, and turn out a wonderful audiobook. Replete with explosions, outrageous fight scenes, and snappy dialogue, the audiobook is a treat for listeners of all ages. Younger folks might not follow the complicated plot, but they'll love Rocket Raccoon... Read More

Nanette Savard and a large cast evoke the feel of a sultry summer night in New Orleans, where Lawson, a reluctant vampire, fights to regain his humanity. As with all GraphicAudio productions, this is a fantastic movie of the mind. The actors are mostly Southern, or portray Southerners, and they drawl their words in that style. The story is set just after the Civil War, when... Read More

A full cast performs the latest in the Clockwork Century series, set in an alternate-history world in which the Civil War has never ended. The large cast, led by Colleen Delany, conjures up a landscape in which hydrogen-filled dirigibles roam the sky and rain death on the land. Delany and her cast give life to characters such as dirigible pilot Andan Cly and his prostitute... Read More

Left for dead, with only snatches of memory, Calexa moves into a suburban cemetery crypt--the only place she feels safe while unraveling the mystery of her attempted murder. From the gentle pattering of rain on freshly dug soil to the blaring sirens of police cars, no sound is missing from this shadowy opening to a graveyard trilogy. Youthful Emlyn McFarland portrays Calexa... Read More

What a treat for comic and film fans of the X-Men. Richard Rohan and a full cast bring out one's inner mutant in what is true audio theater, with music and sound effects that make it a delight. Members of the large cast become the superheroes and make them real—from young Kitty Pryde, who is trying to prove herself, to the mysterious Emma Frost, a villain who has supposedly... Read More

While waiting to see the action-packed Avengers sequel on the big screen next summer, listeners can enjoy this full-cast performance from GraphicAudio. With a musical score and sound effects, the production puts listeners in the middle of the action and adventure. The story focuses on a time when the Avengers have called it quits, but Iron Man, Captain America, and some of the... Read More

Colleen Delany is at the helm of this full-cast dramatization, complete with sound effects and musical score. Ezekiel is on a mission to redeem his much maligned grandfather, whose invention, the Boneshaker, supposedly wreaked havoc on Seattle, making parts of it nearly inhabitable. The teenager’s mother isn’t nearly as convinced that Ezekiel is on the right path but is not... Read More

Never have the dead seemed so alive than in this full-cast dramatization. The strange world of Nekropolis is home to supernatural beings and oddities that defy explanation. Matt Richter has become the resident private eye due to his experience as a cop in a former life and his need to make money to pay for the maintenance of his decaying body. Little does he realize that his... Read More

The best part about this audiobook is that it requires no apology to fans of the comic book on which it is based. The GraphicAudio production is faithful to the original story. Richard Rohan, as narrator Iron Man, will make fans of the Iron Man and Avengers films happy with his spot-on characterization of Tony Stark, the wisecracking, womanizing reformed alcoholic who undergoes... Read More

Publisher GraphicAudio calls their full-cast productions "a movie in your mind," and this particular production doesn't fail to deliver. The cast, led by Ken Jackson, brings great energy to presenting what has been called a combination of Blade Runner and Minority Report. This work of action-filled science fiction and murder takes place in a postapocalyptic San Francisco that... Read More

Thor, Hulk, Iron Man, Captain America, Hawkeye, and the other Avengers reprise their blockbuster movie as they once again battle the alien Chitauri, who are launching a guerrilla attack on Earth. GraphicAudio lives up to its rep with this "movie in your mind" as the Avengers, here called "The Ultimates," battle the shape-shifting aliens. The actors give distinctive voices to... Read More

De Haven’s novel recounts the life of Superman in the 1930s as he evolves from Clark Kent into the Man of Steel. A full-cast dramatization of this novel fits perfectly as the story is set during the Golden Age of radio when Superman’s adventures were popularized. De Haven’s characterization of the superhero is younger and more innocent than contemporary audiences are familiar... Read More

With Richard Rohan delivering the narrative, this full-cast production takes listeners right into the battles of the Ultimates, a contemporary revision of Marvel’s Avengers. When people from the future arrive warning of an evil organization set to rule the world, Captain America, Iron Man, the Hulk, and other Ultimate members must figure out how to save the future while trying... Read More

An empress in danger, an assassin with dark powers, and an evil sorceress all add up to escapist fantasy adventure at its finest. Richard Rohan's strong, rich voice lays the foundation for the fast-paced narrative, and the expert mixing of sound effects ensures that no voice gets left behind. Digital manipulation is used to enhance the otherworldliness of the voice of Kit, a... Read More

Spider-Man has faced countless enemies; now he faces a hidden force that strikes from darkness. Can he identify his tormentor and stop him before he destroys all life? The real hero of this GraphicAudio production is the technical engineer who takes Bennett's excellent story and turns it into an outstanding audio experience. The story is performed by a full cast of actors who... Read More

GraphicAudio delivers another high-octane DC Comics audio adventure with this dramatization of Hickman’s novel. The story switches back and forth between Batman’s present life and the life of Thomas Wayne, Batman’s father. Batman has been sent down a path that reveals clues to his parents’ past, which could destroy Batman’s identity in profound ways. With a full cast, sound... Read More

A full cast takes on a question that has plagued historians for years: Was Butch Cassidy killed on November 3, 1908, by the Bolivian army, or did he lead a secret life under an assumed identity? In Texas in 1950, Pinkerton detective Nathan Tuttle learns the stunning truth behind that infamous shoot-out. After fleeing South America, Butch returns to Texas and assumes the name... Read More

Listeners enter the world of the Lupi (werewolves), where magic is as viable a commodity as cash and dragons are beloved, if feared, creatures who spread the magic around. Pregnant FBI Agent Cynna Weaver finds herself the most valued person in two worlds as she journeys to a magical land to find a mysterious medallion. In the process, she meets her long lost father, who was... Read More

This “movie in your mind” is just plain good fun. The cast members dramatically re-create West’s many romantic Western characters. The young McCloud brothers have their ups and downs as they persevere in bringing Roberta Morris to justice. Roberta comes to them seeking help in finding her uncle, who has gone missing in the Bitterroot Mountains while mining for gold, but the... Read More

The harsh elements of Alaska and equally harsh scenes of action are described with a cool efficiency by Richard Rohan and enhanced by a range of character voices, music, and sound effects. Although the story can be difficult to follow due to the multiple subplots, one involving a time portal, the balance of volume between Rohan and the rest of the cast is excellent. The... Read More

This fast-paced adventure has a diverse vocal cast combined with realistic sound effects. Nanette Savard comes across consistently loud and clear in her no-nonsense way, and Colleen Delany, who plays archaeologist Annja Creed, employs a sarcastic yet sultry tone that makes her the perfect adventure heroine. However, the volume is not consistent throughout the production. There... Read More

Nate Rawlins and Billy Champion set out to conquer the untamed Texas Panhandle of the 1880s the only way they know how: driving cattle, breaking horses, and doing a little drinking and gambling. There's an earthy realism and attention to detail in this first novel that sets it apart. Brett Cogburn, great-grandson of the legendary Rooster Cogburn, has a deft ear for planting... Read More

Now that DC Comics has hit the "reset" button and established that Superman and Batman came into existence only five years ago, it's nice to have a look back at the earlier time that the comics now ignore. This title is set in 1957, when a down-to-earth vigilante investigates this impossible creature called Superman. After some initial scuffles, the two become allies in a... Read More

GraphicAudio makes its usual promise of "a movie in your mind"—and delivers. This fantasy adventure is produced with high-quality sound effects and voice acting from GraphicAudio's strong stable of regulars. Chosen One Kelvin has defeated two extraordinary threats, but they’re not destroyed. When they exile Kelvin and plan revenge upon his loved ones, Kelvin must battle for his... Read More

This collection of short stories even contains a yarn from the great Mark Twain, "The Californian's Tale." All are a delight for listeners. Max Brand's "The Werewolf" starts the collection with the story of a soul-searching young man who finds his own truly brave soul. Next is Zane Grey's "The Great Slave." The various narrators portray each character with practiced ease, and... Read More

Forty-nine actors come together in a tour de force to create an amazing audiobook version of Marvel Comics' game-changing series Civil War. Non-comic fans may enjoy it, and comic fans will love it. Everyone sounds perfect—exactly as the characters should, and the music and the sound effects further enhance the experience. While all the actors are outstanding, kudos goes to... Read More

A gunslinger with a reputation, Kid Morgan usually travels alone, happy with his own company. Ken Jackson expertly leads a full cast in the narration of the twelfth Loner adventure, featuring pioneers, a wagon train, the U.S. Cavalry, and gun-toting Mexicans. Crossing the New Mexico Territory, Morgan accompanies a wagon train to help protect it against marauding Apaches. After... Read More

One part noir, one part science fiction, and one part comedy mixed with equal parts full cast, sound effects, and musical score produces an explosively entertaining audiobook. The world's last detective, Zack Johnson, along with his artificially intelligent sidekick, Harv, has been sent to the North Pole to determine who has been killing Santanna's elves--but nobody is happy... Read More

Terence Aselford and cast pour atmosphere and empathy into this warmly human story set in West Texas in the 1980s. Wes Hendricks is a crusty 77-year-old rancher who loves his land and his animals. He refuses to sell out to those who want his property: developers; his grandson, Jim Ed; and a charismatic cowgirl named Glory B., who is Jim Ed’s love interest. The myriad sound... Read More

Following the Crusades, the Vatican created a new military branch of their order, the Knights Templar. A full cast narrates “The Heretic,” which moves to the present to reveal the horrific attack that killed Echo Team leader Cade Williams’s wife and left him with the strange ability to step into the beyond. Now Cade and his team are all that stand between the world and the... Read More

In God's Year 54, the warrior monk Bran Dynard did not expect to return alive from the far-off holy wars. He certainly didn't expect to fall in love with an exotic healing woman and bring her home as his bride. They're forced to hide their interest in an ancient philosophy, and she bears a son neither of them will ever get to know. Drawing from influences as diverse as ZORRO,... Read More

Travel back to the wild and lawless West, when men and women battled the elements and each other. Terence Aselford and cast perform eight short stories that will charm listeners as their characters encounter Indians, lawless bandits, and the U.S. Cavalry. The cast performs each story with practiced ease as sound effects of horses and spurs, wagon wheels, and rushing rivers... Read More

Enter the world of contract killers, sword fights, intrigue, and more in a fantastical world created by Brent Weeks. In this prequel to the Night Angel series, listeners meet ageless Gaelan Starfire as he morphs into Durzo Blint, who fights his world’s assassins. The full cast at GraphicAudio makes the characters come alive, from the seductive courtesan crimelord Gwinvere... Read More

Cotton Pickens is resuming where he left off in Blood Valley. However, he's left behind his duties as sheriff to try his hand at mining for gold. The full-cast production, led expertly by Ken Jackson, is a treat, even for those who've never tried a Western. The humor is infectious, characters are appealing and realistic, and sound effects add to the boisterous atmosphere.... Read More

Wayson Harris is a Liberator clone, one of the berserker warrior class in an army of clones that is invading other planets in our galaxy. Ken Jackson and cast jump in and take listeners for a ride through grueling battle scenes, followed by restful vacations back on Earth. The gravelly voiced Jackson portrays Harris, whose life is front and center in this military thriller.... Read More

This gunslinging Western is narrated with authority by Terence Aselford and a full cast. The action is stark and sometimes brutal. It’s the end of the Civil War, and Nathan Stone returns to his home in Virginia to find his family savagely murdered by Northern renegades. Pursuing the killers, he experiences all manner of privation until he finally finds a friend. Danny Gavigan... Read More

Famed gunslinger Nathan Stone continues his fight for justice for the vulnerable throughout the Wild West. The story is packed with train robberies, saloon fights, and historical figures from the late 1800s. Terence Aselford provides a gruff yet jaunty narration, which guides the listener through each scene. His pace intensifies with the action and is enhanced by realistic... Read More

Demons rise up from the earth each night, killing any human foolish enough to be outside the magically protected walls. Three young people are fated to fight the demons, and this novel chronicles their journeys to band together and save humanity. GraphicAudio’s adaptation of the book recalls a vintage radio play, with multiple voice actors, elaborate sound effects, music, and a... Read More

[EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is a combined review of Volumes I, II, and III.] Listeners will travel back to a prehistoric time when Native Americans ruled North America from Cahokia, near Illinois today. In a time of drought, Warrior Woman and the Clan chiefs fight for the survival of their peoples. The narrator of this full cast reads with a hard, strong voice, enunciating... Read More

[EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is a combined review of Volumes I, II, and III.] Listeners will travel back to a prehistoric time when Native Americans ruled North America from Cahokia, near Illinois today. In a time of drought, Warrior Woman and the Clan chiefs fight for the survival of their peoples. The narrator of this full cast reads with a hard, strong voice, enunciating... Read More

[EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is a combined review of Volumes I, II, and III.] Listeners will travel back to a prehistoric time when Native Americans ruled North America from Cahokia, near Illinois today. In a time of drought, Warrior Woman and the Clan chiefs fight for the survival of their peoples. The narrator of this full cast reads with a hard, strong voice, enunciating... Read More

[Editor's note: The following is a combined review of BATMAN: NO MAN'S LAND, parts 1 and 2.]--Rucka’s novelization of the Batman “No Man’s Land” comic books spans the year following a major earthquake that destroyed Gotham City, leaving residents to flee or fend for themselves and rebuild. In this dark and compelling full-cast production, Richard Rohan provides third-person... Read More

[Editor's note: The following is a combined review of BATMAN: NO MAN'S LAND, parts 1 and 2.]--Rucka’s novelization of the Batman “No Man’s Land” comic books spans the year following a major earthquake that destroyed Gotham City, leaving residents to flee or fend for themselves and rebuild. In this dark and compelling full-cast production, Richard Rohan provides third-person... Read More

Nanette Savard draws the listener in with a nuanced narration that effectively depicts the suspense throughout this installment in the Rogue Angel series. Archaeologist Annja Creed and her Joan of Arc sword come to the aid of two brothers who are searching off the coast of Nova Scotia for a sunken 1814 warship with spoils from the White House. Annja and the treasure-hunting... Read More

Johnstone’s Western series is the perfect platform for the skilled folks at Graphic Audio to put their talents on display. Filled with realistic sound effects, an old-fashioned musical score, and an gifted cast of performers including Ken Jackson, the series is like a pulp paperback come to life. In the story, high-rolling businessman Conrad Browning is forced to unveil his... Read More

A full cast, music, and sound effects bring to life the world of Hewey Calloway, an aging cowhand in 1910 Texas. Hewey’s nephew, Tommy, runs away from home and winds up on Hewey's crew at the Circle W. Hewey, who is an old-fashioned cowboy without a gun but with a big heart, runs into trouble with a new foreman. The plot takes an unusual turn when Hewey gets busted up by a mean... Read More

Weeks’s epic trilogy takes on added vibrancy as a fully loaded audiobook. With a deep—almost growling—voice, Richard Rohan grips listeners with his narration, and dynamic sound effects and a musical score further enhance the production. With no successor, the powerful Black Prism fears his approaching death, but the unexpected news that he has a son with his own magical powers... Read More

Kylar Stern moves with Elene and Uly to Caernarva—away from the killing and the vicious Godking—to start a new life as an herbalist. Dylan Lynch flawlessly takes the lead of this full-cast performance, narrating the story and describing scenery with aplomb. Part 2 picks up where Part 1 left off in the battle for the throne of Cenaria. The full cast keeps listeners entertained... Read More

The Unreal is alive and threatening the Kingdom of Redhart in the Forest Kingdom. Terence Aselford narrates this complex tale of a contest for the kingdom’s throne among three princes. A host of narrators performs this story of magic, sorcery, and revenge. The seamless performances are punctuated with gruesome sword fights, and creepy sound effects and “plinking” music provide... Read More

The seventeenth installment in the Last Mountain Man series features gunslinger and horse wrangler Smoke Jensen. In this adventure Smoke is driving a herd of horses for sale to the Army when he’s attacked by Utah Jack Grubbs, one of his many enemies. Amid jingling spurs, snorting horses, and pinging bullets, narrator Mort Shelby and his cast of compadres act out this dramatic... Read More

Grab the popcorn and settle in for a ride through time and parallel universes starring Clark Kent aka Superman, the Demon Etrigan, and the Phantom Stranger, who team up with DC 1870s Western heroes Jonah Hex and Bat Lash to save the universe from the evil cooked up by Vandal Savage, Mordu, and Felix Faust. The good guys chase the villains through time and universes to keep the... Read More

They say Texas Rangers are fearless trackers, always finding their man. This full-cast performance brings the rough-and-tumble West to life, complete with spurs, horses, and rifle fire. Rusty Shannon, Civil War veteran and former Texas Ranger, returns to Texas to settle down and raise a family with his fiancée, Josie Monahan. When Josie is killed by the Bascom family, Rusty;... Read More

The seventh installment in the Texas Ranger series—complete with sound effects and well-placed musical interludes—provides a wonderful theatrical experience. Former Texas Ranger Andy Pickard abandons farming and his fiancée, Bethel, to track escaped bank robber Luther Cordell, whose gang killed Sheriff Tom Blessing. Cordell is a likable scoundrel who laments his life of crime... Read More

This production is not carrying on the tradition of the Peter Pan/Power records of the 70s or even the Adventures of Superman radio series of the 40s. The vocal acting is hit-and-miss and heavy on narration, along with stereotypical dialogue the actors are supposed to make sound natural. The sound effects seem like afterthoughts in many places, deliberately illustrating audibly... Read More

The first part of The Night Angel Trilogy introduces listeners to the dirty, crime-ridden warrens of Cenaria City. Azoth, who is only 11, finds daily survival a battle as he scrapes up copper to pay dues. The only way out of the slums is to apprentice with the city's most accomplished assassin—a task that will nearly kill him as he is introduced to a world of intrigue and... Read More

The first part of The Night Angel Trilogy introduces listeners to the dirty, crime-ridden warrens of Cenaria City. Azoth, who is only 11, finds daily survival a battle as he scrapes up copper to pay dues. The only way out of the slums is to apprentice with the city's most accomplished assassin—a task that will nearly kill him as he is introduced to a world of intrigue and... Read More

This is the first book in Salvatore’s third trilogy about the complex world of elves, demons, and humans called Corona. Corona has seemed blissfully prosperous in the years since the first trilogy though old wounds still haunt the main characters. Jilseponie still mourns the loss of Ranger Elbryan even as we discover that her son, Aydrian, is not dead but instead has been... Read More

Gunslinger Frank Morgan has gone legit and become the marshal of a one-horse town called Buckskin. Things are quiet except for the occasional quick-draw who thinks he can beat the legendary gunfighter. But all that changes when silver is found and three mines compete for workers and a bigger share of the precious metal. The latest chapter in Johnstone’s Last Gunfighter series... Read More

VATTA’S WAR is the middle story in a space opera about an interstellar shipping company that forces are out to destroy. The latest offering from GraphicAudio and its cadre of more than two dozen actors is replete with music, sound effects, and a dizzying number of characters. The protagonist is Kylara Vatta, who fears she’s the only member of her family to have survived the... Read More

Prince Rupert, second son of the king, is sent on a fool's errand by his father in hopes he won’t return. But Rupert, with his sassy unicorn steed, is more resourceful than expected and survives his journey through the infamous Darkwood. BLUE MOON RISING turns this genre on its head—we learn of the softer side of the Night Witch and meet a dragon more interested in butterflies... Read More

In this full-cast production, the King of Idris must relinquish his daughter, Siri, to the God King of Hallandren, a "living-dead" monarch. But the sacrifice becomes the tipping point in what may well lead to all-out war. Meanwhile, Siri's sister, Vivenna, risks her life and compromises her morals to protect Siri. This first book of the Warbreaker trilogy contains a good... Read More

In this latest production in GraphicAudio’s series, Rusty Shannon has left home to join the Texas Rangers to heal from the recent murder of his father. But tensions are high as Texas votes on whether to join the Union or the Confederacy. The potential for violence is spilling into the Native American community, whose members have much to lose if the state goes Confederate.... Read More

Elantris, once a glorious capital city of magical beauty and god-like beings, is now decayed. The magic that sustained the city and its inhabitants stopped working. Can it be restored to its former luster? The second of a three-part dark epic fantasy combines a narrator and a thirty-voice cast. Narrator James Konicek delivers a straight reading while the others give dramatic... Read More

Lieutenant Esme Suiza has survived childhood abuse and being on the wrong side of a mutiny. Now, enemies of the human race are staging a violent takeover on the huge spaceship on which she lives. The worst situations seem to bring out the best in Suiza. She rises to the occasion, fighting off the aliens with her wits and amazing tactical skills. In the action scenes, the... Read More