Historical Audiobooks | Science Fiction & Fantasy

"The year is 1203, and Robert Cutnose, tired of war and lonely in his immortal existence, travels to a place he has avoided for centuries, the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire, Constantinople. There he finds a city under siege from the crusaders of France and Venice, but dangerous elements of the Order lurk within their ranks as well. Seeking friends within the elite bodyguards of the emperor known as the Wolf Guard, he finds a decadent empire crumbling on the edge of defeat, propped up by the loyal and voracious warriors that share a bond with him, whose motto demands death before dishonor. Drawn into the desperate conflict against the crusaders, Cutnose must navigate the violent politics of the Wolf Guard and empire alike while seeking his place among the last pack of Ulfhednar. Surrounded by enemies, Cutnose must find a way to survive the relentless onslaught as all seek to secure the greatest holy relic known to men and wolves alike: the Black Chalice. As the winds of the mob shift, and the crusaders grow restless, the noose tightens among the Wolf Guard, and Cutnose must risk all if he is to save everything he holds dear including his adopted empire. But he only has one life to give. Will it be enough?"

Logan D. Irons (Author), Liam Price (Narrator)

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Fiery Cross: Kristin Atherton International Edition

"NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The fifth book in Diana Gabaldon’s acclaimed Outlander saga, the basis for the Starz original series. “A grand adventure written on a canvas that probes the heart, weighs the soul and measures the human spirit across [centuries].”—CNN The year is 1771, and war is coming. Jamie Fraser’s wife tells him so. Little as he wishes to, he must believe it, for hers is a gift of dreadful prophecy—a time-traveler’s certain knowledge. Born in the year of Our Lord 1918, Claire Randall served England as a nurse on the battlefields of World War II, and in the aftermath of peace found fresh conflicts when she walked through a cleftstone on the Scottish Highlands and found herself an outlander, an English lady in a place where no lady should be, in a time—1743—when the only English in Scotland were the officers and men of King George’s army. Now wife, mother, and surgeon, Claire is still an outlander, out of place, and out of time, but now, by choice, linked by love to her only anchor—Jamie Fraser. Her unique view of the future has brought him both danger and deliverance in the past; her knowledge of the oncoming revolution is a flickering torch that may light his way through the perilous years ahead—or ignite a conflagration that will leave their lives in ashes."

Diana Gabaldon (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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Fallen Stars

"Brought to you by Penguin. Never make a bargain with a god. Elara is vengeful. Enzo is trapped between the realms of life and death and her enemy has vanished, taking her love’s only connection to the waking world with him. But there is a darker force at play, one that even Ariete, King of the Stars, is afraid of. On the run with enemies at every turn, Elara must enlist friends, old and new, and learn to control her almighty powers if she has any hope of saving her soulmate. Whatever happens, there is one thing she is certain of... STARS WILL FALL. ‘A scorching romance’ Olivia Rose Darling, Fear the Flames ‘It wouldn't be a surprise if this follows in the hallowed halls of Sarah J Maas’ iNews ‘One of romantasy’s rising stars’ BBC Radio 4 Woman’s Hour © Imani Erriu 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025"

Imani Erriu (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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Under the Oak Tree, Vol. 2 (novel)

"Brought to you by Penguin. Most fairytales end with a wedding and a happily-ever-after – but this is no fairytale. The updated and official translation of Under the Oak Tree, the #1 webnovel on MANTA, continues in this second volume. As her first winter in Anatol turns to spring, Lady Maximilian finds herself confronting an unfamiliar feeling: hope. Her voice and her magic strengthen every day; the only parts of Calypse Castle left to refurbish are its gardens, which she plans to fill with blooming flowers; and the way her husband, the recalcitrant war hero Sir Riftan, looks at her from across their bedroom makes her feel, for the first time in her life, that she might be worthy of love and affection. However, Maxi's life is never that easy. Just as she begins to feel at home with Riftan, Maxi receives a surprise visit from Princess Agnes, the renowned sorceress who might have become Riftan's wife if he'd decided to divorce Maxi after the Dragon Campaign. Not at all what Maxi expected, the princess stirs up complicated emotions and politics that could lead to monumental changes in Maxi and Riftan's relationship. This volume collects chapters 77-133 of the original webnovel by Suji Kim. © Suji Kim 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025"

Suji Kim (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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The Cathedral of Lost Souls

"Book two in the Hecate Cavendish series from New York Times bestselling author Paula Brackston - a magic infused series about an eccentric and spirited young woman who can see ghosts. Hereford, England 1881. The adventure continues! After the fire and the tumultuous events in the cathedral library, Hecate is determined never again to come so close to losing the beloved mappa mundi. She has shown herself to be the greatest threat to the Essedenes and their plans and they will stop at nothing to be rid of her. With the help of her archeologist father, and the support of the redoubtable and loyal Inspector Winter, she must take the fight to her enemies. But the numbers of Embodied Spirits are growing with terrifying speed, and an atmosphere of violence and danger has taken hold of the ancient city of Hereford. Hecate dare not trust anyone beyond her inner circle, no matter how benevolent they might seem. Nor will she risk the lives of those she loves ever again. The goddess Hekate has called her to action. She must draw upon all her gifts, and the assistance of her family of ghostly allies, if the city is not to be lost to darkness forever."

Paula Brackston (Author), Marisa Calin (Narrator)

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Lie

Natalia Jaster (Author), Charlotte Claremont, Will Thorne (Narrator)

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When Gods Fall

"Two sisters. Both destined for greatness. One will rise. One will fall. In the Freefolk camps, magic is forbidden, and the gods are dead. Alena has lived in the camps all her life but is fascinated by the Old Lands and their magic. When her father is injured in a hunting accident, she breaks Freefolk law to save him and is swiftly captured. When her older sister, Katell, discovers she has magical abilities of her own, both sisters are forced to leave the camps and venture into the war-torn Old Lands in search of answers. Their journey takes a dangerous turn when slavers capture them and they get separated. Alena vows to rescue her sister, but amidst awakening gods, scheming rebels, and a power-hungry Emperor, the sisters' bond will be tested. How far will each go to save the other? Fans of Throne of Glass, An Ember in the Ashes, and Air Awakens will love this epic romantic fantasy series with strong heroines, elemental magic, ancient Greek and Roman influences, tortured heroes, and heart-wrenching romance."

S. E. Bouvier (Author), Sean Masters, Stephanie Németh-Parker (Narrator)

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The Truth About Awiti

"There is a commonly held belief the tropical storms and hurricanes that form off the coast of West Africa are not natural disasters, but rather they are retaliation by restless spirits impacted by one of the darkest chapters of world history—the trans–Atlantic slave trade. Awiti's destiny was forever changed the day the slave raiders arrived at her village. She made a life-altering decision with the hope of being reunited with her family, only to discover her effort was in vain. For centuries, her sadness raged within the winds and rain, resulting in tropical storms that devastated the South. But there is more to Awiti than creating hurricanes, as those who have encountered her love and wrath will attest. The truth is, there is so much more. Follow her story from mid-fifteenth-century Africa to twenty-first-century New Orleans in this historical fantasy that will leave you questioning the impact of the trans–Atlantic slave trade on the physical and spiritual realms."

CP Patrick (Author), CP Patrick (Narrator)

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A Darker Shade of Magic: A Novel

"A Darker Shade of Magic, from #1 New York Times bestselling author V.E. Schwab Kell is one of the last Antari—magicians with a rare, coveted ability to travel between parallel Londons; Red, Grey, White, and, once upon a time, Black. Kell was raised in Arnes—Red London—and officially serves the Maresh Empire as an ambassador, traveling between the frequent bloody regime changes in White London and the court of George III in the dullest of Londons, the one without any magic left to see. Unofficially, Kell is a smuggler, servicing people willing to pay for even the smallest glimpses of a world they'll never see. It's a defiant hobby with dangerous consequences, which Kell is now seeing firsthand. After an exchange goes awry, Kell escapes to Grey London and runs into Delilah Bard, a cut-purse with lofty aspirations. She first robs him, then saves him from a deadly enemy, and finally forces Kell to spirit her to another world for a proper adventure. Now perilous magic is afoot, and treachery lurks at every turn. To save all of the worlds, they'll first need to stay alive. 'A Darker Shade of Magic has all the hallmarks of a classic work of fantasy. Schwab has given us a gem of a tale...This is a book to treasure.'—Deborah Harkeness, New York Times bestselling author of the All Souls trilogy Shades of Magic series 1. A Darker Shade of Magic 2. A Gathering of Shadows 3. A Conjuring of Light"

V. E. Schwab (Author), Kate Reading, Michael Kramer (Narrator)

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No Life Forsaken: The Second Tale of Witness

"Brought to you by Penguin. A goddess awakens to a new world, only to find that some things never change. Amidst the ashes of a failed rebellion in Seven Cities, new embers are flaring to life. There are furrowed brows at the beleaguered Malazan Legion headquarters in G’danisban for it would appear that yet another bloody clash with the revived cult of the Apocalyptic is coming to a head. Seeking to crush the uprising before it ignites the entire subcontinent, Fist Arenfall has only a few dozen squads of marines at his disposal, and many of those are already dispersed - endeavouring to stamp out multiple brush-fires of dissent. But his soldiers are exhausted, worn down by the grind of a simmering insurrection and the last thing Arenfall needs is the arrival of the new Adjunct, fresh from the capital and the Emperor's side. The man's mission may be to lend support to Arenfall’s efforts . . . or stick a knife in his back. 'Twas ever thus, of course. That a popular commander should inevitably be seen as a threat to the Emperor - such is the fatal nature of imperial Malazan politics. And what of the gods? Well, as recent history has proved, their solution to any mortal mess is to make it even messier. In other words, it's just another tumultuous day in the chequered history of the Malazan Empire. Acclaim for The God is Not Willing: 'Awe-inspiring. Prepare to fall in love with epic fantasy all over again.' ANNA SMITH SPARK, author of The Court of Broken Knives 'As good as I expected it to be . . . Erikson continues to showcase his talents as an impressive wordsmith . . . mesmerising and memorable. Add to this intense battles, witty banter, advanced warfare, new curses, new gods, and escapades with warrens and this world's supernatural and you'll see why I had such a good time.' GRIMDARK magazine 'It is beautiful, it is captivating and utterly enthralling . . . Erikson is unparalleled in both the scope of his imagination and the talent of his prose, but more importantly, he is as insightful and funny as Terry Pratchett ever was.' FANTASY BOOK REVIEW 'Erikson at the top of his game, a lean, sharply honed and powerful addition to what is already in my mind the pre-eminent fantasy universe of the last few decades.' TOR.COM 'Determined, focused, well-paced and immensely rich novel of war, peace, hubris, consequence, sorcery and compassion . . . this is Erikson bringing his A-game, turned up to 11, and delivering what is comfortably one of his three or four best novels to date.' THE WERTZONE 'Could be Erikson's most accessible novel to date . . . a must for all Malazan fans.' FANTASY HOTLIST 'Erikson burnishes his reputation as a superior epic fantasy world-builder . . . a treat both for his returning readers and lovers of George R.R. Martin-style epic fantasy who have yet to discover his work.' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *starred review © Steven Erikson 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025"

Steven Erikson (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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Firstborn of the Sun

"Brought to you by Penguin. THE HEART-POUNDING YORUBA INSPIRED FANTASY NOVEL SET IN AN EPIC WORLD OF COURTLY INTRIGUE AND FORBIDDEN POWER . . . In Oru L'ore has a secret. She is the only one without agbára – the ability to harness power from the sun. On pain of death she must conceal it from everyone. Including her best friend, Alawani. But when the gods declare Alawani an Àlùfáà – a great honour where he will serve the gods and the Kingdom – he must be stripped of his power in a brutal trial likely to kill him. Unwilling to bear his death, L'ore vows to rescue him. When she desperately attempts to channel agbára an icy shadow magic instead pours from her hands; a power she learns originated from a forbidden, secret land beyond the six rings of Oru. One where she and Alawani must now seek sanctuary and discover a secret that could bring the Kingdom to its knees . . . 'Rich worldbuilding inspired by Yoruba mythology and a strong cast of characters. This debut fantasy shines as bright as the sun' L. R. LAM ‘Absolutely Radiant’ BEA FITZGERALD ‘A Dazzling Debut’ ANDREA STEWART ‘Enthralling and epic’ ANNA DAY ‘Readers are going to LOVE THIS BOOK!’ ANGELA MONTOYA © Marvellous Michael Anson 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025"

Marvellous Michael Anson (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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Secrets of the First School: Magicians go to war in this spirited finale to the Edinburgh Nights ser

"One final adventure for Ropa Moyo - orphan, mischief-maker and failed magician. Secrets of the First School is the mystery-filled finale to T. L. Huchu's enchanting Edinburgh Nights series. 'I've had my arse kicked more times than I can count' Ropa Moyo is dead, banished to the Other Place by the reanimated spirit of Henry Dundas, 1st Viscount Melville of Scotland. Turns out being on the losing side sucks worse than being skint. Now, the Cult of Dundas intends to ascend to godhood, spreading their corrupting reach from Edinburgh to all of Scotland's schools of magic. Ropa must find some way to escape the Other Place, save her sister and gather allies across the country before Edinburgh falls. A royal plot, a family secret and a stolen body. As Scotland descends into petty in-fighting, Ropa's only hope lies in her grandmother's final secret: the first school of magic. An ancient power is returning . . . and is hungry for revenge. * * * Praise for the Edinburgh Nights series: 'Fast-moving and entertaining . . . Stupendously engaging' - Ben Aaronovitch, author of the Rivers of London series 'I am such a fan of T. L. Huchu and this series - I recommend it to everyone I meet' - Olivie Blake, author of The Atlas Six 'I highly recommend The Library of the Dead' - Charlaine Harris, author of the Sookie Stackhouse series"

T. L. Huchu (Author), Kimberly Mandindo (Narrator)

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Historical Audiobooks in Science Fiction & Fantasy