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17 Engaging Thriller Audiobooks to Take Your Mind Off
If you love immersive and engaging audiobooks with narrators who draw you in, check out this list. These are my top thriller audiobooks that grip you from the start and don’t let go. Perfect for taking your mind off things.
The best part about this list is that they all have best audiobook narrators. One author you shouldn’t miss is Freida McFadden—I think she’s an amazing thriller writer. I just finished listening to Her new book , The Boyfriend, it was another must-listen.
Engaging Thriller Audiobooks
What Comes After by JoAnne Tompkins
Narrated by: Mark Deakins, Kristen DiMercurio, Kirby Heyborne Length: 13 hrs
Why You’ll Love Listening to This One: If you’re into audiobooks that get under your skin and make you think, this one’s for you. Se in a small Washington town the story follows the tragic death of two teens; Daniel is murdered by his best friend, Jonah, who then takes his own life. But the reason remains mystery. Then comes a a mysterious girl who seems to have connection to deaths. The incredible narration and addictive plot make What Comes After a must-listen for thriller lovers.
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None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell
Narrated by: Kristin Atherton, Ayesha Antoine, Louise Brealey, Alix Dunmore, Elliot Fitzpatrick, Lisa Jewell, Thomas Judd, Dominic Thorburn, Nicola Walker, Jenny Walser
Length: 10 hrs and 20 mins
Why You’ll Love Listening to This One: Lisa Jewell brings us a mind-bending thriller about a true-crime podcaster who ends up in her own chilling mystery. The multi-narrator setup here is perfect. It’s edgy, dark, and twisted and one of my favorite anticipated book releases of 2024.
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The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
Narrated by: Lesley Manville Length: 12 hrs and 26 mins
Why You’ll Love Listening to This One: The Thursday Murder Club is the story of four retirees solving murders in their spare time. This quirky, heartwarming mystery has Lesley Manville narrating, and she absolutely nails it. Her take on each character is so fun, you’ll wish you were sitting in on their little club meetings.
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Verity by Colleen Hoover
Narrated by: Vanessa Johansson, Amy Landon
Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins
Why You’ll Love Listening to This One: Verity is a steamy thriller I absolutely loved. It’s dark, seductive, and totally creepy. Bothe narrator did a great job. If you’re up for a thriller that’s disturbing in the best way, this is the listen for you
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Never Lie by Freida McFadden
Narrated by: Leslie Howard
Length: 7 hrs and 21 mins
Why You’ll Love Listening to This One: Trapped in a snowstorm? Check. Hidden secrets in an abandoned mansion? Double check. Leslie Howard’s narration makes this ad addictive, “can’t stop listening” thriller. Never Lie is one of my favorite books from Freida McFadden. If you are a fan of thrillers with eerie, slow-burn tension, add this to your list.
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The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
Length: 14 hrs and 35 mins
Why You’ll Love Listening to This One: Saskia Maarleveld pulls you deep into the mystery of a missing teenager at an Adirondack summer camp. Her voice makes the setting and suspense feel so real, it’s like you’re at the camp. And she did an amazing job narrating multiple POVs, too.
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The Only One Left by Riley Sager
Narrated by: Christine Lakin, Dawn Harvey
Length: 12 hrs and 32 mins
Why You’ll Love Listening to This One: Riley Sager knows how to do creepy, and Christine Lakin and Dawn Harvey bring that vibe to life. Lakin’s narration as Kit puts you right inside this eerie mansion where nothing is quite what it seems. It’s a gothic thriller perfect for late-night listening.
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Every Last Fear by Alex Finlay
Narrated by: Cady McClain, Jon Lindstrom
Length: 10 hrs and 57 mins
Why You’ll Love Listening to This One: Every Last Fear will hook you quickly. The main themes of family tragedy and true crime are really compelling. Cady McClain and Jon Lindstrom’s voices carry the weight of Matt’s search for the truth about his family’s mysterious deaths. If you’re looking for a thriller with real emotional depth, get this audiobook.
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Billy Summers by Stephen King
Narrated by: Paul Sparks
Length: 16 hrs and 57 mins
Why You’ll Love Listening to This One: Paul Sparks takes on Stephen King’s complex hitman character with ease, adding layers to this already gripping story. His performance brings out Billy’s humanity and grit, and you’ll feel like cheering for him even though he’s literally on a hit job. It’s also one of my favorite thriller audiobooks.
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Win by Harlan Coben
Narrated by: Steven Weber
Length: 10 hrs and 35 mins
Why You’ll Love Listening to This One: Win is a classic Coben audiobook. Twists, secrets, and an antihero you can’t help but root for. Steven Weber’s narration makes Win’s cocky, take-no-prisoners vibe jump off the headphones. The book starts with a dead guy and some long-lost stolen art. Weber nails that slick, dark humor and intensity that make this one impossible to pause.
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My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite
Narrated by: Adepero Oduye
Length: 4 hrs and 15 mins
Why You’ll Love Listening to This One: Ever wondered what you’d do if your sister had a thing for “accidentally” killing her boyfriends? Adepero Oduye delivers a deadpan, darkly funny narration that’s just so spot-on. My Sister, the Serial Killer is sharp, witty, and a total thrill with Korede trying to clean up after Ayoola’s, “hobby.” I really loved this short, fast-paced audiobook.
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The Chain by Adrian McKinty
Narrated by: January LaVoy
Length: 10 hrs and 9 mins
Why You’ll Love Listening to This One: This intense thriller, narrated by the brilliant LaVoy, is another great listen. Rachel Klein gets a call saying her daughter’s been kidnapped, and the only way to get her back is by taking another kid. It’s a race-against-time, and the voice acting adds a whole other layer to this wild story.
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Pretty Little Wife by Darby Kane
Narrated by: Xe Sands
Length: 9 hrs and 27 mins
Why You’ll Love Listening to This One: This audiobook is like a psychological puzzle, and Xe Sands brings Lila’s dark secrets to life. When Lila’s husband goes missing (and she was the last to see his body!), things get crazy. Sands’ narration keeps the suspense tight. If you love a suspenseful “who’s really guilty here?” kind of vibe, Pretty Little Wife is a fabulous book to listen to.
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Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera
Narrated by: January LaVoy, Will Damron
Length: 9 hrs and 18 mins
Why You’ll Love Listening to This One: If you are a fan of true crime audiobooks that hook you immediately, you will love this book. Lucy thinks she might’ve killed her best friend, but everything’s blurry, and she’s trying to piece it together while a hit true crime podcast digs up her past. LaVoy’s voice captures Lucy’s confusion and fear perfectly. It’s a must-listen thriller book with laugh-out-loud moments and twisty suspense.
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These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant
Narrated by: Bronson Pinchot, Stephanie Willis
Length: 8 hrs and 22 mins
Why You’ll Love Listening to This One: These Silent Woods is a haunting and atmospheric audiobook, set in the middle of nowhere Appalachia. The narrator Pinchot nails the vibe of Cooper, a dad living off the grid, hiding from a dark past. The isolation, the mystery, and the close father-daughter bond all come through beautifully in the narration.
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The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean
Narrated by: Mizuo Peck, Tessa Albertson, Nicole Lewis, Rebecca Lowman, Joy Osmanski, Angel Pean, Shaun Taylor-Corbett, Erin Ruth Walker, CJ Wilson
Length: 10 hrs and 11 mins
Why You’ll Love Listening to This One: This full-cast audiobook follows Detective Chelsey Calhoun, whose world gets shaken when Ellie Black, a girl who went missing years ago, suddenly reappears. You will love mystery around Ellie. It’s a binge-worthy listen if you are a fan of layered thrillers
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One Last Secret by Adele Parks
Narrated by: Kristin Atherton
Length: 13 hrs and 42 mins
Why You’ll Love Listening to This One: If you love thriller audiobooks about final missions, luxurious settings, and old secrets resurfacing, this is a great pick. Narrator Kristin Atherton effortlessly captures Dora’s tough exterior, and as the story spirals, her narration makes it even more intense.
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We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer
Narrated by: Jeremy Carlisle Parker, Corey Brill
Length: 9 hrs and 52 mins
Why You’ll Love Listening to This One: Imagine buying a dream home only to have the old residents show up uninvited and refuse to leave. It’s eerie, unsettling, and Parker’s narration builds up that creepy, uneasy feeling that something’s way off. If you’re in the mood for something creepy and mind-bending listen to We Used to Live Here
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