The Best Sci-Fi Audiobooks of 2022

Escape to new worlds
There is nothing quite like escaping everyday life by losing yourself in the thrilling world of science fiction. Daring excursions, alternate dimensions and alien invasions! We've hand-selected a list of some of the best science fiction audiobooks of 2022, chosen not only for their brilliant execution of the genre but also for the captivating and expert narration that can transform even the most ordinary day into a dazzling adventure. Get away from it all, settle in, press play and listen to reality fade away with our top 18 best sci-fi audiobooks released in 2022.
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    • Echoes of Eternity

    • The Horus Heresy: Siege of Terra, Book 7
    • By: Aaron Dembski-Bowden
    • Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
    • Series: Siege of Terra: The Horus Heresy, Book 7
    • Length: 15 hrs and 50 mins
    • Release date: 03-09-22
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 2,212 ratings
    • Echoes of Eternity by Aaron Dembski-Bowden
    • The end has come for the Emperor’s besieged forces. The Imperial Palace is lying in ruins, and a final stand by Sanguinius stands in the way of the Warmaster’s ultimate victory. Echoes of Eternity is the seventh book in the thrilling space opera series Siege of Terra: The Horus Heresy and is perhaps the most riveting instalment yet. Author Aaron Dembski-Bowden is the genius behind this adventure-filled world full of gods and intergalactic wars that have taken the science fiction world by storm. With seven audiobooks available to listen to now on Audible, Echoes of Eternity and the Siege of Terra: The Horus Heresy is an outstanding series to get lost in today.

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    • He Who Fights with Monsters 5

    • A LitRPG Adventure (He Who Fights with Monsters, Book 5)
    • By: Shirtaloon, Travis Deverell
    • Narrated by: Heath Miller
    • Series: He Who Fights with Monsters, Book 5
    • Length: 20 hrs and 5 mins
    • Release date: 05-04-22
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 2,003 ratings
    • He Who Fights with Monsters 5
    • Jason is well into his new life as an apex hunter, but the twists and turns are still coming at him quickly. In He Who Fights with Monsters 5, Jason discovers that his homeworld holds many more secrets and mysteries than he could have ever imagined. As his powers grow to dizzying heights, he faces challenges that are greater than ever before. The He Who Fights with Monsters 5 is the fifth instalment in this action-packed, award-winning LitRPG science fiction adventure series from Travis Deverell, also known as Shirtaloon. Prepare to become obsessed with this series and the magical world of gods and monsters.

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    • To Paradise

    • By: Hanya Yanagihara
    • Narrated by: BD Wong, Catherine Ho, Edoardo Ballerini, Feodor Chin, Kurt Kanazawa
    • Length: 28 hrs and 46 mins
    • Release date: 11-01-22
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 621 ratings
    • To Paradise by Hanya Yanagihara
    • Melding science fiction and transcendent storytelling in a mesmerising fashion, author Hanya Yanagihara takes listeners deep into the lives of people living in New York during three different alternate realities hundreds of years apart in the brilliant novel, To Paradise. Forbidden love in an alternate version of 1893 America, a city ravaged by the AIDS epidemic in 1993 and a world ruptured by plagues and tyrannical leadership in 2093. All of these worlds, while startlingly different, are expertly intertwined by the things that run deep in humanity despite external differences: fear, love, shame, longing and loneliness. To Paradise is a Sunday Times best seller and has appeared on Barack Obama’s list of his favourite books of 2022.

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    • Star Wars: Brotherhood

    • By: Mike Chen
    • Narrated by: Jonathan Davis
    • Series: Star Wars, Book 14
    • Length: 12 hrs and 46 mins
    • Release date: 10-05-22
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 505 ratings
    • Star Wars: Brotherhood
    • The Clone Wars are raging on, and Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker struggle to come together as Jedi Knights. Once a Padawan to Obi-Wan, Anakin, now an equal, must navigate the changing dynamic between them to save Cato Neimoidia and its citizens from the perils of war and maintain peace throughout the galaxy. A worldwide big-screen phenomenon, Star Wars has now taken the world of science fiction and fantasy audiobooks by storm. Star Wars: Brotherhood, written by Mike Chen, is the ideal opportunity to lose yourself in the world of Jedis and galaxies far, far away and get to know these beloved characters like never before. Whether you are a lifelong fan of the series or just delving into the mesmerising world that has captured the hearts of millions, the force is strong with this audiobook.

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    • Ghazghkull Thraka: Prophet Waaagh!

    • Warhammer 40,000
    • By: Nate Crowley
    • Narrated by: Kelly Hotten, Paul Putner, Jon Rand
    • Series: Warhammer 40,000
    • Length: 7 hrs and 30 mins
    • Release date: 12-03-22
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,035 ratings
    • Ghazghkull Thraka: Prophet Waaagh!
    • Warhammer 40,000 is a famous tabletop game beloved by millions now epically captured in science fiction books written by Nate Crowley. These audiobooks are the ideal way for fans and first-time participants to explore the fascinating world of beasts and dark, futuristic warfare. Ghazghkull Thraka, the Beast of Armageddon, is one of the biggest threats to the Imperium. Ghazghkull Thraka: Prophet Waaagh! is his story, as told by his faithful banner bearer Makari. This Orks novel is a thrilling view into the world of this legendary beast and his rise to power, full of all the action-packed adventure and humour listeners could ever want. With many titles in the Warhammer 40,000 series, prepare to become obsessed with this exciting world and its unforgettable players.

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    • About Time

    • The Time Police, Book 4
    • By: Jodi Taylor
    • Narrated by: Zara Ramm
    • Series: The Time Police, Book 4
    • Length: 12 hrs and 30 mins
    • Release date: 13-10-22
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 922 ratings
    • About Time by Jodi Taylor
    • The Time Police are in charge of maintaining order in a world where time travel is no longer a secret but a dangerous pastime for people trying to change the course of history. Luke, Jane and Matthew take their mission to keep timelines intact at all costs very seriously, so when a startling revelation rocks their trio, much more than the fate of Team Weird is at stake. Author Jodi Taylor’s epic spinoff of her best-selling series The Chronicles of St Mary’s has solidified her as a master time travel writer up there with the likes of Douglas Adams, author of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. About Time is the fourth book in The Time Police series and is an ideal listen for fans of time travel classics like Doctor Who.

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    • Memory's Legion

    • The Complete Expanse Story Collection
    • By: James S. A. Corey
    • Narrated by: Daniel Abraham, Jefferson Mays, Ty Franck
    • Series: Expanse
    • Length: 16 hrs and 22 mins
    • Release date: 15-03-22
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 494 ratings
    • Memory's Legion by James S. A. Corey
    • Fans of author James S. A. Corey’s Hugo award-winning Expanse series rejoice! For the first time, all of the short stories in this space opera are available in one incredible audiobook, Memory’s Legion. Including a brand-new novella, Memory’s Legion is expertly narrated by a full cast that plunges listeners into the world of solar system colonisation like never before. Hinted at by the authors to possibly take place in the future of Andy Weir’s novel, The Martian, Expanse has been adapted to a TV show now available on Amazon Prime. Whether you are a fan of the show or the books, this audiobook allows you to explore this epic adventure in a new, brilliantly refreshing way.

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    • Roadkill

    • By: Dennis E. Taylor
    • Narrated by: Ray Porter
    • Length: 8 hrs and 58 mins
    • Release date: 04-08-22
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,223 ratings
    • Roadkill by Dennis E. Taylor
    • Best friends Jack, Natalie and Patrick are average 20-somethings navigating life in a small American town. That is until they become the only thing staving off humanity's destruction. Together, they must save humanity from threatening extraterrestrial forces with nothing but their wits and an AI named Sheldon. Oh, and their very own spaceship. Roadkill is an exhilaratingly entertaining first-contact fantasy book from author Dennis E. Taylor, now available as an audiobook. Full of the kind of adventure that put Taylor on the map with the New York Times and Audible best-selling Bobiverse series, Roadkill is a non-stop rollercoaster of out-of-this-world thrills.

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    • The Primal Hunter

    • A LitRPG Adventure
    • By: Zogarth
    • Narrated by: Travis Baldree
    • Series: The Primal Hunter, Book 1
    • Length: 20 hrs and 9 mins
    • Release date: 08-03-22
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,065 ratings
    • The Primal Hunter by Zogarth
    • The first book in the LitRPG adventure series written by Zogarth, The Primal Hunter, is an epic journey full of apocalyptic action and adventure. Jake is an ordinary office worker when humanity suddenly gets exposed to the multiverse on a seemingly ordinary day. While his coworkers struggle to cope with their new roles in this dangerous new reality driven purely by power and survival, Jake finds that he is thriving in the chaos. Perhaps this is the world he was always meant to exist in. Listeners of The Primal Hunter will enjoy all of the thrills of LitRPG, such as different levels, classes, skills and roles, as they follow Jake's brilliant adventures in the vast new multiverse and follow along as his powers transform him into an elite hunter.

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    • The Kaiju Preservation Society

    • By: John Scalzi
    • Narrated by: Wil Wheaton
    • Length: 8 hrs and 2 mins
    • Release date: 15-03-22
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 819 ratings
    • The Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi
    • When the COVID-19 pandemic hit New York City, Jamie Gray found himself in a rut, working as a food delivery driver. Out of desperation and sheer boredom, he agrees to a last-minute job that takes him on an adventure out of this world. New York Times best-selling author John Scalzi is no stranger to epic storytelling, and The Kaiju Preservation Society will not disappoint. In his first standalone adventure since the conclusion of the best-selling The Interdependency trilogy, Scalzi introduces listeners to a mind-blowing alternate dimension where giant creatures roam a human-free world. This exciting story is one of escape and pure enjoyment. And with the expert performance of Wil Wheaton, who has narrated such titles as Ready Player One and The Martian, you will find yourself unable to push pause.

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    • Eyes of the Void

    • The Final Architecture, Book 2
    • By: Adrian Tchaikovsky
    • Narrated by: Sophie Aldred
    • Series: The Final Architecture, Book 2
    • Length: 20 hrs and 44 mins
    • Release date: 28-04-22
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 491 ratings
    • Eyes of the Void by Adrian Tchaikovsky
    • Award-winning author Adrian Tchaikovsky is a master of speculative fiction and the second title in The Final Architecture series is no exception to his talent. Eyes of the Void is a brilliant piece of science fiction depicting the events following the destruction of Earth by an alien enemy and Idris, an enhanced human. After 40 years of peace, the Human Colony worlds face inevitable extinction when their greatest enemy returns, and Idris, created to navigate deep space, is one of humanity’s only weapons. To save the colonies, he must return to the horrifying place where his mind got stolen and altered so long ago. But what he finds there will change everything. Eyes of the Void is a fast-paced adventure that will keep listeners on the edge of their seats from beginning to end.

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    • Eversion

    • By: Alastair Reynolds
    • Narrated by: Harry Myers
    • Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins
    • Release date: 30-05-22
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 417 ratings
    • Eversion by Alastair Reynolds
    • A small group of explorers set sail on the schooner Demeteron in search of a vast uncharted lake in the icy inlets of Patagonia. On the hunt for a mysterious artefact, disaster strikes before they can reach their destination. When they come upon a shipwreck, they realise they may not be the only ones searching for this astounding object and whatever stopped them in their tracks may also be after them. His crew and mission's fate lie solely in Dr. Silas Coade's hands. A mesmerising gothic space opera, Eversion is a wildly unique and entertaining ride of thrilling science fiction and adventure. In the same vein as Cloud Atlas, this brilliant audiobook will instantly transport listeners to another world.

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    • Sea of Tranquility

    • By: Emily St. John Mandel
    • Narrated by: Arthur Morey, Dylan Moore, John Lee, Kirsten Potter
    • Length: 5 hrs and 46 mins
    • Release date: 28-04-22
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 596 ratings
    • Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel
    • A new sci-fi novel of dazzling imagination comes from Emily St. John Mandel, author of the Scotiabank Giller Prize-shortlisted The Glass Hotel and the international best seller Station Eleven. Sea of Tranquility is an enthralling story of time travel, fantasy and examination of everything that ultimately binds us together. A British exile taking refuge on the West Coast of Canada in the early 1900s; a best-selling author on a book tour across multiple galaxies; a resident of a moon colony 300 years in the future; and a friendless young woman—this group of fascinating characters wouldn't find each other under normal circumstances. Transcending space and time, a time traveller struggling to resist the temptation to change the course of history will ultimately be the link that brings them all together. This listen is a stunning example of stellar science fiction storytelling and human connection that will leave you spellbound.

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    • The Elfor One

    • The Code Series, Book 3
    • By: RR Haywood
    • Narrated by: Colin Morgan
    • Series: The Code Series, Book 3
    • Length: 16 hrs and 47 mins
    • Release date: 29-09-22
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 771 ratings
    • The Elfor One by R. R. Haywood
    • The epic Code trilogy by R. R. Haywood comes to a thrilling conclusion in this mesmerising audiobook, The Elfor One. After spending years trapped in the lower decks of the Worldship Humility, the Elfors have finally broken free. Their freedom, however, does not come without a cost. But even murder and assault are not their most significant problems as they are still the keepers of a monumental secret, and some people will stop at nothing to uncover it. Colin Morgan brings to life a cast of zany characters that have captivated listeners from the beginning, and with R.R. Haywood’s trademark humour, this is an adventure not to be missed.

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    • Nona the Ninth

    • Locked Tomb, Book 3
    • By: Tamsyn Muir
    • Narrated by: Moira Quirk
    • Series: The Locked Tomb Trilogy, Book 3
    • Length: 17 hrs and 46 mins
    • Release date: 13-09-22
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 458 ratings
    • Nona the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
    • Sure her city is under attack and the zombies have made a comeback, but Nona just wants to have a birthday party. After waking up in a stranger's body six months ago, Nona isn't ready to give it back. She wants to live an everyday life despite others wanting her to serve as the weapon that will safeguard humanity from the Nine Houses. But no matter how hard she tries to ignore the coming events, she can't stop dreaming of a woman with a chillingly painted face. Nona the Ninth a wildly entertaining space opera and third book in The Locked Tomb Trilogy from author Tamsyn Muir.

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    • The Primal Hunter 3

    • A LitRPG Adventure
    • By: Zogarth
    • Narrated by: Travis Baldree
    • Series: The Primal Hunter, Book 3
    • Length: 18 hrs and 23 mins
    • Release date: 30-08-22
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 835 ratings
    • The Primal Hunter 3 by Zogarth
    • Jake is learning to adapt and evolve back on Earth as his skills and path as a hunter become clear. He founded the first city on the planet, which comes with a hefty bit of responsibility he chooses to ignore. All across Earth, the Pylons of Civilization are being established. Humanity is beginning to find its feet again, but Jake has other things on his mind. Hunting, sorcery and getting that D-grade evolution are the only things worthy of his attention. The Primal Hunter 3 is another thrilling instalment in the LitRPG series by Zogarth.

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    • The Memory Librarian

    • And Other Stories of Dirty Computer
    • By: Janelle Monáe
    • Narrated by: Bahni Turpin
    • Length: 12 hrs and 10 mins
    • Release date: 14-04-22
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 22 ratings
    • The Memory Librarian by Janelle Monáe
    • An exciting and eclectic speculative fiction debut from talented American singer, rapper and actress Janelle Monáe, The Memory Librarian is a dazzling collection of short stories exploring identity, love, expression and technology. Set in the same futuristic universe that backdrops Monáe’s best-selling album Dirty Computer, these tales are an amalgamation of human experiences and struggles with identity expression that transcends artificial intelligence and a totalitarian existence. Offering a profound look into the world of queer and Black identities, The Memory Librarian is a thought-provoking collection exploring themes that best represents science fiction. Featuring narration by Janelle Monáe and Audible Hall of Fame narrator Bahni Turpin, this listen is unlike anything you have heard before.

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    • How High We Go in the Dark

    • By: Sequoia Nagamatsu
    • Narrated by: Jason Culp, Stephanie Komure, Micky Shiloah, Joe Knezevich, Brianna Ishibashi, Kotaro Watanabe, Matthew Bridges, Kurt Kanazawa, Greg Watanabe, Jeanne Sakata, MacLeod Andrews, Keisuke Hoashi, Brian Nishii, Julia Whelan
    • Length: 9 hrs and 20 mins
    • Release date: 06-01-22
    • Language: English
    • 4 out of 5 stars 190 ratings
    • How High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu
    • Marking the publishing debut of Sequoia Nagamatsu, How High We Go in the Dark is a wildly unique, utterly spellbinding and expertly crafted piece of science fiction. After an ancient virus traverses the globe, life on Earth is immediately reshaped, and humanity is forever altered. Following a cast of intricately linked characters over hundreds of years, this daring and profoundly deep work of imagination reminds us all of the indelible resilience of the human spirit. It reminds us of the unbreakable strings that bind us together, regardless of the separation of time or space. Fans of sci-fi classic Cloud Atlas and Station Eleven will love this downright prophetic novel, which has left critics and listeners stunned by its beauty and, at times, unsettling relatability. The audiobook version is an essential addition to any listener’s library.

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