47 hr 47 min · 98/100 credit valueThe Stand
Written by Stephen King and narrated by Grover Gardner.
At 47 hours and 47 minutes, the complete and uncut edition is one of the strongest pure runtime values for a single credit.
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Best horror audiobooks for a credit
A focused shortlist of horror editions that make a stronger case for comparison before spending a membership credit.
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47 hr 47 min · 98/100 credit value
10 hr 17 min · 94/100 credit valueNightmare at 20,000 Feet
Written by Stephen King - introduction & Richard Matheson and narrated by Julia Campbell, Richard Powers, Malcolm Hillgartner, Arte Johnson, Jay Karnes, Ray Porter, Yuri Rasovsky & Lorna Raver.
Its 10 hr 17 min runtime and multi-narrator production give listeners substantial performance and listening time for one credit.
65 hr 31 min · 89/100 credit valueTorrent Witches Cozy Mysteries Complete Box Set: Books 1-10
Written by Tess Lake and narrated by Natalie Duke.
At 65 hr 31 min, this is a high-runtime credit candidate, with the complete performance led by Natalie Duke.
59 hr 26 min · 89/100 credit valueZombies!
Written by R S Merritt and narrated by Virtual Voice.
At 59 hr 26 min, this is a high-runtime credit candidate, with the complete performance led by Virtual Voice.
28 hr 51 min · 89/100 credit valueThe Undead Trilogy
Written by Matthew Doggett and narrated by Matthew Crow.
At 28 hr 51 min, this is a high-runtime credit candidate, with the complete performance led by Matthew Crow.
26 hr 49 min · 89/100 credit valueQueen of Spades Thrillers: Books 1-6
Written by Kristi Belcamino and narrated by Virtual Voice.
At 26 hr 49 min, this is a high-runtime credit candidate, with the complete performance led by Virtual Voice.
13 hr 29 min · 89/100 credit valueThe Dead Never Die
Written by John Corwin and narrated by Austin Rising.
The 13 hr 29 min runtime offers a solid amount of listening, with Austin Rising carrying the audio edition.
12 hr 49 min · 89/100 credit valueHaunted House Evil
Written by Carrie Bates and narrated by Virtual Voice.
The 12 hr 49 min runtime offers a solid amount of listening, with Virtual Voice carrying the audio edition.
8 hr 21 min · 85/100 credit valueSoon
Written by Lois Murphy and narrated by David Linski.
This 8 hr 21 min listen may suit a focused session, though credit users should compare Audible's current cash price first.