30 hr 40 min · 96/100 credit value11/22/63
Written by Stephen King and narrated by Craig Wasson.
The 30-hour-and-40-minute runtime delivers excellent time-per-credit value without depending on a series commitment.
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Best science fiction audiobooks for a credit
A focused shortlist of science fiction editions that make a stronger case for comparison before spending a membership credit.
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Candidates score at least 85 in our rules-based credit-efficiency model. The score is not a listener rating or a guarantee of quality.
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30 hr 40 min · 96/100 credit value
16 hr 10 min · 96/100 credit valueProject Hail Mary
Written by Andy Weir and narrated by Ray Porter.
The 16-hour runtime, audio-first production, and Ray Porter performance make this a strong credit candidate.
21 hr 2 min · 92/100 credit valueDune
Written by Frank Herbert and narrated by Scott Brick, Orlagh Cassidy, Euan Morton, Simon Vance & cast.
At just over 21 hours, Dune offers substantial credit value and a large-scale ensemble production.
53 hr 26 min · 89/100 credit valueThe Artemis War Omnibus
Written by Adam Gaffen and narrated by Jane Weatherstone & Veronica Wylie.
At 53 hr 26 min, this is a high-runtime credit candidate, with the complete performance led by Jane Weatherstone & Veronica Wylie.
49 hr 3 min · 89/100 credit valueStar Crusades Uprising Complete Series Box Set (Books 1 - 6)
Written by Michael G. Thomas and narrated by Virtual Voice.
At 49 hr 3 min, this is a high-runtime credit candidate, with the complete performance led by Virtual Voice.
41 hr 1 min · 89/100 credit valueThe Journeyman Trilogy: The Complete 3-Book Dark Fantasy Boxed Set
Written by J.W. Webb and narrated by Andrew McDermott.
At 41 hr 1 min, this is a high-runtime credit candidate, with the complete performance led by Andrew McDermott.
40 hr 50 min · 89/100 credit valueZournal Series
Written by R S Merritt and narrated by Virtual Voice.
At 40 hr 50 min, this is a high-runtime credit candidate, with the complete performance led by Virtual Voice.
23 hr 30 min · 89/100 credit valueMajority: A Dark Sci-Fi Epic Fantasy
Written by Abby Goldsmith and narrated by George Newbern.
At 23 hr 30 min, this is a high-runtime credit candidate, with the complete performance led by George Newbern.
23 hr 23 min · 89/100 credit valueEmergence
Written by JK Franks and narrated by Steven Varnum.
At 23 hr 23 min, this is a high-runtime credit candidate, with the complete performance led by Steven Varnum.
17 hr 23 min · 89/100 credit valueAscendant
Written by Craig Alanson and narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds.
The 17 hr 23 min runtime offers a solid amount of listening, with Tim Gerard Reynolds carrying the audio edition.
14 hr 37 min · 89/100 credit valueSeverant
Written by C.S. Garrand and narrated by Patricia Santomasso.
The 14 hr 37 min runtime offers a solid amount of listening, with Patricia Santomasso carrying the audio edition.
13 hr 24 min · 89/100 credit valueImperfect Shot
Written by Ryann Fletcher and narrated by Veronica Giguere.
The 13 hr 24 min runtime offers a solid amount of listening, with Veronica Giguere carrying the audio edition.