Grab your popcorn—these electrifying, cinematic listens rival any summer blockbuster

In this tense Audible Original audio drama, a psychiatrist puts it all on the line to unravel the mystery of what happened to a seven-year-old girl in the six hours she went missing. Blending elements of fast-paced thrillers, supernatural mysteries, and stellar sci-fi, each installment of this eight-part series will keep you enthralled. An all-star cast led by Academy Award winner Jessica Chastain brings their all to this feat of storytelling, expertly ratcheting up the tension in every scene.

This production is so immersive that if you close your eyes for even a moment, you’ll feel as if you’re living every terrifying moment. Seven years after a comet crashed on Earth and caused the sun to disappear, something even more sinister arrives to threaten the future of humanity: terrifying, vampire-like monsters. A small group of survivors living in a medieval castle in the British countryside wrestle with their new, apocalyptic reality, desperately striving to hold on to what makes them human. The bevy of sound effects, impeccable production quality, and a story from Pacific Rim’s own Travis Beacham make this full-cast Audible Original truly unforgettable.

Blockbusters are often all about the casting. Five all-star narrators, including Cassandra Campbell and Hillary Huber, bring this twisty, juicy, gossipy thriller to life. In the town of Buckhead status is everything, as Jenny, the owner of an exclusive beauty salon, knows all too well. She keeps track of every last detail of the housewives who frequent her salon—so when one of them is murdered, her life goes topsy-turvy. Deliciously fun and wildly irreverent, this is a perfect summer listen for anyone who enjoys their mystery infused with plenty of humor and no shortage of glamour.

This chilling Audible Original podcast transports listeners to the deepest reaches of space—and right back to the world of one of the most instantly recognizable sci-fi horror blockbusters of all time: the Alien franchise. On a lonely, distant planet, Chris Hooper and his crew find trimonite, the most durable material ever discovered. It soon becomes a sought-after commodity. But Hooper and his crew realize that something much stranger and more terrifying lurks in the caverns where trimonite is mined. Chock-full of unforgettable action sequences and surprising twists, this is a perfect summer listen for fans of eerie suspense.

Desperate for a fresh start, Jess decides to crash at her brother Ben's apartment in Paris, even though he doesn't seem pleased about it. But when she arrives, he's not there, and the apartment itself is suspiciously fancy. Jess slowly starts digging into her brother's past, and what she finds only creates more questions. The story unfolds in the points of view of Jess and Ben's several neighbors, all expertly voiced by six narrators. These constantly shifting voices and perspectives give this satisfying mystery a truly cinematic quality.

Anyone looking for a new way to experience a classic will want to check out this haunting full-cast Audible Original dramatization of George Orwell's timeless tale. Featuring an original score and a seriously star-studded cast, including Andrew Garfield as Winston, Cynthia Erivo as Julia, and Tom Hardy as Big Brother, it's 1984 like you've never heard it before. Sound effects heighten the tension and terror, and Hardy's impeccable performance as Big Brother makes his chilling commands even more sinister.

This full-cast dramatization of Pierce Brown's bestselling novel rivals any blockbuster movie in scope, cinematic score, and performance. The first installment in Brown's grim dystopian world, where the lower castes toil away while the ruling class lives in luxury on the surface of Mars, comes to vivid, terrifying life, thanks to the talents of more than a dozen narrators. Darrow belongs to the lower caste, the Reds, who've been led to believe their endless work is for the benefit of future generations. When he discovers that he and his people are actually enslaved—working for nothing more than the comforts of the rich and powerful—he'll risk everything for a chance at liberation and, eventually, revolution.

Fans of true crime and immersive podcasts might find it nearly impossible to stop listening to this incredible audiobook. Sadie and her sister Mattie have always been on their own, trusting each other with everything. When Mattie is found dead, Sadie sets out on a reckless journey to find her killer. Soon, by chance, a radio producer learns about her story and starts a podcast following Sadie's progress. The full cast, led by Rebecca Soler and Gabra Zackman, features more than 30 voices. It's a blend of the best sort of teen suspense novel and a Serial-like podcast: a dynamite combination.

If you're craving the sweeping drama of historical fiction and the spine-tingling forward momentum of a suspense novel, this audiobook is for you. Set in Boston in 1662, it's the story of Mary Deerfield, a woman determined to divorce her husband and secure her freedom—despite the whispers in the community about her unnatural ways, rumors that could get her hanged. A full cast, including fan-favorites Julia Whelan and Mark Bramhall, use their inimitable talents to turn up the growing tension into a full-fledged fever pitch.

Robin Miles might be the sole narrator of the first installment in N. K. Jemisin's award-winning fantasy trilogy, but that doesn't stop this book from being a listening experience that's nothing short of immersive. It's set in a world plagued by unusual seismic activity that causes periodic “fifth seasons” that can make parts of the planet uninhabitable for months, years, or even decades. Robin embodies the three women whose intersecting storylines form the riveting plot, modulating her voice to reflect their different personalities. Creative, thought-provoking, and full of breathtaking surprises, this is considered a modern classic for a reason.

This kaleidoscopic, multi-points-of-view, multi-timeline murder mystery makes for the perfect summer listen. Mostly set on the Caribbean’s Saint X, it follows Claire, a woman trying to piece together the truth behind her sister Alison's murder during their childhood family vacation to the island. Two local men were arrested, but no one was charged. More than a dozen narrators voice the collection of friends, rivals, resort employees, locals, family members, reporters, and others whose lives were changed by Alison's murder.

Neil Gaiman's fan-favorite tale of the clash between gods comes alive in new ways in this dynamic full-cast audio production. Shadow, just out of prison, encounters Mr. Wednesday, a mysterious and beguiling stranger, and takes a job doing odd jobs for him. Soon Shadow is drawn into a world he never knew existed, roiling beneath the lives of everyday Americans. Powerful entities are fighting for control, and Shadow—not to mention the rest of humanity—is caught in the middle. This zany adventure is full of Gaiman's signature humor and whimsy.

There's no better way to experience all the adventure, romance, and heat of Sarah J. Maas's beloved series than through impassioned performances rendered by a full cast of actors. After killing a wolf in the woods, Feyre finds herself dragged away to a magical land she can't believe actually exists outside of legends: the home of the deadly, beautiful Fae. She's soon drawn to her cunning captor, but if she can't quell the evil threatening to destroy the Fae kingdom, she and her Fae lover will never get a happy ending.

Several extraordinary narrators head a full cast in this audio production of Max Brooks's classic, an oral history of the Zombie War that reshaped humanity forever. Actor Alfred Molina, director Martin Scorsese, rapper Common, and cast members of beloved sci-fi series like Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica, and Firefly make this an exceptional audio experience. This listen is so engrossing, in fact, that it went on to inspire a big budget adaptation starring Brad Pitt in 2013.

Listeners who aren't keen on battles and suspense but are still looking for a sweeping, cinematic listen will not be disappointed with this intimate yet extensive fictional story of a 1970s rock band, told oral history-style. Comprised of interviews, newspaper clippings, letters, diary entries, and other ephemera, the story comes alive on audio. Listening to it feels like tuning in to the most dramatic, scandalous, and ultimately moving music documentary you can imagine.

In this immersive audio adaptation of ND Stevenson's charming graphic novel, a shapeshifter named Nimona teams up with a reclusive villain to prove to everyone that the city's heroes aren't as heroic as they appear. Nimona comes up with a cunning plan, but it soon leads to complete havoc. Superb sound effects and a full cast prove just how powerful a good audio adaptation can be—listening to this story is as good, if not better, than reading the original comic.

No one does suspense like S. A. Cosby. His first Audible Original, produced by Kevin Hart and Charlamagne Tha God, focuses on three struggling friends who accidentally kill a man. Forced to go on the run, they try to stay alive—but can’t quite stay out of trouble—while hiding from the mob. This listen features everything fans have come to expect in Cosby's work: epic chase scenes; thoughtful but riveting explorations of love, power, and religion; and a cast of gritty, three-dimensional characters.

Philip Pullman's classic of modern fantasy is as epic as they come—we're talking armored talking bears, animal familiars called daemons, a mysterious substance falling from the sky, knives that can cut holes between worlds, and a whole lot more. The first book follows the adventures of a young girl named Lyra as she's swept up in a web of danger and magic she doesn't fully understand. The full cast includes Pullman himself, as well as actors Joanna Wyatt, Rupert Degas, and Alison Dowling.

While only performed by one voice actor, trust that the first installment in the beloved Expanse series, brilliantly narrated by Jefferson Mays, is as blockbuster as space operas come. A determined detective and the captain of an ice-mining ship team up to search for a missing girl who might change the fate of multiple worlds. Along the way, there's political corruption, rival government and revolutionary factions, abandoned spaceships, and a solar system on the brink of irreversible change.