No one among us hasn't imagined what it would be like to right a wrong. And though it's better to turn the other cheek, forgive, and forget, it's still fun to listen to fictional characters enact their revenge. If you need a balm for a slight you’re still seething over, we’ve created this handy list of the best revenge thriller audiobooks to add to your library.
Whether you're rooting for the hero or antagonist, these thrilling tales of revenge will have you glued to your seat. From compelling classics to chilling new releases, these are some of the best revenge listens out there.
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Five years after her daughter's death, Camille is still grieving and obsessed with the young man she holds responsible. Seeking an outlet for her sorrow and rage, she joins a secret group on the dark web, where mothers like her share their stories of loss and their desire for justice. But Camille thought The Collective was a safe place for women to express their darkest revenge fantasies—until they start to come true. Is this a group of avenging angels or ruthless monsters? And is it too late for Camille to escape? Narrated by Audie-nominated performer Vivienne Leheny, this nerve-shredding thriller from Edgar Award-winning author Alison Gaylin is a compulsive listen until the shocking end.
Confessions is also a dark psychological thriller about a grieving mother—but this mom is set on getting revenge in her own way. After her young daughter dies in an accident on the grounds of the middle school where she teaches, Yuko decides to turn in her resignation. But she has one final class prepared—and Yuko is about to teach the two students responsible for her daughter's death a frightening lesson. Originally published in Japan, this international thriller is a revenge saga driven by powerful dual narration from actors Elaina Erika Davis and Noah Galvin.
No list of revenge audiobooks would be complete without this Alexandre Dumas classic. On the eve of his marriage to a beautiful woman, and on the very day he is promoted to captain, young sailor Edmond Dantès is arrested and thrown in prison on a trumped up charge of treason brought by jealous rivals. During his many years of incarceration, he meticulously plans his escape—and the perfect revenge. This masterpiece of 19th century literature is narrated by another master of their craft: actor, poet, and voice artist Bill Homewood.
When a book has the word revenge
in its title, listeners have no doubt that someone's in trouble. In The Exes' Revenge, that someone is Philip Rochester. His first ex-wife, his soon-to-be second ex-wife, and his new girlfriend all decide they want revenge against this manipulative, controlling man. And unfortunately for Philip, three heads are better than one. Esteemed actor and producer Fiona Hardingham lends her unquestionable vocal talents to this wickedly dark gem of a debut thriller.
Be careful what you wish for. That's the moral of this revenge thriller from New York Times best-selling author Sandra Brown. When police officer Burke Basile loses everything, he decides the best way to get revenge against Pinkie Duvall, the corrupt lawyer who cost him his job and his best friend's life, is to kidnap his trophy wife. But Burke doesn't realize what trouble it will cause—or anticipate the way he'll feel about this lovely, lonely woman and her native New Orleans charms. In addition to his work on hundreds of audiobooks, narrator Jack Garrett has lent his voice to commercials and worked as a radio announcer.
From Edgar Award-winning author Mindy McGinnis, this thrilling YA novel unravels the story of a young woman whose quest for revenge unleashes her dark side. Three years ago, Alex's sister was murdered and the killer went unpunished. So, Alex stepped in and doled out justice. But now that she's gotten a taste for vengeance, she doesn't know how to stop. And that spells trouble for everyone around her—even the preacher's kid she meets while volunteering at an animal shelter. The shifting perspectives in this novel are voiced by Amanda Dolan, Justis Bolding, and Dan Bittner, three exciting rising stars.
By all appearances, Teddy Crutcher is an excellent role model for his students at Belmont Academy, where he has just won Teacher of the Year. But in reality, he’s a vengeful psychopath, taking anonymous action against anyone who crosses him in the slightest, including students, parents, and coworkers. But when a parent dies at a school function, is Teddy the villain—or the intended victim? Teddy's dastardly deeds are delightfully detailed by veteran actor David Pittu.
There’s just no way you can discuss revenge thrillers without including one of the biggest literary sensations of the 21st century, Gone Girl. It's Nick and Amy Dunne's fifth wedding anniversary when Amy goes missing. All eyes are on Nick as the obvious suspect, as stories surface of his less-than-stellar performance as a husband. Nick swears he doesn't know where Amy is, and that he's being set up—but who would want that kind of revenge? Fan favorite audiobook veterans Julia Whelan and Kirby Heyborne skillfully voice Amy and Nick's sides of the twisted love story at the center of Gillian Flynn's twisty psychological thriller.
Although it’s indeed centuries old, Shakespeare's story of a vengeful Danish prince never feels dated or irrelevant. This audio edition of Hamlet is produced by the BBC with a full, star-studded cast, featuring acclaimed actors Juliet Stevenson, best known for her roles in Truly, Madly Deeply and Bend It Like Beckham, and Michael Sheen, whose numerous credits include Good Omens; Prodigal Son, and Audible's own The Sandman.
We can't tell you who is going to get revenge in Agatha Christie's most famous mystery, because that would spoil all the fun. But we can recommend you unravel this classic's conclusion alongside the brilliant cast of this Audible Original drama—complete with all the chugs and choos of the Orient Express itself.
Chloe, a freshman honor student, spends her free time plotting to kill Will, a childhood friend who wrong her. She doesn't have an ounce of guilt or fear about that—because Chloe is a genuine, diagnosed psychopath. Along with six other emotionless students at her college, she's volunteered to participate in a clinical study of psychopaths, led by a renowned psychologist. But when someone starts murdering the participants, Chloe may have to put her plan for revenge on hold. To save her own life, she turns to her fellow participants for help—even though she, like everyone, knows: You can't trust a psychopath. A New York Times Best Thriller of 2021, this dark and clever tale is narrated by the prolific and accomplished Brittany Pressley.
It happened 10 years ago, when they were just kids on an elk hunt, and they've never been able to forget that disturbing, deadly event. Still, somehow, the four Blackfeet Indian friends grew up and moved on with their lives—until a terrifying entity appears to them, hell-bent on revenge. A dark psychological horror with sharp social insight, The Only Good Indians is made all the more haunting by the brilliant, eerie performance of actor Shaun Taylor-Corbett.
The title says it all. From worldwide super-selling author James Patterson comes this explosive story of responsibility and, yes, revenge. Just as he's settling into civilian life, former SAS soldier David Shelley is shaken by the shocking death of a young woman he once helped protect. At the urging of her grieving parents, he sets out to find the truth, no matter the cost or the answers. But even a veteran bodyguard may be powerless to protect them—or stop a father's quest for vengeance. Narrator Gavin Osborn deftly navigates this fast-paced thriller, keeping listeners up to speed and on their toes.
Ike has been out of jail for 15 years without even a speeding ticket to his name. Buddy Lee still has contacts in the underworld. Besides being ex-cons, these two men—one Black and law-abiding; one white and a career criminal— having nothing in common, until their sons are murdered together. Isiah and Derek had loved one another. Driven by a love for their sons, even if they didn't fully accept their marriage, Ike and Buddy Lee band together in a quest for vengeance. Expertly voiced by veteran character actor Adam Lazarre-White, Razorblade Tears is a high-octane, fast-paced story of bloody retribution and heartfelt change.
Why settle for one story of revenge when you can have 11? This heart-pounding, suspense-packed collection of short stories will have you checking the locks on your doors and closing your curtains at night. And as narrated by Kaleo Griffith and Johanna Parker, two voice artists who have won awards for their work, these macabre, nuanced tales of humanity’s light and dark are all the more memorable.
Nikki Griffin is a PI with a secret passion. Between gigs, she hunts down men who have hurt women they claim to love. Then, she teaches them what it feels like to be hurt, so she can be sure their victims will never be hurt again. When a regular surveillance job turns ugly, Nikki finds herself protecting the woman she has been paid to tail from the very kind of dangerous men she targets. And suddenly, Nikki is the one being hunted down down Audie Award-winning narrator January LaVoy lends her considerable talents to this tale of vigilante justice with startling twists.
This is another thrilling story of vigilante justice and bad, bad men. Scarlett Clark is an English professor at Gorman University with a deadly hobby. Each year, she searches for the worst man on campus—professor, student, or staffer— and meticulously plots his murder. Gorman student Carly Schiller seeks revenge when her roommate is sexually assaulted. And the way these two storylines intertwine will blow your mind. The two vengeful characters are expertly voiced by actors Lameece Issaq and Eileen Stevens.
American actor, producer, writer, and director Feodor Chin narrates this astounding tale of love and revenge set in the Wild West, where brutality rules and anything goes. Ming Tsu is a Chinese American assassin trying to build a different life when he falls in love with Ada, the daughter of a powerful railroad tycoon. Soon after the couple elopes, the magnate's henchman kidnap Ada and conscript Ming into service for the Central Pacific Railroad. Heartbroken yet defiant, Ming escapes. Now he is making his way back to rescue his bride—and get vengeance on the men who nearly destroyed him.
Speaking of Westerns, True Grit is one of the very best in the genre, and it just so happens to be a brilliantly crafted tale of revenge! Young Mattie Ross hires "Rooster" Cogburn, the meanest US Marshal in Arkansas, to help her track down her father's murderer and avenge his death. This audiobook edition of the classic novel is distinguished by its narrator: Donna Tartt. The Pulitzer Prize–winning author is a huge fan of True Grit, and her adoration shines through in her stunning performance.
And last but not least, we get to Steph Cha's award-winning Your House Will Pay, an intense story of violence and revenge centered on two families in Los Angeles—one Black and the other Korean. Shawn Matthews lost his sister to a shooting two decades ago, before Grace Park was born. Now violence has visited the Park family, and Grace will learn what the two incidents have in common in a situation where there are no winners. The two characters are voiced by gifted actors Greta Jung and Glenn Davis.
