10 of the Best Post-Apocalyptic Audiobooks to Capture a Disastrous Future
Post-apocalypse is one of the most popular genres out there for both books and movies alike. Audiobooks are a medium in which the horrors of the future can be visualised through voice and cadence. So, here are 10 of the best Post-Apocalyptic Audiobooks are there right now!
The Passage by Justin Cronin
Narrated by Scott Brick
It is a gripping and expansive novel that spans multiple timelines and characters. The story begins with a government experiment gone wrong, resulting in a viral outbreak that transforms humans into vampiric creatures. As the survivors navigate a lonely world, the novel explores themes of survival, humanity, and the consequences of scientific experimentation.
Set in the aftermath of a nuclear apocalypse, survivors in Moscow have taken refuge in the city’s underground metro system. The audiobook, narrated by Rupert Degas, follows the journey of a young man named Artyom as he navigates the dangers of the metro, encountering mutated creatures and rival factions.
In a future world where the Earth’s surface has become uninhabitable, the remnants of humanity live in a massive underground silo. The audiobook, narrated by Amanda Sayle, follows the discovery of the truth about the outside world and the challenges faced by those who seek to explore it. Themes of isolation, power, and the consequences of knowledge are central to the story.
This audiobook tells the story of a young girl named Melanie who possesses unique abilities in a world ravaged by a fungal infection turning people into zombie-like creatures. The novel explores themes of identity, survival, and the moral complexities of the post-apocalyptic world.
The story unfolds after an EMP attack cripples the United States, leading to the collapse of society. It follows the struggles of a small town as they face the challenges of a world without electricity, technology, and the comforts of modern life. The focus is on community survival and adaptation.
“Earth Abides” is a classic post-apocalyptic novel that follows the life of Isherwood Williams, one of the few survivors of a global pandemic. As he explores the remnants of civilization, the novel reflects on the cyclical nature of human civilization and the resilience of life.
Parable of the Sower is set in a future America facing environmental and social collapse. The protagonist, Lauren Olamina, develops a new belief system called Earthseed as a response to the chaos. The novel explores themes of religion, adaptation, and the search for meaning in a fractured world.
This novel is set in a future American Southwest where water scarcity has led to intense conflicts. The audiobook follows the characters involved in the struggle for water rights and survival in a harsh, drought-ridden landscape.
This audiobook explores a world where people’s shadows begin to disappear, along with their memories. The novel follows the journey of a couple, Ory and Max, as they navigate the consequences of this mysterious epidemic, facing both physical and existential challenges.
This audiobook combines elements of mystery and post-apocalyptic fiction. The story follows Detective Hank Palace as he investigates a murder against the backdrop of an impending asteroid impact that is set to destroy Earth. The novel explores themes of justice, purpose, and the human condition in the face of impending doom.
