James Patterson and Michael Connelly to Return with New Audible Originals

Audible today announced two major new Audible Originals from bestselling authors James Patterson and Michael Connelly, further solidifying Audible as the premier destination for fans of thriller and suspense audio entertainment.

James Patterson expands his acclaimed catalog of Audible Originals with Harker (releasing August 13), a dark and seductive detective noir that reimagines Dracula as a contemporary crime thriller. Brought to life by an all-star cast including Christina Ricci, David Oyelowo, and David Denman, Harker blends gothic horror, mystery, and psychological suspense into a cinematic listening experience.

Michael Connelly returns to Audible with The Eternal Realm: A Safe Man Story (releasing September 24), the latest installment in his hit Safe Man series. Featuring a new cast, a gripping mystery, and the signature tension and intrigue listeners have come to expect, the production stars Da'Vine Joy Randolph and Michael Cudlitz, with Laurence Fishburne in a supporting role.

Together, these highly anticipated Audible Originals showcase two master storytellers at the height of their powers, delivering immersive, full-cast productions that push the boundaries of audio entertainment. From the shadowy streets and supernatural secrets of Harker to the eerie, portal-filled mystery at the center of The Eternal Realm, listeners will be swept into richly imagined worlds filled with unforgettable characters, chilling twists, and pulse-pounding suspense.

Over the past several years, James Patterson has delivered a slate of critically acclaimed Audible Originals featuring Hollywood's top talent, including The Coldest Case: A Black Book Audio Drama starring Aaron Paul, Krysten Ritter, and Nathalie Emmanuel; The Method with Zachary Quinto, Stephanie Beatriz, and Lil Rel Howery; and Daniel X: Genesis featuring Michael Cimino and Abigail Breslin. Additional Patterson Audible Originals include The Guilty, Zero Tolerance, The Commuter, The Justice, and The Coldest Case 2.

Michael Connelly has likewise made Audible a home for innovative audio storytelling, with his hit 2024 Audible Original The Safe Man starring Jack Quaid (The Boys) and Titus Welliver (Bosch), which captivated listeners with its supernatural mystery reimagined from Connelly's 2012 short story of the same name.

Harker and The Eternal Realm: A Safe Man Story continue these acclaimed partnerships, demonstrating Audible's shared commitment, with two of fiction's greatest authors, to pushing the boundaries of audio storytelling.