Cradle Reading Order
by Will Wight · Narrated by Travis Baldree
Quick Answer
Cradle by Will Wight has 12 audiobooks and the series is complete. Listen in publication order, starting with Unsouled (2016). The full series runs about 122 hours, all narrated by Travis Baldree. Average listener rating: 4.7/5.
Lindon, born with a crippled soul in the Sacred Valley, defies expectations by seeking power beyond his home. A masterclass in cultivation/progression fantasy with tight plotting and satisfying payoffs.
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🏆 Why Listen to This Series
The gold standard for completed progression fantasy. 12 books with a satisfying ending, tight pacing, and incredible power scaling. Travis Baldree's narration is iconic. A perfect binge for new listeners.
🚀 Where to Start
Start with Unsouled. The first two books are shorter and more introductory — the series truly ignites from Blackflame (Book 3) onward.
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What order should I listen to the Cradle audiobooks in?+
Listen in publication order: 1. Unsouled (2016), 2. Soulsmith (2016), 3. Blackflame (2017), 4. Skysworn (2017), 5. Ghostwater (2018), 6. Underlord (2019), 7. Uncrowned (2019), 8. Wintersteel (2020), 9. Bloodline (2021), 10. Reaper (2021), 11. Dreadgod (2022), 12. Waybound (2023). Start with Unsouled — the series builds on itself book by book.
Is the Cradle series complete?+
Yes. All 12 audiobooks are out, so you can binge the entire series start to finish with no waiting.
How long is the Cradle audiobook series in total?+
About 122 hours across 12 audiobooks. At one hour of listening per day, that's roughly 17 weeks of content.
Who narrates the Cradle audiobooks?+
Travis Baldree narrates the series. Narrator consistency is a big deal in LitRPG — voices and system-notification styles stay the same across all 12 books.