Harker

by James Patterson, Christina Ricci (Narrator), David Oyelowo (Narrator)

From James Patterson, the world's #1 bestselling author, comes Harker — a dark and seductive detective noir that reimagines Dracula as a contemporary crime thriller.

Detective Mina Harker has built a reputation as the sharpest mind in the New Orleans Police Department, closing cases no one else can crack.

But the case that's been haunting her for years is unlike anything else in her files. The victims leave behind no forensic evidence, no witnesses, and not a single drop of blood in their bodies.

When FBI Special Agent Jon Weston enlists Harker to help track a serial killer who's striking in New Orleans, she knows two he's closer to the truth than he knows—and she can't let him get too close. Because the truth isn't just about the killer. It's about her too.

Five years ago, Harker survived an encounter that should have killed her. What it left behind still torments her, and it's getting harder to control. And as victims turn up across New Orleans, and a shadowy figure from her past tightens his grip on the city, Mina is running out of time to is she the hunter or the prey?

Created by James Patterson, and starring Christina Ricci (Yellowjackets, Wednesday), Harker is a propulsive thriller where nothing is quite what it seems, and the most cunning detective in New Orleans is racing to solve a case before it consumes her completely.

Please This audio drama is for mature audiences only. It contains violence and adult language. Discretion is advised.

Audible Audio

Published August 13, 2026

About the author

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James Patterson is the most popular storyteller of our time and the creator of such unforgettable characters and series as Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Jane Smith, and Maximum Ride. He has coauthored #1 bestselling novels with Bill Clinton, Dolly Parton, Michael Crichton, and Viola Davis, as well as collaborated on #1 bestselling nonfiction, including The Idaho Four, Walk in My Combat Boots, and Filthy Rich. Patterson has told the story of his own life in the #1 bestselling autobiography James Patterson by James Patterson. He is the recipient of an Edgar Award, ten Emmy Awards, the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation, and the National Humanities Medal.

Reviews

[Mark Colaci · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent! Harker was such a fun, fast listen. The story grabbed me quickly, kept me interested throughout, and Christina Ricci was fantastic.

At just over three hours, it was the perfect length too. It told a complete, entertaining story without dragging things out unnecessarily.

Five easy stars. And that ending definitely left me hoping this isn’t the last we hear from these characters. Please give us a sequel!

[Angela Verry · Rating 5 out of 5]

📚 Book Review: Harker 🧛🏻‍♂️🩸

This Dracula story is AMAZING! 😍🧛🏻‍♂️ I absolutely loved it! It was such a fun and fresh take on the classic Dracula story, and I was hooked from the beginning.

If you love Dracula retellings, gothic vibes, and a good twist on a classic, add this one to your TBR! 🖤📖

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[Mandy White (mandylovestoread) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well that was different from James Patterson. Very enjoyable. Loved the cameo form the author

[Casey Pond · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved the voice acting by Christina Ricci! Great quick listen!

[Juliette Sieling · Rating 4 out of 5]

Free, Christina Ricci, Dracula…I was in! So different from what James Patterson usually writes & it was good & simple! Fun little listen before spooky season sets in

[Jacky · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a magnificent listen! It takes the classic Dracula story and drops it right into modern times, and it works so well. Christina Ricci and the rest of the full cast performance were phenomenal it felt so immersive and cinematic from start to finish. Love the dark, atmospheric horror setting of this one!

[Steven · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting short Vampire story with Christia Ricchi as main character of the audible book.

From James Patterson, the world's #1 bestselling author, comes Harker — a dark and seductive detective noir that reimagines Dracula as a contemporary crime thriller.

[Ursula Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoy the James Patterson audio only productions for Audible. They are first rate, thrilling stories with top talent. This selection reimagines Dracula as a crime drama. Cast and production were fantastic. I hope there is a follow up.

[Jerri · Rating 2 out of 5]

Narration is ok but the story sucked. I should have known better. It IS Patterson.

[Maria Nogueira-Homolka · Rating 5 out of 5]

I quick enjoyable book

[Kasey Lopez · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fun Audible original. Loved the police procedural aspect of this quick vampire story!

[VP · Rating 2 out of 5]

Barely 2 stars because it was well acted.
The story was dumb but it was short and on offer from Audible.

[Charlene MacKinnon · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not what I expected. I’m not a fan of vampires

[KK · Rating 3 out of 5]

The production quality was great the actors did wonderful but the story felt…. Thin. Nothing truly happened and ending was predictable and unfulfilling

[Julia Bee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved that Christina Ricci was a narrator for this. Super quick and was like listening to a tv show episode!!

[Maja Kravanja]

This was fun!

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.75 stars... not bad...