Audiobook Narration & Voice Acting

Demos
FICTION - Murder Mystery - Inside the Killer's Head
FICTION - Thriller - A Man in the Depths of Grief - M/M
FICTION - Western - First Person Narrator - Southwest Accent/Elderly
FICTION - Murder Mystery - First Person Narrator - 3 Characters - M/M/F
FICTION - Fantasy/Horror - Two Characters - M/M
FICTION - Murder Mystery - Two Characters - M/M
FICTION - Western - Four Characters - M/M/F/M
FICTION - Comedy - Multiple Characters - 4F/5M
FICTION - Absurdist - First Person Narrator Plus M/F
FICTION - Psychological Drama - First Person Narrator
FICTION - Fantasy - First Person Narrator Plus M
FICTION - Mid-Life Romance - Four Characters - F/F/F/F
NON-FICTION - Memoir - First Person Narrator
NON-FICTION - Biography - Billy the Kid
NON-FICTION - Biography - Leo Tolstoy
NON-FICTION - Theological
REEL - Voice Acting Demo

My Audiobooks

What My Authors are Saying

“Boyd Barrett has become my one and only go-to audiobook producer, narrator and director. After some frustrating experiences that led to poor audiobook reviews of otherwise popular titles, I am thrilled to say that in Boyd, I have found someone who conveys what I mean with heart, accuracy, and superb production. I’m definitely a repeat customer who no longer shops around. If you want reviews that even exceed your hardcopy books, I cannot overstate my enthusiastic endorsement, whether for non-fiction narration or full-cast actor fiction.”
Brad Jersak
Author, Theologian
“Boyd narrated my first novel, Now I See You, and I was thrilled with the result. He really brought the narrative to life. While proofing the files, I found myself engrossed in the story and anxiously waiting for what would happen next, and I wrote the book! Boyd’s voice is deep and rich, and was perfect for my mystery series. He was very friendly and easy to work with. Boyd has narrated the first book in my series, and it won’t be the last!”
Shannon Work
Author
“Boyd Barrett is the full package when it comes to audiobook production. Not only is he a masterfully talented voice artist who can narrate in a wide variety of styles and voices, he has a true gift for feeling a story and knowing exactly how it should be read and arranged to capture the voice of the author and characters. Boyd produced my novel, organizing over twenty individual voice actors to create a full-cast audiobook production that rivals the best ensembles you’ll find on Audible. Additionally, he voiced the main narrator, various minor characters, and produced the entire audiobook from start to finish. He is a treasure and an absolute joy to work with. I cannot recommend him highly enough.”
Heather Hutzel
Author
“Boyd Barrett is a world-class talent. Patient, resourceful, and endlessly creative, he possesses both an acute sense of audio production concepts as well as a keen understanding of the nature of storytelling. Collaborating with Boyd was a true joy; throughout the process of creating my debut audiobook, he acted as a teammate, mentor, and trusted guide, one who went above and beyond to ensure the success of the project. He took the time and effort to understand my vision—and then he was meticulous in enacting that vision, leveraging his industry expertise and a workhorse-like mentality to bring the story to life. I cannot recommend Boyd highly enough. He’s an artist beyond compare.”
Corey Kruse
Author
“Wow! Boyd Barrett surprised me with his quality, professionalism, and creativity. Boyd voiced my series The Training of KX12, which I had not planned on doing an audiobook for because of how complex the story structure is. But he gave me an example and, well, now I can’t imagine anyone else voicing my writing. Thank you, Boyd!”
Dan Kent
Author
“Working with Boyd has been a joy. Boyd has an outstanding voice which is able to capture the depth and personality of each character in the book. He carefully works his magic setting the mood and framing the story in ways that are relatable for the audience. My book, Light Through a Rusty Roof, required a narrator who believed in each character and expressed that through every word and breath. I would highly recommend Boyd Barrett to anyone looking for an excellent audio book experience. Boyd was timely, supportive, and open to critique. Five stars for Boyd Barrett.”
Roy Terry
Author, Pastor
“Boyd was an absolute pleasure to work with. He was transparent with costs and very patient and cooperative regarding any changes I wanted. The finished product was exactly what I required. Not to mention that his voice is quite mesmerizing! I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of working with Boyd and would highly recommend his services.”
Meredith Swift
Author
“Working with Boyd Barrett is like listening to his voice - fully engaged, soulfully passionate, and beautifully creative. His narration is powerful, covering a wide range of emotions, characters, and experiences. But the best about working with Boyd is that he treated my novel with respect and interest - always patient to listen to my inputs and willing to implement changes, especially in light of a challenging international voice cast. He sticks to the timeline, is professional, flexible and personal, delivering a beautiful product and making its complex production look simple. I’ve enjoyed every aspect of working with Boyd and already look forward to working with him again for my upcoming sequel.”
Judith Forgoston
Author
"An amazing talent! He brings my stories and characters to life, capturing the spirit exactly as I intended. Boyd Barrett is a master voice artist."
Caroline Giammanco
Author
"My publisher fortunately allowed me to choose the narrator for my novel, Wordsworth in Bogotá. My wife, Katie, and I separately listened to hours of audio samples on ACX and we both chose Boyd! So I knew that I’d love his voice and that he’d be superb in bringing to life a wide variety of characters (including Colombian drug lords, poetry professors, and even Cupid (yes, as in the god of love)). What I couldn’t have known was how delightful he would be to work with."
Scott E Sundby
Author
"I had the pleasure of working with Boyd for the audiobook version of my novel, The Scout of Wounded Knee. Boyd is a true professional on every level, from planning to execution. His ability to move seamlessly from one truly unique character voice to another is nothing short of amazing. Boyd truly brought my novel to life. I'm grateful, and am looking forward to working with him again. “
Michael A McLellan
Author
"Honestly, I kinda hate to say anything nice about Boyd... because I want to hog him all for myself! I guess that's not fair. Folks... AWARD-WINNING voice actor Boyd Barrett is flat-out awesome. When I first heard him read my (very challenging and word-dense) first novel, his homey 'storyteller' voice immediately won me over; he made me *want* to listen to what happened next... despite the fact that I already knew since I wrote it. Just as important to the creative process, his professionalism and work ethic and technical savvy really rule the day. And when I ask him for something difficult, or for another take on things... he never complains. Frankly, Boyd has spoiled me for other narrators. I might be forced to clone him without his knowledge.”
Gary Clemenceau
Author, Artist, Lyricist
"When I first heard Boyd's audition for my audiobook, I knew he was the one. He brought depth and gravitas to my book that not only brought my words to life, but blew me away with how he got to the emotional core of the story. On top of that, he was extremely professional, and made my first audiobook experience a 10/10. Boyd is an absolute pro, and I would 100% work with him again.”
C. William Philiips
Author

What My Listeners Are Saying

“The narration is exacting but never stiff, intimate without ever begging your affection. It guides, pauses, pivots — and then, without warning, drops you through a trapdoor into some other register entirely. Delightful.”

“The narrator… flawless. It’s like he knows exactly how long to hold your hand before yanking you somewhere you absolutely didn’t expect.”

“The narrator nails every beat like they’ve lived it. It’s not flashy, but it hits deep. Strange, smart, warm.”

“…the real magic here is the narrator. He’s got that warm, slightly bemused grandpa voice — like he’s seen some things, and he’s not entirely convinced you’ll survive them, but he’ll tell you the story anyway.”

“A great who-done-it with a narrator who has a great voice for mystery.”

“Boyd Barrett, does an excellent job! He has one of those unmistakable, clear, deep, & level voices that was made for narrating or announcing. His voice & ability to tell the story makes you want to just sit back & listen.” 

“Narration is FANTASTIC. Definitely an A-list voice over actor.”

“…an incredible narration that is perfect in timing and pitch.”

“Great book, great author, and great narrator! Can’t wait for the other books to be recorded!”

“The choice of Boyd Barrett to do the narration was perfect! I definitely got the feel of the South. His voice characterizations were clear, and I had no problem distinguishing who was speaking–even before the person’s name was given.”

“The narrator, Bord Barrett, brings the audiobook to life with a skilled performance that enriches the characters, dialogue, and overall narrative. His tonal shifts, sense of tension, and clear differentiation between characters make the story easy to follow. His rich voice and steady delivery draws the listener in and deepens the immersion.”

“I want to start with the audiobook narration because it truly deserves special recognition. The narration was fantastic! Each character had a distinct voice, and it was always clear who was speaking. The pacing, tone, and emotional delivery were handled so well that I was completely immersed for the entire listen. As an audiobook experience alone, this is an easy five stars.”

“Boyd Barrett’s narration was great, and his performance enhanced my enjoyment of the story.”

“And the narration is superb — the voice both mesmerizing and full of life at the same time.” 

“Boyd Barrett’s narration was great and added to the story’s entertainment.”

“The narrator again, is superb!”

“You won’t regret spending time as Boyd Barrett narrates the beautifully life changing adventure…”

“Boyd Barrett did a great job narrating. His delivery added depth and charm to the story, and probably helped keep me going when I might have set the book aside otherwise.”

“Narrated beautifully by Boyd Barrett.“

“…excellent narrator!!”

RECORDING SETUP

8′ X 8′ WhisperRoom

Neumann TLM 103 Microphone

Apollo Solo Interface

Adobe Audition 

M1 Macbook Air

COACHING

Multiple Sessions with Johnny Heller

New England Narrator Retreat 2022 & 2024

Sean Pratt Workshop – Albuquerque 2024

AWARDS

AudioFile Magazine’s Earphones Award – April 2025

 

Narrator Interviews Author Series

5 Minute Classics Series