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Mason Dakota

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Science Fiction, Fantasy, Young Adult

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Mason Dakota is an American author of dystopian thrillers, urban fantasy, and speculative fiction that examines power, faith, and what it means to be human in the face of collapse. His stories combine the cinematic intensity of science-fiction action with the haunted intimacy of literary horror—creating immersive worlds where rebellion meets redemption.

Mason is best known for the Dystopian King Series—including Nobility, Illegal King, King’s Knight, and the prequel King’s Bodyguard—a dark, fast-paced saga of class warfare, genetic engineering, and moral revolution.

Drawing inspiration from Jim Butcher, Pierce Brown, Mark Lawrence, and Ben Hale, Mason’s writing blends philosophical themes with gritty realism and cinematic action. His work re ...more

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	Nobility (The Dystopian King Series, #1) 4.09 avg rating — 32 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Burning Settlement: A Fire Giver Book (Fire Giver Series 1) 4.43 avg rating — 14 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Wolves of Bad Chapel: A Werewolf Hunter's Tale (Book 1 of the Peace Keeper Chronicles) (The Peace Keepers Chronicles) by Mason Dakota (Goodreads Author), Lord Marcus Manning 4.73 avg rating — 11 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The King's Bodyguard: The Prequel to the Dystopian King Series 4.75 avg rating — 4 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Illegal King (The Dystopian King Series, #2) 4.25 avg rating — 4 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	King's Knight 4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Burning Settlement 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Nobility: A Dystopian Heist Thriller (The Dystopian King Series Book 1) by Mason Dakota (Goodreads Author), Virtual Voice (Narrator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Illegal King: A Dystopian Vigilante Thriller (The Dystopian King Series, Book 2) by Mason Dakota (Goodreads Author), Virtual Voice (Narrator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	King's Knight: A Dystopian Prison Thriller (The Dystopian King Series, Book 3) by Mason Dakota (Goodreads Author), Virtual Voice (Narrator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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