D.B. King Books in Order

Where to Start Reading D.B. King

D.B. King is exceptionally prolific, having released dozens of novels across multiple distinct fantasy subgenres since launching his career in 2021. Because his series are set in entirely separate universes, you do not have to worry about a complex, overarching chronological reading order. Instead, you can choose a series based on your preferred flavor of progression fantasy or LitRPG and read it from start to finish.

For most readers, the best starting points are:

• The Last Magus: Ideal if you enjoy traditional wizarding academies, elemental magic systems, and a classic zero-to-hero story. Start with Natural Magic.
• Dungeon of Evolution: Perfect if you prefer classic LitRPG mechanics, dungeon crawls, pirate aesthetics, and numeric skill progression. Start with Thief's Bounty.
• Summoner's Shadow: The ultimate choice if you love monster taming, companion bonds, and class-defying progression. Start with Summoner's Shadow 1.

What to Know Before You Start: The Dante King Connection

If you have spent time in online fantasy circles, you might have heard that D.B. King is a pseudonym for the author Dante King. This is correct. The author uses two distinct pen names to help readers navigate their massive catalog:

• Dante King: Used for HaremLit (harem fantasy), romance-heavy stories, and adult-oriented science fiction and fantasy.
• D.B. King: Used for clean progression fantasy and LitRPG. While these books contain light romantic subplots, they focus strictly on magic systems, action, adventure, and character growth without explicit adult content.

Chronological vs. Publication Order

Because there are no crossovers or shared continuity between D.B. King's series, there is no master chronological order. You should always read the books within each individual series in their numerical publication order. Reading books out of order will ruin the character progression and system level-ups that make these genres satisfying.

Detailed Series Reading Orders

The Last Magus Series

This is D.B. King's flagship progression fantasy series. It follows Alec, a young man who possesses a rare form of natural magic, as he trains at an academy, binds familiar spirits, and defends his world from growing threats. The series is complete and should be read in this order:

1. Natural Magic (2021)
2. Academic Magic (2021)
3. Familiar Magic (2021)
4. Phantasm Magic (2021)
5. Outlaw Magic (2021)
6. Ultimate Magic (2022)

Summoner's Shadow Series

A LitRPG series centering on Bran of Ealdor, a stable hand who discovers a unique class-defying ability to summon and level up powerful monsters. Read them in numerical order:

1. Summoner's Shadow 1 (2022)
2. Summoner's Shadow 2 (2022)
3. Summoner's Shadow 3 (2022)
4. Summoner's Shadow 4 (2023)
5. Summoner's Shadow 5 (2023)

World End Series

Co-authored with Nick Law, this LitRPG series features Bain Lee, an "Ocularist" who uses unique eye-based powers to survive after a system integration merges Earth with dangerous new worlds:

1. Apocalypse Rising (2022)
2. Apocalypse Defying (2023)
3. Apocalypse Asunder (2023)
4. Apocalypse Ending (2023)

Apocalypse Knights Series

This action-packed LitRPG progression series features Maximo Strident, a martial artist who is granted a unique class by a legendary hero to fight an impending global doom:

1. Apocalypse Knights 1 (2022)
2. Apocalypse Knights 2 (2022)
3. Apocalypse Knights 3 (2022)
4. Apocalypse Knights 4 (2023)

Dragon Magus Series

A fast-paced magic progression series focused on dragon-based spellcraft:

1. Dragon Magus (2021)
2. Dragon Magus 2 (2021)
3. Dragon Magus 3 (2021)
4. Dragon Magus 4 (2022)

Dragon Rider Chronicles

Co-authored with Trent Bloom, this series follows Basch as he bonds with a legendary dragon and trains at the Valhadria Academy:

1. Dragon Rider Chronicles 1 (2023)
2. Dragon Rider Chronicles 2 (2023)
3. Dragon Rider Chronicles 3 (2023)

Grimoires of London Series

An urban fantasy series featuring magic books and historical mystery in a fantastical London:

1. Grimoires of London 1 (2023)
2. Grimoires of London 2 (2023)
3. Grimoires of London 3 (2023)

Dungeon of Evolution Series

A LitRPG duology focused on pirate-themed progression and dungeon crawling:

1. Thief's Bounty (2021)
2. Corsair's Prize (2021)

Other Completed and Ongoing Series

Many of D.B. King's smaller series consist of trilogies or duologies. Read these in simple chronological order:

• Mage's Path: Mage's Path (2021), Mage's Path 2 (2022), Mage's Path 3 (2022)
• Lost Mages: Lost Mages 1 (2023), Lost Mages 2 (2023), Lost Mages 3 (2023)
• Elder Mage Chronicles: Spellweaver Codex 1 (2022), Spellweaver Codex 2 (2023)
• Elemental Mastery: Tempest (2022), Inferno (2022)
• Shinobi Rising: Outcast (2021), Novice (2021)
• War Wizard: War Wizard (2021), War Wizard 2 (2021)
• Apocalypse Summoner: Apocalypse Summoner (2024), Apocalypse Summoner 2 (2024)
• Crafter's Fate: Crafter's Fate 1 (2022), Crafter's Fate 2 (2022)
• Monster Farmer: Monster Farmer (2023), Monster Farmer 2 (2023)
• Night Guild: Night Guild 1 (2022), Night Guild 2 (2022)
• Ranger's Magic: Ranger's Magic 1 (2022), Ranger's Magic 2 (2022)
• Dragon Seeker: The Hidden Academy (2022), Devourer's Might (2022)

Standalone Novels and Single Volumes

These books were released as single volumes or standalone entry points, and can be read independently at any time:

• Kensei: Rebirth of the Sword Saint (2021)
• Fatehaven Farm 1 (2022)
• Death's Chosen (2023)
• Master of Metal: Dawn of a Dragon Mage (2023)
• Project Asura (2024)