Where to Start with Dakota Krout
- Best entry point → Ritualist
- What fans keep coming back to → Regicide
- Best narrator for Dakota Krout → Raze
- Highest rated by listeners → Ruthless (The Completionist Chronicles #5)
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Regicide
The Completionist Chronicles • Book 2
by Dakota Krout
Narrated by Vikas Adam
★ 4.57 ABR Score (23.4K ratings)★ 4.44 Goodreads (11.7K) ★ 4.81 Audible (11.7K)13h 3m listening time • Released 2018 -
Ruthless
The Completionist Chronicles • Book 5
by Dakota Krout
Narrated by Luke Daniels
★ 4.55 ABR Score (14.6K ratings)★ 4.48 Goodreads (7.5K) ★ 4.82 Audible (7.1K)12h 8m listening time • Released 2020Luke Daniels brings ruthless precision to Joe's moral reckoning in this fifth installment, where every choice between ambition and loyalty cuts deeper than the last.
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Raze
The Completionist Chronicles • Book 4
by Dakota Krout
Narrated by Luke Daniels
★ 4.55 ABR Score (17.3K ratings)★ 4.42 Goodreads (8.7K) ★ 4.79 Audible (8.6K)10h 28m listening time • Released 2019Luke Daniels brings perfect energy to this escalating LitRPG where Joe's growing power attracts deadly attention, and the stakes jump from personal survival to humanity's entire future.
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Ritualist
The Completionist Chronicles • Book 1
by Dakota Krout
Narrated by Vikas Adam
★ 4.47 ABR Score (30.0K ratings)★ 4.3 Goodreads (15.9K) ★ 4.74 Audible (14.1K)12h 6m listening time • Released 2018 -
Inflame
The Completionist Chronicles • Book 6
by Dakota Krout
Narrated by Luke Daniels
★ 4.45 ABR Score (14.4K ratings)★ 4.35 Goodreads (8.2K) ★ 4.76 Audible (6.1K)13h 24m listening time • Released 2021Luke Daniels brings surgical precision to Joe's moral descent into a millennia-old war—his performance makes the grim choices feel genuinely consequential, not just edgy.
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Thunderplump
The Completionist Chronicles • Book 11
by Dakota Krout
Narrated by Luke Daniels
★ 4.40 ABR Score (3.9K ratings)★ 4.47 Goodreads (2.3K) ★ 4.82 Audible (1.7K)12h 13m listening time • Released 2023Luke Daniels brings his A-game to this escalating urban fantasy, nailing the mix of tactical problem-solving and genuine stakes as Joe transforms survival into civilization-building.
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Implode
The Completionist Chronicles • Book 8
by Dakota Krout
Narrated by Luke Daniels
★ 4.38 ABR Score (7.2K ratings)★ 4.38 Goodreads (3.8K) ★ 4.73 Audible (3.3K)11h 51m listening time • Released 2022Luke Daniels brings crackling energy to this escalating war story where the stakes finally match the emotional weight—his performance transforms what could be exposition into genuine urgency.
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Invent
The Completionist Chronicles • Book 7
by Dakota Krout
Narrated by Luke Daniels
★ 4.36 ABR Score (8.2K ratings)★ 4.33 Goodreads (4.4K) ★ 4.72 Audible (3.8K)12h 14m listening time • Released 2022Luke Daniels brings the perfect mix of wit and world-weariness to Joe's escalating political scheming—turning what could've been exposition-heavy into genuinely entertaining listening.
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Rexus: Side Quest
The Completionist Chronicles • Book 3
by Dakota Krout
Narrated by Luke Daniels
★ 4.35 ABR Score (12.8K ratings)★ 4.25 Goodreads (6.8K) ★ 4.69 Audible (6.0K)6h 23m listening time • Released 2019Luke Daniels nails every ridiculous moment of Jaxon's solo adventure, from low-charisma disaster to absurdist fantasy gold. A perfect palate cleanser that proves side quests can be just as rewarding as the main event.
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Thesaurize
The Completionist Chronicles • Book 10
by Dakota Krout
Narrated by Luke Daniels
★ 4.35 ABR Score (3.7K ratings)★ 4.41 Goodreads (2.3K) ★ 4.79 Audible (1.3K)11h 40m listening time • Released 2023Luke Daniels' performance elevates this progression fantasy's intricate worldbuilding and character dynamics into something genuinely immersive—ten books in and the series still rewards invested listeners.
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Unmapped: An Epic Fantasy LitRPG Adventure
The Completionist Chronicles • Book 13
by Dakota Krout
Narrated by Luke Daniels
★ 4.25 ABR Score (1.1K ratings)★ 4.51 Goodreads (533) ★ 4.85 Audible (556)16h 13m listening time • Released 2026Luke Daniels elevates this deep-dive into magical recovery and ritual crafting with perfect timing and distinct character voices, making the intricate system-building feel urgent rather than bogged down.
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Tenacity
The Completionist Chronicles • Book 9
by Dakota Krout
Narrated by Luke Daniels
★ 4.23 ABR Score (4.1K ratings)★ 4.3 Goodreads (2.7K) ★ 4.67 Audible (1.4K)11h 42m listening time • Released 2023Luke Daniels brings his A-game narrating Joe's resource-from-nothing survival story, making every desperate gamble and ritual-fueled construction moment feel genuinely tense and earned.
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Untapped
The Completionist Chronicles • Book 12
by Dakota Krout
Narrated by Luke Daniels
★ 4.20 ABR Score (1.5K ratings)★ 4.41 Goodreads (885) ★ 4.74 Audible (605)17h 59m listening time • Released 2025Luke Daniels brings his signature energy to Joe's most ambitious quest yet, making this deep-lore entry feel fresh and urgent despite the series' complexity. If you've stuck with the Completionist Chronicles this far, book 12 justifies the journey.
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Dungeon Madness
The Divine Dungeon [Dramatized Adaptation] • Book 2
by Dakota Krout, Patrick Boylan, Michael John Casey, Ryan Haugen, Amanda Forstrom, Danny Gavigan, Tia Shearer, Katie Boothe, Robb Moreira, Nora Achrati, Ryan Carlo Dalusung, Matthew Pauli, Mike Ciporkin, Eric Messner, Rick Rohan, Mike Glenn, Kay Eluvian, Rayner Gabriel, Jessica Lauren Ball, Matthew Bassett, Marni Penning, Mike Carnes, Terence Aselford, Dan Delgado, Anthony Palmini, Elizabeth Jernigan, Ken Jackson, Samantha Cooper, Bradley Smith, Andrew Colford, Nanette Savard, Matthew Schleigh, Christopher Davenport, Scott McCormick
Narrated by Amanda Forstrom, Danny Gavigan, Matthew Pauli, Michael John Casey, Nora Achrati, Ryan Carlo Dalusung, Tia Shearer, Robb Moreira, Ryan Haugen, Patrick Boylan, Katie Boothe
★ 3.76 ABR Score (52 ratings)★ 4.08 Goodreads (25) ★ 4.48 Audible (27)8h 21m listening time • Released 2023
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