He was Chicago's last hope-until the city turned against him. Six months after the fall of the Empire's power grid, Chicago is a city drowning in chaos. Criminal gangs rule the streets, the Nobles' genetic superiority has crumbled, and a new plague threatens to wipe them out entirely. Griffon Nightlock-the vigilante once called the Shaman -is a broken man haunted by failure. But when his enemies return and his former fiancée is ordered to hunt him down, Griffon must rise from the ashes to stop a new threat born from science, corruption, and revenge. In a war between Outcasts and Nobles , Griffon must decide whether to save the city that betrayed him-or finally burn it down. Illegal King is the explosive second installment of the Dystopian King Series , a gritty blend of dystopian action, noir suspense, and emotional redemption perfect for fans of The Hunger Games , Six of Crows , and V for Vendetta .