If you`re looking to explore the LitRPG genre, Matt Dinniman`s highly popular series, Dungeon Crawler Carl, is a great starting point. The first book`s elegant hardcover edition is currently available at an unprecedented low price as part of a Prime Day promotion. You can purchase Dungeon Crawler Carl: Book 1 for just $12.52 on Amazon, a significant reduction from its original $30 price. This limited-time offer is only valid today, so take advantage of it while you can.
LitRPG, or Literary Role-Playing Game, is a blend of fantasy and science fiction that incorporates elements typical of video games, such as character statistics, health bars, experience points, and inventory systems. Some LitRPG narratives unfold within fictional games or virtual reality, while others, like Dungeon Crawler Carl, envision a world (in this case, Earth) transformed into a video game-like competition broadcast as a reality show. The genre has seen a massive surge in popularity recently, with Dungeon Crawler Carl emerging as a major hit.
For existing fans looking to complete their collection, hardcover editions for Books 4 through 6 are included in Amazon`s Buy Two, Get One Free sale. These volumes were released recently. The highly anticipated seventh installment, “This Inevitable Ruin,” is slated for hardcover publication on September 23rd. Book 8, titled “Carl`s Book of Boom,” is anticipated in 2026.
Even if you`ve read the series digitally or in paperback, the hardcover editions offer exclusive bonus content. Each hardcover contains a segment of “Backstage at the Pineapple Cabaret,” a novella specifically available in the hardcover releases.
Dungeon Crawler Carl Hardcover List
- Dungeon Crawler Carl (Hardcover) — $12.52 (
$30) | Prime Day Deal - Carl`s Doomsday Scenario (Hardcover) — $24.25 (
$30) - The Dungeon Anarchist`s Cookbook (Hardcover) — $30
- The Gate of the Feral Gods (Hardcover) — $22.68 (
$30) | B2G1 Free - The Butcher`s Masquerade (Hardcover) — $19.79 (
$35) | B2G1 Free - The Eye of the Bedlam Bride (Hardcover) — $23 (
$39) | B2G1 Free - This Inevitable Ruin (Hardcover) – $36.27 (
$39) | Releases September 23
Dungeon Crawler Carl stands out as a classic example of the LitRPG style. The premise involves bored aliens transforming Earth into a massive, game-like dungeon, forcing Coast Guard veteran Carl to participate in a deadly tournament. Carl is joined by his cat, Princess Donut. The series follows their journey as they face various monsters and challenges. As the name “Princess Donut” might suggest, the series doesn`t take itself overly seriously, frequently embracing the absurdity of the situation with dark humor and exaggerated violence, despite the life-or-death stakes.
Beyond the hardcovers, many fans prefer the series via audiobook, masterfully narrated by Jeff Hays and available exclusively on Audible. Subscribers can use their monthly credit for any book in the series. For readers who prefer digital formats, all seven Dungeon Crawler Carl ebooks are available at no extra charge with a Kindle Unlimited subscription. Alternatively, you can purchase the ebooks individually ($5 for the first three, $6 for the later ones) or buy the complete set for $39.