Dungeon Crawler Carl: Book 1 (Hardcover)

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If you're curious about exploring the LitRPG genre and haven't yet dived into Matt Dinniman's hit series Dungeon Crawler Carl, now is the perfect time to purchase the elegant hardcover edition of the first book at an unprecedented low price. You can secure your copy of Dungeon Crawler Carl for just $12.52 (originally $30) at Amazon. This special Prime Day offer is fleeting and will vanish after today, so don't miss the opportunity.

LitRPG, or Literary Role-playing Game, is a fascinating blend of fantasy and sci-fi that incorporates video game elements such as stats, health bars, hit points, and inventory screens. Some LitRPG tales unfold within fictional video games or virtual realities, while Dungeon Crawler Carl presents a reality show styled as a video game competition. This genre has skyrocketed in popularity, with Dungeon Crawler Carl and a few other series achieving significant mainstream success.

For those who are already fans but haven't collected all six hardcover volumes, Books 4-6 are part of Amazon's Buy Two, Get One Free Sale. These books have recently hit the shelves, and the seventh installment, due out on September 23, is titled This Inevitable Ruin. It's available for preorder on Amazon, and the eighth book, Carl's Book of Boom, is anticipated for release in 2026.

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Even if you've already read the series, the hardcover versions are a worthwhile addition to your collection, each containing a segment of the exclusive novella Backstage at the Pineapple Cabaret.

Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman

1. Dungeon Crawler Carl (Hardcover) -- $12.52 ($30)
2. Carl's Doomsday Scenario (Hardcover) -- $24.25 ($30)
3. The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook (Hardcover)-- $30
4. The Gate of the Feral Gods (Hardcover) -- $22.68 ($30) | B2G1 Free
5. The Butcher's Masquerade (Hardcover) -- $19.79 ($35) | B2G1 Free
6. The Eye of the Bedlam Bride (Hardcover) -- $23 ($39) | B2G1 Free
7. This Inevitable Ruin (Hardcover) - $36.27 ($39) | Releases September 23

Dungeon Crawler Carl is a standout example of the LitRPG genre. When bored aliens transform Earth into a massive video game-like dungeon, Coast Guard veteran Carl finds himself in a deadly competition. He is joined by Princess Donut, a cat with a unique personality. Throughout the series, Carl and Princess Donut tackle numerous monsters and solve intricate puzzles. The series is marked by its dark humor and exaggerated violence, not taking itself too seriously despite the high stakes.

7. This Inevitable Ruin (Hardcover)

$36.27 (was $39) | Releases September 23

This Inevitable Ruin was initially available in paperback when first published last November, but with the hardcover edition on the way, Book 7 joins the rest of the series in being out of print in paperback form. To read This Inevitable Ruin, you'll need to wait until September 23 for the hardcover or opt for the $6 Kindle ebook edition.

The cover art for the hardcover edition mirrors the aesthetic of the previous six books, although the text formatting, including Dinniman's name, is unique to this pivotal entry in the series.

With its bonus content, This Inevitable Ruin is even lengthier than The Eye of the Bedlam Bride (832 pages). The paperback version was "only" 722 pages, but the hardcover reaches 896 pages.

It's worth mentioning that many fans of Dungeon Crawler Carl enjoy the series via audiobook. Expertly narrated by Jeff Hays, all seven audiobook versions are exclusive to Audible. The highly acclaimed audiobook of This Inevitable Ruin was released in February. Subscribers can purchase each novel with a Credit ($15 each), and Audible Premium Plus members can use their monthly free Credit on This Inevitable Ruin or any other book from the Dungeon Crawler Carl series.

The complete series is accessible for Kindle Unlimited subscribers at no additional cost. Alternatively, you can purchase all seven Dungeon Crawler Carl ebooks for $39. The initial three books are priced at $5 each, while the last four are $6 each.

Check out the cover art for the first six hardcover editions below.

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1. Dungeon Crawler Carl (Hardcover)

$12.52 (was $30) | Prime Day Deal

A Large Print paperback edition of Dungeon Crawler Carl will be published on July 15.

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2. Carl's Doomsday Scenario (Hardcover)

$24.25 (was $30)

A Large Print paperback edition of Carl's Doomsday Scenario will be published on July 29.

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3. The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook (Hardcover)

$30

A Large Print paperback edition of The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook will be published on August 12.

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4. The Gate of the Feral Gods (Hardcover)

$22.68 (was $30) | B2G1 Free

A Large Print paperback edition of The Gate of the Feral Gods will be published on August 26.

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5. The Butcher's Masquerade (Hardcover)

$19.79 (was $35) | B2G1 Free

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6. The Eye of the Bedlam Bride (Hardcover)

$23 (was $39) | B2G1 Free

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