Dungeon Crawler Carl: The Epic Beginning (Book 1)

Dive into the first explosive adventure of Dungeon Crawler Carl, a wild mix of sci-fi, fantasy, and twisted survival comedy. This novel, shortlisted for the Arthur C. Clark Award, follows Coast Guard veteran Carl and his ex-girlfriend’s cat, Princess Donut, as they navigate the end of the world.

Earth has been invaded by aliens, all man-made structures are destroyed, and survivors are being systematically exploited for a sadistic, intergalactic game show. Carl and Princess Donut must survive the trap-filled, video game-like fantasy dungeon, which doubles as the set for a reality TV show watched by countless viewers across the galaxy. Survival depends on earning ratings through their performance, which involves exploding goblins, magical potions, and deadly, drug-dealing llamas.

Key Features & Content

• The first installment in the 8-book Dungeon Crawler Carl series.
• A unique blend of LitRPG, sci-fi, fantasy, and survival comedy.
• Features characters Carl and Princess Donut navigating an alien-run dungeon game show.
• Explores themes of survival while keeping galactic viewers entertained.
• Written by Matt Dinniman.

Specifications

• Author: Matt Dinniman
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Print Length: 464 pages
• Publisher: Michael Joseph
• Publication Date: December 4, 2025
• ISBN-10: 0241816262
• ISBN-13: 978-0241816264
• Dimensions: 16.4 x 4.1 x 24.1 cm
• Weight: 688 g

Experience the comically cosmic adventure series that critics praise for its creativity and depth hidden beneath its gory surface. Secure your hardcover copy of Dungeon Crawler Carl: The epic beginning today.