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Authorby Matt Dinniman
7 Entries
Quick Answer

Start with Dungeon Crawler Carl (2020).

When the alien Borant Corporation restructures subterranean Earth into a multi-level dungeon for their deadly, live-streamed game show 'Dungeon Crawler World,' Coast Guard veteran Carl and his ex-girlfriend's cat, Princess Donut, are forced to participate as contestants. The LitRPG series follows their unlikely partnership as they battle monsters, level up, and navigate the dark humor and violence of the competition.

Where to start

Start with Dungeon Crawler Carl (2020).

  • •The series began as a web serial; the audiobooks narrated by Jeff Hays are especially popular.
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Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Reading Order7 Titles

Why Publication Order?We recommend reading in Publication Order (default). This follows the author's release schedule, ensuring you experience plot twists, character growth, and world-building exactly as intended without spoilers.
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1

Dungeon Crawler Carl

Pub: 2020

A Coast Guard vet named Carl and his ex-girlfriend’s cat, Princess Donut, are trapped in a fantasy dungeon.

2

Carl's Doomsday Scenario

Pub: 2021

Plot details hidden until you finish "Dungeon Crawler Carl".

The second book in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series. Read by Jeff Hays. 11 hours, 28 minutes unabridged.

3

The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook

Pub: 2021

Plot details hidden until you finish "Carl's Doomsday Scenario".

Welcome to the Gun Show! The top ten list is populated. The sponsorship program is open. The difficulty is ramping up. The first three floors were nothing compared to what Carl and Donut now face. The Iron Tangle. An impossibly-complicated subway system built out of the world's subterranean railway systems, all combined and then tied together into a knot. Up is down. Down is up. Close is far. The cars are filled with monsters, the railway stations are less than safe, and the exit is always just a few stops away. But there is hope. For the first time, the crawlers are all working together. The loot is better than ever. And the secret to unraveling it all may be hidden in the pages of a seemingly-useless book. Welcome, crawlers. Welcome to the fourth floor of the dungeon.

4

The Gate of the Feral Gods

Pub: 2021

Plot details hidden until you finish "The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook".

The fourth book in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series. Obstacles abound on the fifth floor of the dungeon.

5

The Butcher's Masquerade

Pub: 2022

Plot details hidden until you finish "The Gate of the Feral Gods".

The fifth book in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series. The action moves to the sixth floor, which is known as the Hunting Grounds.

6

The Eye of the Bedlam Bride

Pub: 2023

Plot details hidden until you finish "The Butcher's Masquerade".

The sixth book in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series. On the eighth floor, Carl and Donut must capture a lethal monster.

7

This Inevitable Ruin

Pub: 2024

Plot details hidden until you finish "The Eye of the Bedlam Bride".

The seventh book in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series. After becoming fully self-aware, the NPCs join the Faction Wars.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What order should I read Dungeon Crawler Carl in?

Start with Dungeon Crawler Carl (2020).

How many books are in Dungeon Crawler Carl?

7 main books, published 2020–2024.

Can I read Dungeon Crawler Carl out of order?

It's best not to. The books build on each other, so reading out of order spoils earlier twists.