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Oct 7, 2026 7:01 AM

Dungeon Crawler Carl: Dungeon Crawler Carl Book 1 (Kindle eBook)

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About this eBook:
  • Premise: Coast Guard veteran Carl is forced to team up with his ex-girlfriend's spoiled show cat, Princess Donut, after aliens invade Earth and destroy human civilization.
  • The twist: The survivors are forced into a deadly, video game–style dungeon that is actually a galaxy-wide reality TV show.
  • Gameplay: Carl and Princess Donut must fight monsters, navigate traps, collect magical items, and level up to survive.
  • Tone: A bizarre mix of fantasy, science fiction, dark humor, and survival adventure.
  • Wild elements: Exploding goblins, magical potions, and drug-dealing llamas are just part of the deadly game.
  • Overall: A chaotic and humorous litRPG adventure about surviving an alien-run game show while trying to reach the next level.

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Amazon has Dungeon Crawler Carl: Dungeon Crawler Carl Book 1 (Kindle eBook) on sale for $0.99.

Thanks Deal Hunter phoinix for sharing this deal

Note: Eligible Prime members may apply earned No-Rush Shipping credits to this purchase (check balance).

About this eBook:
  • Premise: Coast Guard veteran Carl is forced to team up with his ex-girlfriend's spoiled show cat, Princess Donut, after aliens invade Earth and destroy human civilization.
  • The twist: The survivors are forced into a deadly, video game–style dungeon that is actually a galaxy-wide reality TV show.
  • Gameplay: Carl and Princess Donut must fight monsters, navigate traps, collect magical items, and level up to survive.
  • Tone: A bizarre mix of fantasy, science fiction, dark humor, and survival adventure.
  • Wild elements: Exploding goblins, magical potions, and drug-dealing llamas are just part of the deadly game.
  • Overall: A chaotic and humorous litRPG adventure about surviving an alien-run game show while trying to reach the next level.

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Written by phoinix | Staff

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phuH4801
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Can add audiobook for under 5 bucks more.
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Protoman
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Great series. Book 1 can be a little rough at times but the concepts and characters are great. Easy answer at this price, plus get the Audiobook for $5.xx more (Jeff Hays is amazing!)
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YOU KNOW HOW I FEEL ABOUT GREAT DEALS CARL!!!
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Dungeon Crawler Carl is a fast, funny LitRPG series with strong world building, memorable characters, and an audiobook version that gets especially high praise for Jeff Hays and SoundBooth Theater. The Kindle edition is a cheap entry point, and the Audible add on is reported to stay around $5 to $6 once the ebook is owned. The story starts with a rough, tutorial heavy first book and lots of battle detail, then shifts toward richer character work and broader world building. The main caveat is that the early pacing and juvenile humor do not land for everyone, and the series keeps you waiting for the next volume.

  • The audiobook can be added for about $6 when purchased with the $0.99 Kindle book.

    aegrotatiosentinal1750

  • The SoundBooth Theater audiobook includes music and sound effects that enhance the listening experience.

    robisoddJWeavis

  • The story expands into richer world-building and characters as the series continues.

    DaveismyheroDonWhiteside

  • Kindle Unlimited can include the entire series, and a free trial can make the overall access cheaper.

    slickd888granger

  • Book 1 can feel rough because it spends a lot of time on granular power-up details and early tutorial content.

    ProtomanKawiNinjaZX

  • The audiobook experience may include a tutorial slog that some listeners skip to reach the real story.

    kujobrorobisodd

  • The series can be hard to enjoy for some readers due to juvenile writing and frequent sexual innuendos.

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  • A practical downside is waiting for the next book release after finishing the current volume.

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Oct 7, 2026 3:08 PM
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operative42Oct 7, 2026 3:08 PM
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YOU KNOW HOW I FEEL ABOUT GREAT DEALS CARL!!!
Oct 7, 2026 3:08 PM
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SamTheVikingOct 7, 2026 3:08 PM
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Quote from phuH4801 View quoted comment :
Can add audiobook for under 5 bucks more.
How? I'm not seeing the "audiobook for under 5 bucks more" option
Oct 7, 2026 3:27 PM
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MrZoidbergOct 7, 2026 3:27 PM
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I am saving money carl
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Oct 7, 2026 3:33 PM
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Jude72Oct 7, 2026 3:33 PM
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Quote from SamTheViking View quoted comment :
How? I'm not seeing the "audiobook for under 5 bucks more" option
Once you own the Kindle version, the Audible price should drop.
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Oct 7, 2026 4:07 PM
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DonWhitesideOct 7, 2026 4:07 PM
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Finished the book but wasn't into it. I'm a big gamer not so much an RPG or D&D guy but the book is so granular about all the power up and stuff I just got bored. The beginning is way too much tutorial as well. IDK I'm sure some people will be into it I just didn't find it that funny or interesting.
Totally fair. I will say that the first is by far the worst and the story gets a lot richer as it goes. Possibly to its detriment; I finished seven well before eight came out and I've been stalling on picking it up because I'm concerned I need a detailed refresher on where the various characters stand and what all the dangling plot points are.
Oct 7, 2026 5:02 PM
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JollyRancherNoduleOct 7, 2026 5:02 PM
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Does anyone know if this include the backstage at the pineapple Cabaret epilogue?
Oct 7, 2026 5:03 PM
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EricE7308Oct 7, 2026 5:03 PM
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Great book for young adults
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Oct 7, 2026 5:09 PM
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WandertrampOct 7, 2026 5:09 PM
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Does anyone know if this include the backstage at the pineapple Cabaret epilogue?
Only the physical books have it. And I think only hard cover. It was added as bonus for Penguin House publishing
Oct 7, 2026 5:09 PM
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NeatDeer361Oct 7, 2026 5:09 PM
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Great book, narrator is amazing
Oct 7, 2026 5:09 PM
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sentinal1750Oct 7, 2026 5:09 PM
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This is so worth reading but the audiobook is just so much better. The narrator is amazing and will be included in the upcoming tv show. All I can say is Uzi Jesus (book 6.)
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aegrotatioOct 7, 2026 5:12 PM
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Audible audiobook is only $6 with purchase of this $1 book. Great deal if you want the audiobook!!
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Hardcovers are part of 3 for 2 promo now:
https://slickdeals.net/f/20124006-3-for-2-11-57-dungeon-crawler-carl-hardcover-books-at-amazon
Oct 7, 2026 5:21 PM
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DaWorkinManOct 7, 2026 5:21 PM
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Hey all, I'm 60+ yo. I heard this is great for young adults, but, is it filled with (Gen-whatever it is now) slang? I'm old school at the end of GenX.
Oct 7, 2026 5:46 PM
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slickd888Oct 7, 2026 5:46 PM
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Quote from DaWorkinMan View quoted comment :
Hey all, I'm 60+ yo. I heard this is great for young adults, but, is it filled with (Gen-whatever it is now) slang? I'm old school at the end of GenX.
Nah, I am a GenXer and I enjoy it. There's more to the story, characters, and world-building as the series progresses.
Kindle Unlimited has the entire series included in the subscription which you can do a free 3-month trial.

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Oct 7, 2026 5:48 PM
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grangerOct 7, 2026 5:48 PM
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Quote from yeahwellokay View quoted comment :
How can I get the audiobook that cheap? It's $22.50 on Audible.
All of the kindle ebooks are fairly cheap for the series (about $5-7 per book), but they are also on Kindle Unlimited. So if you want just the audiobooks and don't care about having the ebooks, the most affordable way is to get a month of Kindle Unlimited (or do a trial), add the ebooks to your Kindle Unlimited library, go to the product page for each book of the series, then click on the Audible audibook button. It should show the prices as being the same cost to add them to your account as if you had fully purchased the kindle ebooks, which is usually around $5-7 per audiobook.

But you could also just buy the first book for $1 today and pay $6 to see if you like it enough before buying the rest. As others have said, the first book is very granular with showing how the battles work as the characters are also learning how it works. But as the books continue, the focus of the actual play-by-play of the battles goes down in favor of the world-building, relationships, and the characters' pasts. If it hadn't changed the storytelling after book 1 or 2, I would have had to drop them too. Book 3 is when it really clicked for me, but it definitely gets better as it goes on. I'm finishing up book 6 at the moment.

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