Discover new kitchen selections
Kindle Unlimited
Unlimited reading. Over 4 million titles. Learn more
Read for Free
OR
$4.99 with 83 percent savings
Print List Price: $30.00

Promotions apply when you purchase

These promotions will be applied to this item:

Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions.

Sold by Amazon.com Services LLC.

Audiobook Price: $21.83

Save: $14.34 (66%)

Read with our free app
You've subscribed to ! We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. When new books are released, we'll charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the pre-order period.
Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at
Your Memberships & Subscriptions
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Follow the author

Matt Dinniman
Follow
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

Carl's Doomsday Scenario: Dungeon Crawler Carl Book 2 Kindle Edition

by Matt Dinniman (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars 20,105 ratings

"The training levels have concluded. Now the games may truly begin."

The ratings and views are off the chart. The fans just can't get enough. The dungeon gets more dangerous each day. But in a grinder designed to chew up and spit out crawlers by the millions, Carl and Princess Donut need to work harder than ever just to survive.

They call it the Over City. A sprawling, once-thriving metropolis devastated by a mysterious calamity. But these streets are far from abandoned. An undead circus trawls the ruins. Murdered prostitutes rain from the sky. An ancient spell is finally ready to reveal its dark purpose.

Carl still has no pants.

They call it Dungeon Crawler World. For Carl and Donut, it's anything but a game.

Read more
Previous slide of product details
  1. Book 2 of 7
    Dungeon Crawler Carl
  2. Print length
    364 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    January 6, 2021
  5. File size
    3.6 MB
  6. Page Flip
    Enabled
  7. Word Wise
    Enabled
  8. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
Next slide of product details
Unwell Hydration from Alex Cooper
Hydrate & focus with every sip Shop now

Shop this series

 See full series
There are 7 books in this series.

Customers also bought or read

Page 1 of 1Start overPage 1 of 1
Previous page
  4. The Primal Hunter
    Kindle Edition
    $4.99
  20. Threshold: Stories from Cradle
    Kindle Edition
    $6.99
  30. Mage Tank: A LitRPG Adventure
    Just released
    Kindle Edition
    $4.99
Next page
Loading...
Popular Highlights in this book
What are popular highlights?
Previous page
  1. “Cats don’t drink cocktails,” I said. “Cats don’t shoot lasers from their eyes, either, but here we are, Carl. Mama needs a night off.”
    Highlighted by 1,127 Kindle readers
  2. Now, if you’ve never had a flaming, skull-faced bear on roller skates barreling at you full speed, you don’t know what you’re missing.
    Highlighted by 876 Kindle readers
  3. “Maybe we should have tested them first,” she said. “That’s what they’re gonna put on my tombstone.”
    Highlighted by 756 Kindle readers
Next page

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08PBCD9Y7
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dandy House
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 6, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.6 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 364 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 2 of 7 ‏ : ‎ Dungeon Crawler Carl
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 20,105 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Matt Dinniman

Matt Dinniman

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Matt Dinniman is a writer and artist from Gig Harbor, Washington. He is the author of the best-selling Dungeon Crawler Carl series along with several other books about the end of the world. He doesn't really hate Cocker Spaniels, and he plays bass in two bands.

Customer reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
20,105 global ratings

Review this product

Share your thoughts with other customers
Write a customer review

Customers say

Customers find this book to be a compelling series that is entertaining from beginning to end, with well-developed characters and a fast-paced narrative that reads in one sitting. The story flows well and features constant plot twists, while the writing is clearly thought through and easy to follow. Customers appreciate the dark humor, with one review highlighting the sarcastic descriptions of rewards, and they praise the creativity of the author.

AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

Select to learn more

453 customers mention "Readability"453 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as a fantastic follow-up to the series that exceeds expectations.

"...building, and high-stakes dungeon crawling will find themselves thoroughly engrossed...." Read more

"...of explaining to do and some tedious parts, this one did not have any really boring parts...." Read more

"A fantastic second entry to the series! The hilarious adventures of Carl and Princess Donut continue here, and it's a tense, action packed romp!..." Read more

"...Hugely entertaining. Lots of story twists. Great depth. Emotional attachment to the characters. All of the things you want in a story...." Read more

366 customers mention "Fun to read"358 positive8 negative

Customers find the book engaging and endlessly entertaining, with quests that build momentum throughout the story. One customer describes it as a fantastic crawl through a hilariously strange world.

"..." is a thrilling continuation of Matt Dinniman's unique and highly imaginative series...." Read more

"This book was exciting, offered new directions for the characters but has the same fast pace action as the first...." Read more

"...of Carl and Princess Donut continue here, and it's a tense, action packed romp! Loving the series so far, and highly recommend it!" Read more

"...Hugely entertaining. Lots of story twists. Great depth. Emotional attachment to the characters. All of the things you want in a story...." Read more

317 customers mention "Story quality"296 positive21 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, praising its well-flowing plot and engaging action sequences, with one customer highlighting the constant twists and turns that make for great reading.

"...It's a rollercoaster of emotions, with moments of levity seamlessly balanced by gripping tension and poignant depth. A must-read for fans of the genre" Read more

"...I had a blast reading this one with the clever and quirky prose, just enough character development. If you like the first then you'll like this one!" Read more

"...adventures of Carl and Princess Donut continue here, and it's a tense, action packed romp! Loving the series so far, and highly recommend it!" Read more

"These books are fantastic, I'm having a lot of fun reading them. Well paced, funny, exciting, they are the total package." Read more

278 customers mention "Humor"272 positive6 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, particularly its dark and sarcastic style, with one customer highlighting the sarcastic descriptions of rewards.

"...It's a rollercoaster of emotions, with moments of levity seamlessly balanced by gripping tension and poignant depth. A must-read for fans of the genre" Read more

"...I had a blast reading this one with the clever and quirky prose, just enough character development. If you like the first then you'll like this one!" Read more

"...is the present and having a good time while reading this with a funny prose. I did not really laugh but it puts you in a happy mood...." Read more

"A fantastic second entry to the series! The hilarious adventures of Carl and Princess Donut continue here, and it's a tense, action packed romp!..." Read more

174 customers mention "Character development"170 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, finding them engaging and well-written, with one customer noting the detailed descriptions of classes and races.

"...and the characters—both new and returning—shine with depth and personality...." Read more

"...blast reading this one with the clever and quirky prose, just enough character development. If you like the first then you'll like this one!" Read more

"...Hugely entertaining. Lots of story twists. Great depth. Emotional attachment to the characters. All of the things you want in a story...." Read more

"...This series is knocking my socks off with its engaging characters and its seemingly somewhat inane plotline that is surprisingly resonant on a broad..." Read more

78 customers mention "Writing quality"75 positive3 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, finding it well edited and easy to read, with particularly good dialogue.

"...SCENARIO has more of what you would want from this series: an intricate world that is the product of a fantastic, possibly troubled imagination;..." Read more

"...Matt Dinniman is a highly skilled writer, and I can't wait for the next book (and the conclusion of the series?)" Read more

"...Matt is a master writer!" Read more

"...who reads this genre or enjoys books like this but Matt has a way of writing that truly makes me giggle and kick my feet while savoring every last..." Read more

63 customers mention "Pacing"54 positive9 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, describing it as a fast-paced read that can be finished in one sitting.

"...This installment takes the chaotic, hilarious, and suspenseful energy of the first book and cranks it up a notch...." Read more

"...While the first book in this series was a chaotic (in a great way) rollercoaster of action, suspense, and laughs, "Carl's Doomsday Scenario" takes..." Read more

"...action scenes throughout; a story that is slowly unfolding at a leisurely pace that I am loving...." Read more

"This is definitely one of my new favorite books. It started off fast and it never slows down...." Read more

55 customers mention "Creativity"55 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the creativity of the book, describing it as brilliant and well thought out, with one customer noting how the author nailed the overall tone.

"...'s Doomsday Scenario" is a thrilling continuation of Matt Dinniman's unique and highly imaginative series...." Read more

"...If you enjoyed the first book, this one is very similar in style and form. It is a direct sequel, after all...." Read more

"The premise is both appalling and masterful, and the game show overstory with tacky podcasters provides both the current zeitgeist and nostalgic..." Read more

"Well written: fun, interesting characters, action, humor, and creative. Fun read even if you are not into gaming; enjoyable for all" Read more

Lots of fun!
5 out of 5 stars
Lots of fun!
While book 1 introduced a bunch of new ideas and characters, book 2 is more of the same. Not quite as exciting and book 2 is the thinnest of all 6 books at just 351 pages. Book 3 is over 500 pages, for example. I am really enjoying this series and I appreciate the humor and various game references (dungeons and dragons, video games, etc...) Book 1 covered floors 1 and 2. Book 2 covers floor three, so I have to assume the next book starts and ends with floor 4, etc... for the books out now. I do hope this is made into a cartoon, animated series, or TV series. I also think a company could make a game about this book about a game. Meta! My previous favorite and recent(ish) sci-fi books are Ready Player One (Ernest Cline) and The Martian (Andy Weir). If you like those books, you will like this series and vise versa. While I did feel book 2 wasn't quite the exciting page turner as book 1, I still thoroughly enjoyed it and I have already purchased all six books! Now they are going to be released in hardback form (they have never offered these books in hardback form until now) and they are due out this fall 2024. I think these books are worthy of hardback collection status. They are that good! It's rare I find a sci-fi book I like, so this makes me happy and enthusiastic to recommend it!
Hide
Thank you for your feedback
Sorry, there was an error
Sorry we couldn't load the review

Top reviews from the United States

  • Barney Rubble
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
    Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2025
    Verified Purchase
    "Dungeon Crawler Carl: Carl's Doomsday Scenario" is a thrilling continuation of Matt Dinniman's unique and highly imaginative series. This installment takes the chaotic, hilarious, and suspenseful energy of the first book and cranks it up a notch. The stakes are higher, the challenges more absurdly inventive, and the characters—both new and returning—shine with depth and personality. The dynamic between Carl and Donut remains a highlight, blending humor and heart in the midst of relentless action. Fans of dark humor, clever world-building, and high-stakes dungeon crawling will find themselves thoroughly engrossed. It's a rollercoaster of emotions, with moments of levity seamlessly balanced by gripping tension and poignant depth. A must-read for fans of the genre
    Helpful
     Report
  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent second entry
    Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2025
    Verified Purchase
    This book was exciting, offered new directions for the characters but has the same fast pace action as the first. Level 3 has some big challenges and now quests are optional. I had a blast reading this one with the clever and quirky prose, just enough character development. If you like the first then you'll like this one!
    Helpful
     Report
  • Harris
    4.0 out of 5 stars Is it over already?
    Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2025
    Verified Purchase
    This could have been a few more chapters from the first book, meaning that you shouldn’t expect something spectacularly different.
    Did you enjoy book 1? Then you will have fun reading this too.

    The good news is that while the first book had a lot of explaining to do and some tedious parts, this one did not have any really boring parts.

    The issue with those books is mainly the fact that the protagonists are not really in any danger. You know they are not going to die or get mutilated this early and it’s hard for the writer to provide a sense of urgency or dread.
    The stakes are low, so it’s not easy to keep interest.
    I can’t say I did not want to read this, on the contrary I read it in a day, but still, it’s a very chill read.

    So far, there is small tweaks on the protagonists’ personalities. The cat is quite unique (turning towards a more generic personality unfortunately) and Carl is as generic as it gets.
    It’s not that I expected more, but I’m just saying.

    The story again is not super deep. There are ties to the future being presented and some very mild mystery. The main focus is the present and having a good time while reading this with a funny prose. I did not really laugh but it puts you in a happy mood.

    I am giving this one 4 stars because I enjoyed reading this. It’s not a masterpiece, however you will have fun and that matters!
    One person found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • Matthew J. Barnes
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great follow up book!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2025
    Verified Purchase
    A fantastic second entry to the series! The hilarious adventures of Carl and Princess Donut continue here, and it's a tense, action packed romp! Loving the series so far, and highly recommend it!
    Helpful
     Report
  • Lars MD
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastically addictive
    Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2025
    Verified Purchase
    Man,oh man, is this series continuing the roller coaster ride of fun. Not sure I can say more than my first review other than make sure you start with first book so you bond with the characters.
    Oh, and I guess I can repeat what I said from my review of the first book because my feelings haven’t changed.

    “Didn’t know what to expect when I started this series, but, oh my!, did I make the right choice in picking it up.
    Hugely entertaining. Lots of story twists. Great depth. Emotional attachment to the characters. All of the things you want in a story.
    To bad work gets in the way of my reading this new found addiction.
    I hope everyone else looking at this review gets the same amount of pleasure when they dive in to the series.”
    2 people found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • Megan Lockrem
    5.0 out of 5 stars A truly amazing book/series
    Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2024
    Verified Purchase
    I wish I could swear on here, because it's hard to summarize how amazing this series is without the emphasis of the f bomb. This series is fbombing amazing. Matt Dinniman is one of the most creative authors I've had the pleasure of reading. I have argued that he's the Tolkien of our generation. He has an amazing ability to create a world that's inticing, thrilling, sad, hilarious and fbombing weird. I have often found myself obsessed with books, but this series has taken it to a new level. If you're thinking to yourself "I can't decide if it's worth the read" I'm telling you now that it is, just do yourself a favor and get it, and the audiobook because Jeff Hays is one of the most talented narrators I've heard, and I listen to audiobooks for twelve hours a day at work. Matt, I expect you to uphold your promise at the end of books one and two.
    Helpful
     Report
  • Douglas Bly
    4.0 out of 5 stars 4 ~4.5
    Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2025
    Verified Purchase
    Another really fun read! So many hilarious and heartfelt moments. I’ve come to really love the dynamic between Carl and Donut and am so terrified of anything bad happening to them. Mongo is also so amazing. Just a fantastic addition to the team and makes me also want a pet Velociraptor. Starting book 3 soon and can’t wait to see what the fourth floor holds.
    Helpful
     Report

Top reviews from other countries

Translate all reviews to English
  • Kevin Wong
    5.0 out of 5 stars Second book of the series is even better!
    Reviewed in Australia on March 6, 2025
    Verified Purchase
    It’s terrific to see characters that continue to grow and mature in the storyline. And with the passage of the tale, there’s increasing nuance and emotional depth. Awesome!
    Report
  • Alex
    5.0 out of 5 stars It's just fun
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 8, 2025
    Verified Purchase
    I love reading these books (and listening, the audiobooks are on a level I've never heard before!). LitRPG can sometimes be a chore, overly sexual, boring, or trying too hard, but these books suffer no such shortcomings. They’re so deftly written, so well-rounded, that the idea of a talking cat feels like just another Tuesday in the dungeon.

    The overarching plot is expertly woven with the tangents of quests and relationships, making every diversion feel welcome. The language is natural and easy to read, while the technical aspects of the dungeon’s "features" are brilliant nods to gaming and pop culture at large. I'm absolutely devouring these books at an alarming rate, and I’m already worried that I’ll reach book seven too soon, then wonder what the hell I’m going to do with myself until the next one.

    Book two takes everything great about the first and dials it up to even funnier and more extreme lengthgs and I’m absolutely here for it. It never feels schlocky, and the humor never gets cringey, even when it’s trying to. Love, love, love these books, and I need more people to read them!
    Report
  • Amazon Kunde
    5.0 out of 5 stars Goddammit, Donut. Just try the Book. You don't regret it.
    Reviewed in Germany on May 4, 2025
    Verified Purchase
    Absolute Empfehlung an alle Fantasy Liebhaber und ein großartiger Einstieg in LitRPG Genre.
    Report
  • André
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good series
    Reviewed in Spain on May 25, 2021
    Verified Purchase
    I'm too lazy to write but apparently I have to reach 20 words. I just want to rate 5 stars to the author because I'm really enjoying the series.
    Report
  • Cristobal
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing series
    Reviewed in Mexico on May 14, 2025
    Verified Purchase
    It's only the second book of the series but I just KNOW I'll love the rest. It's well paced, the narrative is good and the plot twists keep you reading. I finished the book in about 3 days.

    I'm in love with the series. You should really give it a try.
    Report

Report an issue


Does this item contain inappropriate content?
Report
Do you believe that this item violates a copyright?
Report
Does this item contain quality or formatting issues?
Report