Matt Dinniman’s highly acclaimed LitRPG series, Dungeon Crawler Carl, now has all seven of its released novels available in beautiful hardcover editions. The latest installment, This Inevitable Ruin, just launched on September 23rd. This monumental 880-page volume is already topping bestseller lists on Kindle and Audible, and is now poised to dominate the hardcover charts. Currently, it holds the No. 1 spot as the best-selling GameLit & LitRPG novel on Amazon.
For those looking to expand their collection, the hardcover edition of This Inevitable Ruin is discounted to $27.30 (originally $39) on Amazon. As an exciting bonus, it’s also eligible for Amazon’s Buy One, Get One 50% off book sale. While it’s currently the only book in the series included in this specific promotion, Amazon frequently updates its BOGO sales, so it’s worth checking for other eligible titles.
Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman (Hardcover Editions)
Even if you’ve already experienced the series through Kindle or Audible, the hardcover editions offer a unique incentive: each book includes a segment of Backstage at the Pineapple Cabaret, a novella exclusive to the physical releases.
The full list of hardcover editions and their current discounted prices are:
- Dungeon Crawler Carl — $18 (was $30)
- Carl’s Doomsday Scenario — $25.74 (was $30)
- The Dungeon Anarchist’s Cookbook– $20.36 (was $30)
- The Gate of the Feral Gods — $20 (was $30)
- The Butcher’s Masquerade — $25 (was $35)
- The Eye of the Bedlam Bride — $23 (was $39)
- This Inevitable Ruin — $27.30 (was $39)
Fans can now browse all seven hardcover novels in Matt Dinniman’s best-selling series.
The next book in the series, Carl’s Book of Boom, is anticipated for release in 2026, likely in the second quarter or later. This is due to Dinniman’s upcoming new novel, Operation Bounce House, which Ace Books (an imprint of Penguin Random House) is publishing on February 10, 2026. More details about this new work can be found below.
For those unfamiliar, LitRPG, or Literary Role-playing Game, is a captivating fantasy and sci-fi subgenre that incorporates video game mechanics such as stats, health bars, hit points, and inventory screens. Some LitRPG narratives unfold within fictional video games or virtual reality, while others, like Dungeon Crawler Carl, frame the story as a reality show competition designed like a video game. The genre has seen a massive surge in popularity, with Dungeon Crawler Carl standing out as a mainstream hit.
Dungeon Crawler Carl perfectly exemplifies the LitRPG genre. When mischievous aliens transform Earth into a colossal, video-game-style dungeon, Coast Guard veteran Carl is forced to participate in a deadly tournament. Accompanied by his cat, Princess Donut, Carl navigates a world filled with monstrous foes and intricate puzzles. True to its spirit, the series doesn’t shy away from humor, often injecting dark wit and over-the-top violence into its high-stakes scenario, as hinted by the name Princess Donut.
7. This Inevitable Ruin (Hardcover)
$27.30 (was $39) | B1G1 50% Off
The cover art for the new hardcover edition of This Inevitable Ruin shares a similar aesthetic with the previous six books, though the text formatting, including Dinniman’s name, is distinctive for this pivotal entry in the series.
With its bonus content, This Inevitable Ruin is even longer than The Eye of the Bedlam Bride (832 pages). The paperback edition of This Inevitable Ruin was 722 pages, but the hardcover boasts an impressive 896 pages. Notably, the paperback edition, like all prior paperbacks, is now out of print. Only the hardcover editions and new Large Print paperbacks of the first four books are currently available.
Many Dungeon Crawler Carl fans enjoy the series on audiobook. Narrated by Jeff Hays, all seven audiobook productions are exclusive to Audible. The highly rated audiobook version of This Inevitable Ruin was released in February. Audible Premium Plus subscribers can purchase each novel with a Credit ($15 each). New subscribers can also get their first three months of Audible Premium Plus for $7/month (originally $15) through an early Prime Big Deal Days promotion.
The entire series is also available to read at no additional cost for Kindle Unlimited subscribers. Alternatively, you can purchase all seven Dungeon Crawler Carl ebooks for a total of $38.43, with the first three books priced at $5 each and the subsequent four at $6 each.
Discover the captivating cover art for the other Dungeon Crawler Carl hardcover editions below.
1. Dungeon Crawler Carl (Hardcover)
$18 (was $30)
A Large Print paperback edition of Dungeon Crawler Carl was published on July 15.
2. Carl’s Doomsday Scenario (Hardcover)
$25.74 (was $30)
A Large Print paperback edition of Carl’s Doomsday Scenario was published on July 29.
3. The Dungeon Anarchist’s Cookbook (Hardcover)
$20.36 (was $30)
A Large Print paperback edition of The Dungeon Anarchist’s Cookbook will be published on August 12.
4. The Gate of the Feral Gods (Hardcover)
$20 (was $30)
A Large Print paperback edition of The Gate of the Feral Gods was published on August 26.
5. The Butcher’s Masquerade (Hardcover)
$25 (was $35)
6. The Eye of the Bedlam Bride (Hardcover)
$23 (was $39)
Dungeon Crawler Carl Audiobooks
You’ll save a lot of money by subscribing to Audible Premium Plus.
As mentioned, Dungeon Crawler Carl’s audiobook editions are exclusive to Audible. The series has been a massive hit on the audiobook streaming service, with each book expertly narrated by Jeff Hays and supported by additional voice actors.
All audiobook editions are priced above $20, with several exceeding $30. For instance, This Inevitable Ruin costs over $40 in audiobook format. This is why an Audible Premium Plus membership is highly recommended. Not only do you receive one free book to keep each month, but you can also purchase additional Audible Credits for just $15 each. This means members can acquire any Dungeon Crawler Carl audiobook for only $15, provided they use Credits instead of direct cash purchases.
New subscribers can take advantage of an early Prime Big Deal Days promotion, offering their first three months of Audible Premium Plus for $7/month (down from $15).
Operation Bounce House by Matt Dinniman
$32 | Releases February 10, 2026
Matt Dinniman’s highly anticipated next novel, Operation Bounce House, is set for release on February 10, 2026. While unrelated to the Dungeon Crawler Carl universe, it remains a LitRPG with a strong video game focus. The story follows Oliver Lewis, a farmer who becomes entangled in a conspiracy involving gamers intent on destroying Earth. Much like Carl, Oliver finds himself thrust into a real-life video game—the titular Operation Bounce House—where he faces AI robots programmed to kill.
Operation Bounce House is available for preorder in hardcover for $32. This hardcover edition spans 448 pages. It will also be available in Large Print paperback, Kindle ebook, and audiobook formats via Audible.