Matt Dinniman Livres

Dans un jeu télévisé tordu se déroulant dans un monde post-apocalyptique, un homme doit naviguer à travers un colossal donjon qui a remplacé les structures de la Terre. Ici, la survie ne dépend pas de la force brute, mais de la valeur divertissante, car les concurrents sont contraints de tuer des monstres de manière flamboyante pour gagner des adeptes et des butins. Chaque niveau présente des défis périlleux et un chronomètre, Carl doit briller pour échapper au labyrinthe. Les enjeux sont élevés, et le seul chemin vers la survie réside dans la capacité à captiver un public qui regarde de loin.

A pantheon of forgotten gods, an old grudge between a talk show host, an heiress, and the man they shattered, and a deteriorating AI system set the stage for chaos. As management grapples with the unexpected conclusion of the seventh level, the surviving crawlers venture into the eighth, discovering a map reflecting Earth’s final days before collapse. Here, ethereal ghosts of humanity live unaware of their doom, alongside legendary monsters tied to their geographical roots. Each crawler team must find and capture six of these beasts, transforming them into powerful cards for battle. The stakes are high, as the opposing forces will also possess formidable decks. To succeed, assembling the toughest squad is essential, but there’s always a catch. Carl and Donut realize that capturing a monster doesn’t equate to taming it. Their target, Shi Maria, is the most powerful creature in the area. Once married to a god who is now missing, she’s intelligent and possesses a special attack that drives opponents insane. Known as the Bedlam Bride, her presence is a dire warning: “Beware, beware. Beware the Eye of the Bedlam Bride.”

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Carl and Princess Donut refuse to be prey in the fifth book in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series—now with bonus material exclusive to this print edition! Attention. Attention. The gates are down. The hunters are loose. Run, Run, Run. A lush jungle teeming with danger. Savage dinosaurs seeking blood. A fallen princess intent on vengeance. A mysterious, end-of-floor celebration for the top crawlers, dubbed “The Butcher’s Masquerade.” But that’s not all. Just when Coast Guard vet Carl and his ex-girlfriend’s cat, Princess Donut, think they’ve seen it all as they compete to survive in the galaxy’s most popular game show, the latest dungeon level introduces a terrible new threat. The sixth floor. The Hunting Grounds. As the remaining crawlers battle for their lives, outside tourists are finally allowed to enter the game, and they are ready to hunt. Among them is Vrah, a famed and veteran hunter, intent on collecting the biggest trophy of her career. But her prey is far from harmless, and this season they are fighting back. Welcome, crawlers. Welcome to the sixth floor of the dungeon.

The narrative plunges Carl and Donut into the treacherous Iron Tangle, a complex subway system filled with dangers and monsters. As they navigate this labyrinthine world where directions are distorted and safety is elusive, they find that collaboration among crawlers offers a glimmer of hope. Enhanced loot and a mysterious book may hold the key to overcoming the escalating challenges they face. The stakes are higher than ever as they confront the perils of the fourth floor of the dungeon.

Set in the Over City, a post-apocalyptic metropolis haunted by a mysterious disaster, the story unfolds in a world where bizarre occurrences are commonplace. An undead circus roams the desolate streets, and eerie phenomena like murdered prostitutes falling from the sky hint at a deeper, sinister magic at play. Amidst this chaos, Carl and his companion Donut navigate their grim reality, realizing that their survival is no mere game but a fight against the dark forces that have taken over their lives.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Follow Carl, Princess Donut, and Mongo as they fight their way to the next level in the fourth book in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series—now with bonus material exclusive to this print edition! New Achievement! Total, Utter Failure. You failed a quest less than five minutes after you received it. Now that’s talent. Surviving in a multilevel dungeon that also happens to be the set of the galaxy’s most watched game show has taught Coast Guard vet Carl and his ex-girlfriend’s cat, Princess Donut, that there’s only one thing they can count on apart from each other: they never know what’s coming next. And this floor is no exception. A floating fortress occupied by warrior gnomes. A castle made of sand. A derelict submarine guarded by malfunctioning machines. A haunted crypt surrounded by lethal traps. It was supposed to be easy. One bubble. Four castles. Fifteen days. Capture each one, and the stairwell is unlocked. Here's the thing. It's never easy. Going it alone is not an option this time, so Carl and his team must rely on the help of the low-level, I-can't-believe-these-idiots-are-still-alive crawlers trapped in the bubble with them. But can they be trusted? Welcome, Crawlers. Welcome to the fifth floor of the dungeon.

*** PRE-ORDER THE SECOND BOOK IN THE GRIPPING AND EPIC DUNGEON CRAWLER CARL SERIES *** Greetings, crawlers! The training levels have concluded, and the real games begin. Now on the third floor of the dungeon, Carl and Princess Donut face tougher challenges than ever. Their partnership—a Coast Guard vet and a once-royal feline—has proven nearly unstoppable, capturing the audience's attention. However, the dangers of the dungeon escalate daily, introducing a new twist: side quests. This level, known as the Over City, is a sprawling metropolis ravaged by a mysterious disaster. Yet, it is not deserted. An undead circus roams the ruins, and ominous events unfold as an ancient spell prepares to unveil its sinister intent. Can Carl and Donut navigate this perilous level in time? And will Carl finally find some pants? Praise for the series highlights its creativity, humor, and unexpected depth, making it a must-read for fans of adventure and LitRPG. Critics have lauded it as a comically cosmic adventure, blending dark themes with whimsical absurdity. With comparisons to the humor of "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," this series captivates with its unique blend of fun and serious stakes. Readers are drawn in, unable to put it down, making it a standout in the genre. Join Carl and Princess Donut for a wild, entertaining ride!

The Anarchist‘s Cookbook ist Band 3 der irrwitzigen LitRPG-Serie von Kultautor Matt Dinniman. Willkommen, Crawler, im vierten Level des Dungeons. Das Sponsoring-Programm ist eröffnet, und der Schwierigkeitsgrad zieht an. Die ersten drei Level waren ein Witz im Vergleich zu dem, was Carl und Donut jetzt erwartet: Ein unglaublich kompliziertes U-Bahn-System, das aus den gesamten unterirdischen Schienennetzen der Welt kombiniert wurde. Oben ist unten. Nah ist fern. Die Waggons sind vollgestopft mit Monstern, die Bahnhöfe alles andere als sicher und der Ausgang ist immer ein paar Haltestellen zu viel entfernt. Aber es gibt Hoffnung. Zum ersten Mal arbeiten die Crawler zusammen. Und das Geheimnis, wie man dieses ganze Durcheinander entwirrt, könnte auf den Seiten eines scheinbar nutzlosen Buches versteckt sein, dem Anarchist’s Cookbook. Band 1: Dungeon Crawler Carl Band 2: Carl‘s Doomsday Scenario

Was würdest du tun, um deinen Heimatplaneten gegen eine Invasion von Killerdrohnen zu verteidigen? »Operation Bounce House« ist der neue, epische Science-Fiction-Roman des New-York-Times-Bestsellerautors Matt Dinniman (»Dungeon Crawler Carl«). New Sonora, in der nicht allzu fernen Zukunft. Der Space-Kolonist Oliver Lewis möchte eigentlich nur zwei Dinge: Die heimische Ranch bewirtschaften und ab und an ein paar Gigs mit seiner ziemlich mittelmäßigen Band spielen. Dass das Transferportal zur Erde endlich vollständig geöffnet wird, hält er für eine gute Sache. Anfangs. Aber dann wird auf der Erde beschlossen, dass man die Siedler loswerden möchte. Die Kunden der mit der Räumung beauftragten Apex Corporation dürfen sogar ihre eigenen Drohnen und Kriegsroboter entwerfen, um die Bevölkerung von New Sonora ganz bequem von zu Hause aus auszulöschen. Für die Erde ist »Operation Bounce House« ein Game der Superlative. Für die Bewohner von New Sonora ist es der Untergang ihrer Welt. Oliver und seine Freunde müssen gegen die Maschinen um ihr Leben kämpfen – und finden bald heraus, wie es ist, auf dem eigenen Planeten zum Endgegner für einen Haufen Gamer zu werden.