The Eye of the Bedlam Bride

Dungeon Crawler Carl, Book 6

De: Matt Dinniman

Narrado por: Jeff Hays, Patrick Warburton, Travis Baldree, Annie Ellicott

A pantheon of forgotten gods. An old grudge between a talk show host, an heiress, and the man they shattered along the way. A rapidly deteriorating AI system. An inconvenient tiara upon the head of a friend.

It is bedlam on the eighth floor.

As management reels from the unexpected conclusion of the seventh level, the surviving crawlers stumble onto the eighth and find themselves scattered. It’s a map based on Earth’s final days before the collapse, where ethereal, intangible ghosts of humanity go about their lives, oblivious of the impending doom. Living amongst these ghosts are monsters based in Earth lore. “Legendary” creatures tied to the geographical location they inhabit.

Each team of crawlers is given a task: find and capture six of these beasts. The captured monsters will be turned into cards. Cards that can be summoned into battle again and again. The stronger and deadlier the better.

At the end of the floor, the bad guys will also have decks, and they will have some of the most powerful cards available. So it’s crucial to assemble the toughest squad possible.

But like always, there is a catch. There’s always a catch.

As Carl and Donut know all too well, just because someone is captured, it doesn’t mean they have been tamed.

Her name is Shi Maria. She’s easily the most powerful monster in their area. If they want to survive, they must capture her. But she is no ordinary beast. She’s intelligent. She was once married to a god, a god who is now missing. Her special attack is known to drive one insane. They call her the Bedlam Bride.

“Beware, beware. Beware the eye of the Bedlam Bride.”

©2023 Matt Dinniman (P)2023 Soundbooth Theater

Stellar work as always

It looks grim. Carlos and Donut must overcome a daunting number of obstacles to save the greatest number of lives on the 8th floor. Which of their guild mates will this floor take? Why does Donut’s new hobby start with a Sailor’s hat? Be prepared for a hilarious story.

Princess Donut Fan

Another amazing book. Spectacular performance. I love the irreverent humor. Twists and turns are wonderful.

I haven’t even finished it yet but had to comment

Bro I couldn’t stop laughing at the part “ then all of a sudden he stuck my big toe in his mouth, groaned and arched his back”.
Man that is the funniest thing I’ve ever listened too out of a book lmao!

They did it again!

After the Butchers Masquerade I thought Matt and Jeff couldn't top that story, But they did. Matt, you're amazing. thank you for these books. Jeff, your voice makes it all come alive, thank you as well.

I liked the balance between the Donut/Carl time and the time with the rest of the team. I do think Katia should rejoin the team. She is a great sleeper agent that should be reactivated. I look forward to the faction wars where they can all be together.

i also liked the inside vs outside of the dungeon storyline. it is good that the reader gets glimpses of the macro issues surrounding the crawl, yet it doesn't take it over. Matt, good job threading that needle.

The thing I didn't like is that towards the end there is so much going on I had to reread (listen) several times to get it all. Who is doing what, when, and why. maybe it is just me, but I know if I had a difficult time keeping up I am sure others did too. Nevertheless, I feel like it all had to be in there, and I don't want any of it removed, but maybe there is a better way to present it all so the rest can follow it more easily. small criticism, but something for Matt to think about. I love it all regardless and I don't have any constructive advice on how to improve it. sorry.

Keep up the good work and please do not skip anymore floors of the dungeon. I want a massive story for each level so this can last as long as possible.

thank you for the immoral words, "You will not break me. I will break you."

Absolutely Phenominal

Excellent writing, fantastic setting and characters, superb narration. Honestly one of the best books I’ve read.