• Carl's Doomsday Scenario

  • Dungeon Crawler Carl, Book 2
  • By: Matt Dinniman
  • Narrated by: Jeff Hays
  • Length: 11 hrs and 28 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (9,316 ratings)

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Carl's Doomsday Scenario

By: Matt Dinniman
Narrated by: Jeff Hays
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Publisher's Summary

"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. 

©2021 Matt Dinniman (P)2021 Soundbooth Theater

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Let's face it... Most reviews are trash

I can't tell you how many idiotic reviewers have tricked me into listening to terrible books here. Now I'm NOT saying that most reviewers on audible are half-baked idiots who would be fascinated with a bug zapper. I'm NOT saying that if you've written a review on this site, there's a 90% chance you have brain damage. And I'm definitely NOT saying that most reviewers of sci-fi or fantasy never mentally progressed from their teen years. Oh and finally I'm 100% NOT saying that most reviewers are, in their personal lives, trash people with less potential than a microwaved hamster. My point: take this with a grain of salt, peasant.

Ok. Deep breath... DUNGEON CRAWLER CARL IS THE BEST AUDIO BOOK I'VE LISTENED TO IN YEARS!!!!

DCC is an incredible mix of humor, action, sci-fi, and fantasy that absolutely overflows with personality, thanks in no small part to the talented Jeff Hays. How tf does he do all those voices? I was certain there were at least 3 voice actors. Bra-freakin-vo, my man.

It was an outright pleasure to follow Carl and her royal majesty, Princess Donut, on their crawl (again). Their relationship development is believable and engaging. Never thought I'd say that about a man and his ex girlfriend's cat, but here we are. The magic system ai is fun as hell, enemies are generally described with stomach churning (and hilarious) detail, and MOST fights are seat-of-your-boxers-can't-go-to-sleep-until-I-know-what-happens crazy, excluding grind sessions. But those are fun too.

Not going to get into details because YOU should download and start listening right now with a fresh head and no expectations other than a great time. Don't read any other reviews. This is it. God is speaking to you through my fingers. That's right, this is God. I know about the weird sh*t you've been watching on p*rnhub and we'll talk about it when you get up here. Ok, gotta run. I'm meeting Satan for brunch and she is suuuuch a drama queen when I'm late.

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Found this unbearable

I won't be continuing this series.

I just can't cheer for this protagonist anymore for a number of reasons.

The humour overstayed its welcome by the end of the first book, by this end of this one, it decided to move in and take over the living room. It's really hard to vibe with a book when you're spending most of your time shaking your head in dismay at the constant barrage of 'lolsorandom' humour that you hate.

Then it's the sheer next level self-deprication on display. Carl not only has no ego - like at all - but the butt of every joke seems to be him. Am i supposed to enjoy this? Do people find this admirable?

I'd probably find the former two more tolerable if Carl wasn't such a passenger in this story. Shit just keeps happening and he just reacts, never proactively. It's a deeply unsatisfying experience, I dunno how you expect me to believe x quadrillion people are loving it. Oh, it's because he's in boxers and a toe ring! HOW FUNNY, RIGHT?

Donut is still as annoying as ever too. When the book isn't trying to be funny, it's hitting you over the head with crappy melodrama that just doesn't land because of the aforementioned 'humour' clashing with the tone, and because I just don't care about the annoying cat.

Ugh. I should stop writing reviews the second I finish reading. I apparently get ranty.

I'll not be continuing this series.

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Fun read

I enjoyed this second season of the Carl and Donut show. Looking forward to the next installment.

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first review woohoo!!

amazing as always Jeff!! my wife and I have been patiently awaiting this release and caught it last night. Great job on the narration, and great creation Matt D! we look forward to more!

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Acheivement: Audio Excellence Audience

Reward? Nothing! Getting to enjoy another excellent novel in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series is its own reward! Now listen to Matt's other novels to tide yourself over while Jeff lazily finishes the third novel at his artist's pace (when he's out of whiskey and needs to make rent).

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If you liked book 1, this continues to deliver

From the start, this was a odd and unique dungeon crawler litRPG, what with a spurned jock and a prima donna cat as his partner. However, for all the hilarity that ensues as they delve from one floor to the next, facing unimaginable difficulties, they deftly overcome them with creative and oddball strategic maneuvers. The story elements are more than jocular exchanges, Matt Dinniman also manages to include many poignant situations and encounters as well. Even the few instances of low-brow jock humor comes off so unexpectedly that one cannot help breaking out with some loud chuckles so, fair warning, make sure you're not listening in church during your pastors sermon.

Jeff Hays' performance is fantastic throughout.

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niiiice

yeah. a good solid sequel book. can't wait for the third. honestly nothing i could say wouldn't be a spoiler. glurp glurp!

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This series was a great find

Normally this genre wouldn't be something I'd dive into, but I decided to say the hell with it and give it a shot. And I'm glad I did, because now I'm addicted to this series. Dammit Donut, I need more!

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Great Book

Jeff Hays does great. The jokes are funny. The main characters are unique and have personality. The author does a good job of making the power up feel earned from work rather than given.

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HOLY COW THIS IS AMAZING

I LOVED IT. Start and you can't stop! Carl & Donut have me heart!

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  • n j plumridge
  • 05-18-21

Goddamnit, Donut!

Loved every minute of this audiobook, from the story to the Sound-booth theatre narrators. Thank you and well done.

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  • McAmazKo
  • 05-15-21

So much fun! Great action great narration!

Excellent narration by Jeff Hays! The entire book is so much fun!
Keeps you on the edge! Action is top notch!

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  • Sigurður S.
  • 05-12-21

It surprises you

Loved this one. Often these litrpgs try to be funny but seldom succeed. This series does.

One of my favourites.

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  • m ward
  • 05-04-21

Too short

Great book and engaging story - well read. but it’s too short for full value/5 star in my opinion

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  • Jonny
  • 05-02-23

More Carl makes me happy

Amazing sequel to the Carl-story. The book keep diving into the world of dungeon crawling and doesn’t seem to slow.

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  • Wild_card_88
  • 04-28-23

Really enjoyed it

It's probably my favourite book series now. I just finished 3rd listen, so I thought I'd better review.

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  • infectedme
  • 04-28-23

Supreme storytelling..

Still as good as the first book. Epic story, just as funny, love the characters and the story telling. And the narrator is F*CKING AWESOME

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  • Anonymous User
  • 04-12-23

Another amazing entry in the series

Second book in the series is as good or even better than the previous one!

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  • D. B. Hubert
  • 03-31-23

The series started very strong...

... but had a few hiccups within the second book. Still great, but not stellar. To my own surprise, I've grown rather fond of the system voice effect.

A very enjoyable romp through the insanity of intergalactic survival reality TV.

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  • JK
  • 03-05-23

A New Standard

Sound booth make excellent audiobooks and this is a prime example. The story is excellent and the narration is the same. DCC has become my favourite series.

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  • Chi
  • 06-06-23

Just amazing

It's funny and thrilling. The story is great and the production is fantastic. Both get better as the story progresses.

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  • Anya
  • 05-08-23

Love this series

Due to the synopsis and cover art, I kept skipping over this series even when it kept popping up in my recommended list 🙃. I am so glad I got bored and decided to give this series a go.

If you like a light, funny, fast-paced story with lots of action, you should definitely give this series a chance.

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  • Celeste Lingford
  • 02-12-23

Carls Doomsday

Great fiction that is excellently narrated! Get on to the series as there’s a lot of them if you like to get into the characters’.

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  • NeitherSoldier
  • 09-28-22

I love this book

I’m loving this book series and guess what
NEW ACHIEVEMENT
You have fallen for the trap of buying more books you book nerd you could be more like Carl and have your feet out those beautiful little toes but oh well at lest you get to read this and think what sort of person would write this well you are aren’t you

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  • Adam Chilcott
  • 07-04-22

Just the best

Can’t stress how good this series is. You won’t regret it. Listening to this is the favourite part of my day.

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  • eden searl
  • 05-04-22

entertaining

I actually enjoyed the first 2 books much more than I thought. Has some good character development to offset some of the cheese comedy I normally avoid.
Jeff Hays does a fantastic job as usual. would love to hearAnnie in future books.

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  • Marty
  • 04-30-22

Funny and addictive

Love the plans that come together and loot. Excellent litrpg and the series that made me look for others. Narration and acting are on point. Can easily listen for hours on end.

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  • Anonymous User
  • 04-14-22

Keep it coming Mat

All I can say is brilliant. I would spend two credits on each book of the series.

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  • Torben V.
  • 03-26-22

Fantastic - smart, sensible, exciting, funny

Smart, sensible characters in exciting, well written, inventive situations, with enough references to a deeper situation and a much bigger world to keep it from being “I hit this; then I hit that.”

And the audio recording is of superb quality - one of the best I’ve listened to - and only adds to the experience. I’d miss it if I tried actually reading a paper copy.

I don’t read this genre, but picked this up as I wanted something popcorny. This delivered so well, I’m buying every book in the series.

One of the best parts is the characters. They don’t do dumb things just to service a plot. And, better, they occasionally do things they don’t want because it is the SENSIBLE THING TO DO! Huzzah! They take advice! So good.

I also rarely laugh out loud from books. This series is generally amusing, and I get a number of real laughs from it.

Does all the humour work? No. But most does.
There’s also probably a bit too much “and then I got these 15 items - number 1 was …” and “Now when you add this this this and this, plus this, my stay was now 87!” But it’s not so excessive that it detracts from the plot, and for the most part is necessary.

New achievement!
You’ve finished a review.

Reward?
That depends. Did it make you want to go buy the book? If so, you’ve got a great read/listen ahead of you. That’s enough reward!


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  • Jack Bean
  • 02-17-22

Couldn't stop listening.

I normally don't like this particular genre but this is such a fun read and great performance. Plus I love Princess Donut.