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When a catastrophic event atomizes Earth into an 18‑level, globe‑spanning dungeon, only a handful of players can enter. In this bizarre survival‑game, success hinges not on power or skill but on building an online audience, pleasing viewers, and engaging in dramatic kills. Matt Dinniman’s Dungeon Crawler Carl follows one such player as he navigates time‑limited levels, faces monsters, and sponsors’ loot boxes while navigating the cutthroat world of game‑show entertainment. The novel satirizes our modern obsession with ratings, clout, and spectacle.
First publish date: 2020
Genre: Fantasy/Urban Fantasy
Authors: Matt Dinniman
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