NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The apocalypse will be televised! Welcome to the first book in the wildly popular and addictive Dungeon Crawler Carl series—now with bonus material exclusive to this print edition.You know what’s worse than breaking up with your girlfriend? Being stuck with her prize-winning show cat. And you know what’s worse than that? An alien invasion, the destruction of all man-made structures on Earth, and the systematic exploitation of all the survivors for a sadistic intergalactic game show. That’s what.Join Coast Guard vet Carl and his ex-girlfriend’s cat, Princess Donut, as they try to survive the end of the world—or just get to the next level—in a video game–like, trap-filled fantasy dungeon. A dungeon that’s actually the set of a reality television show with countless viewers across the galaxy. Exploding goblins. Magical potions. Deadly, drug-dealing llamas. This ain’t your ordinary game show.Welcome, Crawler. Welcome to the Dungeon. Survival is optional. Keeping the viewers entertained is not.Includes part one of the exclusive bonus story “Backstage at the Pineapple Cabaret.”
Male · Middle-Aged · Narration · Energetic · Authoritative · Confident · +3 more
“This voice offers a powerful and energetic delivery, perfectly capturing the dramatic, preacher-like intensity needed for a sadistic game show host persona.”
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Carl
protagonist
A pragmatic and often sarcastic Coast Guard veteran, facing impossible odds with a weary but determined resolve. His voice should convey both his exasperation and his underlying strength.
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Obsidian - A Deep & Gritty Storyteller
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ElevenLabsprofessional
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Deep
“The deep, gritty, and gravelly texture of this voice perfectly embodies Carl's weary but determined resolve as a veteran facing impossible odds.”
A former show cat, now a surprisingly intelligent and sassy companion. Her voice should be distinct, perhaps a bit prim or high-pitched, but with a growing assertiveness and occasional cattiness.
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Fish Audio
Female · Middle-Aged · Conversational · Entertainment · Low · Educational · +56 more
“This voice offers a versatile range, including high and crisp qualities, which can capture Princess Donut's prim, sassy, and increasingly assertive personality.”
Male · Middle-Aged · Conversational · Narration · Character-Voice · Social-Media · +57 more
“The bright, expressive options within this voice can convey the intelligent and confident aspects of Princess Donut, while allowing for a touch of cattiness.”
Canadian · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Calm
“While a male voice, its calm and confident energy, combined with professional articulation, could be modulated to create a distinct, slightly prim, and assertive animal companion voice.”
Male · Gaming · Narrative · Calm · Friendly · Middle-Aged · +6 more
“This voice, though male, has a confident and authoritative tone with a smooth, rhythmic delivery that could be adjusted to portray a sassy, intelligent pet with growing assertiveness.”
“The intelligent and sharp qualities of this voice, despite being male, could be adapted to provide Princess Donut with a distinct, clear, and subtly sassy conversational style.”