Author
Matt Dinniman
6 books here
The Eye of the Bedlam Bride
Middle grade · ages 8–12 · 780L · 2025
A genuinely inventive middle-grade fantasy that treats its mystery seriously; the prose is sophisticated enough to challenge strong readers without becoming arch.
The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook
Young adult · ages 14–18 · 850L
A creative dungeon-survival romp with sharp humor and a protagonist who Macgyvers his way through traps—fun for fantasy fans 14+, but uneven pacing and light character development keep it from transcending the subgenre.
Dungeon Crawler Carl
Middle grade · ages 9–12 · 780L · 2025
A dungeon-crawl adventure with an unusually clever middle-aged protagonist and dry humor that rewards smart reading; carries game-logic worldbuilding that appeals to kids who love problem-solving over action spectacle.
Carl's Doomsday Scenario
Young adult · ages 14–18 · 820L
A sharp apocalyptic thriller with a neurodivergent protagonist whose obsessive coding skills are genuinely the solution, not the quirk—rare and satisfying for teens who think differently.
The Butcher's Masquerade
Young adult · ages 16–18 · 850L
A sharp, character-driven fantasy that uses genre conceits to dig into identity and belonging — solidly written for older teens who can handle moral complexity without easy answers.
Operation Bounce House
Middle grade · ages 8–12 · 720L · 2026
A brisk, silly ensemble-cast adventure with genuine scheming energy and enough absurd momentum to keep pages turning, though the emotional stakes stay light.