It’s no surprise, then, that many fans are hunting for a quick digital copy. One of the most common search queries popping up is —referring to the social media platform VK (Vkontakte), where users sometimes share files.

Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes. We do not condone piracy and strongly encourage supporting authors by purchasing or borrowing books through legal channels.

If you’ve fallen down the rabbit hole (or should we say, the dungeon staircase) of Matt Dinniman’s Dungeon Crawler Carl series, you know the addiction is real. The unique blend of LitRPG progression, dark humor, and reality-TV-gone-wrong is impossible to put down.

Let’s talk about that search, why it’s so popular, and the best (legal) way to get your fix. VK is a popular file-sharing hub in certain circles, particularly for international readers who may not have easy access to US-based ebook retailers. A search for “Dungeon Crawler Carl VK EPUB” usually leads to user-uploaded posts containing EPUB or PDF versions of the books.