The Dungeon Crawler Carl series has been experiencing a whirlwind of a year so far in 2026. The live-action TV series was officially confirmed for Peacock, a massive tabletop RPG was announced, and Playmates even revealed a new toy line. If you weren’t already a fan of Matt Dinniman’s LitRPG phenomenon, there’s never been a better time to jump on the bandwagon.
For those who are already fully caught up on the series, however, there’s a new book out tomorrow! A Parade of Horribles is the eighth Dungeon Crawler Carl book so far, it’s getting released as an eBook, audiobook, and a hardcover edition all at once. Here’s everything you need to know before you buy.
Where to Buy A Parade of Horribles
A Parade of Horribles
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Book 8 in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series.
Dungeon Crawler Carl is one of my favorite LitRPG books, so if A Parade of Horribles isn’t available with my Kindle Unlimited subscription tomorrow morning, it’s going to be a day one purchase for me. The Kindle version is the best deal overall, but for the first time ever you can also purchase the hardcover edition on release day.
I checked various retailers and Amazon has the best discount overall on physical copies compared to other major online bookstores. Amazon won’t be able to deliver your copy immediately, however, so Barnes & Noble is your best bet if you want to be able to pick it up first thing tomorrow at your local store.
The audiobook version is available too
A Parade of Horribles (Audiobook)
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For fans of the audiobook versions of Dungeon Crawler Carl, you can also get the Audible edition on day one. You don’t have to have an Audible subscription to purchase the audiobook, which is discounted to $18.86 on Amazon right now. There are free trials available for Audible that grant you a first credit alongside 30-days of access to other benefits of the service.
If you haven’t listened to the audiobook versions of Dungeon Crawler Carl yet, I’d highly recommend checking them out. There’s a reason it’s one of the most popular audiobooks currently running.
What’s A Parade of Horribles About?
Carl and Donut are deep in the dungeon now, and things are going to continue to get weird. If you’re wondering what to expect, here’s a quick synopsis directly from Matt Dinniman’s website:
“As chaos and mass panic spread outside the dungeon in the wake of Faction Wars, Carl and Donut find themselves on the tenth floor, where they’re forced to compete in a surprisingly normal set of tasks. Well, normal for the dungeon.
Races. Get from point A to point B, and don’t come in last. After each race, they pick an upgrade for their vehicle and the track gets more challenging. It all seems a little too normal, a little too simple.”
If you want a more detailed sample of the story, you can check out an excerpt from the book from IGN’s interview with the author.
Jacob Kienlen is a Senior Audience Development Strategist and Writer for IGN. Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, he has considered the Northwest his home for his entire life. With a bachelor’s degree in communication and 10 years of professional writing experience, his expertise is spread across a variety of different pop culture topics — from TV series to books and the latest Pokémon games.
