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A Parade of Horribles
A newer book in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series, in which a man and his former pet cat are forced to survive a deadly televised dungeon built by aliens. It continues the series' mix of black comedy and brutal action.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 2026
- Pace
- Fast
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 688
- Format
- Book 8 of 8 in Dungeon Crawler Carl
Read this if you're already deep into the series and want another round of its jokes and mayhem.
Skip this if you haven't read the earlier books, since this series should be read in order.
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Quick answers about A Parade of Horribles
- What is A Parade of Horribles about?
- A newer book in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series, in which a man and his former pet cat are forced to survive a deadly televised dungeon built by aliens. It continues the series' mix of black comedy and brutal action.
- Who should read A Parade of Horribles?
- Read it if you're already deep into the series and want another round of its jokes and mayhem. Skip it if you haven't read the earlier books, since this series should be read in order.
- How long and how fast is A Parade of Horribles?
- It is a fast-paced, long read of about 688 pages, first published in 2026.
- Does A Parade of Horribles have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Violence, Gore, Death.
- Can I borrow A Parade of Horribles for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends A Parade of Horribles; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after A Parade of Horribles?
- Readers who liked it often move on to Ready Player One, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Redshirts.
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