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The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook

4.3 out of 5, from 2,505 ratings from Hardcover readers

Book three of the Dungeon Crawler Carl series. The deadly game keeps raising its difficulty, and the human survivors have to scheme as much as fight to stay alive and keep their small team together.

Facts last checked 2026-10-16

First published
2021
Pace
Fast
Length
Long
Pages
532
Format
Book 3 of 8 in Dungeon Crawler Carl

Read this if you are already hooked on the series and enjoy its mix of sardonic humour and grisly set pieces.

Skip this if you want a standalone, because this is deep in an ongoing series and leans on earlier books.

The feel

Content warnings

  • Violence
  • Gore
  • Death

Also reported by Hardcover readers:

  • Torture
  • Child death
  • Suicidal thoughts
  • Offensive humor
  • Xenophobia
  • Blood
  • Addiction

Quick answers about The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook

What is The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook about?
Book three of the Dungeon Crawler Carl series. The deadly game keeps raising its difficulty, and the human survivors have to scheme as much as fight to stay alive and keep their small team together.
Who should read The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook?
Read it if you are already hooked on the series and enjoy its mix of sardonic humour and grisly set pieces. Skip it if you want a standalone, because this is deep in an ongoing series and leans on earlier books.
How long and how fast is The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook?
It is a fast-paced, long read of about 532 pages, first published in 2021.
Does The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook have content warnings?
Content we flag: Violence, Gore, Death.
Can I borrow The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook for free?
Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook; the borrow button above searches it for you.
What should I read after The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook?
Readers who liked it often move on to Good Omens, Leviathan Wakes, The Lies of Locke Lamora.

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