The Butcher's Masquerade (Dungeon Crawler Carl, #5)
Survive the jungle, or become the hunted.

In the gripping fifth installment of the Dungeon Crawler Carl series, The Butcher’s Masquerade, author Matt Dinniman brings readers into an adrenaline-pumping landscape filled with lush jungles and savage dinosaurs. With the gates down, the hunters are loose, and our protagonists are forced to run, face unimaginable dangers, and confront not only the creatures lurking in the jungle but also the new threat of seasoned hunters entering their game. The story centers on Dungeon Crawler Carl and Princess Donut, who face the formidable outsider Vrah—a famed veteran hunter intent on making the biggest trophy of her career.
As they navigate this hostile environment, readers are treated to an intricate weaving of action, strategy, and a hint of dark humor, a hallmark of Dinniman’s storytelling. Vengeance, survival, and the looming celebratory event known as “The Butcher’s Masquerade” set the stage for intense encounters. With a remarkable average rating of 4.69 from over 28,000 reviews, this installment continues to resonate with fans of the LitRPG genre, combining elements of fantasy and gaming with unpredictable twists and engaging character arcs.
Matt Dinniman, acclaimed for his engaging writing style, has gathered over 250,000 ratings across his works, building a loyal fan base eager for each new adventure. Delve into The Butcher’s Masquerade and join Carl and Donut in their battle for survival in a game where the stakes have never been higher.
- My rating: 5/5
- Reading duration: Read in 3 days
- Number of pages: 732 Pages