Best Selling Books by Max Brooks

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “Prepare to be entranced by this addictively readable oral history of the great war between humans and zombies.”—Entertainment Weekly We survived the zombie apocalypse, but how many of us are still haunted by that terrible time? We have (temporarily?) defeated the living dead, but at what cost? Told in the haunting and riveting voices of the men and women who witnessed the horror firsthand, World War Z is the only record of the pandemic. The Zombie War came unthinkably close to eradicating humanity. Max Brooks, driven by the urgency of preserving the acid-etched first-hand experiences of the survivors, traveled across the United States of America and throughout the world, from decimated cities that once teemed with upwards of thirty million souls to the most remote and inhospitable areas of the planet. He recorded the testimony of men, women, and sometimes children who came face-to-face with the living, or at least the undead, hell of that dreadful time. World War Z is the result. Never before have we had access to a document that so powerfully conveys the depth of fear and horror, and also the ineradicable spirit of resistance, that gripped human society through the plague years. THE INSPIRATION FOR THE MAJOR MOTION PICTURE “Will spook you for real.”—The New York Times Book Review “Possesses more creativity and zip than entire crates of other new fiction titles. Think Mad Max meets The Hot Zone. . . . It’s Apocalypse Now, pandemic-style. Creepy but fascinating.”—USA Today “Will grab you as tightly as a dead man’s fist. A.”—Entertainment Weekly, EW Pick “Probably the most topical and literate scare since Orson Welles’s War of the Worlds radio broadcast . . . This is action-packed social-political satire with a global view.”—Dallas Morning News

“Brooks [is] America’s most prominent maven on the living dead…Gripping reading.” —Hartford Courant This collection, available exclusively as an ebook, brings together two New York Times bestselling titles from Max Brooks: The Zombie Survival Guide and World War Z. Fully illustrated and exhaustively comprehensive, The Zombie Survival Guide is the key to survival against the hordes of undead who may be stalking you right now. In World War Z, Brooks delivers an invaluable chronicle of the Zombie War, told in the haunting and riveting voices of the men and women who witnessed the horror firsthand.

Those who don’t learn from history are condemned to repeat it. From the Stone Age to the information age, the undead have threatened to engulf the human race. They’ re coming. They’re hungry. Don’t wait for them to come to you! This is the graphic novel the fans demanded: major zombie attacks from the dawn of humanity. On the African savannas, against the legions of ancient Rome, on the high seas with Francis Drake . . . every civilization has faced them. Here are the grisly and heroic stories–complete with eye-popping artwork that pulsates with the hideous faces of the undead. Organize before they rise! Scripted by the world’s leading zombie authority, Max Brooks, Recorded Attacks reveals how other eras and cultures have dealt with–and survived– the ancient viral plague. By immersing ourselves in past horror we may yet prevail over the coming outbreak in our time.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The #1 New York Times bestselling author of World War Z is back with “the Bigfoot thriller you didn’t know you needed in your life, and one of the greatest horror novels I’ve ever read” (Blake Crouch, author of Dark Matter and Recursion). FINALIST FOR THE LOCUS AWARD As the ash and chaos from Mount Rainier’s eruption swirled and finally settled, the story of the Greenloop massacre has passed unnoticed, unexamined . . . until now. The journals of resident Kate Holland, recovered from the town’s bloody wreckage, capture a tale too harrowing—and too earth-shattering in its implications—to be forgotten. In these pages, Max Brooks brings Kate’s extraordinary account to light for the first time, faithfully reproducing her words alongside his own extensive investigations into the massacre and the legendary beasts behind it. Kate’s is a tale of unexpected strength and resilience, of humanity’s defiance in the face of a terrible predator’s gaze, and, inevitably, of savagery and death. Yet it is also far more than that. Because if what Kate Holland saw in those days is real, then we must accept the impossible. We must accept that the creature known as Bigfoot walks among us—and that it is a beast of terrible strength and ferocity. Part survival narrative, part bloody horror tale, part scientific journey into the boundaries between truth and fiction, this is a Bigfoot story as only Max Brooks could chronicle it—and like none you’ve ever read before. Praise for Devolution “Delightful . . . [A] tale of supernatural mayhem that fans of King and Crichton alike will enjoy.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “The story is told in such a compelling manner that horror fans will want to believe and, perhaps, take the warning to heart.”—Booklist (starred review)

From bestselling author Max Brooks, the riveting story of the highly decorated, barrier-breaking, historic black regiment—the Harlem Hellfighters In 1919, the 369th infantry regiment marched home triumphantly from World War I. They had spent more time in combat than any other American unit, never losing a foot of ground to the enemy, or a man to capture, and winning countless decorations. Though they returned as heroes, this African American unit faced tremendous discrimination, even from their own government. The Harlem Hellfighters, as the Germans called them, fought courageously on—and off—the battlefield to make Europe, and America, safe for democracy. In THE HARLEM HELLFIGHTERS, bestselling author Max Brooks and acclaimed illustrator Caanan White bring this history to life. From the enlistment lines in Harlem to the training camp at Spartanburg, South Carolina, to the trenches in France, they tell the heroic story of the 369th in an action-packed and powerful tale of honor and heart.

The final book in Max Brooks’s official Minecraft trilogy! The New York Times bestselling author of Minecraft: The Island details the story of two stranded heroes whose block-breaking expedition lands them squarely in the middle of a conflict that only they can resolve. Journeying into the unknown is a scary prospect, but together Guy and Summer can navigate any challenge. The two castaways strike out in this curious, blocky world, searching for a way home. As they cross the Overworld—traversing frozen wastelands and scorching deserts—the pair makes an exciting discovery: a community populated by villagers! Guy and Summer settle in to learn more about their new friends, trading with the residents and exploring the surrounding area as they work out the next steps in their voyage. But with monstrous mobs and perilous pitfalls around every corner, they soon find that they might be needed here more than they’d thought. When a villager disappears, their investigation uncovers new foes—ones so powerful that this might spell the end of their adventure. Drawing on the lessons they’ve learned along the way, Guy and Summer must work together to protect the village.

In the thrilling sequel to the New York Times bestselling novel Minecraft: The Island, a stranded hero stumbles upon another castaway—and discovers that teamwork might just be the secret to survival. Wandering a vast, icy tundra, the explorer has never felt more alone. Is there anything out here? Did I do the right thing by leaving the safety of my island? Should I give up and go back? So many questions, and no time to ponder—not when dark is falling and dangerous mobs are on the horizon. Gurgling zombies and snarling wolves lurk in the night, and they’re closing in. With nowhere to hide, the lone traveler flees up a mountain, trapped and out of options . . . until a mysterious figure arrives, fighting off the horde singlehandedly. The unexpected savior is Summer, a fellow castaway and master of survival in these frozen wastes. Excited to find another person in this strange, blocky world, the explorer teams up with Summer, whose impressive mountain fortress as a safe haven . . . for now. But teamwork is a new skill for two people used to working alone. If they want to make it home, they will have to learn to work together—or risk losing everything.

A terrifying collection of short stories from the master of zombie fiction, Max Brooks. Written in his trademark style, these tales combine horror, drama, and socio-political commentary to explore the aftermath of the zombie apocalypse. Stories range from a company staffed by human survivors, offering gory revenge on their former zombie attackers, to a vampire who realises too late that he will have nothing left to drink as zombies wipe out his human blood supply.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The first official Minecraft novel! The author of World War Z tells the story of a hero—stranded in the world of Minecraft—who must unravel the secrets of a mysterious island in order to survive. “A rollicking adventure yarn; Robinson Crusoe for the digital age.”—NPR Washed up on a beach, the lone castaway looks around the shore. Where am I? Who am I? And why is everything made of blocks? But there isn’t much time to soak up the sun. It’s getting dark, and there’s a strange new world to explore! The top priority is finding food. The next is not becoming food. Because there are others out there on the island . . . like the horde of zombies that appears after nightfall. Crafting a way out of this mess is a challenge like no other. Who could build a home while running from exploding creepers, armed skeletons, and an unstoppable tide of hot lava? Especially with no help except for a few makeshift tools and sage advice from an unlikely friend: a cow. In this world, the rules don’t always make sense, but courage and creativity go a long way. There are forests to explore, hidden underground tunnels to loot, and undead mobs to defeat. Only then will the secrets of the island be revealed. Collect all of the official Minecraft books: Minecraft: The Island Minecraft: The Crash Minecraft: The Lost Journals Minecraft: The Survivors’ Book of Secrets Minecraft: Exploded Builds: Medieval Fortress Minecraft: Guide to Exploration Minecraft: Guide to Creative Minecraft: Guide to the Nether & the End Minecraft: Guide to Redstone Minecraft: Mobestiary Minecraft: Guide to Enchantments & Potions Minecraft: Guide to PVP Minigames Minecraft: Guide to Farming Minecraft: Let’s Build! Theme Park Adventure Minecraft for Beginners

Ever feel at risk of joining the ranks of the undead? Use this all-purpose blank journal to help develop, record, and execute your survival strategy.

Introduces ten Joes and Cobra soldiers, highlighting their skills, and revealing their hidden nature.

Zombies have an enduring hunger for human brains-- and humans have an enduring hunger of zombie fiction. Explore the necrotic nightmares of the undead: voodoo sorcerers, viral victims, literary mash-ups, the comedic, and yes, even the romantic.

I Walk Through The Valley Of The Shadow of Death... Is the Shadow of Death a metaphor or could it actually be a real place? Three separate paranormal incidents over the last century, in a valley near modern day Iraq, seem to give credence to these claims. But when satellite photos taken over the area hint at a dangerous new energy source, the U.S. decides to send in a Special-Ops team to locate and extract it before it can fall into enemy hands. Led by John Raines, a deadly soldier who has been rotting in Guantanamo accused of allegedly killing his entire platoon after entering the very same Valley years prior, they head into dangerous territory to battle a roster of demonic creatures with little chance of survival. Armed with with two arcane artifacts as their guide and protector - they will find out once and for all if the road to Hell has just opened up on Earth. Written by Mark Waid (Daredevil, Kingdom Come) from a story by Waid, Max Brooks (World War Z) and Legendary producer, Thomas Tull, this high-quality graphic novel is designed and penciled by Shane Davis (Superman: Earth One), inked by Mark Morales (Siege) and colored by Morry Hollowell. (Wolve rine: Old Man Logan) From the Hardcover edition.

Discover the best in science fiction, fantasy, and horror with the 2020 Del Rey ebook sampler! 2020 is a year of new chapters. Max Brooks, who helped us survive a zombie pandemic, now searches for a more elusive threat: Bigfoot. Kevin Hearne, the author of The Iron Druid Chronicles, takes us back to that beloved world with a new spin-off series—and dreams up a different epic fantasy series with an entirely new mythology. Peter F. Hamilton masterfully builds a blazing space opera series. Silvia Moreno-Garcia, who dazzled us with her vision of 1920s Mexico and the Mayan underworld, reimagines the classic gothic suspense novel with the story of an isolated mansion in the 1950s Mexican countryside. These eleven recent and upcoming works are full of action. A young space pilot tries to save his best friend—the heir to a galactic empire—from a ruthless rebellion. A girl whose interdimensional doppelgängers have died in 372 worlds discovers a secret that puts her life in jeopardy. A man whose daughter has newfound, terrifying powers must risk his life to save hers. The last human in the galaxy hides her identity while trying to discover the truth about humanity. A woman traveling through time finds a mysterious child with unimaginable power. A spell allows women to control their own fertility in an epic feminist fantasy. This captivating ebook sampler contains excerpts from: DEVOLUTION by Max Brooks THE WOMEN’S WAR by Jenna Glass SALVATION by Peter F. Hamilton INK & SIGIL by Kevin Hearne A PLAGUE OF GIANTS by Kevin Hearne THE VANISHED BIRDS by Simon Jimenez THE SPACE BETWEEN WORDS by Micaiah Johnson THE LAST HUMAN by Zack Jordan MEXICAN GOTHIC by Silvia Moreno-Garcia THE NOBODY PEOPLE by Bob Proehl BONDS OF BRASS by Emily Skrutskie

Si estás solo, confundido y muerto de miedo, estás exactamente como estaba yo cuando llegué a la Isla. Por esto he dejado aquí este libro. Para que mi aventura te ayude con la tuya. #LaIslaMinecraft, la primera novela oficial de la licencia Minecraft. Al despertarse en la playa, el náufrago solitario echa un vistazo a la orilla. ¿Dónde estoy? ¿Quién soy? ¿Y por qué todo está hecho de bloques? Pero no tiene tiempo para perder tumbado bajo el sol. Pronto se hará de noche y ¡tiene que explorar este extraño nuevo mundo! La prioridad número uno es encontrar comida. La número dos es no convertirse en comida. Y es que muy pronto descubrirá que en la Isla hay otras criaturas, como los zombies que salen al caer la noche... Sobrevivir será un reto como pocos: ¿quién puede construir una casa a la vez que trata de esquivar a creepers, esqueletos y a una imparable oleada de lava?

In rural Wales, a sheep-farmer named Jones Fatcat and his dependable sheepdog, Jones, live a content life. Jones Fatcat had been engaged and engrossed in the world of sheep-farming his entire life, spending his days looking after his flock of sheep, shearing them and selling their fleeces.

ET SI LA FIN DU MONDE AVAIT VRAIMENT LIEU? Bienvenue à Greenloop, près de Seattle, petite communauté écolo privilégiée permettant à des ultra-riches de vivre au plus près de la nature, mais avec une technologie de pointe. Quand un proche volcan entre en éruption, Greenloop est soudain coupée du monde, et ses habitants jetés dans une épreuve de survie au jour le jour. Kate Holland relate dans son journal intime comment son petit coin de paradis devient un enfer, surtout quand s’abat sur les survivants un prédateur inattendu : le Bigfoot. Pour survivre, la communauté doit désapprendre tout ce que le monde moderne lui a inculqué. Entre le journal de Kate et les nombreux témoignages extérieurs, nous reconstituons une ahurissante histoire de survival horror. À la fois conte horrifique et voyage scientifique, Dévolution est une lecture intense, qui questionne le conflit entre nature et monde civilisé. « UNE HISTOIRE DE CHAOS SURNATUREL QUE LES FANS DE KING ET DE CRICHTON VONT ADORER. » KIRKUS REVIEWS

MÁS DE 150.000 LECTORES ESPERAN LA NUEVA NOVELA DEL AUTOR DE GUERRA MUNDIAL Z Greenloop fue, hasta la inesperada erupción del Rainier, una selecta comunidad ecológica. Ubicada en los bosques del estado de Washington, a poca distancia de Seattle, ofrecía una vida idílica a sus habitantes, gracias a unos avances tecnológicos que estaban en comunión con la naturaleza. Ahora, de entre los escombros y los rastros de sangre de la urbanización, han podido recuperarse los diarios de Kate Holland. En ellos se relata una historia demasiado espantosa para ser olvidada, tan horrenda que podría romper nuestras convicciones. Incluso las más firmes, como la solidez de nuestra civilización. En las páginas de Involución, Max Brooks no solo hace público por primera vez el extraordinario testimonio de Kate, sino que también expone los resultados de su propia investigación sobre la masacre de Greenloop y sobre las letales criaturas que la llevaron a cabo, seres con un aura legendaria pero que se han revelado como terroríficamente reales. ¿DE QUÉ SOMOS CAPACES CUANDO QUEDAMOS AISLADOS DE LA SOCIEDAD? La crítica ha dicho... «Una magistral novela sobre el caos, tan adictiva como bien escrita.» Juan Gómez-Jurado «El retrato que hace Brooks de las comunidades ecológicas tiene toda la carga de sátira de un DeLillo. Leída a la luz de la actualidad, sin embargo, se convierte en una novela desasosegante, sobre todo porque el terror no solo está donde se le espera [...] sino también en una dura verdad: nuestra apariencia de civilización y predominio tecnológico se deshace como un azucarillo ante un gran descalabro social.» Neil McRobert, The Guardian «Una historia visceral de supervivencia y terror.» Financial Times «A ratos mordaz, a ratos terrorífica, puede entenderse como una severa advertencia sobre nuestra excesiva confianza en la tecnología, cuando puede ser lo primero en fallar en una situación crítica.» Ismael Marinero, El Mundo «Max Brooks solo sabe escribir de aquello que le fascina y, sobre todo, le aterroriza. [...] Bajo su apariencia de divertimento, los libros de Brooks son ensayos útiles para nuestra continuidad como especie.» Juan Manuel Freire, El Periódico «Está claro quea Max Brooks le encanta turbarnos. Lo hace en todas y cada una de sus novelas. [...] Pasarán un buen rato.» Eduardo Izquierdo, Mondosonoro «Después de atraerte con un arsenal de veracidad, Brooks rompe en pedazos tu inocencia, como un simio gigante machacando un cráneo con la única ayuda de sus manos. Involución hará que te lo pienses dos veces antes de reservar un fin de semana en un lugar remoto en plena naturaleza.» SciFiNow «Una mezcla magistral de sátira social y terror extremo.» David Sedaris, autor de Calypso «Tiene una ambientación magnífica, una atmósfera claustrofóbica, un reparto diverso y fascinante, y sobre todo mucha acción. Una historia completamente original que mantendrá altísimo el pulso de los lectores.» Library Journal «Brooks siempre mete en sus tramas acción, información y atmósfera, y sabe destacar tanto el heroísmo como las debilidades de sus personajes. Esta novela de combustión continua gustará a los fans acérrimos de Brooks y a los lectores de ficción especulativa a los que les gustan las historias de monstruos.» Publishers Weekly «Formidable ... Unahistoria de furia sobrenatural que hará las delicias de los seguidores de Stephen King y Michael Crichton.» Kirkus Reviews

Sobrevivimos el apocalipsis zombi, pero ¿cuántos de nosotros seguimos marcados por esa época tan espeluznante? Derrotamos a los muertos vivientes, pero ¿a qué costo? Guerra mundial Z es el único relato de esa época infernal, contado por los hombres y mujeres que fueron testigos del horror.

Der Nachfolger des Klassikers ?Der Zombie Survival Guide? In seiner erschütternden Berichterstattung beschreibt der renommierte Zombie-Experte Max Brooks die grösste Katastrophe der Menschheit seit den beiden Weltkriegen: den Krieg der Zombies gegen die Menschheit. Ergebnis ist dieses umfassende Standardwerk. In zahlreichen Berichten, Tonbandmitschnitten von Überlebenden und Interviews mit Experten geht er den Ursachen auf den Grund, lässt Augenzeugen zu Wort kommen und gibt wertvolle Tipps zur Prävention und Verteidigung. Max Brooks, geboren 1972, ist der Sohn von Mel Brooks und Anne Bancroft. Er lebt als erfolgreicher Comedy Autor in Los Angeles, ist nach eigenem Bekunden aber stets bereit, von heute auf morgen an einen abgelegenen Ort zu ziehen, der leichter zu verteidigen ist.

Světová válka Z (World War Z) Maxe Brookse je hororový, ale velmi realistický a emotivní román o světové válce se zombie. Není to ale klasický horor se zombie, kniha svou realistickou kulisou připomíná knihy Stephena Kinga nebo Toma Clancyho. Epidemie zombie začíná v Číně, kde se na několika odlehlých místech objevují případy neznámé nákazy. Z Číny se pak „vzplanutí“ šíří nekontrolovatelně po celém světě. Max Brooks vytvořil apokalyptickou a velmi detailně propracovanou vizi – od zastíracích manévrů vlád přes šíření epidemie s využitím černého obchodu s lidskými orgány až po konkrétní osudy jednotlivců. Svět se po ukončení války se zombie změnil: světová lidská populace se dramaticky zmenšila, některé oblasti jsou zcela vylidněné, někde není známo, zda přežili lidé nebo je území obsazeno zombie, rovnováha sil se změnila. Celému příběhu dodávají na autentičnosti výpovědi přímých účastníků. Strhující kniha, která byla přeložena do mnoha světových jazyků, patří mezi celosvětové bestsellery, prodáno bylo více než 700 tisíc kusů. Kniha se dlouhodobě udržela v popředí významných žebříčků (např. New York Times Best Seller) a v roce 2013 byl do kin uveden stejnojmenný film, který se knihou inspiroval, v režii Marca Forstera (Ples příšer, Hledání Země Nezemě s Johnny Deppem nebo Horší už to nebude) s Bradem Pittem v hlavní roli. Kniha (první vydání z roku 2010) získala ocenění (KNIHA MĚSÍCE) časopisu Pevnost 4/2011.

La esperada novela gráfica de Max Brooks, la máxima autoridad mundial en zombis. QUIEN NO APRENDE DE LA HISTORIA ESTÁ CONDENADO A REPETIRLA. De la Edad de Piedra a la era de la información, los no-muertos han amenazado a la raza humana. Ya están aquí. Y tienen hambre. ¡NO ESPERES A QUE VENGAN POR TI! Esta es la novela gráfica que los fans pedían a gritos: los ataques zombi más descarnados desde los albores de la humanidad. En la sabana africana, contra las legiones de la antigua Roma, en alta mar con Francis Drake... todas las civilizaciones han tenido que enfrentarse a ellos. Te presentamos un puñado de historias salvajes y heroicas, aderezadas con unas ilustraciones que harán que se te salten los ojos de las órbitas: jamás has tenido tan cerca el rostro de un no-muerto. ¡ORGANÍZATE ANTES DE QUE SE ALCEN! La máxima autoridad mundial en zombis, Max Brooks, nos desvela cómo se luchó en otras épocas contra la inmemorial plaga vírica. Solo sumergiéndonos en la historia podremos lidiar con el apocalipsis que se acerca. Reseña: «Si quieres sobrevivir a un ataque zombi, quizá no haya mejor manera que ver cómo lo hicieron las culturas del pasado.» The New York Times

Zumbis. O terror não acabou. A guerra mundial Z continua viva na memória de todos. Autor dos cultuados Guia de sobrevivência a zumbis e Guerra Mundial Z, Max Brooks apresenta em O desfile da extinção uma coleção de relatos do pós-apocalipse zumbi. A coletânea eleva a literatura zumbi a um novo patamar, no qual a história dessas criaturas se cruza com comentários políticos irônicos, referências históricas e geográficas notáveis, tudo com o humor afiado que caracteriza a obra de Brooks. O livro reúne quatro histórias surpreendentes, que traçam um panorama do pós-apocalipse zumbi, por quem mais entende do assunto. Em Conclusão Ltda., um consórcio mundial oferece um inusitado serviço: a chance dos sobreviventes acertarem as contas com o seu emocional. Misturando ficção e realidade, Steve e Fred é a claustrofóbica história de um sobrevivente preso em um pequeno banheiro. Na companhia de um velho livro e com apenas uma minúscula janela para o exterior, ele espera ansiosamente por um improvável resgaste. No conto que dá título ao livro, o leitor se depara com um iminente embate entre zumbis e vampiros. Afinal, como os chupadores de sangue reagirão ao perceber que os mortos-vivos estão acabando com seu alimento? Já A Grande Muralha é a incrível história da reconstrução da muralha da China, contada por uma das suas operárias.

Cette intégrale contient : World War Z La guerre des zombies a eu lieu, manquant d’éradiquer l’humanité. Le narrateur, en mission pour l’ONU, a parcouru le monde pour rencontrer, dans des cités en ruine et dans les territoires les plus inhospitaliers de la planète, les survivants de ces années apocalyptiques. Closure, Limited et autres histoires de zombies Quatre nouvelles inédites en France, précédées d’une introduction de Max Brooks : « Closure, Limited, une histoire de World War Z », « Steve et Fred », « Le Carnaval de l’extinction », « La Grande Muraille : une histoire de la guerre des zombies ». Le Guide de survie en territoire zombie Ne prenez pas à la légère votre bien le plus précieux : votre vie. Proposant des exemples précis et des astuces reconnues par des experts de renommée internationale, ce guide contient toutes les clés pour survivre aux hordes de morts-vivants.

"Harlem Hellfighters", tel est le nom qui fut donné aux soldats afro-américains du 369e régiment d''infanterie. C''est en raison de leur courage que les allemands les surnommèrent les "combattants de l''enfer". Décorés par la France pour leur bravoure, ces new-yorkais furent ignorés par leur pays, et leur héroïsme fut bientôt oublié... Jusqu''à ce que max brooks fasse revivre leur histoire dans ce stupéfiant roman graphique.

Provides short profiles of ten G.I. Joe and COBRA characters, revealing their natures and motivations. Includes Major Bludd, Spirit, Firefly, Tripwire, Deep Six, Interrogator, Dr. Mindbender, Doc, Recruits, and Blowtorch.