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Max Brooks

Max Brooks Reading Order

9 series · 46 books · Born 1972-05-22

Action & AdventureHistorical FictionHorrorNon-Fiction

Max Brooks is an American author who has built a substantial literary career exploring apocalyptic scenarios and zombie fiction across multiple genres. His work spans horror, historical fiction, and graphic novels, with particular acclaim for creating immersive narratives about societal collapse and survival. As a senior fellow at West Point's Modern War Institute, Brooks brings credible military and strategic perspectives to his storytelling, evident in both his fiction and non-fiction projects published since 2003.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

6 books (2009–2017)

Start with Zombies: Encounters with the Hungry Dead, the first of 6 books in the Anthologies series.

Start this series with Zombies: Encounters with the Hungry Dead

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Cover of Zombies: Encounters with the Hungry Dead
Zombies: Encounters with the Hungry Dead
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Living Dead 2
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Zombies: The Recent Dead
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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G.I. Joe: Tales from the Cobra Wars
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Cinema Purgatorio #12
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Cinema Purgatorio Vol. 1
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Extinction Parade Series

Complete

2 books (2014–2015)

Start with The Extinction Parade, Volume 1 and read in order.

Start this series with The Extinction Parade, Volume 1

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Cover of The Extinction Parade, Volume 1
The Extinction Parade, Volume 1
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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The Extinction Parade, Volume 2
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Graphic Novels Series

Complete

4 books (2009–2015)

Start with The Zombie Survival Guide: Recorded Attacks, the first of 4 books in the Graphic Novels series.

Start this series with The Zombie Survival Guide: Recorded Attacks

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#Title
1
The Zombie Survival Guide: Recorded Attacks
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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G.I. Joe: Hearts & Minds
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of The Harlem Hellfighters
The Harlem Hellfighters
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of Shadow Walk(With: Mark Waid)
Shadow Walk(With: Mark Waid)
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Minecraft Series

Ongoing

26 books (2017–2026)

Start with The Island, the first of 26 books in the Minecraft series.

Start this series with The Island

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#Title
1
2
Cover of The Crash(By: Tracey Baptiste)
The Crash(By: Tracey Baptiste)
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
The End(By: Catherynne M. Valente)
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
The Lost Journals(By: Mur Lafferty)
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
The Rise of the Arch-Illager(By: Matt Forbeck)
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Cover of The Shipwreck(By: C.B. Lee)
The Shipwreck(By: C.B. Lee)
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
The Voyage(By: Jason Fry)
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Cover of Mob Squad(By: Delilah S. Dawson)
Mob Squad(By: Delilah S. Dawson)
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
The Dragon(By: Nicky Drayden)
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
The Haven Trials(By: Suyi Davies)
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
The Mountain
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
Castle Redstone(By: Sarwat Chadda)
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
Don't Fear the Creeper(By: Delilah S. Dawson)
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
Cover of Never Say Nether(By: Delilah S. Dawson)
Never Say Nether(By: Delilah S. Dawson)
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
Zombies!(By: Nick Eliopulos)
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
Minecraft: The Outsider(By: Danica Davidson)
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17
Return of the Piglins(By: Matt Forbeck)
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18
19
Zombies Return!(By: Nick Eliopulos)
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20
Minecraft: Journey to the Ancient City(By: Danny Lore)
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21
Minecraft: The Tournament(By: DaVaun Sanders)
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22
Minecraft: Zombies Unleashed!(By: Nick Eliopulos)
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23
Minecraft: House of Horrors(By: Angel Luis Colón)
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24
Minecraft: One Last Quest(By: Brandon Hoàng)
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25
Minecraft: Adventure School(By: Monica Sanz)
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26
Minecraft: Battle of the Block(By: Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow)
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

2 books (2008–2011)

Start with Zombie Survival Notes Mini Journal and read in order.

Start this series with Zombie Survival Notes Mini Journal

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#Title
1
Cover of Zombie Survival Notes Mini Journal
Zombie Survival Notes Mini Journal
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of The Zombie Survival Guide Journal
The Zombie Survival Guide Journal
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2024–2024)

#Title
1

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2011–2011)

#Title
1
Cover of Closure, Limited and Other Zombie Stories
Closure, Limited and Other Zombie Stories
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

3 books (2003–2020)

Start with The Zombie Survival Guide and read in order.

Start this series with The Zombie Survival Guide

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#Title
1
Cover of The Zombie Survival Guide
The Zombie Survival Guide
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of World War Z
3
Cover of Devolution

The Zombie Survival Guide Series

Complete

1 book (2003–2003)

#Title
1
The Zombie Survival Guide: Complete Protection from the Living Dead
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Max Brooks written?
Max Brooks has written 46 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 2003 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Max Brooks series?
Here are the first books in Max Brooks's series: Anthologies: Zombies: Encounters with the Hungry Dead; Extinction Parade: The Extinction Parade, Volume 1; Graphic Novels: The Zombie Survival Guide: Recorded Attacks; Minecraft: The Island; Non-Fiction: Zombie Survival Notes Mini Journal.
What order should I read Max Brooks's books?
We recommend reading Max Brooks's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Max Brooks still writing new books?
Yes, Max Brooks has 1 ongoing series: Minecraft.

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