Minecraft: The Island (Narrated by Samira Wiley): An Official Minecraft Novel

Max Brooks

Jul 2017 · Penguin Random House Audio · Narrated by Samira Wiley

About this audiobook

Two editions, two narrators, one thrilling story. Enjoy this version read by Samira Wiley, and then be sure to check out the other available version, narrated by Jack Black.

The first official Minecraft novel! In the tradition of iconic adventures like Robinson Crusoe and Treasure Island, the #1 New York Times bestselling 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.

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 appear after night falls. 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.

Ratings and reviews

I've been driven to read this book since Minecraft is my favourite game. I must admit the fact it's my first real book I've ever read, so it's also the first impression to literature itself. And, well, I love it so far. As a Minecraft player, I thought the character will experience almost the entire game, but generally, all that happened in the book can be described in a few sentences. And it's not a problem for at all. I fell in love with it and do not regret at all buying this at times of financial trouble. I would definitely recommend it to all Minecraft fans, as well as to all gamer out there. This is a great example of a book driven by a videogame.

I love mincraft but i won't that kinda one like the mincraft that has life things

Minecraft is one of the best games I've played since 2013

About the author

Max Brooks was born in New York City on May 22, 1972. He received a bachelor's degree in history from Pitzer College. From 2001 to 2003, he was a member of the writing team at Saturday Night Live and won an Emmy for his work. He is the author of The Zombie Survival Guide, World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War, and The Zombie Survival Guide: Recorded Attacks. World War Z was made into a movie starring Brad Pitt. He is also a television and voice-over actor. He has appeared on Roseanne, To Be or Not to Be, Pacific Blue, and 7th Heaven. His voice-over work includes Batman Beyond, Buzz Lightyear of Star Command, and Justice League.