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Minecraft: Zombies Unleashed!

An Official Minecraft Novel

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Minecraft: Zombies Unleashed!

By: Nick Eliopulos
Narrated by: Tara Sands
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The Overworld is in trouble.

On the ground, a rampaging army of armor-clad zombies is roving across the biomes. In the sky, a wicked Wither is leaving a path of destruction—and Wither roses—wherever it goes.

And in Bobbie’s party, the tension is tighter than a skeleton’s bowstring . . . because, somehow, Logan just became its newest member. The same Logan who set zombies on Bobbie’s village and turned her little brother, Johnny, into one of the walking dead. Who bullied her friend Ben and wrecked his adventuring career. Who was mean to his minion, Other Ben (who prefers Benjamin, actually). But as the Wither skulls start flying, this not-so-merry band needs all the help it can get.

Bobbie hasn’t forgotten her main mission: Find the zombified villagers who were once her friends and family and feed them the enchanted golden apples that will turn them back. But as long as the Wither exists, there’s danger. And if there’s danger, it’s a hero’s job to fix it. As much as Bobbie dislikes heroes, she and her friends (and also Logan) look like the closest thing the Overworld’s got.

©2024 Nick Eliopulos (P)2024 Random House Audio
Science Fiction & Fantasy Village Zombie

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Minecraft: Zombies Unleashed! is the third book in Nick Eliopulos’ Zombies series, and unfortunately, it doesn’t quite deliver. The trilogy began with a strong and exciting first book, full of promise and energy. But by the time it reaches this final installment, the story fizzles out with little impact. It feels more like a disappointing sigh than a satisfying conclusion.

That said, it’s not a bad Minecraft book. There are definitely worse entries in the world of Minecraft novels. However, a few days after finishing this one, I realized how little of it stayed with me. I actually had to think hard just to remember what the story was even about. It simply didn’t leave much of a lasting impression.

The one thing I do remember clearly is how much I dislike Logan. The book presents his journey as a “redemption arc,” but it doesn’t feel like one at all. He starts off as a jerk and, honestly, he stays that way. While that may be consistent with how he was written in the first two books, calling it redemption feels like a stretch.

The rest of the characters are just okay. They’re not terrible, but they aren’t particularly memorable either. The Overworld Overlords are also unlikeable, and not in a compelling or interesting villain kind of way. They’re just frustrating to read about.

Johnny, one of the more entertaining characters in earlier books, takes a backseat in this one. He doesn’t get much to do, and the grotesque sound effects used for him are still present, though they feel more annoying than amusing this time around.

The plot is fine. The pacing is fine. The writing is fine. Everything is just fine. It’s a very average book with no real standout moments, and that’s probably the biggest letdown. I had high hopes after the first book, and it’s disappointing to see the series end on such a forgettable note.

Still, if you’re into Minecraft, especially the zombie angle, you might find something to enjoy. It’s not essential reading, but it’s not a complete waste of time either.

A Lukewarm Goodbye to Minecraft’s Zombie Saga

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