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Minecraft: Zombies #3
Minecraft: Zombies Unleashed!
The epic conclusion of the Zombies! trilogy of official Minecraft novels from Mojang and Random House Worlds.
202 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 9, 2024
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About the author
Nick Eliopulos
111 books68 followersNick Eliopulos was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, where he grew up on a steady diet of super-hero comics and “non-fiction” books about alien abductions, psychic phenomena, and Sasquatch. He was fortunate to have parents and teachers who encouraged his off-beat reading habits, which ultimately led him to pursue a degree in cultural studies at the University of Florida.
Shortly after graduating, Nick moved to New York to work in publishing. In the course of his thirteen-year career as a children’s book editor, he had the opportunity to write for a number of licensed properties, from Thomas the Tank Engine to DC Super Friends and Scholastic’s New York Times bestselling multiplatform series Spirit Animals. His original comics work has appeared in anthologies Stuck in the Middle and First Kiss (Then Tell).
Nick’s debut novel, The Adventurers Guild, will be published by Hyperion in October 2017. Co-authored with his best friend Zack Loran Clark, the book is heavily inspired by the duo’s collaborative storytelling experiences with tabletop role-playing games; they’ve been in the same weekly gaming group for nearly a decade.
Nick lives in Brooklyn with his husband, a fellow editor, author, and Southern transplant. He’s currently employed as a narrative designer for an indie video game studio. He still reads super-hero comics and harbors an ever-dwindling hope that Sasquatch might be out there.
Shortly after graduating, Nick moved to New York to work in publishing. In the course of his thirteen-year career as a children’s book editor, he had the opportunity to write for a number of licensed properties, from Thomas the Tank Engine to DC Super Friends and Scholastic’s New York Times bestselling multiplatform series Spirit Animals. His original comics work has appeared in anthologies Stuck in the Middle and First Kiss (Then Tell).
Nick’s debut novel, The Adventurers Guild, will be published by Hyperion in October 2017. Co-authored with his best friend Zack Loran Clark, the book is heavily inspired by the duo’s collaborative storytelling experiences with tabletop role-playing games; they’ve been in the same weekly gaming group for nearly a decade.
Nick lives in Brooklyn with his husband, a fellow editor, author, and Southern transplant. He’s currently employed as a narrative designer for an indie video game studio. He still reads super-hero comics and harbors an ever-dwindling hope that Sasquatch might be out there.
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November 5, 2025
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.
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.
September 4, 2025
Bobbie, Ben, Benjamin, Logan and Johnny have teamed up to try to take on the wither that they've unexpectedly caused to be released into the Overworld - as Pigstep Peggy's last hurrah. Set up as an unlikely band of heroes, with more than mixed motives, they follow the path of black roses to the battle of a lifetime.
*****
The final book in the series starts out with a bang. The adventurers are set on trying to get along, save Bobbie's villagers, and still track down the Wither that's destroying everything in it's path. However, from the last two books they have some foe's lurking in the background hoping to take them down a peg, and end up getting into unexpected situations as individuals, and as a team.
I loved the growth we got to see in Bobbie and Ben, especially as she stayed true to her morals, and he stuck up for what he saw as injustices as well along the way. Benjamin was a bit of a mixed bag with a healthy dose of hero worship for Bobbie and Ben, while also absolutely abhorring Logan.
Johnny was... well... Johnny. He growled, he helped in attacks, and gave Logan ample sass. Logan was still a devious and egotistical character, yet we got to see small moments where he admitted to being lonely despite he clear lean into narcissistic tendencies.
Overall the book was funny, packed full of adventure and some twists, and great for younger kids and teens who are familiar with the Minecraft world.
*****
The final book in the series starts out with a bang. The adventurers are set on trying to get along, save Bobbie's villagers, and still track down the Wither that's destroying everything in it's path. However, from the last two books they have some foe's lurking in the background hoping to take them down a peg, and end up getting into unexpected situations as individuals, and as a team.
I loved the growth we got to see in Bobbie and Ben, especially as she stayed true to her morals, and he stuck up for what he saw as injustices as well along the way. Benjamin was a bit of a mixed bag with a healthy dose of hero worship for Bobbie and Ben, while also absolutely abhorring Logan.
Johnny was... well... Johnny. He growled, he helped in attacks, and gave Logan ample sass. Logan was still a devious and egotistical character, yet we got to see small moments where he admitted to being lonely despite he clear lean into narcissistic tendencies.
Overall the book was funny, packed full of adventure and some twists, and great for younger kids and teens who are familiar with the Minecraft world.
February 12, 2025
I read this book to my Minecraft-loving 7-year-old son (not knowing it was the third book in a series). I felt frustrated at the beginning of the book because I kept mixing up the Bens and everybody’s back story was vague and confusing. Now that I know that this is the third book in the series, I probably would have loved it more if I had read the other books first.
Overall, I enjoyed reading this book to my son. There were many times where his face lit up and he made predictions because he knows the Minecraft world. The book had enough elevated words and descriptions to keep me interested, but not too much that it was confusing for my son. I loved getting different character perspectives and that the chapters were short (but not too short). I loved that a couple redemption arcs occurred, as well as a plot twist.
The author did a good job bringing the Minecraft world to life.
I would recommend this book to any parent wanting to read a chapter book with their child who loves Minecraft. Now I need to go back and read the first two books with my son!
Overall, I enjoyed reading this book to my son. There were many times where his face lit up and he made predictions because he knows the Minecraft world. The book had enough elevated words and descriptions to keep me interested, but not too much that it was confusing for my son. I loved getting different character perspectives and that the chapters were short (but not too short). I loved that a couple redemption arcs occurred, as well as a plot twist.
The author did a good job bringing the Minecraft world to life.
I would recommend this book to any parent wanting to read a chapter book with their child who loves Minecraft. Now I need to go back and read the first two books with my son!
May 30, 2025
Good ending to the series as I read it with my kid.
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