An official tie-in to the globally popular video game traces the story of a new hero stranded in the world of Minecraft who must survive a harsh environment while unraveling the secrets of a mysterious island. By the best-selling author of World War Z.
Maximillian Michael Brooks(born May 22, 1972), best known as Max Brooks, is an American actor and author. He is the son of comedy filmmaker Mel Brooks and actress Anne Bancroft. Much of Brooks's writing focuses on zombie stories. He is a senior fellow at the Modern War Institute at West Point, New York.
**Source**: [Max Brooks](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Brooks) on Wikipedia.
