Best Zombie Novels Of All Time
Are you a fan of the undead? Have you been looking for the spine-tingling chill of a good zombie story? From classic tales of the apocalypse to new and innovative takes in the genre, you’ve come to the right place.
If you are looking at getting into some of the best undead novels around, grab your survival kit and join us as we delve into the world of the walking dead with this list of the best zombie novels:
World War Z by Max Brooks
One of the best zombie books of the 21st century, World War Z takes a different look at the zombie apocalypse. The book is presented as a collection of interviews with survivors from around the world, showcasing before and after the breakout. The best thing about this book is that it takes a realistic look at how the world would react to a zombie outbreak or any type of outbreak. So, how badly do the nations in this book really screw it up?
Mountain Man by Keith Blackmore
Keith Blackmore Introduces Augustus ‘Gus’ Berry and his fight to survive the zombie apocalypse. This former house painter now lives a day-to-day existence of getting drunk and preparing for the day that zombies will find their way up to his fortress. He lives off scavenging from the nearby towns, and has to deal with newcomers and, of course, the zombies themselves. This is a more standard zombie novel, having to deal with resource management, and dealing with other people.
Monster Island by David Wellington
Monster Island takes place in a world where zombies overrun Manhattan. But our protagonist doesn’t just need to worry about the walking dead. A former UN employee, he must help a warlord, who kidnapped his daughter, retrieve a cure for a deadly disease. Unfortunately, this cure is located in the middle of zombie-infested Manhattan. This is the first book in the series. For many, this is a surface-level zombie horror that would be perfect for anyone who enjoys the storyline of games like Day Gone.
Day by Day Armageddon by J.L. Bourne.
Written in the form of journal entries, this book follows and details one man’s personal struggle for survival in an undead world, ravished by an unknown plague. As the dead begin to claim the Earth as a new species, the protagonist must fight to find a way to survive or be cursed to walk the Earth of the undead. If you are looking for a realistic, gritty take on zombies, this one is worth reading.
Feed (Newsflash #1) by Mira Grant
Set many years after the cure for Cancer and the Common Cold combined to make a virus that infected all mammalians. Anything over 18kg is turned into a zombie if they have contact with this virus. A blogger, Georgia Mason, is following the presidential campaign of the Republican Senator Peter Ryman. However, after a series of incidents reveal a giant conspiracy at play, Georgia and her team need to get to the bottom of it. If you are looking for a different take on the zombie apocalypse, the Newsflash series for you.
The Autumn Series by David Moody
One day, 99% of Earth’s population dies from an unknown disease. Confused, those who remain try to find a way to survive this new world. However, things might not be as easy as they may seem when the corpses of the dead begin to move. If you are looking for slow-paced, slow-moving zombies with a creeping atmosphere, this might be what you need.
The Gathering Dead by Stephen Knight
This simple zombie novel follows Major Cordel Mcdaniels as he leads a special forces team into New York City to rescue the one man who can stop the virus that can reanimate the dead. If you are a fan of the movie Resident Evil Apocalypse, you might love this. Keith Blackmore, author of Mountain Man, stated that this was better than World War Z, so give it a try!
Rot & Ruin by Jonathan Maberry
Set in a post-zombie world, zombie hunters have become celebrities. Humanity now exists in small settlements. While many of those living in the settlement firmly believe that nothing of the old world exists anymore. The young generation isn’t ready to accept that. If you are looking for your next walking dead fix Rot & Ruin is a series that is essential for you.
Under a Graveyard Sky by John Ringo
After an airborne virus causes the zombie apocalypse and brings civilization to a halt. The Smith family, along with a small band of marines, must somehow create a refuge in a world of darkness and terror. Under a Graveyard Sky, is a tale of endless survival during a time when there is nothing but death around them.
These are just a few zombie novels that you should give a try. Have any suggestions for what else should be on the list? Let us know in the comments below and we’ll be happy to get those added on! In the meantime, if you’re looking for a bleak, hopeless world or an action-packed read, give these books a try.