YouTube star MrBeast has made a strong start as a novelist, with his first book reaching the top of Amazon’s Mystery, Thriller and Suspense new releases chart.
Titled The Most Dangerous Games, the novel was released on September 1, 2026, and was co-written by MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, and bestselling author James Patterson. The book has also reached No. 3 on The New York Times hardcover fiction bestseller list, according to reports published on September 10.
The story follows a group of contestants taking part in a dangerous global competition. From 1,000 people who receive invitations, only 100 are selected to compete. The challenges take place in extreme locations, including Antarctica, the waters near Chile and harsh desert terrain. The winner stands to receive a fictional $1 billion prize.
The book is MrBeast’s first novel and marks his move into publishing after building a huge online following through challenge videos and entertainment projects.
The launch also includes a real-world competition linked to the book, offering readers a chance to compete for a $1 million prize.
