Book one in the blockbuster Maze Runner series that spawned a movie franchise and ushered in a worldwide phenomenon! And don’t missThe Fever Code, the highly-anticipated series conclusion that finally reveals the story of how the maze was built!
When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his name. He’s surrounded by strangers—boys whose memories are also gone.
Outside the towering stone walls that surround them is a limitless, ever-changing maze. It’s the only way out—and no one’s ever made it through alive.
Then a girl arrives. The first girl ever. And the message she delivers is terrifying: Remember. Survive. Run.
The Maze Runner and Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, and Maze Runner: The Death Cure all are now major motion pictures featuring the star of MTV's Teen Wolf, Dylan O’Brien; Kaya Scodelario; Aml Ameen; Will Poulter; and Thomas Brodie-Sangster.
Also look for James Dashner’s edge-of-your-seat MORTALITY DOCTRINE series!
Praise for the Maze Runner series: A #1 New York Times Bestselling Series A USA Today Bestseller A Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book of the Year An ALA-YASLA Best Fiction for Young Adults Book An ALA-YALSA Quick Pick
“[A] mysterious survival saga that passionate fans describe as a fusion of Lord of the Flies, The Hunger Games, and Lost.” —EW
“Wonderful action writing—fast-paced…but smart and well observed.” —Newsday
“Heart pounding to the very last moment.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Exclamation-worthy.” —Romantic Times
“James Dashner’s illuminating prequel [The Kill Order] will thrill fans of this Maze Runner [series] and prove just as exciting for readers new to the series.” —Shelf Awareness, Starred
“Take a deep breath before you start any James Dashner book.” —Deseret News
I am not quite sure how to review this book. My initial reaction to The Maze Runner was "huh?!" My final reaction was similar, "wait, what?!" It was a major mind trip, and I'm pretty certain that I have more questions now than I did at the beginning. Absolutely nothing was solved or answered or made clear in any fashion, which is frustrating. But I'm most definitely compelled to read the following books, and I think I loved this one, despite my frustrations.
This was a hard story to get into. There's some weird slang and I had no idea what the heck was going on. I felt as disoriented as Thomas did! How did he get there? Where is there? Who are these other boys? Why is there a giant, ivy covered maze full of monsters? Plus many more questions were running through my head. The other boys tell Thomas to stop asking so many questions because they have no answers, so I stopped too and just went with the flow. Until the girl shows up! Then I was even more confused!
The entire concept of a life threatening maze really intrigued me. I tried really hard to figure out what was happening, but of course, I never did. It's all too twisted and weird, and even at the end I wasn't completely sure what was going on. One thing is clear though: the world is not a happy place. That's it, and the boys (and one girl) are somehow the key. But why kill most of them off by slimy, mechanical monsters? I have no clue.
I just kept reading and too soon, I was at the end. The only thing I didn't like about The Maze Runner was the ability that Thomas and Teresa share. It felt random and out of place, and just not needed. I know this whole review is really vague, but the book was also really vague. I guess this is one of those series that just keeps building and building and then there's a huge explosion of answers at the end. The only way to find out is to get the other books!
