Before the Glide was built, before Thomas entered the Maze, a solar flare unleashed destruction on Earth. Mark and Trina saw it all, and they survived. But now a violent, highly contagious disease is spreading like wildfire. Worse, it's mutating, and people are going mad. Mark and Trina are convinced there's a way to save those who remain from the madness, and they're determined to find it—if only they can avoid the madness and stay alive. Spoiler alert: Read "The Maze Runner" first. "An epic tale of atmospheric mystery that has inspired fans to describe it as a cross between Lord of the Flies, The Hunger Games, and Lost." - Entertainment Weekly "A breathtaking cinematic atmosphere." - Publishers Weekly "You need to take a deep breath before reading any of James Dashner's work