There was an end to the world. Forests burned, lakes and rivers dried up, and ocean levels rose. Then came a plague, a fever that spread across the globe, entire families perished, violence reigned, and men killed each other. Then came Wicked, who searched for answers until she found the perfect boy. The boy was named Thomas, and Thomas built a maze. Now there are secrets and lies, and a history of unpredictable loyalty. This is the story of that boy, Thomas, and how he built a maze that only he could destroy. All will be revealed. 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 you start reading any of James Dashner's work."