The Maze Runner by James Dashner

The Maze Runner

James Dashner has written a fast paced novel with a strong science fiction theme. The plot of The Maze Runner, drives the book in a compelling way. Thomas is the sixteen year old protagonist, who arrives in the Glade with no memory of anything but his name,greeted by other boys from a similar situation. Surrounding the Glade are stone walls that open every morning to a huge maze, daily as the boys work together to survive they also send out runners to try to find a way out of the constantly changing maze, in which deadly monsters prowl. Then the elevator delivers a girl and a message, she will be the last to arrive and there will be no more deliveries of food or supplies. As they realize the Glade is cut-off the race to solve the maze is ramped up. This book is extremely popular and has won many awards. This is the first in a trilogy, other titles are: The Scorch Trials and The Death Cure. A prequel has also been released, The Kill Order

And yes there is a movie planned the release date of February 14, 2014 has been announced

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