The Maze Runner Books in Order
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The Maze Runner series by James Dashner consists of five books published between 2009 and 2016. The story centers on Thomas, a 16-year-old boy who awakens with no memories inside a large, artificially constructed maze surrounded by high stone walls. He joins a group of boys living in a clearing called the Glade, where they attempt to survive under the control of an organization named WICKED. WICKED manages the world politically and conducts experiments on individuals immune to the Flare, using them as test subjects in efforts to develop a cure. The series explores themes related to memory, survival, and the ethical limits of scientific experimentation, as the characters uncover the truth behind their imprisonment and the global catastrophe that led to their situation.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon2009 · James Dashner
When Thomas wakes up in a lift, he only remembers his first name. He is not alone. The lift opens to reveal a group of boys in the Glade, a large…
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Buy on Amazon2010 · James Dashner
A 2010 novel by James Dashner. Thomas believed escaping the Maze meant freedom, but WICKED's Phase Two, the Scorch, has begun: the Gladers have two…
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Buy on Amazon2011 · James Dashner
This 2011 novel by James Dashner follows Thomas, who knows Wicked cannot be trusted even as they claim the time for lies is over and that they must…
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Buy on Amazon2012 · James Dashner
Before the formation of WICKED, the construction of the Glade, or Thomas's entry into the Maze, sun flares struck the Earth, killing most of the…
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Buy on Amazon2016 · James Dashner
Once there was a world’s end. The forests burned, the lakes and rivers dried up, and the oceans swelled. A plague followed, spreading fever across…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Maze Runner books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “The Maze Runner”. Start with “The Maze Runner.”
How many books are in the The Maze Runner series?
We list 5 books by James Dashner , published between 2009–2016.
Where can I buy the The Maze Runner books?
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