
Written by James Dashner
Book #5 in the Maze Runner series
A boy builds a maze amidst a world-ending plague, uncovering secrets and lies.
In a world ravaged by plague and chaos, Thomas is chosen by WICKED to construct a mysterious maze. As secrets unravel and loyalties are tested, Thomas must confront the truth behind the maze and his own role in its creation. What lies will be exposed, and where do Thomas and Teresa's true allegiances lie? Discover the origins of the Maze Runner saga in this gripping prequel, where every answer leads to more questions.
Once there was a world’s end.
The forests burned, the lakes and rivers dried up, and the oceans swelled.
Then came a plague, and fever spread across the globe. Families died, violence reigned, and man killed man.
Next came WICKED, who were looking for an answer. And then they found the perfect boy.
The boy’s name was Thomas, and Thomas built a maze.
Now there are secrets.
There are lies.
And there are loyalties history could never have foreseen.
This is the story of that boy, Thomas, and how he built a maze that only he could tear down.
All will be revealed.
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