The Death Cure

Maze Runner, Book 3

By: James Dashner

Narrated by: Mark Deakins

Length: 8 hrs and 55 mins

Publisher's summary

Don't miss book three in the #1 New York Times best-selling Maze Runner series, soon to be a major motion picture starring Dylan O'Brien!

WICKED has taken everything from Thomas: his life, his memories, and now his only friends — the Gladers. But it's finally over. The trials are complete, after one final test.

What WICKED doesn't know is that Thomas remembers far more than they think. And it's enough to prove that he can't believe a word of what they say.

Thomas beat the Maze. He survived the Scorch. He'll risk anything to save his friends. But the truth might be what ends it all.

The time for lies is over.

The first two books, The Maze Runner and The Scorch Trials, are also #1 worldwide blockbuster movies featuring the star of MTV's Teen Wolf, Dylan O'Brien; Kaya Scodelario; Aml Ameen; Will Poulter; and Thomas Brodie-Sangster!

Also look for The Fever Code, the much-buzzed-about series conclusion that finally reveals the story of how the maze was built, and James Dashner's other best-selling series, the Mortality Doctrine: The Eye of Minds, The Rule of Thoughts, and The Game of Lives.

Praise for James Dashner and the Maze Runner series:

A #1 New York Times Best-selling Series

A USA Today Best Seller

A Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book of the Year

An ALA-YASLA Best Fiction for Young Adults Book

An ALA-YALSA Quick Pick

“[A] mysterious survival saga that passionate fans describe as a fusion of Lord of the Flies, The Hunger Games, and Lost.” (EW)

“Wonderful action writing — fast-paced . . . but smart and well observed.” (Newsday)

“[A] nail-biting must-read.” (Seventeen)

“Breathless, cinematic action.” (Publishers Weekly)

“Heart-pounding to the very last moment.” (Kirkus Reviews)

“Exclamation-worthy.” (Romantic Times)

“Take a deep breath before you start any James Dashner book.” (Deseret News)

©2011 Listening Library (P)2011 James Dashner

Critic reviews

"[A] mysterious survival saga that passionate fans describe as a fusion of Lord of the Flies, The Hunger Games, and Lost." (EW.com)

"Wonderful action writing — fast-paced...but smart and well observed." (Newsday)

"[A] nail-biting must-read." (Seventeen.com)

"Breathless, cinematic action." (Publishers Weekly)

"Heart-pounding to the very last moment." (Kirkus Reviews)

"Exclamation-worthy." (Romantic Times)

"Take a deep breath before you start any James Dashner book." (Deseret News)

Fabulous

What can I say? The narrator was amazing; the story was fairly interesting. But the ending.. Well, that was very human.. Probably the best praise I could give a book. I would have liked to have given it a 4.7.

Magnificent series, but a weak ending

First of all, I have to say that this is one of the most original and well-written series I have read in a long time. All three books were page turners the way only a few others have done in recent years. It was original in concept, well thought out, expertly paced, and just generally good.

Now, for my bone to pick: as other reviewers have pointed out, the ending left a lot of people feeling hollow. Maybe this is inevitable when a series is this good, and then ends. But I don't think so. Here are specific points I have trouble with (**SPOILER ALERT**):

1. The deus-ex-machina aspects of certain plot devices. Specifically, when Chancellor Paige rescues Thomas from the brain surgery. This is "divine intervention", and it took away from the story. There were other moments that were less egregious, such as when Thomas was saved from Red Shirt by the "cop machine", and the magic door to "Paradise" at the end.

2. That we never find out the full back story of Thomas, Teresa, his memores, etc. Granted, we found out the gist of most of it along the way, but it didn't feel great.

3. The biggest emptiness: Failing to deal with the Thomas/Teresa relationship. After making the reader invest so much emotion in Teresa during the first book, Dashner ties up this loose end by dropping a big rock on Teresa. Really? A big rock? That's how you bring the relationship to a close--a big rock? Personally, I think he should go back and re-write the ending, giving Thomas his memories back, and resolving the relationship between them somehow. Then, if he still feels it appropriate to the story, he can drop a big rock on Teresa.

So overall, an excellent series. And the better your book, the tougher it is to tie up the ending in a satisfying way. But truthfully, I think he could have done better on this one.

Lastly, the narrator was excellent. Would gladly listen to other novels read by Mark Deakins.

above average

An interesting take on the lengths our dysfunctional government would go to fix things. definitely enjoyed the narration

Excellent Conclusion. Praise for Mark Deakins!

The Maze Runner trilogy is among my favorites. This book is an excellent conclusion. Mark Deakins really makes the story. I have friends who have read the books, but I chose to listen to them because Mark brings every character to life. I have never heard a narration done so well. He flawlessly flows from character to character, each with their distinct voice that is consistent throughout the series.

good book

not my fav of the series but still really enjoyed it. i def recommend the series as a whole

the plot and idea are awesome.

As a writer myself I tend to judge books more harshly. I did love these books (which are obviously vastly superior to the movies) but there were small things that I caught that could be improved, mostly missed chances for description and details and overuse of a few key words the main one being how often things "surprised" Thomas. Overall I do recommend you give it a listen (or read) at least once.

Its a great book. I loved it so much. its great.

Loved It.
it was a great book.
I hope he makes a 4rth book in the series.😀

Love

LOVE THIS WHOLE SERIES!! Narration was second to none! I loved listening to this book!

Amazing!!!

It was such a great book it kept me on The edge of my seat. And was over all an amazing book a must-read

Wow! What a trilogy!

I enjoyed this triology so much! My whole family is reading them and we all feel the same way. It keeps you guessing and has a great story line. The narrator Mark Deakins is excellent and really enjoyed them tremendously.