• The Maze Runner

  • Maze Runner, Book 1
  • By: James Dashner
  • Narrated by: Mark Deakins
  • Length: 10 hrs and 50 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (17,064 ratings)

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The Maze Runner

By: James Dashner
Narrated by: Mark Deakins
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Publisher's summary

Book one in the blockbuster Maze Runner series that spawned a movie franchise and ushered in a worldwide phenomenon! And don’t miss The Fever Code, the highly-anticipated series conclusion that finally reveals the story of how the maze was built! When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his name. He’s surrounded by strangers - boys whose memories are also gone.

Outside the towering stone walls that surround them is a limitless, ever-changing maze. It’s the only way out - and no one’s ever made it through alive. Then a girl arrives. The first girl ever. And the message she delivers is terrifying: Remember. Survive. Run.

The Maze Runner and Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, and Maze Runner: The Death Cure all are now major motion pictures featuring the star of MTV's Teen Wolf, Dylan O’Brien; Kaya Scodelario; Aml Ameen; Will Poulter; and Thomas Brodie-Sangster.

Also look for James Dashner’s edge-of-your-seat Mortality Doctrine series!

Praise for the Maze Runner series:

A number one 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)

“James Dashner’s illuminating prequel [The Kill Order] will thrill fans of this Maze Runner [series] and prove just as exciting for readers new to the series.” (Shelf Awareness, starred)

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

©2009 James Dashner (P)2009 Listening Library

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It's just amazing!!

Full of twists and second to minutes long cliff hangers!! I thoroughly enjoyed listening to it.

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Hunger Games may have a challenger

If you could sum up The Maze Runner in three words, what would they be?

Out think yourself

Who was your favorite character and why?

Thomas, he tries to overcome an unknown yet regretable past, and help those around him.

Which character – as performed by Mark Deakins – was your favorite?

Newt was done very well

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I enjoyed it, and the author seemed to think of everything

Any additional comments?

Must read the rest of the series.

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Awesome!

Would you consider the audio edition of The Maze Runner to be better than the print version?

Literally on the edge of my seat! Loved it!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Chuck- his grown up innocence was almost heartbreaking

What about Mark Deakins’s performance did you like?

Awesome narrator!

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spectacular

a must read/listen book, I never have been entranced before by a story. I can't wait to start the next book and follow the gladers into their next journey.

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wow what a idea for a book

best story premase I have read in years. a young man is lifted into a clearing inhabited with about 50 other boys some that have been there for two years. he has no memories just a sense of how things work but nothing concrete. you figure out thing when he does a great plot devise. as the question start pilling up with no answers you realize none of the other boys know anything either. they live on a sort of farm surrounded by a maze inhabited by monstrous creatures that come out at night. the intrigue is palpable! your questions are answered quickly so you don't get frustrated. the main character has a great sense of purpose but doesn't know why. then a girl show up saying everything will change. and it all goes crazy. you forget your many questions and are entralled by the events and breakneck storytelling. narration is good. story is better. I can't wait till the next book!

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READ IT!!

Read this book it is my favorite and I’m so glad that I read it!! 5 stars!!

A little bit of words close to cussing but for teens and up it’s a good book.

I don’t really recommend it for younger kids.

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Maze Runner

Amazing writing, and absolutely perfect narrator.
Thank you Audible. I lost time to read l, this I can do while working, I love Audible.

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Amazing perfect for the college reading log

I had to read ten hours and this book for my reading log did that.

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Amazing!!

I love this series I can’t wait to listen to the others! Definitely recommend them!

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Great storytelling

Nothing better then a good book about the end of life as we know it.

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