The Maze Runner

Maze Runner, Book 1

By: James Dashner

Narrated by: Mark Deakins

Length: 10 hrs and 50 mins

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

The Narrator is Fantastic.

I remember reading these book a few years ago, and never finishing the series. During the troubling times we've been having this last year, I picked up the whole series once again. Beginning to end the narrator was impressive. From the consistent variation of the characters voices and accents, to the pure emotion portrayed throughout. There were many times throughout the entire book, that I swear Mark was on the verge of Laughing hysterically or breaking down into sobs. Especially in "That scene" at the end, I could hear his voice crack. The story is alright, It screams Lord of the flies and hunger games clone. But the concept makes up for it. I can't really give an actual review without spoiling key parts of the story. Overall Its worth the listen, especially since its so short at a whopping 8-12 hours depending on your play speed.

Maze runner

The maze runner is a Amazing book I would highly recommended to anyone. I hope you enjoy as much as I did

Great book

Great story, and narrator always makes or breaks a good book. He's pretty decent narrator

Great

Only wish a woman could’ve read females parts instead of a man. Other than that it was awesome.

Amazing Story, Wonderful Voice Acting

The Maze Runner and it's narrator captivated me from the very first chapter. The story is full of mystery, suspense, and action. The characters are so richly detailed and the narrator brings the characters to life in a way rarely heard.

Amazing!

I don't know what to say other than that this book is so GOOD!!!

narrator didn't do bad

the narrator did pretty good but at times I'd lose the story line in his voice during long descriptive periods, he also said Minho's name weird half the time - almost putting too much emphasis on the second Syllable - "Mean-HOOO".. just little pet peeve - nothing that messed up the enjoyment of listening.

Awesome story and performance from the reader.

Such a perfect story, full of mystery, suspense and sadness all in one. And the reading performance is very on point as well!

10/10

This I one of the best books/movie I've ever seen It sounds not interesting at first but this is the best Series ever and I think you should read it ~ Review By A 11 Year Old

Brilliant

Plot, characters, everything was brilliant. Narration was also great. Can’t wait to read the next book!