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

Awesome book

This book is awesome. The reader has a smooth voice easy to listen to. I cannot wait to read the next books in this series.

Awesome

I loved it! I think if i read the actual book instead of listening to it i would think its a little bit slow but on Audible it was an AMAZING read i can not wait till i read the second i really loved it

Best book

I love the guy who reads this so much expression and I really needed to listen to this book because I needed to take an at test it was awesome

Very compelling story

I really enjoyed this book and looking forward to the second book in the series. The story of hope in a hopeless situation is by far the storyline I enjoy the most. As a huge fan of @The Walking Dead" I found out groups ability to figure out a strategy and then implement it to be very interesting.

Captivated from the Start

I was locked into this book from the very beginning. I was glad I started this book on a long road trip so I was able to listen to nearly the whole book in one setting. I found the characters endearing and the plot line believable. I would recommend this book to any listeners who also enjoyed books like The Hunger Games, The Host, Delirium, or any stories set in a post-apocalyptic world.

One of the better YA novels I've read recently

I've been listening to a lot of YA lately, and a lot of the time they're badly written clones of each other. This one is a bit of a hunger games clone for boys, and it has its eye roll moments, but it's a well written bit of fun. If you're looking for something enjoyable, recommend.

a thrilling story

a story of human society at times of high stakes. recommended. looking forward to
book 2.

Riveting

I started this book to pass time on a long drive and quickly got hooked.

Mesmerizing

I can't explain it, but this book just will not let you stop listening until it's done... I started and finished it in one day...

Two thumbs up!

Fast moving, but not inspiring

I found the story a little weak. The characters were ok, but a little too shallow. Emotions were described very graphically, which made it less believable.