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  • The Scorch Trials

  • Maze Runner, Book 2
  • By: James Dashner
  • Narrated by: Mark Deakins
  • Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (11,314 ratings)

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The Scorch Trials

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

Book two 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!

Thomas was sure that escape from the Maze would mean freedom for him and the Gladers. But WICKED isn't done yet. Phase Two has just begun. The Scorch.
The Gladers have two weeks to cross through the Scorch—the most burned-out section of the world. And WICKED has made sure to adjust the variables and stack the odds against them.
There are others now. Their survival depends on the Gladers' destruction—and they're determined to survive.
Friendships will be tested. Loyalties will be broken. All bets are off.

The Maze Runner and Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials 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. The third movie, Maze Runner: The Death Cure, will hit screens in 2018.

Also look for James Dashner's edge-of-your-seat MORTALITY DOCTRINE series!

Praise for the Maze Runner series:
A #1 New York Times Bestselling Series
A USA Today Bestseller
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)

©2010 James Dashner (P)2010 Listening Library

Critic reviews

"The Gladers meet new friends and enemies on their quest, and Deakins shows his skill by providing each of the speakers with a distinctive accent. Listeners will be eagerly awaiting the conclusion to this trilogy." ( AudioFile)

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i am very mad now just having finished it this is deeply upsetting and also very different to the movie. The worst part is how Thomas is separated from his friends like half the book, and the love triangle is also kinda annoying because I don't really care

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the Maze Runner: the Scorch Trials

hard to put this audiobook down! gripping & intense! shown the effects of the scorch on the teens in groups A & B!

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Good story

A good and interesting continuation of the saga. I’m just afraid it will get a bit repetitive… we’ll see

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great book way better than the movies alot more imagery to work with just fun af ngl definitely one of the books and the audio itself so good just every store along with emotion is great. Such great inflections and changes.

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Great book

Let me wanting more! I’m buying the next one right now! Oh my the twists in the story line!

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excellent book

had me on the edge all the time. can't wait to listen to the next one

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Great sequel

Picks up where the first ended and keeps the same suspenseful pace as the first book. Can’t wait for death cure

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Love this book so much!

I love this!! Excellent jobs! I’ve always loved the maze runner and getting to listen to it while is a game changer!

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Scorching good listen... but...

Definitely better than the first. love the twists...although I felt like it turned Hunger Games almost when Group B got involved, like a twisted version of "Capture the Flag" when they got to the Safe Haven. Considering I saw the movie before I read the book, I must say that I can see why they changed certain things. Will be interesting to see what the next one brings.
As far as shipping goes, definitely Brenda and Thomas. Not a huge fan of Teresa- no matter how she tried she really could not justify her behavior.
LOVED Jorge- kind of wish he was more crazy in the movie. Definitely recommend this series. The one thing I am a little iffy on is the narrator himself: he did a good job, but when it came to doing the girl voices I he was 'eh'. Otherwise, amazing.

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Magical results

While this story is entertaining and I do like the personal interactions between the characters, I feel that the need to have all the details of each trial explained a bit of magical results. The plot is unclear until a full explanation occurs. It is kind of like telling a joke and then having to explain the joke because no one but the author gets the outcome of the flow of where the story will lead. I thought the first book worked better because of this.

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