The Scorch Trials

Maze Runner, Book 2

By: James Dashner

Narrated by: Mark Deakins

Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins

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)

My new all-time favorite BOOK!

Loved it sooooo much will definitely listen again the plot is amazing definitely recommend

Fantastic!

A phenomenal book! Better than the first, this story throws your emotions and mind everywhere.

Good That

Excellent second book in the series. Great characters. Can't wait for book three.

amazing!

amazing! it was really good! can't wait to read the next one!!!!! I love it!!!!!!!!!!!

Love it

not as suspenseful as the first book but still just as good as the first book

Great story and narration

No complaints whatsoever, entire experience was wonderful. This served as good background noise while doing schoolwork. :)

Different

I think they should have used not just one person as all the characters. Variety.

way better than the movie

if you saw the movie expect the entire plot to be changed in the book. This is not what I watched in fact is 100% better

Narration and story are great

Mark Deakins has a great voice, good pronunciation and clear to understand. he makes the story extra engaging, and I find the story and plot enjoyable.

Excellent follow up...would highly recommend.

Many times, in my experience, the second book of a series tends to be the valley between the two high points of the open, and close. However, with 'The Scorch Trials', this was not the case.

An excellent book from end to end, that ushered the characters through some very dyer situations, yet retaining the comedic approach to the dialoge.

Mark Deakins narration was a bit rough in the first book, but by the time you get to book two, he really finds the groove and does a great job bringing life to the characters.

From the introduction of Brenda, the rat man, and the betrayer, this book had me guessing, laughing, and nervous for Thomas and his friends from start to finish.

As with many book series, the target audience does mature as the characters mature. Where the first book would be great for any readers between 13-35, book two shifts that range up a bit to 16/17-35. Some of the content is rather dark, and may give younger readers a bit of a scare. However, for a more mature reader, the underlying themes, and the experiences of the characters are strongly relate-able, and give the book some real heft.

All-in-all, 'The Scorch Trials' is a great read, and sets up the series for a strong finally. This is a definite 'would recommend' book for this reader.