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)

Amazing Book 2

I enjoyed this book as much as I enjoyed the first one! It keeps you guessing the whole time and never a dull moment. Mark Deakins is an amazing narrator. Recommend this book.

A great second book!

I very much enjoyed the second book in the maze runner series, The Scorch Trials. It moved along fast and was gripping enough to keep it playing on my phone. Excited to start the third book!

Slow but endearing...

Would you try another book from James Dashner and/or Mark Deakins?

I might listen tot he final book or even prequel tot his series. Its very slow and difficult to read due to how slow it is. At least with listening you can hear the character voices.

The narrator did a great job with what he was given.

Would you ever listen to anything by James Dashner again?

I would have to hear great things about any further series before picking up another series of his. I will finish this series, most likely by audio book.

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

In some areas I felt there was a slow pace, but this is mainly due to the slow progression then sudden peak of events.

Do you think The Scorch Trials needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

No. honestly I find that while some parts in the book gave more explanation that the movie, the movie's story line outdid the book. The movie vs. the book was able to hold your attention longer, where as the book I had to stop periodically for breaks and then even rewind to get the full effect.

Any additional comments?

I really enjoy background music, and sounds/ effects. It enhances the quality of the story line. This book and those like it, especially when dealing with suspense/apocalypse books really need that for the story line to accurately display the story line and its desired effect.

Ahhhh!

I'm so glad I don't have to wait for the next book! This book was amazing!

Not bad but drags on a bit

Not bad but drags on a bit. At times its confusing. The narrator was good.

Not too good

I often wondered if the author knew how far 30 feet was... Or any concept of length. The author would write about how something was thirty feet away and made it sound more like 100. This book also gives no answers and repeats the same sentences several times when they are thinking about what's going on. Really puts the message in your mind but not everyone needs this. I was happy to listen to it but the story wasn't as good as I expected. Just a lot of stuff about how it's for the cure. So if the last book doesn't explain things well and have a intelligent ending, other than, "it's for the cure, the patterns are important" I will be sincerely upset. This book just makes you ask a lot of questions as a sequel in the middle of a series should. But, it's just not interesting enough and doesn't have enough substance.

Still no closure.

Great book, reads well. its hard to put down. still no closure after reading the book.

Definitely a well written book but I’m not sure how I feel about it

Thomas has everything imaginable thrown at him in this book. His reaction to it is just like most people’s reaction would be, to being thrown into things like he was. That’s where I kind of have a problem. WICKED being in control of the trial throws out any suspense for Thomas’ well being, knowing he’s the favorite. Also, things felt as if they were happening around him and never did I feel like he was doing anything of value or growing his character. The whole point of this book was to just get him to the lowest of the low so your basically sitting there for the ride. There’s not really any twists because everything is spelled out for you from the very beginning. Don’t get me wrong I love these characters and the world from the first book. I just think they should’ve allowed the kids and the audience to believe they were in control of their actions from the very beginning in order to make the suspense and stakes feel real and then at the very end pull the rug from right under us and say WICKED was in control the whole time. And reveal certain characters in being instruments for their abuse maybe even bring back a dead character, AKA Chuck and reveal he’s been helping them the whole time for his own reasons.

It is a Fantastic book, The plot Is amazing,And t

It is A fantastic series,The plot is amazing, and the characters are all unique in their own ways.

epic

just, epic. if you listened to the first book, you already know you are not gunna stop there. you dont even need to read other people's ideas. once you hear that first book, your hooked, for good.