The Maze Runner

Maze Runner, Book 1

By: James Dashner

Narrated by: Mark Deakins

THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING MAZE RUNNER SERIES • A teenager with no memory must navigate a deadly maze to survive in book one of this post-apocalyptic phenomenon.

“[A] mysterious survival saga that passionate fans describe as a fusion of Lord of the Flies [and] The Hunger Games” (Entertainment Weekly)

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.

Look for more books in the blockbuster Maze Runner series:
THE MAZE RUNNER • THE SCORCH TRIALS • THE DEATH CURE • THE KILL ORDER • THE FEVER CODE

Critic reviews

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

[STAR] “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

99% Amazing

Would you listen to The Maze Runner again? Why?

I wouldn't listen to this book again because of the ending. Everything leading up to the ending was great but the last few chapters just left me disappointed.

What did you like best about this story?

This is a very unique and original story that definitely tugs at your heart and riddles you brain with questions that force you to stay engaged and continue reading.

Good story

The Maze Runner is an interesting mystery/fantasy story. I enjoyed it a lot and I'm looking forward to more books from this author.

Very Enjoyable book even though it is YA

I like dystopian novels. This one was a great start to a series. I am curious as to where the next book might lead to. But this first book was extremely well written. I listened to the whole book in two sittings. Very exciting and not many, but enough stops to take a breath. Unwinding a tale for someone that is totally clueless as to what is going on. Great way to start a book.

Kind of a let-down

I think my expectations for this book were too high. It was a great idea. The lingo was way too juvenile "shuck, clunk, etc". It was as if they were inserting profanity through the whole think and it got way old. It moved too slow for me, also.

Best series since Hunger Games

What made the experience of listening to The Maze Runner the most enjoyable?

The edge of your seat action that mad me crank through all three books in as many days.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Absolutely, could not sleep, or eat. Had to finish this book.