The second book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Maze Runner series that is soon to be a motion picture, hitting theaters September 18, 2015, and is perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and Divergent. The first book, The Maze Runner, is now a movie 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 newest novels, The Eye of Minds and The Rule of Thoughts, the first two books in the Mortality Doctrine series. Solving the Maze was supposed to be the end. 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. There are no rules. There is no help. You either make it or you die. 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. Friendships will be tested. Loyalties will be broken. All bets are off. There are others now. Their survival depends on the Gladers’ destruction—and they’re determined to survive.
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"The more I read of this series the more I like it. I'm still intensely frustrated by not actually knowing what's happening but I am also very attached to these characters, so it feels like I am going through the whole ordeal with them. Can't wait to see what WICKED puts us through next.."
— Susan (4 out of 5 stars)
“The fast-paced narrative and survival-of-the-fittest scenario is reminiscent of Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games…Each character’s personality is distinct. The unresolved ending will leave readers impatiently waiting for the conclusion to the trilogy.”
— School Library Journal“This book will keep you reading and wondering what will happen next as Thomas faces betrayals, battles his own demons, and tries to survive the tortures prepared for him and his friends.”
— RT Book Reviews (4 stars)" It wasn't as good as the first book, but when it ended I wanted to read the next book right away, so that's good. Overall 3.5 stars. "
— Amanda, 2/16/2014" wow , just wow!!! kept me wanting more and more!! soo good "
— Catie, 2/14/2014" Oh my gosh I really need the third book. Easily one of my favorite series. "
— Lisa, 2/12/2014" It was a good book, but it really could have been shortened to get to the point. There was a lot of pointless "passing out" by Thomas. "
— Jeanette, 2/11/2014" This book was pretty fun as well. It was super crazy and from one moment to the next I had no idea what was going to happen. I enjoyed it. "
— Kristy, 2/8/2014" Loved it, finished it last night and have already started book 3! "
— Ellen, 1/26/2014" Dashner definitely creates a vividly imaginative world but I found myself questioning the believability of some of the situations the characters found themselves in time and time again. "
— Emeline, 1/19/2014" So many questions. Once again, I had a hard time getting into this book, but there were so many questions and so few answers, that I had to keep reading. Hopefully all these questions will be answered in the third book. "
— Pam, 1/1/2014" I loved the Maze Runner but was very disappointed my this sequel. With the Maze Runner there was a plot and a puzzle of trying figure things out with the Maze. With this book, it just dragged on and on. I don't think I will be reading the third book in the series. "
— L, 12/31/2013" I wanted to love it but, meh. I'll still read the 3rd book because I hate not finishing series but these are just a bit too weird for me, I think (this coming from someone who loves fantasy/sci fi books). "
— Nikki, 12/31/2013" Pretty good, though not as good as the first. I like how true the characters seem, even if the story itself is far fetched. "
— Aspen, 11/4/2013" Very good..... Though, the Cranks scare me a bit :P "
— Larry, 10/27/2013" Brenda es mi nueva personaje favorita (Junto a Nora,claro) "
— thomas, 10/25/2013" it was pretty good, but it was so suspencefull it got annoying. still, it was better than the other 2. over all: good book. recomended. "
— Sully, 5/9/2013" Just like the first book I was still confused as all could get out. Until the very end. But it definitely kept me on the edge of my seat through the whole thing . I can't wait to pick up the 3rd book "
— Csharris10, 1/31/2013" Way better than the first, but not something that I'd read again. Way more action and adventure, but still ridiculous. "
— Nikki, 11/3/2011" This book was alright. I wasn't as interested in this as I was the first. I found myself scimming quite a bit in the middle. The mystery is still there and I still want to know how it ends, but I'm less excited about it. "
— Natalie, 8/19/2011" The truth is that the writing doesn't thrill me. However, I'm still compelled enough by the story to bite my nails non-stop and to be chomping at the bit for the final novel in the trilogy! "
— sylas, 6/14/2011" A wonderful follow up from the maze. same idea but it got better and better. I now feel like thomas is doing those stupid things like in a horror movie. staying in a car in the middle of a dark alley. Now come on that just beckons creepy. "
— Trevor, 5/24/2011" I liked this sequel a little better than the first one. It seemed to move faster. I really hope there is a great payoff for all of the confusion in the last book. "
— Suzette, 5/23/2011" Every bit as intense as the Maze Runner-just wish I'd found this series after all three were in print. I'm anxious for the third one. "
— Keri-lynn, 5/23/2011" Incredible. Intense. Edge of my seat can't sleep. Yes. "
— Jessica, 5/20/2011" Like The Maze Runner, I wish I could give this 3.5 stars. I definitely didn't see what was coming. It would be a great discussion book about the effects of lying and betrayal. It's an interesting world Dashner has created and the next, and last, book should be a good read! "
— Loni, 5/18/2011" A bit boring and very confusing. "
— Susan, 5/16/2011" This book is very random. I'm not sure the author can tie all of this together in the next book. I don't have high hopes that he'll be entirely successful at that, but I'll keep reading because I hate stopping in the middle. "
— Mindy, 5/15/2011" Even more amazing. Great sequel. Love the zombies. So thrilling! "
— Karmela, 5/14/2011" Hurry up! Hurry up! I need the final book in this series. It just doesn't feel fair that it's not coming out until October. I loved it! "
— Lydia, 5/13/2011" All I can say at this point in the series is that the third book better do some explaining and it better be good. I reserve further commentary on the series until I know what the heck is going on. "
— Amanda, 5/12/2011" Better than the Maze Runner. There is still something about these books that makes me want to read more but yet doesn't want to give them 4 stars. The WICKED people tell the Gladers that everything will make sense after they explain, but they never explain. "
— Leslie, 5/12/2011James Dashner is the author of the bestselling Maze Runner series, the basis of movies by Fox/Disney.
Mark Deakins is an AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator and actor whose television appearances include Head Case, Star Trek: Voyager, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. His film credits include Intervention, Star Trek: Insurrection, and The Devil’s Advocate. He wrote, directed, and produced the short film The Smith Interviews.