Book four 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!
Before WICKED was formed, before the Glade was built, before Thomas entered the Maze, sun flares hit the earth, killing most of the population.
Mark and Trina were there when it happened. They survived. But now a virus is spreading. A virus that fills humans with murderous rage.
They’re convinced that there’s a way to save those who are left—if they can stay alive. Because in this new, devastated world, every life has a price. And to some you’re worth more dead than alive.
The end is only the beginning.
The Maze Runner, Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, and Maze Runner: The Death Cure are all 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.
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.com
“Wonderful action writing—fast-paced…but smart and well observed.” —Newsday
“[A] nail-biting must-read.” —Seventeen.com
“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
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"I really enjoyed the Maze Runner series and this prequel did not disappoint. It gave some insight into what was life was like before the maze and how the world got to that point. Thank you, James Dasher, for writing this :)"
— Em (4 out of 5 stars)
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.comWonderful action writing—fast-paced…but smart and well observed.
— Newsday[A] nail-biting must-read.
— Seventeen.comBreathless, cinematic action.
— Publishers WeeklyHeart pounding to the very last moment.
— Kirkus ReviewsExclamation-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, StarredTake a deep breath before you start any James Dashner book.
— Deseret News" I would like to start a petition for James Dashner to stop breaking my heart "
— Joni, 2/11/2014" Not as good as the others in the series but definitely a must read "
— Jesst, 2/10/2014" I had high hopes for this book, but to be completely honest I found it to be way to fast paced and there was no character developpement and the fact that we never know what happened really at the end of the book kills me. "
— Andreas, 1/30/2014" I have not read the rest of the series but I hope it makes more sense than this book. A lot of it made no sense but I assume that's because most people have read the main three books first. Not in a hurry to read the rest but I'll get there. "
— Hopers03, 1/30/2014" I still have many I answered questions and the timeline is still unclear, but another thrilling and enjoyable read. A child always seems to be a link to saving the world, although I do not know that we can ever be saved. "
— Ms., 1/23/2014" I have to say that this book is just OK. It is a non-stop action-packed book with very little breathing space. Because you know how this book is going to end, there are very few surprises. Character development is not very deep, and the story is very linear. "
— Reuben, 1/22/2014" A great book ties up a lot of questions I had on the book and how the flar happened awesome. "
— Esther, 1/20/2014" I can't decide if I liked this. To be honest I am not sure what the purpose of the book was. But still I was entertained by it. "
— Alisha, 1/16/2014" really good book. exiting with lots of action. dystopian "
— Vincent, 12/9/2013" I really enjoyed getting more to The Maze Runner series. Very fresh theme and vivid descriptions of each scene. Hoping we see more...seems like there is still more to tell! "
— Lori, 10/11/2013" This was my least favorite of the series. It just seemed a little over the top at parts. I loved the characters, and the idea behind it was sweet, but just not to my tastes. "
— E.A., 10/2/2013" I don't believe it matters whether this prolog to the Maze Runner series is read before or after the rest of the books. It is a good read. "
— Marsha, 9/29/2013" A good book. Different characters than the main books. Liked the plot, liked the characters, liked the flow. "
— Meghan, 9/14/2013" not a happy ending at all, but i expected that. you should read the other books first even though it's a prequel "
— Sam, 8/28/2013" I thought the prequel, wasn't really that good. I thought it was going to tell about what happened to the main characters before the Maze.....unfortunately, it was about completely different people. It really was a disappointment......and I loved the first three books in the series. "
— Linda, 8/27/2013" I have finished the Book The Kill Order and it was great. I highly recomend it. "
— Micah, 4/21/2013" This was just okay. There was an excess amount of fighting and battle scenes. So many they actually took away from the story - I got bored of the action. I was hoping to learn more about Thomas and Newt and the rest of the gang before the Maze. This was mostly action and action and some more action. "
— Adrienne, 1/30/2013" Loved it. I was a little hesitatnt to read the prequel of the Maze Runner series, because the series itself was good--really good--left just how it was, but this was a great addition! "
— Brooke, 9/30/2012" Not a fan. I gave it 2 stars because I read it all but it didn't really have a great plot. Just a bunch of people running around fighting off " the flare" alot of gore,fighting and people eating people and other gross things. Didnt even explain much or tie into the other books. "
— Jaimi, 8/31/2012" Definitely the worst of the series "
— Brandon, 8/6/2012James Dashner is the author of the bestselling Maze Runner series, the basis of movies by Fox/Disney.
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