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!<br/><br/>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.<br/>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.<br/>There are others now. Their survival depends on the Gladers’ destruction—and they’re determined to survive.<br/>Friendships will be tested. Loyalties will be broken. All bets are off.<br/><br/>The Maze Runner and 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.<br/><br/>Also look for James Dashner’s edge-of-your-seat MORTALITY DOCTRINE series!<br/><br/>Praise for the Maze Runner series:<br/>A #1 New York Times Bestselling Series<br/>A USA Today Bestseller<br/>A Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book of the Year<br/>An ALA-YASLA Best Fiction for Young Adults Book<br/>An ALA-YALSA Quick Pick<br/><br/>“[A] mysterious survival saga that passionate fans describe as a fusion of Lord of the Flies, The Hunger Games, and Lost.” —EW<br/><br/>“Wonderful action writing—fast-paced…but smart and well observed.” —Newsday<br/><br/>“[A] nail-biting must-read.” —Seventeen<br/><br/>“Breathless, cinematic action.” —Publishers Weekly<br/><br/>“Heart pounding to the very last moment.” —Kirkus Reviews<br/><br/>“Exclamation-worthy.” —Romantic Times<br/><br/>“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<br/><br/>“Take a deep breath before you start any James Dashner book.” —Deseret News