The Maze Runner

5 books · Ages 12–18 · Young Adult, Middle Grade

The Maze Runner is a 5-book series for ages 12–18 by James Dashner.

Where to Start

The Maze Runner

Start at the beginning: The Maze Runner

This is a sequential series — each book builds on the last. Start with book 1.

Reading Order

The Maze Runner
1
The Maze Runner2009
The Scorch Trials
2
The Scorch Trials2010
The Death Cure
3
The Death Cure2011
The Kill Order
4
The Kill Order2012
The Fever Code
5
The Fever Code2016

What This Series Covers

Fear & BraveryResilience & PerseveranceFriendship & LoyaltySurvival & WildernessAdventureScience Fiction

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