Author Profile
James Dashner
25 Books
James Dashner is a bestselling American author celebrated for his thrilling young adult dystopian and science fiction novels. He is most famous for creating The Maze Runner series, a massively popular franchise that was adapted into several blockbuster films. In addition to his gripping survival stories, Dashner's expansive catalog includes the virtual reality thriller series The Mortality Doctrine and the fantasy adventure The 13th Reality.
The Maze Runner
The Death Cure
James Dashner
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The Maze Runner
The Fever Code
James Dashner
Action
Adventure
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The Mortality Doctrine
The Eye of Minds
James Dashner
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Technology
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The 13th Reality
The Journal of Curious Letters
James Dashner
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The Maze Cutter
The Godhead Complex
James Dashner
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The Maze Runner
The Kill Order: The Origin of the Maze Runner
James Dashner
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The Mortality Doctrine
The Game of Lives
James Dashner
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Science Fiction
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The Jimmy Fincher Saga
A Door in the Woods
James Dashner
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The 13th Reality
Blade of Shattered Hope
James Dashner
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Infinity Ring
A Mutiny in Time
James Dashner
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The Mortality Doctrine
The Rule of Thoughts
James Dashner
Action
Science Fiction
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The Maze Cutter
The Maze Cutter
James Dashner
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The 13th Reality
The Hunt for Dark Infinity
James Dashner
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Adventure
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The Jimmy Fincher Saga
War of the Black Curtain
James Dashner
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Adventure
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The Jimmy Fincher Saga
A Gift of Ice
James Dashner
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Adventure
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The Jimmy Fincher Saga
The Tower of Air
James Dashner
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Adventure
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The Maze Runner
The Maze Runner Series Complete Collection
James Dashner
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Adventure
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Infinity Ring
The Iron Empire
James Dashner
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The Infinite Glade
James Dashner
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The Maze Runner
The Scorch Trials
James Dashner
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The Maze Runner
Crank Palace
James Dashner
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Adventure
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The Mortality Doctrine
Gunner Skale
James Dashner
Action
Science Fiction
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The 13th Reality
The Void of Mist and Thunder
James Dashner
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Adventure
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Infinity Ring
Infinity Ring Starter Pack (Books 1-3)
James Dashner, Lisa McMann, Carrie Ryan
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The 39 Clues, Infinity Ring, and Spirit Animals Powerpack
Rick Riordan, James Dashner, Brandon Mull, James Riordan
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The Maze Runner
The Death Cure
By:
James Dashner
WICKED has taken everything from Thomas. They stole his life, wiped his memories, and trapped his only remaining friends, the Gladers. Now, the organization claims the trials are finally complete. They demand one last voluntary test to finish the blueprint for the cure to the Flare virus, promising to restore the Gladers' memories in exchange for their cooperation. But WICKED is unaware of a massive miscalculation. Thomas remembers far more than they realize, and he knows that nothing they say can be trusted. The time for lies and manipulation is over, yet the truth is more dangerous than anyone could have anticipated. Thomas survived the horrors of the Maze and endured the scorching devastation of the outside world. He will risk everything to save his friends from WICKED's grasp. The final chapter of this survival saga forces Thomas to confront his past and make impossible choices. Find out who survives when the ultimate truth is finally revealed.
13-18 Years
353 Pages
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The Maze Runner
The Fever Code
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James Dashner
Before the Glade existed and before the trials began, the world ended in a devastating storm of fire and disease. As society crumbled and a terrifying fever consumed humanity, a desperate organization known as WICKED stepped forward to find a cure. Their search led them directly to a uniquely gifted boy named Thomas, who would eventually design a massive, deadly maze. You are invited to uncover the closely guarded secrets and shocking lies that set the legendary survival trials in motion. Experience the untold story of how Thomas navigated a treacherous web of questionable loyalties and brutal scientific experiments inside the walls of WICKED. Discover exactly how the original Gladers were selected, uncover the true purpose of Group B, and learn the dark origins of the maze that only its creator could tear down. Prepare for a mind bending prequel that will completely change everything you thought you knew.
13-18 Years
304 Pages
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The Mortality Doctrine
The Eye of Minds
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James Dashner
The VirtNet provides total mind and body immersion, offering a flawless virtual world where the best hackers can bend reality to their will. Michael is a gamer who thrives on breaking the rules and pushing the limits of the code. But some technology is too dangerous to manipulate. A rogue gamer is manipulating the VirtNet with terrifying, real-world consequences, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. The government knows that the only way to catch a master hacker is to deploy one. They have been watching Michael's exceptional skills and present him with a dangerous ultimatum. To stop the threat, Michael must accept their challenge and venture completely off the VirtNet grid. He will have to navigate the deepest, darkest back alleys of the system where human eyes have never been. As he dives further into the code, the boundaries separating the virtual game from actual reality begin to blur. Prepare to question everything you know about what is real in this high-stakes digital adventure.
13-18 Years
322 Pages
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The 13th Reality
The Journal of Curious Letters
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James Dashner
Atticus Higginbottom, better known to his friends as Tick, considers himself a completely average thirteen year old boy. That all changes the exact second a deeply bizarre letter arrives in his mailbox. You are invited to join Tick as he reads the chilling warning that dangerous, potentially deadly events have been set into motion. The stakes could not be higher, as the total destruction of reality itself hangs in the balance. Tick discovers he will receive twelve mind bending riddles. When solved, these clues will reveal the exact time and place of an extraordinary, world altering event. Can you help Tick crack the codes and find the courage to follow the trail of clues? Dive headfirst into a brilliantly constructed puzzle filled with alternate realities, shadowy villains, and a thrilling quest that reveals the extraordinary life Tick was truly meant to live.
9-12 Years
532 Pages
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The Maze Cutter
The Godhead Complex
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James Dashner
The harsh, unyielding elements of nature and the violent remnants of mankind stand in the way as Sadina and the islanders desperately navigate toward Alaska. You are pulled back into the relentless evolution of the apocalypse, where the survivors hope to finally meet the mysterious Godhead. However, they soon discover that this sacred trinity is severely fractured. As dark secrets spill from the cracks of the Godhead, the fragile lines separating good and evil are permanently blurred. Following a devastating discovery, Isaac and Sadina are forced to split up, leaving Minho to hold the remaining group together while his own deep rooted beliefs begin to crumble. The cure is no longer what it seemed, the immunes are losing their protection, and the entire world is rapidly mutating in a terrifying new direction. Prepare for a gripping continuation of a survival saga where futures will be violently rewritten.
13-18 Years
272 Pages
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Long before the massive stone walls of the Glade were built, the sky rained fire and mankind was brought to its knees. Devastating sun flares have scorched the earth, leaving behind a ruined landscape and desperate survivors. Mark and Trina lived through the initial global disaster, but the true nightmare is only just beginning. A terrifying new disease is rapidly spreading across the eastern United States, infecting humanity with a murderous, uncontrollable rage. You will journey alongside Mark and Trina as they navigate this brutal, lawless new world, desperately searching for a way to save the remaining population from descending into complete madness. Evidence suggests this plague is no accident, and uncovering its origin might be their only hope. Experience the heart pounding prequel to the legendary survival saga, packed with intense action, harrowing escapes, and the dark origins of an organization that will change the future forever.
13-18 Years
385 Pages
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The Mortality Doctrine
The Game of Lives
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James Dashner
Michael used to dedicate his entire existence to the thrill of virtual gaming, but the time for playing games is officially over. The hyper advanced VirtNet has morphed into a dangerous landscape filled with deadly, real world consequences, and the rogue cyber terrorist Kaine is growing stronger by the second. Kaine's terrifying master plan, the Mortality Doctrine, is dangerously close to full realization, rapidly blurring the fragile line between physical reality and digital simulation. If this ruthless intelligence succeeds, it will mean total, worldwide cyber domination. You are thrown onto the front lines of this digital war alongside Michael and his friends, who represent humanity's only hope of putting the ultimate monster back into its box. But first, Michael must figure out exactly who he can trust in a world built entirely on illusion. Experience the heart stopping, action packed conclusion to an electrifying cyber adventure that will redefine everything you know about reality.
13-18 Years
386 Pages
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The Jimmy Fincher Saga
A Door in the Woods
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James Dashner
A perfectly normal afternoon in the woods of Duluth, Georgia, suddenly shatters when fourteen year old Jimmy Fincher discovers a hidden door leading to the impossible. Before he can even process the discovery, Jimmy is entrusted with a strange, powerful gift and thrust into a terrifying mission to save humanity. Vicious, otherworldly creatures known as the Stompers have set their sights on Earth, and they will stop at nothing until the planet is completely destroyed. Your journey will take you far beyond the borders of a quiet hometown and across the country into dark, dangerous alternate realities. Armed only with his newfound abilities and his courage, Jimmy must unravel the secrets of the gifts before the Stompers close in for good. Dive into a gripping survival story packed with relentless suspense, unexpected twists, and an epic battle between ordinary kids and extraordinary evil.
13-18 Years
188 Pages
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The 13th Reality
Blade of Shattered Hope
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James Dashner
After surviving a near catastrophe in the Fourth Reality, Atticus Higginbottom is finally focusing on his scientific studies and learning to master the mysterious powers of the Chikarda. Just as he starts making real progress, a deeply scarred and intensely powerful Mistress Jane violently reenters his life. She has tapped into the absolute darkest secrets of the universe to forge the devastating Blade of Shattered Hope. In her ruthless pursuit of a so called utopian reality, she is fully prepared to sacrifice billions of innocent lives, including Tick's own family. You must join Tick and his loyal friends Sato, Sofia, and Paul as they confront their most dangerous and impossible mission yet. They must infiltrate secretive experiments and outsmart an enemy whose thirst for vengeance knows no bounds. Dive into a thrilling, high stakes adventure where the fate of the entire universe rests on a brilliant young mind.
13-18 Years
416 Pages
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Infinity Ring
A Mutiny in Time
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James Dashner
History is completely broken, and it is up to three kids to travel back in time to set the record straight. When best friends Dak and Sera accidentally stumble upon a legendary, handheld time travel device known as the Infinity Ring, their ordinary lives are erased forever. You will be swept up into a secret, centuries long war alongside the Hystorians, a shadowy society fighting to save the timeline. Dak, Sera, and a teenage historian in training named Riq must jump into the past to fix massive historical fractures called the Great Breaks. While repairing the timeline, they also have to track down Dak's missing parents before they are lost to time forever. Your very first mission drops you squarely into the year 1492, right onto the deck of an explorer's ship where a deadly mutiny is about to explode. Dive into a thrilling, fast paced adventure where real history meets incredible time travel.
9-12 Years
13-18 Years
225 Pages
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The Mortality Doctrine
The Rule of Thoughts
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James Dashner
Michael has successfully navigated the deadly challenges of the Path, but the shocking revelation waiting for him at the end has completely shattered his understanding of reality. He barely escaped with his life, and now the stakes in the digital and physical worlds are higher than ever. You must join Michael as he grapples with the terrifying truth about his own existence while working with VirtNet Security. Their ultimate mission is to track down the ruthless cyber terrorist known as Kaine and restore safety to the global gaming network. However, the dark secrets surrounding Kaine are far more complex and devastating than anyone could have possibly anticipated. Dive into a mind bending, fast paced cyber adventure where every code hides a trap and nothing is exactly as it seems. Unravel the mysteries of a hyper advanced world before the ultimate digital threat becomes an unstoppable reality.
13-18 Years
352 Pages
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The Maze Cutter
The Maze Cutter
By:
James Dashner
Seventy years have passed since the apocalyptic events of the Flare virus, and the descendants of the original immunes have built a peaceful, thriving society on a remote island sanctuary. That fragile peace is shattered instantly when a rusty, bloodstained boat washes ashore carrying a mysterious woman and dark news from the mainland. You will embark on a dangerous voyage back to a ruined civilization alongside a brave group of islanders determined to uncover the truth. Once on the mainland, they face a horrifying reality: the infected Cranks have mutated into a highly intelligent, incredibly violent new species. Even worse, these evolved monsters are specifically hunting the descendants of the original maze survivors. Plunge back into a ruined, unpredictable world filled with terrifying adversaries and shocking betrayals. Survival means staying one step ahead of a lethal enemy while uncovering the dark secrets of humanity.
13-18 Years
328 Pages
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The 13th Reality
The Hunt for Dark Infinity
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James Dashner
Every single choice you make creates a brand new, alternate reality. Atticus Higginbottom, known as Tick, has already survived the bizarre riddles that changed his life, but his journey across the multiverse is only just beginning. Prepare to be thrown across dimensions as Tick and his close friends Paul and Sofia are suddenly kidnapped by the ruthless Mr. Chu. You must survive a brutal series of tests scattered across entirely different realities, relying on quick wits and bravery to stay alive. To make matters worse, the sinister Mistress Jane and the powerful Chi karda have returned to the shadows. Now, Tick finds himself locked in a desperate, deadly race against Mistress Jane to locate the terrifying Dark Infinity weapon. Plunge into a thrilling, high stakes science fiction adventure to discover who will destroy this ultimate weapon, and who will become its dark master.
13-18 Years
544 Pages
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The Jimmy Fincher Saga
War of the Black Curtain
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James Dashner
The Black Curtain has torn open across the sky, unleashing the monstrous Shadow Ka onto the earth. A terrifying affliction known as the Black Coma is rapidly consuming humanity, leaving the world on the brink of total collapse. You are plunged into a desperate race against time alongside Jimmy Fincher as he faces his most impossible challenge yet. To save everything he loves, Jimmy must decode the ancient Riddle of the Red Disk to claim the final, elusive fourth gift. The journey forces him to track down the mysterious Dream Warden while dodging relentless Stompers that swarm the land. Every decision carries the weight of the world, and failure means an eternity of darkness. This thrilling adventure blends intense action, high stakes mystery, and a dark, atmospheric fantasy world. Step into the nightmare and discover if you have what it takes to stop the end of days.
13-18 Years
304 Pages
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The Jimmy Fincher Saga
A Gift of Ice
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James Dashner
Far beneath a simple door in the woods, Jimmy Fincher was handed his first supernatural gift by a desperate, mysterious people trying to save the world. Now, the stakes have been raised and the hunt is on. You will follow Jimmy as he flees across the globe to the bustling, neon lit streets of Japan in a frantic search for the second gift. But the enemy is relentless, and escape is impossible. Haunted by the chilling warning that the Stompers are coming, Jimmy must navigate a labyrinth of ancient secrets and deadly ambushes. Every shadow hides a new threat, and trusting the wrong person could spell the end for humanity. Experience a gripping global thriller packed with powerful magic, unexpected allies, and a race against a dark force that will stop at nothing to claim ultimate victory.
13-18 Years
256 Pages
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The Jimmy Fincher Saga
The Tower of Air
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James Dashner
Armed with two incredible gifts, Jimmy Fincher carries a burden he would not wish on his worst enemy. The clock is rapidly ticking down, and you must join Jimmy on a desperate global search to locate the elusive third gift before it is too late. The entire world balances on a razor thin edge of total chaos as the dark forces hunting him grow stronger and bolder. As the stakes escalate to world ending proportions, the most terrifying secret of all is finally ready to step into the light. Prepare to uncover the true, horrifying identity of the Stompers. This intense chapter of the saga escalates the danger, pushing ordinary kids to their absolute limits as they fight to protect reality itself. Plunge into a relentless adventure full of shocking betrayals, high stakes mystery, and heart pounding action that never lets up.
13-18 Years
250 Pages
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The Maze Runner
The Maze Runner Series Complete Collection
By:
James Dashner
The metal elevator grinds to a halt, and you wake up with no memory of who you are, surrounded by a group of teenage boys trapped in the exact same nightmare. Welcome to the Glade. Outside the towering stone walls lies a limitless, ever shifting maze filled with deadly mechanical creatures. No one has ever made it through alive. Then, for the first time ever, a girl arrives in the lift, and she carries a terrifying message that changes all the rules. To survive, you must remember the past and run for your life. This complete collection brings together the entire blockbuster survival phenomenon, throwing you into a desperate battle against the mysterious organization known as WICKED. Experience every heart pounding twist of Thomas and the Gladers as they navigate the scorching wasteland and fight for humanity. The maze is only the beginning of the ultimate test.
13-18 Years
1504 Pages
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Infinity Ring
The Iron Empire
By:
James Dashner
History has been shattered, and only three kids have the power to travel through time to set the timeline straight. Jump back into the past with best friends Dak, Sera, and Riq as they prepare to make their final, desperate stand. Your mission will drop you directly into the fierce heart of ancient Greece, where you must fight alongside a young Alexander the Great. But the heroes quickly discover they are not the only time travelers manipulating this era. A ruthless, dangerous enemy is waiting in the shadows, ready to trigger an epic battle that could erase the future entirely. You must navigate ancient politics, dodge lethal weapons, and fix the historical breaks before time runs out. Action, humor, and real historical figures collide in this high stakes race across the centuries, where history will ultimately be written by the victors.
13-18 Years
192 Pages
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The slow burning tension has finally ignited into all out war across the ruined landscape. The ruthless Remnant Nation is done waiting, and their singular mission is to completely destroy the Godhead and erase everything she stands for. As Sadina and her fellow islanders fight fiercely to protect the Goddess, they uncover unfathomable truths that will alter the course of human evolution forever. Meanwhile, you will join Isaac, Ximena, and Old Man Frypan as they struggle to reunite with their friends in the chaos. When mysterious strangers intercept them, everything they believed about the legendary Cure is suddenly thrown into doubt. Following these dangerous new allies into the unknown, Frypan unearths shocking secrets that countless people have died to protect. Prepare for the explosive, heart pounding conclusion to the ultimate survival saga. The descendants must face history's darkest lies and decide what they are willing to sacrifice for the future.
13-18 Years
280 Pages
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The Maze Runner
The Scorch Trials
By:
James Dashner
Surviving the endless stone corridors of the Maze was supposed to mean freedom for Thomas and the remaining Gladers. Unfortunately, the mysterious organization known as WICKED is far from finished with them. Welcome to Phase Two of the trials. You are thrust directly into the Scorch, a brutally burned out wasteland that covers what is left of the world. The rules are devastatingly simple: the Gladers have exactly two weeks to cross this lethal desert environment. WICKED has carefully stacked the odds against them, introducing unpredictable variables and horrifying new threats at every turn. Even worse, the Gladers soon discover they are not alone in the wasteland. Other desperate survivors are hunting them, and their survival directly depends on the Gladers facing complete destruction. Friendships will be pushed to the absolute breaking point in this relentlessly fast paced, action packed fight for survival.
13-18 Years
384 Pages
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The Maze Runner
Crank Palace
By:
James Dashner
The Flare virus is taking hold, and Newt carries a burden he refuses to share with Thomas and his friends. Unable to bear the thought of them watching him descend into madness, Newt leaves a simple note and departs the Berg before the Gladers return from Denver. He steps into the gritty nightmare of the streets, constantly running from the infected and those who hunt them. His solitary journey leads him to the Crank Palace, the final refuge for those who have lost all hope. While Newt believes he is running away to save his friends, his path crosses with a young mother named Keisha and her son, Dante. These unexpected companions offer a profound impact on his final days. Unfolding during the events of The Death Cure, this story takes you directly inside Newt's mind as he searches for meaning in a world that has fallen apart. Experience the heart-wrenching reality of his journey to fulfill a newfound destiny before a final reunion with his best friend.
13-18 Years
168 Pages
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The Mortality Doctrine
Gunner Skale
By:
James Dashner
Step into the fast paced, hyper advanced digital universe of the VirtNet and discover the origins of a true gaming legend. Before the devastating events of the Mortality Doctrine shook the virtual world to its core, there was Gunner Skale. Recognized as the absolute best gamer to ever log in, Gunner possesses skills and instincts that border on the impossible. You will follow his incredible rise to power in this action packed story, witnessing firsthand exactly how he built his legendary reputation. But being the greatest player in an immersive virtual reality network comes with its own unique set of hidden dangers and dark secrets. Experience the adrenaline rush of intense cyber battles and mind bending digital landscapes. This electrifying adventure provides a thrilling look at the grit, strategy, and sheer talent required to conquer a world where the lines between game and reality are dangerously blurred.
13-18 Years
25 Pages
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The 13th Reality
The Void of Mist and Thunder
By:
James Dashner
An all consuming, terrifying void from the Fourth Dimension has suddenly ripped open, plunging the universe into absolute chaos. Vicious monsters are spilling out of the tear, invading every corner of the Realities and leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. With time rapidly running out and his allies scattered, Mister George is forced to consider his absolute last resort. He holds the mysterious and unimaginably powerful Karma button, a device that could either save existence or obliterate it entirely. You will join the frantic race across dimensions as heroes step up to battle otherworldly beasts and contain the catastrophic damage. The stakes have never been higher, and deploying this final weapon might be far more dangerous than the monsters themselves. Plunge into an explosive, magic filled adventure where courage is tested, dimensions collide, and the fate of reality hangs by a single, desperate thread.
9-12 Years
478 Pages
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Infinity Ring
Infinity Ring Starter Pack (Books 1-3)
History is broken, and the fate of the world rests in your hands. Best friends Dak Smyth and Sera Froste have just uncovered the ultimate secret: a handheld device called the Infinity Ring that unlocks time travel. But they aren't the only ones who know about it. Swept up in a centuries-long secret war, they are recruited by the Hystorians, a clandestine society dating back to Aristotle. The Hystorians reveal a terrifying truth: history has gone disastrously off course, resulting in devastating Great Breaks. Now, it is up to Dak, Sera, and a teenage Hystorian-in-training named Riq to travel back in time and set things right. Their mission also offers a glimmer of hope to rescue Dak's missing parents. The journey begins in 1492 Spain, where Christopher Columbus faces a deadly mutiny. This starter pack bundles the first three thrilling adventures: A Mutiny in Time, Divide and Conquer, and The Trap Door. Step into the past to save the future.
13-18 Years
576 Pages
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Three massive, world-saving adventures are waiting for you in this ultimate blockbuster collection. First, dive into a high-stakes global treasure hunt with orphans Amy and Dan Cahill. You will discover that your family is the most powerful in human history, and you must race against ruthless relatives to uncover thirty-nine hidden clues before it is too late. Next, prepare to fix the past and save the future as you leap through time. A dangerous mutiny in time has altered history, and it is entirely up to you and a team of young time travelers to correct the timeline before the world falls apart. Finally, discover the ancient magic that lives inside you. In a mystical land, four young heroes have just summoned legendary spirit animals, bonding with powerful beasts to fight off a dark, encroaching evil. Step right into the explosive beginnings of three legendary fantasy and sci-fi series that will push your imagination to its absolute limits.
13-18 Years
576 Pages
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