Read the third book in the New York Times bestselling Maze Runner series, perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and Divergent. The first book, The Maze Runner, is soon to be a major motion picture featuring the star of MTV's Teen Wolf, Dylan OÕBrien; Kaya Scodelario; Aml Ameen; Will Poulter; and Thomas Brodie-Sangster, and hits theaters September 19, 2014! Also look for James DashnerÕs newest book The Eye of Minds, book one in the Mortality Doctrine series.

ItÕs the end of the line.

WICKED has taken everything from Thomas: his life, his memories, and now his only friendsÑthe Gladers. But itÕs finally over. The trials are complete, after one final test.

Will anyone survive?

What WICKED doesnÕt know is that Thomas remembers far more than they think. And itÕs enough to prove that he canÕt believe a word of what they say.

The truth will be terrifying.

Thomas beat the Maze. He survived the Scorch. HeÕll risk anything to save his friends. But the truth might be what ends it all.

The time for lies is over.

Praise for the Maze Runner series:

"[A] mysterious survival saga that passionate fans describe as a fusion of Lord of the Flies, The Hunger Games, and Lost."ÑEW.com

ÒWonderful action writingÑfast-pacedÉbut smart and well observed.ÓÑNewsday

Ò[A] nail-biting must-read.ÓÑSeventeen.com

ÒBreathless, cinematic action.Ó ÑPublishers Weekly

ÒHeart-pounding to the very last moment.Ó ÑKirkus Reviews

ÒExclamation-worthy.Ó ÑRomantic Times

[STAR] ÒJames DashnerÕs illuminating prequel [The Kill Order] will thrill fans of this Maze Runner [series] and prove just as exciting for readers new to the series.ÓÑShelf Awareness, Starred

ÒTake a deep breath before you start any James Dashner book.ÓÑDeseret News

From the Hardcover edition.