Read the fourth 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.

They thought the end came in a flash.

Before WICKED was formed, before the Glade was built, before Thomas entered the Maze, sun flares hit the earth, killing most of the population.

The worst is yet to come.

Mark and Trina were there when it happened. They survived. But now a virus is spreading. A virus that fills humans with murderous rage.

There is no cure. No escape.

TheyÕre convinced that thereÕs a way to save those who are leftÑif they can stay alive. Because in this new, devastated world, every life has a price. And to some youÕre worth more dead than alive.

The end is only the beginning.

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

From the Hardcover edition.