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The Fever Code

The Maze Runner Series
by James Dashner
The Fever Code (The Maze Runner Series) by James Dashner
★ 9.00 / 3
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A prequel.

All will be revealed in the fifth book in James Dashner’s #1 New York Times  bestselling Maze Runner series. This is the story that fans all over the world have been waiting for — the story of how Thomas and WICKED built the Maze. You will not want to miss it.

Once there was a world’s end.
The forests burned, the lakes and rivers dried up, and the oceans swelled.
Then came a plague, and fever spread across the globe. Families died, violence reigned, and man killed man.
Next came WICKED, who were looking for an answer. And then they found the perfect boy.
The boy’s name was Thomas, and Thomas built a maze.
Now there are secrets.
There are lies.
And there are loyalties history could never have foreseen.
This is the story of that boy, Thomas, and how he built a maze that only he could tear down.
All will be revealed.

A prequel to the worldwide Maze Runner phenomenon, The Fever Code is the book that holds all the answers. How did WICKED find the Gladers? Who are Group B? And what side are Thomas and Teresa really on? Lies will be exposed. Secrets will be uncovered. Loyalties will be proven. Fans will never see the truth coming. Before there was the Maze, there was The Fever Code.

Don’t miss The Maze Runner and Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, now major motion pictures from Twentieth Century Fox, starring Dylan O’Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Rosa Salazar, Giancarlo Esposito, and Aidan Gillen. And look for James Dashner’s new bestselling series the Mortality Doctrine: The Eye of Minds, The Rule of Thoughts, and The Game of Lives.

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Release date: September 27, 2016

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James Dashner

James Dashner

James Dashner is the kind of author who thrives on the edge of uncertainty, crafting stories that keep readers on the edge of their seats. Best known for The Maze Runner series, Dashner’s work explores high-stakes survival in dystopian worlds, where nothing is as it seems and every twist challenges both his characters and his audience. His ability to weave complex plots with relentless action has made him a key figure in the young adult dystopian genre.

Born and raised in the Rocky Mountains of Georgia, Dashner’s early love of adventure and puzzles began to influence his writing style. With a deep affinity for stories that push boundaries and explore the human spirit in the face of impossible odds, his works ask: What would you do when the world around you turns against you?

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The Maze Runner series, with its tense atmosphere, memorable characters, and mind-bending puzzles, has captured the imaginations of millions worldwide. The trilogy’s exploration of memory loss, friendship, survival, and the unknown has earned Dashner widespread acclaim, as well as a dedicated fanbase. And it’s not just the books that have made an impact—The Maze Runner was adapted into a successful film series, further cementing Dashner's status in popular culture.

But Dashner's storytelling doesn’t stop at dystopia. His other works, such as The Mortality Doctrine series, explore similar themes of technology, consciousness, and human interaction, adding new layers to his ever-expanding universe. His writing is grounded in suspense, filled with unpredictable twists, and often challenges readers to question the nature of reality itself.

With a background in business and a love of puzzles and riddles, Dashner’s approach to writing is methodical yet unpredictable—creating intricate, fast-paced worlds that challenge both his characters and readers to think critically. It’s his ability to mix the thrill of adventure with the tension of psychological conflict that makes his stories resonate with fans long after the last page is turned.

Dashner once said, "I want to take readers on a ride, make them feel as if they are on the edge of their seats, unable to escape until the very last word." In doing so, he’s created worlds that not only captivate the mind but also explore the heart—examining survival, identity, and what it means to be human in an ever-changing world.

From the labyrinths of the Maze Runner to the complex simulations of The Mortality Doctrine, Dashner's books continue to challenge, thrill, and inspire.

Photo: Gage Skidmore / CC BY-SA 2.0

The Maze Runner Series

The Maze Runner Series consists of three primary books, and includes four additional books that complement the series but are not considered mandatory reads. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

The Maze Runner (The Maze Runner Series #1)
★ 7.34 / 45
The Scorch Trials (The Maze Runner Series #2)
★ 7.50 / 24
The Death Cure (The Maze Runner Series #3)
★ 6.66 / 21
The Kill Order (The Maze Runner Series)
★ 7.60 / 5
The Maze Runner Files (The Maze Runner Series)
★ 2.00 / 1
The Fever Code (The Maze Runner Series)
★ 9.00 / 3
Crank Palace: The Maze Runner #3.5 (The Maze Runner Series)
★ 4.00 / 1


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