<p>Read the fourth book in the #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling Maze Runner series, perfect for fans of <i>The Hunger Games</i> and <i>Divergent</i>. The first book, <i>The Maze Runner</i>, is now a major motion picture featuring the star of MTV's <i>Teen Wolf</i>, Dylan O'Brien; Kaya Scodelario; Aml Ameen; Will Poulter; and Thomas Brodie-Sangster! Also look for James Dashner's newest novels, <i>The Eye of Minds</i> and <i>The Rule of Thoughts</i>, the first two books in the Mortality Doctrine series.<br />  <br /> <i>They thought the end came in a flash.</i><br />  <br /> Before WICKED was formed, before the Glade was built, before Thomas entered the Maze, sun flares hit the earth, killing most of the population.<br />  <br /> <i>The worst is yet to come.</i><br />  <br /> Mark and Trina were there when it happened. They survived. But now a virus is spreading. A virus that fills humans with murderous rage.<br />  <br /> <i>There is no cure. No escape.<br /></i>  <br /> They're convinced that there's a way to save those who are left--<i>if</i> they can stay alive. Because in this new, devastated world, every life has a price. And to some you're worth more dead than alive.<br />  <br /> <i>The end is only the beginning.</i><br />  <br /> <u><b>Praise for the Maze Runner series:</b></u><br />  <br /> "[A] mysterious survival saga that passionate fans describe as a fusion of <i>Lord of the Flies</i>, <i>The Hunger Games</i>, and <i>Lost</i>."--<b>EW.com</b><br />  <br /> "Wonderful action writing<b>--</b>fast-paced...but smart and well observed."<b>--<i>Newsday</i></b><br />  <br /> "[A] nail-biting must-read."<b>--Seventeen.com</b><br />  <br /> "Breathless, cinematic action." <b>--<i>Publishers Weekly</i></b><br />  <br /> "Heart-pounding to the very last moment." <b>--<i>Kirkus Reviews</i></b><br />  <br /> "Exclamation-worthy." <b>--<i>Romantic Times</i></b></p> <p>[<b>STAR</b>] "James Dashner's illuminating prequel [<i>The Kill Order</i>] will thrill fans of this Maze Runner [series] and prove just as exciting for readers new to the series."--<b><i>Shelf Awareness</i>, Starred</b></p> <br /> <br /> <br /> <i>From the Hardcover edition.</i>