The Maze Cutter

The Maze Cutter

Seventy-three years after the events of THE DEATH CURE, when Thomas and other immunes were sent to an island to survive the Flare-triggered apocalypse, their descendants have thrived. Sadina, Isaac, and Jackie all learned about the unkind history of the Gladers from The Book of Newt and tall tales from Old Man Frypan, but when a rusty old boat shows up one day with a woman bearing dark news of the mainland--everything changes. The group and their islander friends are forced to embark back to civilization where they find Cranks have evolved into a more violent, intelligent version of themselves. The islanders are hunted by the Godhead, the Remnant Nation, and scientists with secret agendas. When they cross paths with an orphan named Minho from the Remnant Nation, the dangers become real and they don't know who they can trust. The islanders will have to survive long enough to figure out why they are being targeted, who is friend or foe, and what the Godhead has planned for the future of humanity. Seventy-three years after the events of The Death Cure (2011), the Maze Runner world expands in this trilogy opener. Isaac and Sadina are about to go on the adventure of a lifetime. Their island home has been safe from the Flare virus and infected Cranks, but when a ship called The Maze Cutter arrives with all but one crew member dead, everything changes. Now they're making a long journey to medical clinics in Los Angeles because Sadina's DNA could provide a cure for the latest version of the Flare. In Alaska, Alexandra, Nicholas, and Mikhail, who together form the Godhead, battle for supremacy. Lastly, Orphan Minho is sent to fulfill his destiny: trekking to Alaska to find the Godhead—though he has a secret plan of his own. Each chapter has subsections that follow a specific character, allowing readers to jump between various perspectives, keeping the action and intrigue levels high. This entry brings new life to the series with its diverse, international cast and expanded universe that explore the implications of the protagonists' earlier choices. The younger islanders are naïve about how things are working in the rest of the world, as faith in the Godhead shapes existence for the people of the new world. Here Dashner takes his original idea to a larger stage: Entire nations hang in the balance, and nothing is cut and dried. Series fans will not be disappointed by this return to a world where danger lurks around each corner. (Dystopian. 12-18) -Kirkus Reviews ______________ " James Dashner has transported his readers to a world they didn't think they'd see again. The use of multiple narrators provides teachers with the opportunity to create rigorous lessons on character development, author's choices, plot, and theme. With the rich descriptive language used by Dashner students are given a prime example of the power of word choice. THE MAZE CUTTER easily lends itself to whole group reads, literature circles, book clubs, and choice reads. Young adults and older adults will enjoy every page!" Alicia Odrzywolski, NYS Teacher Certified in 7-12 English Education with a Master's Degree in Curriculum Design & Instruction ______________ "The Maze Cutter was a whirlwind of nostalgia mixed with fresh, sympathetic characters. The cleverly-paced tension was like a cold breath to the back of my neck with each turn of the page. Both those new and familiar to the series will not be disappointed, and I cannot wait to share this journey of a book with my students." Shannon Bridger, Librarian, Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School ______________ "A gripping read as we discover more about the Godhead and the Remnant Nation, and fear that the fate of the Gladers' descendants may mirror the suffering of their ancestors. J ames Dashner doesn't disappoint with dystopian settings, intriguing new characters and a chilling plot that keeps us wondering who can be trusted. We're left feeling desperate to find out what happens next..." Vicky McDonald, English Intervention, Townsend Church of England School THE FIRST BOOK IN A NEW SERIES SET SEVENTY-THREE YEARS AFTER THE MAZE RUNNER Praise for James Dashner and The Maze Runner Series A #1 New York Times Bestselling Series A USA Today Bestseller A Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book of the Year An ALA-YASLA Best Fiction for Young Adults Book An ALA-YALSA Quick Pick "[A] mysterious survival saga that passionate fans describe as a fusion of Lord of the Flies, The Hunger Games, and Lost." —EW "Wonderful action writing—fast-paced...but smart and well observed." —Newsday "[A] nail-biting must-read." —Seventeen "Breathless, cinematic action." —Publishers Weekly "Heart pounding to the very last moment." —Kirkus Reviews "Exclamation-worthy." —Romantic Times "Take a deep breath before you start any James Dashner book." —Deseret News James Dashner is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Maze Runner series (movies by Fox/Disney), including