The Maze Runner

James Dashner

Recommended for fans of: Minecraft

Genre: Young adult dystopian fiction / science fiction

First published: 2009

About the book

Thomas wakes up in a mysterious place called the Glade with no memory of who he is or how he got there. He finds himself surrounded by other boys who have been trapped there for years, living inside a strange enclosed world surrounded by enormous walls.

Beyond those walls lies a constantly changing maze filled with deadly dangers. Every day, the Gladers search for a way through it, trying to understand why they were placed there and how they can escape.

What to expect

If you enjoy exploring unfamiliar environments, working out how a world functions and taking risks to discover what lies beyond the safe area, The Maze Runner is a great match for Minecraft players.

Expect exploration, danger, mystery, survival, teamwork and a constantly changing environment where every discovery could lead to another question.