The final book of the original trilogy sees the Gladers attempting to save their friends and find a permanent cure for the Flare while facing WCKD one last time.
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The novella Crank Palace takes place during the events of The Death Cure , specifically following Newt's perspective during his time away from the group. 6. The Maze Cutter (Sequel Trilogy) the maze runner chronological order
(Book 2)
Continuing the sequel timeline.The journey into the "Old World" continues as the new generation of characters grapples with the legacy of Thomas and the original Gladers, discovering that some secrets were never meant to stay buried. Summary Checklist: Chronological vs. Publication Order Chronological Order (The Story Timeline): The Kill Order The Fever Code The Maze Runner The Scorch Trials The Death Cure The Maze Cutter The Godhead Complex Publication Order (Recommended for First-Time Readers): The Maze Runner (2009) The Scorch Trials (2010) The Death Cure (2011) The Kill Order (2012) The Fever Code (2016) The Maze Cutter (2022) The Godhead Complex (2023) The final book of the original trilogy sees
Immediately following The Maze Runner .The Gladers have "escaped," but the trial isn't over. They are thrust into the Scorch, a landscape burned by the sun and populated by "Cranks" (humans driven insane by the Flare). Here, the scope of the story expands as they encounter Group B and realize the full extent of WICKED’s manipulations. 5. The Death Cure
Note: The movies follow a different timeline. This list is for the books by James Dashner. Learn more The novella Crank Palace takes place
The movie adaptations of the series, also called , deviate slightly from the book series but generally follow the same chronological order:
Between The Kill Order and The Maze Runner .This is the "bridge" book. It focuses on a young Thomas and Teresa as they work with WICKED to build the Maze. You get a behind-the-scenes look at the "Purge," the training of the Elite Group, and the heartbreaking moment the Gladers were wiped of their memories and sent into the Trials. If you’ve ever wondered why Thomas was so special to WICKED, this provides the answers. 3. The Maze Runner
(Prequel 1)
(Book 3)