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

13 years before the main trilogy.Though written fourth, this book is the true beginning. It follows Mark and Trina, survivors of the initial sun flares that devastated Earth. As they navigate the ruins of the Appalachian Mountains, they witness the release of a man-made virus—the Flare—intended to control the population. This book explains the origins of the madness that consumes the world and the early, desperate days of the government’s collapse. 2. The Fever Code (Prequel #2)

Taking place immediately after the escape from the Maze, the Gladers are forced to cross a desolate wasteland known as the while being hunted by WCKD. 5. The Death Cure (Trilogy Book 3)

The Maze Runner series in chronological order is:

This story takes place immediately before the original trilogy. It focuses on Thomas, Teresa, and the other Gladers as they work with (World In Catastrophe: Killzone Experiment Department) to build the Maze. 3. The Maze Runner (Trilogy Book 1)

(Novella)