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James Dashner was born on 26 November 1972, in Austell, Georgia. He is a well-known author of young adults’ books as well as some adult novels as well. After graduating from Duluth High School, in the year 1991, James Dashner was then admitted to Bringham Young University, where he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. Before becoming an author, James Dashner initially served in the finance sector. Ever since he was young, Dashner always knew that he wanted to become an author.
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Order of Maze Runner Series
| # | Read | Title | Published | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Maze Runner | 2009 | Description / Buy | |
| 2 | The Scorch Trials | 2010 | Description / Buy | |
| 3 | The Death Cure | 2011 | Description / Buy | |
| 4 | The Kill Order | 2012 | Description / Buy | |
| 5 | The Fever Code | 2016 | Description / Buy |
Order of Maze Runner Short Stories/Novellas
| # | Read | Title | Published | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crank Palace | 2020 | Description / Buy |
Order of Maze Runner Collections
| # | Read | Title | Published | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Maze Runner Files (Short Story) | 2013 | Description / Buy |
Order of Maze Runner Graphic Novels
| # | Read | Title | Published | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Scorch Trials: The Official Graphic Novel Prelude (Short Story) | 2015 | Description / Buy |
Order of Maze Cutter Series
| # | Read | Title | Published | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Maze Cutter | 2022 | Description / Buy | |
| 2 | The Godhead Complex | 2023 | Description / Buy | |
| 3 | The Infinite Glade | 2025 | Description / Buy |
Order of Jimmy Fincher Saga Series
| # | Read | Title | Published | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Door in the Woods | 2003 | Description / Buy | |
| 2 | A Gift of Ice | 2004 | Description / Buy | |
| 3 | The Tower of Air | 2004 | Description / Buy | |
| 4 | War of the Black Curtain | 2005 | Description / Buy |
Order of The 13th Reality Series
| # | Read | Title | Published | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Journal of Curious Letters | 2008 | Description / Buy | |
| 2 | The Hunt for Dark Infinity | 2009 | Description / Buy | |
| 3 | The Blade of Shattered Hope | 2010 | Description / Buy | |
| 4 | The Void of Mist and Thunder | 2012 | Description / Buy |
Order of Infinity Ring Series
| # | Read | Title | Published | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Mutiny in Time | 2012 | Description / Buy | |
| 2 | Divide and Conquer | 2012 | Description / Buy | |
| 3 | The Trap Door | 2013 | Description / Buy | |
| 4 | Curse of the Ancients | 2013 | Description / Buy | |
| 5 | Cave of Wonders | 2013 | Description / Buy | |
| 6 | Behind Enemy Lines | 2013 | Description / Buy | |
| 7 | The Iron Empire | 2014 | Description / Buy | |
| 8 | Eternity | 2014 | Description / Buy |
Order of The Mortality Doctrine Series
| # | Read | Title | Published | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Eye of Minds | 2013 | Description / Buy | |
| 2 | Gunner Skale (Short Story) | 2014 | Description / Buy | |
| 3 | The Rule of Thoughts | 2014 | Description / Buy | |
| 4 | The Game of Lives | 2015 | Description / Buy |
An obsessive and an avid reader, Dashner would read anything from newspaper articles to the Hardy Boys as well as the Lord of the Rings. Dashner’s inspiration comes from the countless number of books that he had read, Movies and Television programs that he had watched throughout the years. Ender’s Game and the Lord of the Flies had a great influence in his book, The Maze Runner.
A majority of his works received various accolades, with his best performing book, The Maze Runner staying on New York Times bestseller list for more than a year. Some of the other accolades that Dashner has received include the Charlotte Award, Missouri Trueman Award as well as the New Hampshire Isinglass Award. The theme in a majority of these novels is science fiction and fantasy as well. One of his exceedingly popular work is the fantasy series, is the Maze Runner book series and the13th Reality series.
The Maze Runner book series is a four book series, with The Maze Runner being the first book in the series, then followed by the Scorch Trials. The other two books in the series include Kill Order and The Death Cure. In the first book in the Maze Runner book series, The Maze Runner, we are introduced to the Gladers, a group of children, who are trying to retain a sense of normalcy, which they remember.
The children manage to retain normalcy by sticking to the rules of the micro-society. The second book in the series is Scorch Trials, and in this book, we see the Gladers being pushed beyond their comfort levels. The group is forced to fight for their lives while they are looking for answers. The Death Cure is the third book in the Maze Runner book series. As the third book in the series, the Death Cure follows the lives of the Gladers as they make the final decision, which may result in their death or survival.
James Dashner Books into Movies
The first book in the Maze Runner book series, The Maze Runner was adapted into a screenplay. The movie managed to scoop four awards including the International Film Music Critics, the Kids Choice Award, MTV Movie and TV Award as well as the London Circle Critics Award. Due to the popularity of the first book, the other two books in the series were as well adapted for a screenplay.
James Dashner Awards
James Dashner is one of the most decorated authors of this era. He is the recipient of the Missouri Trueman Award, the Charlotte Award and the Hampshire Ingles Award.
Best James Dashner Books
The 13TH Reality book series is one of the best book series that James Dashner has ever penned down.
The Journal of the Curios Letters: The first book in the series follows the life of one Atticus Higginbottom, popularly known as Tick, who is a 13-year-old boy. However, despite living a normal life, Tick finally receives a letter, which informs him of the events that would result in the destruction of reality.
The Hunt for The Dark Infinity Blade: Individuals from all occupations are going insane, and other individuals are disappearing without a trace. Information is already out that there is a new weapon; however, Tick is completely unaware of how to stop the events from happening.
The Blade of the Shattered Hope: The third book in the series. Tick is being schooled in the field of science, and just when he is about to make any progress, a weapon is created. Thus, Sato, Tick Sofia and Paul have an exceedingly dangerous task that they have to complete.
The Void of the Mist: The fourth book in the 13th Reality book series and is expected to be released in the latter stages. With that said, James Dashner is a well-established author, who is exceedingly popular on speaking in the circuit.
When Does The Next James Dashner book come out?
The next book by James Dashner is The Infinite Glade and will be released on April, 22nd 2025. It is the newest book in the Maze Cutter Series.