The Scorch Trials

The Scorch Trials by James Dashner
young adult science fiction

This is the second in the series, and it is better than the first. The Maze Runner was good, but The Scorch Trials is a really gripping, action-packed thriller. Thomas and his fellow Gladers wake up after being rescued from their horrible trials and tribulations in the maze. They have survived the tests designed by WICKED. No one really know who or what WICKED is yet, or even if they are ultimately good or bad. Expecting to be safe and secure, Thomas is totally surprised when it turns out WICKED has more in store for him and his friends. Once again Thomas and the other boys are fighting for their lives--only this time they don't have Teresa with them. In fact, in their race to complete their latest challenge and reach the base of the mountain in two weeks time, not only do they have to face scorching heat, crazy lightning storms and deranged cranks, it turns out Thomas also has a group of girls who want to kill him.

Exciting!