The Maze Runner by James Dashner is a dystopian novel set in a mysterious and dangerous maze, where a group of teenagers, known as "Gladers," are trapped with no memory of their pasts. The story follows Thomas, a new arrival in the maze, who quickly becomes involved in the quest to escape. The Gladers have built a society in their new home, but they are constantly under threat from terrifying creatures known as Grievers. The maze is shifting, and the only way out is to solve its intricate paths. As Thomas joins forces with other Gladers, he uncovers secrets about the maze, their captivity, and a larger organization called WICKED, which seems to be controlling their fate. The novel explores themes of survival, friendship, memory, and the search for truth.