The Scorch Trials

"The Scorch Trials" is a young adult science fiction novel by James Dashner, second in the Maze Runner series. It follows a group of teenagers who have escaped a deadly maze and now face a harsh, post-apocalyptic wasteland called the Scorch. They must navigate extreme heat, dangerous obstacles, and hostile groups while searching for safety and answers. The story explores themes of survival, trust, and resilience as they uncover more about the mysterious organization that created their trials and the true nature of their world.