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Synopsis
Before WICKED was formed, before the Glade was built, before Thomas entered the Maze, sun flares hit the earth, killing most of the population. Mark and Trina were there when it happened. They survived. But now a virus is spreading. A virus that fills humans with murderous rage. They’re convinced that there’s a way to save those who are left—if they can stay alive. Because in this new, devastated world, every life has a price. And to some you’re worth more dead than alive.
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Is The Kill Order: The Origin of the Maze Runner (The Maze Runner Series) appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
Intense post-apocalyptic survival story with strong violence including viral-infected humans driven to murderous rage, mass death from sun flares, and life-threatening situations throughout. Some moderate language.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include gore, murder, mass death, death, and grief (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who loved the Maze Runner series will want to read this origin story showing how the world fell apart before Thomas's story began.