"Maze Runner" is a young adult dystopian novel written by James Dashner. It follows a teenage boy named Thomas who wakes up in a mysterious place called the Glade, surrounded by a massive maze. He, along with other boys, must navigate the maze and uncover its secrets while trying to survive against deadly creatures known as Grievers. As Thomas begins to remember fragments of his past, he becomes determined to escape the maze. The story explores themes of friendship, survival, and the quest for identity, as the characters work together to find a way out and understand the purpose of their confinement.