The Recurring Cast
Maze Runner book 1 · 2009

The Maze Runner

Thomas wakes in a lift with no memory except his name, and arrives in the Glade, a clearing surrounded by enormous walls where a group of boys have lived for two years. Beyond the walls is a maze that changes every night, and the day after Thomas arrives, a girl is sent up for the first time.

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Book facts

Author
James Dashner
Series
Maze Runner, book 1 of 5
Published
2009
Setting
Set in the Glade
Story order
Book 3 by the story’s timeline
Characters charted
6
Chart confidence
High

In story order: after The Fever Code and before The Scorch Trials.

Who is in The Maze Runner

6 recurring or key characters from James Dashner’s chart. Introduces Thomas, Teresa Agnes, Newt, Minho and 2 more.

Lead 1

  • ThomasFirst appearanceBoy with no memory

Major 5

  • Teresa AgnesFirst appearanceGirl who arrives last
  • NewtFirst appearanceSecond-in-command of the Glade
  • MinhoFirst appearanceKeeper of the Runners
  • ChuckFirst appearanceYoungest Glader
  • GallyFirst appearanceHostile Glader

Also featuring these characters

Other James Dashner books that share the most characters with The Maze Runner.