Thomas was sure that escape from the Maze would mean freedom for him and the Gladers. But WICKED isn�t done yet. Phase Two has just begun. The Scorch. The Gladers have two weeks to cross through the Scorch�the most burned-out section of the world. And WICKED has made sure to adjust the variables and stack the odds against them. There are others now. Their survival depends on the Gladers� destruction�and they�re determined to survive. Friendships will be tested. Loyalties will be broken. All bets are off.