Notice: This is not the actual book The Scorch Trials by James Dashner. Do not buy this Summary & Analysis if you are looking for a full copy. This is a Summary & Analysis of The Scorch Trials by James Dashner. Dashner’s 2010 novel The Scorch Trials is a young adult novel and direct sequel to 2009’s The Maze Runner. In it, Thomas and the other survivors of the Glade find themselves once again in a situation of horror, forced to leave the perceived safety into which they were taken after escaping the Maze. The Scorch Trials of the book’s title are supposed to be another step in identifying for WICKED a cure to the plague, the Flare, which emerged in the wake of the solar scorching of much of the planet. Will they succeed? James Dashner's The Scorch Trials also continues the story of Thomas and his companions as they negotiate the tests set forth by the international organization WICKED. They are purportedly working toward a cure for the virulent mind-destroying plague, the Flare, but there are so many lies about that nobody can be sure what is really going on. The Scorch Trials is not only entertaining read, but also contains a strong message to its readers which cuts across different age groups. One of such is that an ethical approach is the best one to take, a message worth repeating to the young adult primary readers of the novel. This Analysis of The Scorch Trials deciphers all key areas and fills the gap, making you understand more than ever while enhancing your reading experience.