Books like The Maze Runner

A group of students must survive on a foreign planet in TUNNEL IN THE SKY. As they await rescue, they create a new society and face challenges from both beasts and fellow man. This fascinating and ingenious book from the author of STARSHIP TROOPERS is a must-read for science fiction fans. Robert A. Heinlein is widely considered the greatest and most influential science fiction writer of the twentieth century, and this book shows why.

A dystopian tale set in Chicago, where society is divided into five factions, each representing a particular virtue. Sixteen-year-olds must choose their faction, deciding their future. Beatrice surprises everyone by choosing to leave her family and find her true self. She's initiated into an extreme physical and psychological testing regime, during which she must make friends and navigate a complicated romance. But Beatrice keeps a dangerous secret that could mean her death or the salvation of those she loves as she uncovers growing unrest and conflict in her seemingly perfect society.

In a future society where people are divided by class and color, Darrow is a Red, the lowest caste. Believing he's making Mars livable for future generations, he sacrifices his life's work for a better world. However, he discovers that humanity has already reached the planet's surface, and he and his fellow Reds are nothing more than slaves to a decadent ruling class. Driven by the memory of lost love, Darrow joins the Institute, where he'll compete for his life and the future of civilization against the best and most brutal of Society's ruling class.

A group of schoolboys are stranded on an uncharted island with no adult supervision in the midst of a world war. Excited by their newfound freedom, they attempt to create their own society but fail in the face of terror, sin, and evil. As order collapses and fear reigns, the hope of adventure and rescue becomes more distant. Labeled a parable and allegory of the darkness in man's heart, this unforgettable novel can be enjoyed by all.

In a country perpetually at war, two teenagers from vastly different worlds are thrown together when one becomes the prime suspect in the murder of the other's brother. June is being groomed for military success while Day is a wanted criminal from the slums. As they race to protect their families and uncover the truth, they discover the sinister secrets their country will go to great lengths to keep hidden.

In a city created centuries ago to sustain humanity, Ember now faces a bleak future: dwindling resources, blighted crops, corruption, and failing lights. But two children, Lina and Doon, stumble upon an ancient parchment that could hold the key to salvation. Can they decipher its secrets and convince the people of Ember to follow them towards a brighter future?

Set in a bleak future world, a teenage boy finds solace in a virtual reality game where he searches for clues left behind by the game's creator, with a promise of immense wealth and power for the one who solves it. Soon, Wade becomes embroiled in a dangerous race with other players, who will stop at nothing to win. As he strives to survive, he must also confront the harsh realities of the real world he has always sought to avoid.