The Maze Runner, written by James Dashner, is a young adult science fiction novel set in a post-apocalyptic world. The story follows Thomas, a teenage boy who wakes up in a maze with no memory of his past. As Thomas and his fellow Gladers try to escape the deadly maze, they uncover secrets about their world and their own identities. With its thrilling action, mystery, and exploration of memory manipulation, The Maze Runner is an exciting transhumanist dystopian read.