Release Announcement: The Game of Lives by James Dashner

#1 New York Times Bestselling Author  

James Dashner’s Mortality Doctrine series concludes with 

 

Dashner to embark on a 6-city tour in support of the book’s publication. 

"A fitting end to an exceptional trilogy.”—Kirkus Reviews 

Delacorte Press is pleased to announce the publication of THE GAME OF LIVES (On sale November 17, 2015 / $18.99), the final book in New York Times and USA Today bestselling author James Dashner’s The Mortality Doctrine series—an edge-of-your-seat cyber-adventure trilogy that includes The Eye of Minds and The Rule of Thoughts. The book has a first printing of 250,000 copies and is supported by a major marketing and publicity campaign. 

Only weeks ago, sinking into the Sleep was fun, and Michael used to live to game. The VirtNet combined the most cutting-edge technology and the most sophisticated gaming for a full mind-body experience. But now every time Michael sinks, he risks his life, as the VirtNet has become a world of deadly consequences. The Mortality Doctrine—Kaine’s master plan—has nearly been realized, and little by little the line separating the virtual from the real is blurring. If Kaine succeeds, it will mean worldwide cyber domination. And it looks like Michael and his friends are the only ones who can put the monster back in the box—if Michael can figure out who his friends really are. 

The Mortality Doctrine series has been hailed as “an intriguing read for the digital generation” (Kirkus Reviews) and “a gripping page-turner” (BookPage), delivering “an adrenaline rush” (School Library Journal). The series has captivated Dashner fans and became an instant New York Times bestseller. THE GAME OF LIVES is sure to follow suit. 

JAMES DASHNER is the author of the New York Times bestselling Maze Runner series, as well as the Thirteenth Reality series and two books in the Infinity Ring series. A former CPA, Dashner is now a full-time writer, creating novels that legions of readers have enjoyed. He lives with his family in Utah. To learn more about him and his books, visit JamesDashner.com, follow @jamesdashner on Twitter, and find dashnerjames on Instagram.

Dashner is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Maze Runner series, which has sold 12 million copies to date, and has seen major motion picture adaptations of both The Maze Runner and most recently The Scorch Trials. Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials debuted at #1 at the box office and continues to entertain moviegoers around the globe. The DVD and Blu-Ray release is slated for December.

THE GAME OF LIVES by James Dashner 

Delacorte Press Books for Young Readers / On sale November 17, 2015 / Ages 12 & up 

Hardcover: 978-0-385-74143-9 / 352 pages / $18.99 U.S. / $21.99 Can. / Ebook: 978-0-375-98465-5/ $10.99 

Also available as an audiobook from Listening Library 

THE RULE OF THOUGHTS by James Dashner 

Delacorte Press Books for Young Readers / On sale August 26, 2014/ Ages 12 & up 

Hardcover: 978-0-385-74141-5 / 336 pages / $18.99 U.S. / $21.99 Can. / Ebook: 978-0-375-98464-8/ $10.99 

Also available as an audiobook from Listening Library 

THE EYE OF MINDS by James Dashner 

Ember trade paperback / On sale July 22, 2014/ Ages 12 & up / ISBN 978-0-74140-8 / 320 pages / $9.99 U.S. / $10.99 Can.  

Hardcover: 978-0-385-74139-2 / 336 pages / $18.99 U.S. / $21.99 Can. / Ebook: 978-0-375-98463-1 / $7.99 

Also available as an audiobook from Listening Library 

Delacorte Press Books for Young Readers is an imprint of Random House Children’s Books, the world’s largest English-language children’s trade book publisher. Random House Children’s Books is a division of Random House LLC,  

a Penguin Random House Company. 

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Book News from Random House: Gunner Skale: An Eye of Minds Short Story is released + The Maze Runner Series gets new covers!

DELACORTE PRESS BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS ANNOUNCES THE PUBLICATION OF

GUNNER SKALE: AN EYE OF MINDS STORY, AN ORIGINAL DIGITAL SHORT STORY

James Dashner fans eager for more from the world of the Mortality Doctrine series will be thrilled to hear about the publication of GUNNER SKALE: AN EYE OF MINDS STORY (Delacorte Press Books for Young Readers / on sale March 11, 2014 / $1.99), an original 25-page digital short story that gives readers yet another glimpse into the high-tech world of the Virtnet, which began in The Eye of Minds, and is a bridge between now and the August 26, 2014, publication of the series’ second novel, The Rule of Thoughts.

Gunner Skale is the best gamer on the VirtNet, and he was legendary . . . until he disappeared. Readers will get the inside story about what happened to him in this original short story available exclusively online. “I think this story will be the perfect thing to tide people over until The Rule of Thoughts comes out,” said Dashner. “I had a lot of fun creating the character of Gunner Skale, and getting this glimpse into his secrets and how he got involved with the Mortality Doctrine really added to that.”

Newly repackaged editions of the New York Times bestselling The Maze Runner series are also available,

and a set of the ebooks is available April 1.

   

 

In Maze Runner series news, all the books have been repackaged with new covers (available March 11, 2014), giving them a fresh look in time for the release of the major motion picture The Maze Runner on September 19, 2014. And the complete, four-book Maze Runner set will be available as an ebook collection on April 1, 2014, allowing readers to purchase the full series together in electronic format. The ebook collection retails for $38.99 and is perfect for The Hunger Games and Divergent fans looking for a new series to sink their teeth into. The Maze Runner series has sold more than 3 million copies in all formats.

Look for the new covers on titles in the Maze Runner series on March 11, 2014!

JAMES DASHNER is the author of the New York Times bestselling Maze Runner series, as well as the Mortality Doctrine series, the Thirteenth Reality series, and the first and last book of the Infinity Ring series. The release of the major motion picture of his novel The Maze Runner will be on September 19, 2014, and his die-hard fans (dubbed the Dashner Army) have already begun the countdown. James resides with his family in Utah.

  

 

The Kill Order Blog Tour: Author Interview + Giveaway

Welcome to my stop on The Kill Order blog tour being hosted by Random House! Today I have an author interview with James Dashner to share with you along with some awesome info about the paperback release - and don't forget to enter the giveaway at the bottom of the post!

The Kill Order (Maze Runner #0.5)

Author: James Dashner

Genre: YA Science Fiction/Dystopia

Release Date: January 7, 2014 (paperback)

Publisher: Delacorte Press

Description:

The prequel to the New York Times bestselling Maze Runner series—The Kill Order is a modern classic for fans of The Hunger Games and Divergent. It can be read alone or as a companion to the action-packed series.

Before WICKED was formed, before the Glade was built, before Thomas entered the Maze, sun flares hit the earth and mankind fell to disease.

Mark and Trina were there when it happened, and they survived. But surviving the sun flares was easy compared to what came next.

Now a disease of rage and lunacy races across the eastern United States, and there’s something suspicious about its origin. Worse yet, it’s mutating, and all evidence suggests that it will bring humanity to its knees.

Mark and Trina are convinced there’s a way to save those left living from descending into madness. And they’re determined to find it—if they can stay alive. Because in this new, devastated world, every life has a price. And to some, you’re worth more dead than alive. 

Praise for THE KILL ORDER:

“A must-read.” ―Shelf Awareness, Starred

“A clever prequel that will appeal to fans…while enticing those unfamiliar with the later books.” ―Publishers Weekly

 

“A gritty and unnerving look at a postapocalyptic world that both recalls early classics of the genre and looks forward to Dashner’s already established trilogy.”

—Kirkus Reviews

1.   What was your inspiration for writing the Maze Runner series?

I think it was a lot of things from my entire life of devouring pop culture that came together to inspire me. But two books stand out in particular: Lord of the Flies and Ender's Game. You can see those influences in the story pretty easily. The TV show Lost was also a huge inspiration.

2. Did you have to do any special research for the series?

A lot of it came from stuff I enjoy reading already, speculation about developments in science and technology, world climate stuff, etc. But I did dig deeper on topics that I wanted to make as authentic as possible within my story.

3. Are any of the characters based off of people you know?

No, not really. I can't help but trickle in bits and pieces of every person I've ever met, but I never base a character completely on someone I know. My books would be way too boring!

4. How did you come up with the idea for your newest series, The Eye of Minds?

It's hard to ever answer that most common question of where I get ideas, but this one had some definite seeds planted by movies that I loved. The first was The Matrix, clear back in the 90s. I kept thinking there would be a twist in those films that never happened. That stuck with me. And then Inception also really struck me, ironically with the idea of a dream within a dream within a dream (appropriate for this blog!).

5. How many books do you have planned for The Mortality Doctrine series?

It's fully planned out as a trilogy, but I actually have ideas for further stories within the universe. But for now, it's three.

6. How did you become a writer? Was there a person or situation that prompted you to start writing?

I've been one my whole life, I guess. I still have copies of stories I wrote when I was eight-years-old. Granted, they were lame, but I've been doing it ever since. But I think the single biggest thing that turned me into an author was my love of books and reading, something that I got from my parents.

7. What tips do you have for aspiring writers?

Two things: practice, a lot. Try your very best to write each day. The act of writing, all by itself, makes you better. Also, go to conferences designed for writers (there are a lot of them). That will improve your craft, as well as help you meet other writers, editors, and agents.

8. What's next for you?

2014 will be all about making the sequel to The Eye of Minds (called The Rule of Thoughts – out August 2014) as good as possible, as well as promoting the movie, coming out in September. It's going to be a fantastic year!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by and chatting with us today James!

James is the author of THE MAZE RUNNER trilogy and THE 13TH REALITY series. He also published a series (beginning with A DOOR IN THE WOODS) with a small publisher several years ago. He lives and writes in the Rocky Mountains.

Links:

Twitter: @jamesdashner

Dashner Army Sign up: http://www.theeyeofminds.com/dashner-army/

EOM Website: www.theeyeofminds.com

James Dashner FB: https://www.facebook.com/jamesdashnerbooks

Maze Runner Movie FB: https://www.facebook.com/MazeRunnerMovie

Maze Runner Movie Twitter: @MazeRunnerMovie

Maze Runner Movie Tumblr: http://themazerunnermovie.com/

Look for more exciting Dashner news in 2014, which includes:

The Rule of Thoughts (The Mortality Doctrine) – on sale August 26, 2014

The Maze Runner Film Adaptation – September 19, 2014

 

Giveaway: The awesome people at Random House are donating (1) paperback copy of The Kill Order and (1) hardcover copy of The Eye of Minds to (1) lucky winner! (US Only)



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