Spotlight: James Dashner's The Game of Lives

#1 New York Times Bestselling Author

James Dashner’s Mortality Doctrine series concludes with

THE GAME OF LIVES

The Maze Runner series has sold more than 12 million copies to date.

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.

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.

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.

THE GAME OF LIVES by James Dashner

A Delacorte Press Books for Young Readers hardcover / 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

A Delacorte Press Books for Young Readers hardcover / 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

An 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

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