Thomas is flooded by light when he comes out of a lift into 'The Glade', but when he tries to think of where or who he is, all he can remember is his first name. Like Thomas, the 'Gladers' don't know why or how they came to be in the Glade, but they know that the massive concrete walls shut at night for a reason. Adjusting to his new life he works out the way of The Glade, and he realises that there is much more to his new home. With slug-like weapon ridden creatures (Grievers) that sting you, and could potentially kill you just outside, and with a new daunting job as a Runner, Thomas knows that something big will happen soon.
When a girl shows up, people believe that Thomas is behind it, only boys are meant to come, and only once a week. Later on their supplies and weapons don't arrive so more suspicion is faced by Thomas.
Will Thomas work out what is happening before it is too late?



