It's Thomas's first day as a runner and his first task is to explore the maze with a partner, Newt. But as soon as Thomas and Newt start exploring the maze, dreadful things happen that puts both Thomas and Newt's lives as risk. But what happens after the maze could change everything.

In the real world where things are starting to go wrong will Thomas be able to find his Newt. His light. Things are starting to take a turn for the worst when they come out of the dream. Will one run away from his problems and will one have to courage to chase after? Or will it all be a lost cause? Second book to Mine?