The Fever Code

Synopsis

 

A prequel to the New York Times bestselling Maze Runner series - now a series of major movies starring Dylan O'Brien!

SEE THE FILMS. READ THE BOOKS. ENTER THE MAZE ...

The world has ended: the earth is scorched, and fever rages through the population. Out of the chaos, a boy emerges with the power to change everything: Thomas. This is the start of his story.

An electrifying Maze Runner prequel, The Fever Code holds all the answers: How did WICKED find the Gladers? Who are Group B? Whose side are Thomas and Teresa really on?

Lies will be exposed. Secrets uncovered. Loyalties proven. You'll never see the truth coming ...

• A prequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling MAZE RUNNER series - starting directly before the events of The Maze Runner
• The Maze Runner, The Scorch Trials and The Death Cure are all major films available to stream on Disney+
• High-octane, dystopian YA adventure, perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and Divergent
• Five pulse-pounding books in the series!

Make sure to check out James Dashner's other prequel to the Maze Runner series, The Kill Order!

Summary

Chapter 1: The Secret

* Summary: Introduces 12-year-old Leo, who has a photographic memory and a fascination with mysteries. He stumbles upon a hidden box containing a series of coded messages.
* Real-life example: The Enigma machine used by Nazi Germany to encode secret messages during World War II.

Chapter 2: The Recruit

* Summary: Leo's coding skills catch the attention of the secret organization known as the Agency. He is recruited into their ranks and given the codename "Scorpion."
* Real-life example: The National Security Agency (NSA), which employs cryptographers to decipher and protect sensitive information.

Chapter 3: The Codebreaker

* Summary: Scorpion and his mentor, Felicity, work together to crack the complex code used in the messages. They discover a plot to kidnap a prominent scientist.
* Real-life example: Alan Turing, a British mathematician who played a key role in breaking the Enigma code.

Chapter 4: The Chase

* Summary: Scorpion and Felicity embark on a dangerous journey to locate and rescue the scientist. They face challenges and obstacles along the way.
* Real-life example: The true story of Operation Mincemeat, a British intelligence deception during World War II that helped secure victory in the Mediterranean Sea.

Chapter 5: The Trap

* Summary: The kidnappers set a trap for Scorpion and Felicity. They are captured and taken to a remote location where they are interrogated.
* Real-life example: The CIA's use of enhanced interrogation techniques to extract information from detainees.

Chapter 6: The Escape

* Summary: Scorpion and Felicity use their intelligence and resourcefulness to escape from captivity. They continue their pursuit of the kidnappers.
* Real-life example: The escape of Jeremiah Denton, a US Navy POW who provided valuable intelligence to his captors during the Vietnam War.

Chapter 7: The Showdown

* Summary: Scorpion and Felicity confront the kidnappers and their leader. They engage in a thrilling battle of wits and skills.
* Real-life example: The raid on Osama bin Laden's compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, which resulted in the capture of the Al-Qaeda leader.

Chapter 8: The Aftermath

* Summary: The kidnapping plot is foiled, and the scientist is rescued. Scorpion and Felicity receive recognition for their bravery and ingenuity.
* Real-life example: The work of the FBI and other law enforcement agencies in investigating and apprehending criminals.

Chapter 9: The Legacy

* Summary: Scorpion reflects on the events of the past few days and the importance of using his talents for good. He vows to continue his work as a codebreaker and protector.
* Real-life example: The ongoing battle against cybercrime and terrorist threats.