James Dashner

James Dashner
Dashner in 2014
Dashner in 2014
BornJames Smith Dashner
(1972-11-26) November 26, 1972 (age 51)
Austell, Georgia, U.S.
OccupationNovelist
Period2003–present
GenreFantasy, science fiction, children's literature
Notable worksThe 13th Reality, The Maze Runner, The Mortality Doctrine
SpouseLynette
Children4
Website
jamesdashner.com

James Smith Dashner (born November 26, 1972) is an American writer known for speculative fiction. Many of his books are primarily aimed at children or young adults. He is best known for The Maze Runner series and the young adult fantasy series The 13th Reality. His 2008 novel The Journal of Curious Letters, first in the series, was one of the annual Borders Original Voices picks.

In 2014, a film adaptation of The Maze Runner was released, followed by another two films in 2015 and 2018. Collectively, the three films grossed an estimated $949 million. The three films' collective box-office earnings make it the fourth-highest-grossing film series based on young-adult books, after the film series of Harry Potter, The Twilight Saga, and The Hunger Games, respectively. In 2018, Dashner was dropped by his agent and publisher following accusations of sexual harassment; Dashner replied in a statement, "I am taking any and all criticisms and accusations very seriously, and I will seek counseling and guidance to address them."[1]

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