James Dashner

James Smith Dashner, born on November 26, 1972, in Austell, Georgia, is an American author renowned for his young adult speculative fiction, particularly the bestselling Maze Runner series.[1][2] After studying accounting at Brigham Young University and working in finance, he transitioned to full-time writing, producing series like The 13th Reality and The Jimmy Fincher Saga.[3][5] He now resides in the Rocky Mountains of Utah with his family.[6][7]