Book one in the internationally bestselling Escape from Furnace series that has captivated millions of readers worldwide. A teenager must survive the nightmarish horrors of a deadly underground prison in this fast-paced and terrifying read that's perfect for fans of The Maze Runner. 'A thrill ride that will leave the audience wanting more . . . Downright terrifying.' --VOYA (on Solitary) 'Fresh and ferocious.' --James Patterson 'Furnace is hotter than hell and twice as much fun ' --Darren Shan, author of the Demonata series 'The Stephen King of YA horror.' --The Book Zone Framed for a murder he didn't commit, teenager Alex Sawyer is sentenced to a life without parole at Furnace Penitentiary, the world's most secure prison for young criminals. Buried a mile beneath the earth's surface, Furnace is a place of pure evil, where inhuman creatures in gas masks stalk the corridors at night; giants in black suits drag screaming inmates into the shadows; and grotesque beasts can be heard
