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When Maeve Calloway and her friends enter the Gravenfield Maze Challenge seeking the $50,000 prize after losing everything in an apartment fire, they think their luck is finally changing. They couldn’t be more wrong. Deep in rural Nebraska, the town of Gravenfield harbors a dark secret—its legendary corn maze isn’t just difficult, it’s deadly. The rules seem simple: find golden kernels, rack up points, and survive three days to claim the prize. Easy peasy, right? As her friends succumb one by one to the maze’s horrors, Maeve struggles to keep the survivors together—including her infuriating ex, Caspian Drake, whose selfish charm masks darker secrets. Their only ally might be Celeste, a half-mad woman they discover hiding underground who whispers warnings about listening ears, poisonous paths, and a throne no one should claim. With each death, the scoreboard mockingly tallies their “points” while unseen spectators cheer. And Maeve uncovers the horrifying truth: The corn decides who to crown … and who becomes part of the harvest. * * * Perfect for fans of “The Shining,” “Children of the Corn,” and “The Hunger Games” who crave atmospheric horror with a folk-horror twist and a shocking finale that will leave you sleeping with the lights on. https://books2read.com/mazeofmayhem Comparable works include The Maze Runner, Children of the Corn, The Hunger Games, The Shining