The massive labyrinth was built to protect Trinnea, but living in the maze's shadow makes Zadie feel anything but safe. It contains enchanted deathtraps and illusions.. and a mysterious killer named Dex who terrorizes anyone who enters. Then Zadie's best friend vanishes into the labyrinth-- and everyone forgets he exists. In desperation, Zadie bribes Dex into a tenuous alliance. Now, with time running out, Zadie must reach the exit and find him... if Dex and the labyrinth don't kill her first. -- adapted from back cover.