The Mortality Doctrine is a dark and suspenseful young adult thriller series by James Dashner, exploring the terrifying consequences of a twisted experiment involving the manipulation of time. At its core, the story centers on a group of teenagers who discover a way to relive their most traumatic memories, only to find themselves trapped in a horrifying cycle of death and rebirth. The series distinguishes itself with its intricate, psychologically driven plot and relentlessly bleak atmosphere.