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Series

Gone

6 books

The Gone series by Michael Grant has 6 books. Start with Gone (2008), then read the rest in the order below.

Gone reading order

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Gone

Michael Grant

In an instant, the world as they know it vanishes, leaving behind only the young. With no adults to guide them, a town is plunged into chaos as hunger, bullying, and the emergence of terrifying mutated creatures become the new reality. As the remaining children grapple with their survival, they discover unsettling changes within themselves, developing extraordinary and dangerous powers. A desperate struggle for control ignites, forcing alliances and rivalries to form in a race against time, for on their next birthday, they too will disappear.

Science FictionDystopianAdventure Fiction
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Hunger

Michael Grant

Three months have passed since the FAYZ, a mysterious bubble, trapped all inhabitants under fifteen, leaving adults vanished and resources depleted. As starvation looms, a dangerous divide emerges between ordinary children and those developing extraordinary, often terrifying, supernatural abilities. Amidst escalating chaos and a desperate fight for survival, a sinister ancient entity known as the Darkness begins to awaken, preying on the vulnerable and manipulating the desperate. This gripping tale explores the primal instincts of humanity pushed to the brink, where survival often means succumbing to one's darkest impulses.

Science FictionDystopianAdventure Fiction
3
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Lies

Michael Grant

Seven months into a world where all adults have vanished, Perdido Beach descends into chaos as fires rage and long-buried enemies resurface. Sam faces his worst nightmare when Drake—supposedly dead—returns to settle an unfinished battle, while a dangerous new threat emerges: a prophetess spreading rumors that death offers escape from the FAYZ. As the community fractures under the weight of desperation and conflict—with the Human Crew battling mutants, the Town Council crumbling, and deadly lies spreading like wildfire—Sam must confront not only the enemies hunting him but also the growing darkness within the community itself. In this gripping continuation of the series, Michael Grant explores themes of power, survival, and the thin line between hope and despair when society's rules no longer apply. With mounting tensions and shocking revelations, the stakes have never been higher for those trapped in this mysterious zone.

Science FictionDystopianAdventure Fiction
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Plague

Michael Grant

Eight months after the adults vanished, the survivors in Perdido Beach face a new, terrifying threat: a deadly, fast-spreading illness that decimates the population. As a mysterious plague sweeps through the FAYZ, sinister insects emerge, preying on the weakened and desperate. Amidst the escalating horror and the lingering shadows of past conflicts, the remaining leaders grapple with impossible choices, questioning if survival is even possible in their fractured world. This installment in the acclaimed series plunges readers into a desperate fight for life against an unseen enemy, where trust erodes and the line between humanity and monstrosity blurs.

Science FictionDystopianHorror
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Fear

Michael Grant

One year after the adults vanished, the children of Perdido Beach face their most terrifying enemy yet: fear itself. As the mysterious Darkness literally engulfs their world, plunging the FAYZ into an all-consuming blackness, the deepest anxieties and cruelest intentions of its inhabitants begin to surface. Yet, even in the face of overwhelming despair and the breakdown of their fragile society, a fierce will to survive and a desperate need to protect one another endure. This gripping installment in the Gone series plunges readers into a chilling exploration of human nature pushed to its absolute limits, where hope flickers even in the deepest shadows.

FictionScience FictionDystopian
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Light

Michael Grant

In the gripping conclusion to the Gone series, the secrets of the FAYZ are finally laid bare, forcing the survivors to confront the ultimate darkness. As unexpected heroes rise and profound sacrifices are made, the fate of their world hangs precariously in the balance. Prepare for a thrilling resolution where courage and love prove to be the most powerful forces of all, as the battle against an overwhelming evil reaches its climax.

FantasyYoung Adult FictionAdventure Fiction