Book Series · 6 Books

Gone Books

In order from Gone to Villain.

The Gone series is a set of 6 chapter books by Michael Grant, published between 2008 and 2018. Most books run about 560 pages.

Gone
Hunger
Lies
Plague
Light
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Gone
Sale price
$1498
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 14–+ · 2008

Gone

By Michael Grant

Everyone over 14 vanishes. Teens face chaos, powers, and a ticking clock.

558 pages· 127,808 words· Est. 12 hour read
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Summary: In a California town, everyone over 14 vanishes, leaving teens to fend for themselves. Chaos reigns as bullies rise, creatures lurk, and some develop dangerous powers. As alliances form and tensions mount, the clock ticks down to each teen's birthday, when they too might disappear. Can they uncover the truth before it's too late?
In reading order

Gone Series

6 books · Published 2008–2018

#1
Gone
#1 in Series
Sale price
$1498

Gone

Chapter Book · Ages 14–+ · 2008

Everyone over 14 vanishes. Teens face chaos, powers, and a ticking clock.

#2
Hunger
#2 in Series
Sale price
$1248

Hunger

Chapter Book · Ages 14–+ · 2009

Teens face starvation and a sinister force as chaos reigns in a world without adults.

#3
Lies
#3 in Series
Sale price
$1139

Lies

Chapter Book · Ages 14–+ · 2010

A dead boy returns, chaos reigns, and escape seems possible only through death.

#4
Plague
#4 in Series
Sale price
$1248

Plague

Chapter Book · Ages 14–+ · 2011

A deadly illness and sinister insects threaten survival in a world without adults.

#6
Light
#6 in Series
Sale price
$1498

Light

Chapter Book · Ages 14–+ · 2013

A mutant child seeks to destroy her nemesis and rule a world without adults. Can the kids survive the chaos?

#8
Villain
#8 in Series
Sale price
$1697

Villain

Chapter Book · Ages 14–+ · 2018

A villain's voice controls minds, unleashing chaos. Can heroes stop him before civilization crumbles?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Gone series?

There are 6 books in the Gone series. It began with Gone in 2008, and the newest book, Villain, was published in 2018.

What order should you read the Gone books in?

Start with Gone and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #6.

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Gone to life.

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Michael Grant

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