Gone books in order

The Gone series by Michael Grant follows the teens left behind when every adult in a California town suddenly disappears, trapping them under a mysterious dome.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Gone 2008 Michael Grant Buy
2 Hunger 2009 Michael Grant Buy
3 Lies 2010 Michael Grant Buy
4 Plaga 2011 Michael Grant N/A
5 Plague 2011 Michael Grant Buy
6 Fear 2012 Michael Grant Buy
7 Light 2013 Michael Grant Buy
8 Monster 2017 Michael Grant Buy
9 Villain 2018 Michael Grant Buy
10 Hero 2019 Michael Grant Buy

The Gone series begins when every person over the age of 15 vanishes from the town of Perdido Beach, California, leaving the remaining kids trapped under an impenetrable dome. With no adults and dwindling supplies, the children must organize themselves while dealing with mutant creatures and teens who develop dangerous powers.

The original six-book series (Gone through Light) was published between 2008 and 2013. Grant later returned to the setting with a second trilogy (Monster, Villain, Hero) published from 2017 to 2019. The series is known for its dark tone and willingness to put young characters in genuinely dangerous situations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Gone series?

There are ten books in the Gone series, published between 2008 and 2019.

What is the first book in the Gone series?

The first book in the Gone series is Gone, published in 2008.

What is the FAYZ in the Gone series?

The FAYZ (Fallout Alley Youth Zone) is the nickname for the dome that seals off the town of Perdido Beach after all the adults vanish. Inside the FAYZ, some kids develop supernatural powers, while resources dwindle and rival factions form.

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