"Gone" is a novel by Michael Grant that tells the story of a small town called Perido Beach, where everyone over the age of fifteen mysteriously disappears. The remaining children and teenagers must navigate their new reality, facing challenges such as survival, power struggles, and the emergence of strange abilities among some of them. As the story unfolds, the group grapples with fear and uncertainty while trying to maintain order. The novel explores themes of leadership, friendship, and the loss of innocence, as the characters confront both external threats and their own inner demons in a world without adults.