Gone

Gone summary

Gone is the first of six novels in the series Gone by Michael Grant, a New York Times Bestselling Author. The book Gone is about Sam Temple and his friends that are captured in their home town Perdido Beach, where everyone over fifteen years old is gone. Just disappeared. At first, there was chaos all around, everyone was afraid and confused. At the same time, bullies rule the streets and danger is lurking around every corner. Sam and his best friend Quinn, set out to find Astrid, known as Astrid the genius, for some answers. When she had nothing to contribute, they decide to go to the Powerplant. On the way, they meet Edilio, a Hispanic boy their age who decides to tag along. Later Sam discovers he has a secret power that allows him to shoot fire from his hands. As they reach the outskirts of town they see a giant wall that stretches as far as the eye can see. Sam touches the wall and an electric shock surges through his body. They realize they’re trapped. Later the trio decide to walk back to Perdido Beach and arrive just in time to see a van drop off kids from a private school called Coates Academy. A boy Sam’s age addresses himself as Caine. He takes a stand, gives a speech, and immediately becomes the leader of Perdido Beach. 

Later, Sam and Caine discover that their birth certificates say that Sam and Caine are twins, Sam older by three minutes. A few days later Sam addresses Astrid with his worries about his upcoming birthday. His fifteenth birthday. At the same time, danger is brewing in Perdido Beach. Animals are mutating, hunger threatens, and the people are dividing. Those still alive must choose between the two leaders Caine or Sam. Many choose Caine out of fear for his terrifying superpowers and his helper Drake, a violent bully. Also, now, animals are mutating. Coyotes now have human-like characteristics and they can speak. Soon after Sam realizes Caine’s barbaric actions and terrifying plans he decides to gather many gifted people with superpowers. 

Soon after Caine plans a big attack on Sam and his pack. Drake also made a pact with the dangerous coyotes and they now have them on their side. Meanwhile time is running out. Less than two hours left before both Sam and Caine, the long-lost twins, blink out and disappear.