Gone by Michael Grant (2008)

In an instant, everyone over fifteen disappears — and the remaining kids must build a new world amid chaos and supernatural powers.
Grant’s pacing is relentless, his tone cinematic, and his characters feel terrifyingly real.
It’s dark, unpredictable, and often brutal, but the heart of the story lies in what kids do when no adults are left to lead.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½