Gone

While perusing my local bookstore the other day I happened upon an exciting Lord of the Flies-esque book that combines elements of fantasy with a post-apocalyptic feel that sets the book in its own unique genre. Gone, by Michael Grant, focuses on Perdido Beach, California after a mysterious mass disappearance that removes everyone over 15 years old from the area.  After the disappearance the main character, Sam Temple, must decide whether he will be the hero everyone wants, or run off and leave the children to be ruled by a succession of bullies.  Despite the apparent tranquility under the rule of Caine Soren, from the nearby boarding school, things turn for the worse when Caine's government becomes harsh and people who reach 15 start disappearing.  Gone is a fast paced book that will keep you reading until the end, and then send you off searching for the sequel.  If you are looking for a rating I would give this book 7 out of 10 wolves.