Part of Gone, book 6
First published 2013
More than a year has passed since every adult vanished from Perdido Beach, California. The kids who remain have survived starvation, disease, and countless fights between good and evil. Now Diana has given birth to Gaia, the reborn gaiaphage in human form. Gaia craves destruction above all else. She wants to defeat Little Pete and force the entire world to submit to her twisted desires. Former enemies must work together as hidden truths come to light and characters make unexpected sacrifices. The kids of Perdido Beach face their ultimate test. They must find a way to stop Gaia or watch everything they have fought for disappear forever. This final battle will determine whether their struggles and sacrifices have any meaning at all.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, action, apocalyptic
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: found-family, good-vs-evil, sacrifice
Setting: Perdido Beach, California
Period: More than a year has passed
411 pages · Hardcover · Katherine Tegen Books
Content warnings: death, violence