A gripping young adult dystopian science fiction novel by Michael Grant and the second book in the Gone series.

Three months have passed since everyone aged fifteen and older mysteriously disappeared, leaving the children trapped inside the FAYZ (Fallout Alley Youth Zone). While the survivors have managed to establish a fragile society, a far more immediate threat now looms—starvation. Food supplies are almost exhausted, tempers are flaring, and desperation is driving the children toward violence.

As hunger spreads, divisions deepen between the ordinary children and those who have developed extraordinary powers. Meanwhile, Sam Temple struggles under the crushing burden of leadership, while his rival Caine Soren returns, determined to seize control once again. Beneath the surface of the FAYZ, the sinister entity known as the Darkness (Gaiaphage) grows stronger, manipulating both humans and mutated creatures for its own terrifying purpose.

With deadly mutant animals, internal rebellion, and an ancient evil awakening, Hunger raises the stakes dramatically from the first novel. It explores themes of survival, leadership, prejudice, sacrifice, and the corrupting influence of fear and power, all while maintaining relentless suspense and action.