About the book
Best-selling author, Susan Beth Pfeffer, delivers a riveting companion to Life As We Knew It in this enthralling tale that follows seventeen-year-old Alex Morales as he fights to survive in the aftermath of apocalyptic events in New York City.
Alex Morales is an average high schooler focused on his after-school job, helping his dad out with building superintendent responsibilities, and getting good grades so he can make it into an Ivy League college. But when the moon alters its gravitational pull and catastrophic events ensue, everything changes. Now, he has to care for his younger sisters, decide whether it’s ethical to rob the dead, and keep the hope alive that their lost parents will return. Bone-chilling and harrowing, Susan Beth Pfeffer investigates what it takes to survive when the odds are stacked against you in this captivating story about sacrifice and humanity.
He’s no longer a student hoping for college—he’s the only thing standing between his sisters and the end of the world.
- Post-Apocalyptic Thriller: Experience the collapse of New York City as tsunamis, blackouts, and riots turn familiar streets into a combat zone.
- Found Family: With his parents missing, seventeen-year-old Alex becomes the sole protector for his two younger sisters, Briana and Julie, in a desperate fight to keep them safe.
- Gritty Urban Survival: Follow Alex’s harrowing journey as he’s forced to loot empty apartments and decide if it’s ethical to rob the dead to feed his family.
- Coming of Age: A powerful story of a high school junior whose dreams of college are shattered, forcing him to become the man of the house overnight.
Editions of Dead and the Gone
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780547258553
- EBook
- ISBN 9780547422268
Read an Excerpt
Best-selling author, Susan Beth Pfeffer, delivers a riveting companion to Life As We Knew It in this enthralling tale that follows seventeen-year-old Alex Morales as he fights to survive in the aftermath of apocalyptic events in New York City.
Alex Morales is an average high schooler focused on his after-school job, helping his dad out with building superintendent responsibilities, and getting good grades so he can make it into an Ivy League college. But when the moon alters its gravitational pull and catastrophic events ensue, everything changes. Now, he has to care for his younger sisters, decide whether it’s ethical to rob the dead, and keep the hope alive that their lost parents will return. Bone-chilling and harrowing, Susan Beth Pfeffer investigates what it takes to survive when the odds are stacked against you in this captivating story about sacrifice and humanity.
He’s no longer a student hoping for college—he’s the only thing standing between his sisters and the end of the world.
- Post-Apocalyptic Thriller: Experience the collapse of New York City as tsunamis, blackouts, and riots turn familiar streets into a combat zone.
- Found Family: With his parents missing, seventeen-year-old Alex becomes the sole protector for his two younger sisters, Briana and Julie, in a desperate fight to keep them safe.
- Gritty Urban Survival: Follow Alex’s harrowing journey as he’s forced to loot empty apartments and decide if it’s ethical to rob the dead to feed his family.
- Coming of Age: A powerful story of a high school junior whose dreams of college are shattered, forcing him to become the man of the house overnight.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dead and the Gone about?
Best-selling author, Susan Beth Pfeffer, delivers a riveting companion to Life As We Knew It in this enthralling tale that follows seventeen-year-old Alex Morales as he fights to survive in the aftermath of apocalyptic events in New York City.
Alex Morales is an average high schooler focused on his after-school job, helping his dad out with building superintendent responsibilities, and getting good grades so he can make it into an Ivy League college. But when the moon alters its gravitational pull and catastrophic events ensue, everything changes. Now, he has to care for his younger sisters, decide whether it’s ethical to rob the dead, and keep the hope alive that their lost parents will return. Bone-chilling and harrowing, Susan Beth Pfeffer investigates what it takes to survive when the odds are stacked against you in this captivating story about sacrifice and humanity.
He’s no longer a student hoping for college—he’s the only thing standing between his sisters and the end of the world.
- Post-Apocalyptic Thriller: Experience the collapse of New York City as tsunamis, blackouts, and riots turn familiar streets into a combat zone.
- Found Family: With his parents missing, seventeen-year-old Alex becomes the sole protector for his two younger sisters, Briana and Julie, in a desperate fight to keep them safe.
- Gritty Urban Survival: Follow Alex’s harrowing journey as he’s forced to loot empty apartments and decide if it’s ethical to rob the dead to feed his family.
- Coming of Age: A powerful story of a high school junior whose dreams of college are shattered, forcing him to become the man of the house overnight.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Dead and the Gone?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy
Where can I read a sample of Dead and the Gone?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780547258553
Is Dead and the Gone part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Life As We Knew It Series
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Dead and the Gone?
Susan Beth Pfeffer
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Dead and the Gone is available as paperback(ISBN 9780547258553) and ebook(ISBN 9780547422268)
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