Why read Three Boys Gone?

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Mark Smith presents the ultimate moral dilemma in a breathtaking psychological thriller. Would you try to save them?

'First rule of rescue: don't create another casualty.'

Grace Disher is about to face every teacher's worst nightmare. Three of her students are going to die. On a high school camping trip,…

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2 authors picked Three Boys Gone as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Dianne Wolfer

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Three boys drown during an outdoor education camp (not a spoiler). I was hooked by the way this book explores the fallout after a tragedy, looking at different character perspectives and the role of the media. I couldn’t put this one down and the story has stayed with me.

From Dianne's 3 favorite reads in 2025.

Verity Croker

Author

As an ex-teacher, this was every teacher's nightmare to me. Losing students to wild surf while under your care and responsibility brings chills to the spine. The teacher is faced with impossible choices, which are very relateable.

From Verity's 3 favorite reads in 2025.