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Patrick Ness

b. 1971

1 series 5 books in order 1 standalone book

Patrick Ness is an American-British author, journalist, lecturer, and screenwriter who was born in the United States, moved to London, and holds dual citizenship. He is best known for his books for young adults, including the Chaos Walking trilogy and A Monster Calls. His Chaos Walking novels include The Knife of Never Letting Go, The Ask and the Answer, and Monsters of Men. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)

Born
1971
Known for
Chaos Walking

Series by Patrick Ness

Chaos Walking

4 books in order · 2008–2010

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    The Ask and the Answer Ss

    Year unknown · Patrick Ness

    Fleeing a relentless army, Todd carries a badly wounded Viola directly into the hands of their worst enemy, Mayor Prentiss. Separated from Viola and…

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We list 5 books by Patrick Ness across 1 series, published between 2008–2021 — each shown in full reading order.

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