Patrick Ness is a highly acclaimed American author, renowned for his works in the science fiction, young adult, and fantasy genres. He was born in Virginia, but has been living in London, England for many years, having gained British citizenship in 2005 while retaining his American citizenship. Ness has established a significant presence in the British literary scene, writing for prominent publications such as The Sunday Telegraph and Radio 4 of England.
In addition to his work as a writer, Ness is also a respected literary critic, contributing to esteemed magazines like The Guardian. His novels have gained immense popularity and critical acclaim, earning him numerous prestigious awards. These include the Children's Fiction Prize by The Guardian, the Costa Children's Book Prize, and the Booktrust Teenage Award. His writing style is often described as eloquent and powerful, with fellow author John Green praising him as an "insanely beautiful writer."
Ness's bibliography includes the Chaos Walking Trilogy, The Crash of Hennington, Topics About Which I Know Nothing, and A Monster Calls. His novel, A Monster Calls, has been adapted into a feature film, released in 2016. His work extends beyond print, as he has also written for radio and taught creative writing at Oxford University. His ability to traverse various forms of media and genres is a testament to his versatility and talent as a writer. Despite his success in the UK, Ness remains a prominent figure in American literature, continuing to produce works that resonate with audiences worldwide.
Chaos Walking Books
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1
The Knife of Never Letting Go
2008
2
The Ask and the Answer
2009
3
Monsters of Men
2010
4
The New World
2010
5
The Wide, Wide Sea
2013
6
Snowscape
2013
Chaos Walking Series in Chronological Order
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Title
Year
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1
The New World
2010
2
The Knife of Never Letting Go
2008
3
The Ask and the Answer
2009
4
The Wide, Wide Sea
2013
5
Monsters of Men
2010
6
Snowscape
2013
Standalone Novels
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Title
Year
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1
The Crash of Hennington
2003
2
A Monster Calls
2011
3
The Crane Wife
2013
4
More Than This
2013
5
The Rest of Us Just Live Here
2015
6
Release
2017
7
And The Ocean Was Our Sky
2018
8
Burn
2020
9
Different for Boys
2023
Short Story Collections
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Title
Year
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1
Topics About Which I Know Nothing
2005
Doctor Who 50th Anniversary E-Shorts Books
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Year
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1
A Big Hand for the Doctor
2013
2
The Beast of Babylon
2013
3
The Nameless City
2013
4
The Spear of Destiny
2013
5
The Roots of Evil
2013
6
Tip of the Tongue
2013
7
Something Borrowed: Sixth Doctor
2013
8
Doctor Who
2013
9
Spore
2013
10
The Mystery of the Haunted Cottage: Tenth Doctor
2013
11
Nothing O'Clock
2013
12
Lights Out
2014
Doctor Who Anthologies
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Year
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1
More Short Trips
1999
2
Short Trips and Side Steps
2000
3
The Doctor Who Stories
2009
4
Summer Falls and Other Stories
2013
Patrick Ness Anthologies
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Title
Year
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1
One for the Trouble: Book Slam Volume 1
2011
2
The Booby Trap and Other Bits and Boobs
2013
3
Doctor Who: 11 Doctors, 11 Stories
2013
4
Monstrous Affections: An Anthology of Beastly Tales