Patrick Ness

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
# Title Year
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
# Title Year
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
# Title Year
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
# Title Year
1 Topics About Which I Know Nothing 2005
Doctor Who 50th Anniversary E-Shorts Books
# Title Year
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
# Title Year
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
# Title Year
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 2014
5 Doctor Who: 12 Doctors, 12 Stories 2014
6 Doctor Who: Thirteen Doctors, 13 Stories 2019