The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness

The Knife of Never Letting Go

In Prentisstown in the aftermath of war, natives have killed all the women and the survivors are infected with a germ that causes their and their animals thoughts to be broadcast publicly. When Todd stumbles over a hole in the Noise where there is simply silence, the men of Prentisstown come after him and he goes on the run meeting the first girl he has ever seen, Viola and accompanied by his faithful dog Manchee. Their courage and will to survive is tested. How can you escape when people can hear your very thoughts? 

This is a compelling, page turning novel with adventure, friendship, coming of age and the search for truth. Patrick Ness has created a new world with a western-sci-fi feel and secrets all of its own. The language is raw and unedited and many readers find it takes a few chapters to get into. If you like this title then be glad as there is a whole Chaos Walking trilogy awaiting you, the other books are The Ask and the Answer and Monsters of Men as well as a prequel The New World.

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Visit the publisher's webpage for info about Patrick Ness, scan his other titles and also the first chapter of this title.