Book Series · 2 Books

Chaos Walking Books

In order from The Knife of Never Letting Go to Monsters of Men.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$2330

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2008

The Knife of Never Letting Go

By Patrick Ness

A boy hears everyone's thoughts and uncovers a deadly secret, forcing him to flee with a mysterious silent girl.

512 pages· 111,986 words· Est. 10.5 hour read

Library Binding

Summary: In a world where thoughts are audible, Todd Hewitt is the last boy in a town of men. As he nears manhood, he discovers a dark secret that forces him to flee with his loyal dog. Pursued by hostile townsmen, Todd encounters a silent girl, defying everything he knows about the Noise germ that killed all females. Who is she, and why is she immune? As Todd's journey unfolds, he must question everything to uncover the truth and find his place in a world filled with chaos and deception.

In reading order

Chaos Walking Series

2 books · Published 2008–2010

#1 in Series

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$2330

The Knife of Never Letting Go

Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2008

A boy hears everyone's thoughts and uncovers a deadly secret, forcing him to flee with a mysterious silent girl.

#3 in Series

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$2019

Monsters of Men

Chapter Book · Ages 14–+ · 2010

In a war-torn world, two teens face choices that could save or doom humanity.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Chaos Walking series?

There are 2 books in the Chaos Walking series. It began with The Knife of Never Letting Go in 2008, and the newest book, Monsters of Men, was published in 2010.