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Acclaimed author Patrick Ness returns to the unforgettable universe of Chaos Walking with the opening novel in the gripping New World Trilogy—a thought-provoking science fiction adventure that explores fear, identity, truth, and the bonds that hold families together.
Twenty years have passed since the devastating conflict that nearly destroyed New World. A new generation has grown up knowing only peace, including brothers Ben and Max, the sons of Todd and Viola. Raised on a family farm near a thriving human settlement, the two dream of ordinary adventures and the future that lies ahead.
Their peaceful lives are shattered when a mysterious illness begins spreading among New World’s young people. The disease manifests through Noise, forcing its victims to experience their deepest fears, insecurities, and darkest thoughts. As panic spreads, suspicion falls on the Spackle—the planet’s native inhabitants—with whom humans maintain a fragile and uneasy peace. Others believe the answer may lie in a strange object that has appeared in the skies above the planet.
When children begin disappearing without explanation, Ben and Max embark on separate journeys to uncover the truth. Along the way, they face dangerous discoveries that challenge everything they thought they knew about their family, their world, and their own identities.
Blending suspense, adventure, and emotional depth, Patrick Ness crafts a compelling story that examines the influence of fear, misinformation, prejudice, power, and belonging. Rich with unforgettable characters and timely themes, this exciting new chapter in the Chaos Walking universe delivers a powerful exploration of the stories people choose to believe—and the truths they must ultimately confront.
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