Knife Of Never Letting Go

The Knife of Never Letting Go is the first novel in Patrick Ness’s Chaos Walking trilogy. In Prentisstown, everyone can hear everyone else’s thoughts through a constant stream of Noise, leaving no place for privacy or secrets. Todd Hewitt believes he is the last boy in the settlement, but shortly before his birthday he discovers an unexpected patch of complete silence. Forced to flee, Todd begins a dangerous journey that challenges everything he has been taught about his world. Combining science fiction, suspense and coming-of-age themes, this is an intense and emotionally powerful young adult novel.