Piper at the Gates of Dusk
Return to the world of global bestselling series Chaos Walking with the first in a brand-new trilogy of gripping, dystopian sci-fi YA novels
$26.40
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
7 April 2026
Summary
“Ness doesn’t just tell stories - he illuminates the human heart.” - Cassandra Clare
“Heartbreaking and brutally human.” - Neal Shusterman, author of Scythe
In New World, there were no secrets. Everyone could hear everyone else’s thoughts in a constant, overwhelming Noise. Then a cure came – one that the second generation took from birth. Peace descended, wars ended, communication was silenced.
Until now…
A sci-fi, dystopian, heart-po…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781529537581 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1529537584 |
| Author: | Patrick Ness |
| Publisher: | Walker Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Walker Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 7 April 2026 |
| Weight: | 494g |
| Dimensions: | 29mm x 233mm x 153mm |
| Series: | The New World |
| Audience Age: | 12-18 |
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Critics Review
Piper at the Gates of Dusk is rich in action, intrigue and politics. There is a desperate attempt to save the only world they now have and the only world the young people have ever known. Patrick Ness has a sharp eye for teenage fears and hopes. His teen-aged protagonists struggle to be heard over overbearing adults who brush them off as too young to have valid solutions to the problems presented. I raced through this book with its never ending action and intrigue. With themes of activism, social justice, racism, disability and gender dysphoria Piper at the Gates of Dusk is a book for our times. * theburgeoningbookshelf via instagram *
The plot has so much stuffed in that it should feel like too much for a short-for-the-genre novel, but it really doesn’t!! My favourite part aside from the characters is the folktale-esque story, that’s events are now playing out in the real world.
Stakes? Sky high.
Tension? Palpable.
Mystery? In abundance.
This a timely release with strong themes of propaganda, colonisation, power struggles and the dangers of a divided society. These topics are handled with incredible nuance and I can’t wait to see what happens next
Part adventure, part thriller, it sucks you into the story and you can’t stop until you solve the mystery. I really enjoyed this book and going back to the world of the Noise. Patrick Ness is really good at showing how misinformation and fear can form a dangerous combination with disastrous consequences. * torins_bookshelf via instagram *
This was such a strong YA story. You can immediately see why people love this world and now I fully get the hype. I’ll definitely be going back to read the original properly. I loved the Noise, the Land and the sci fi elements. It all felt vivid, immersive and just different in the best way. It also explores some really strong themes around identity, prejudice and belonging, and I loved how naturally they were woven into the story. * zaralovesbooks via instagram *
We’re back in a familiar world (chaos walking) and Ness’ imagery and mannerisms with writing are incredibly powerful. He truly encapsulates the raw emotions of what it is to be human. Of course like all of Patrick’s books it is filled with gripping tension, heartbreak and high stakes. ( I was sobbing my eyes out and had to put the book down at one point) If you read the chaos walking series you are absolutely going to love returning back to this world. * cerberus_library via instagram *
About The Author
Patrick Ness
Patrick Ness is the award-winning and bestselling author of A Monster Calls, More Than This, The Rest of Us Just Live Here, and Release, as well as the legendary Chaos Walking trilogy. John Green has described him as “an insanely beautiful writer.” He has won every major prize in children’s fiction, including the Carnegie Medal twice. He has written the screenplay for the film of A Monster Calls and the BBC Doctor Who spin-off, Class.
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