Piper at the Gates of Dusk
A gripping dystopian tale of bravery and brotherhood for fans of THE HUNGER GAMES and PROJECT HAIL MARY from the author of A Monster Calls
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Walker Books Ltd
Published:7th Apr '26
Should be back in stock very soon
“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-pounding adventure like no other, by one of the world’s most beloved young-adult writers and author of A Monster Calls. This is a brand-new story set in the world of the multi-award-winning, globally bestselling Chaos Walking series - a compelling read for new and existing fans.
Brothers Ben and Max have never really gotten on, each being more like one of their parents – Todd and Viola.
But when something is spotted in the night sky - something that’s bringing back dreams of Noise, dreams of terror - the brothers will have to come together.
Danger is coming and the family will be tested like never before.
For fans of The Hunger Games and action-packed dystopia as well as fantasy worlds such as those by Philip Pullman. The hardback book contains stunningillustrations by Jim Kay, the award-winning artist of A Monster Calls.
“A creative science-fiction rollercoaster . . . An absorbing, deeply human tale of finding common ground in the perpetual struggle to do the next right thing.” Kirkus Reviews
As children begin to disappear, the ill-matched brothers must somehow find common ground in Ness’s explosive, compelling YA return to the world of the Chaos Walking trilogy. -- Imogen Russell Williams * The Guardian *
Political tensions rise and a cosmic threat looms in this expansive science-fiction adventure. -- Ana Bonet * The i Paper *
he has pulled off a triumph by returning to a familiar landscape, and creating something new. -- Emily Bearn * The Telegraph *
Narrated from the perspectives of Ben and Max, the children of the original protagonists, this compelling sci-fi adventure packs a powerful emotional punch – delving into themes of morality, identity and coming of age – and is likely to ensnare new readers and thrill old fans. -- Fiona Noble * The Observer *
This powerful start to a new series takes us back to Ness's award-winning Chaos Walking trilogy - but 20 years have passed...It can be read as a standalone but Chaos Walking fans will be thrilled by the return of this dark, dystopian drama. -- Sally Morris * Daily Mail *
ISBN: 9781529528992
Dimensions: 236mm x 158mm x 30mm
Weight: 520g
352 pages