A worldwide bestseller. The book has been translated into 32 languages. More than 116 editions and reprints.
New translation.

Film adaptation by Lionsgate. Starring Daisy Ridley (Star Wars), Tom Holland (Spider-Man), Mads Mikkelsen (Hannibal, Death Stranding), Nick Jonas (Jonas Brothers).

Winner of the Guardian Award, Booktrust Teen Prize, and James Tiptree, Jr. Award. Nominee for the 2009 Carnegie Medal.

The planet New World could have become a paradise for those who did not find happiness in the old world. But all hopes were destroyed by an unknown virus. There were no women left among the settlers, and the surviving men began to hear each other's thoughts. Thus was born the Noise, which was filled with the thoughts and memories of every person.
Todd Hewitt is the only teenager in the only town on the planet, Prentisstown. One day, Todd finds a place of absolute silence, where he unexpectedly meets Viola. How did she manage to survive and why is there such silence around her?
In search of the truth about the New World, Todd is forced to flee with Viola and his faithful dog Munchie. But how can he escape from pursuit when their pursuers hear every thought?

About the author

Patrick Ness is a renowned American writer and journalist, author of ten novels, including the bestsellers Chaos Walking, More Than This, and A Monster Calls, as well as the spin-off Class to the popular television series Doctor Who. Twice winner of the Carnegie Medal for outstanding contribution to literature for young people.