Patrick Ness is an American-British author, journalist, lecturer, and screenwriter. Born in the United States, he moved to London and holds dual citizenship. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. Ness is best known for his works in young adult fiction. His Chaos Walking trilogy, published between 2008 and 2010, established him as a significant voice in the genre. His 2011 novel A Monster Calls further cemented his reputation and has become one of his most acclaimed works.