Patrick Ness published the first book of the Chaos Walking trilogy, introducing readers to the unique dystopian world and its concept of 'Noise'.
The second installment in the Chaos Walking trilogy by Patrick Ness was published, continuing the story from 'The Knife of Never Letting Go'.
The final book of the Chaos Walking trilogy was published, concluding the narrative arc of the original series.
The film adaptation of Patrick Ness's Chaos Walking trilogy was officially announced, starring Tom Holland and Daisy Ridley.
Filming for the Chaos Walking movie adaptation began, marking a major step in bringing the book series to the big screen.
The Chaos Walking film adaptation was released in theaters, bringing the story to a wider audience in a new medium.
The initial human group arrives on New World, the alien planet where Chaos Walking takes place, beginning colonization efforts.
A mysterious germ affecting male colonists begins to spread, causing them to involuntarily share their thoughts audibly, known as 'Noise.'
Colonists establish the settlement of Prentisstown, designed to isolate infected individuals and manage the Noise problems.
Mayor David Prentiss consolidates control over Prentisstown, enforcing strict authoritarian measures to maintain control amid Noise chaos.
Todd embarks on a traditional coming-of-age journey, an important rite for boys in New World society.
Todd meets Viola, a girl from an arriving spaceship crash, introducing new perspectives and tensions to the colonists' lives.
In a violent confrontation, Todd and allies confront Mayor Prentiss’s forces leading to a shift in control over Prentisstown.
Discovery that the Noise germ is not a disease but an evolutionary change induced by the planet’s native life, altering human cognition.
Survivors begin to establish new communities with greater tolerance and understanding of the Noise, aiming for peaceful coexistence.