Monsters of Men is a young adult science fiction novel by Patrick Ness, published by Walker Books in May 2010.

[2][3] Ness won the annual Carnegie Medal from CILIP, recognising the year's best new book for children or young adults published in the U.K.[4][5][6][7] The title is taken from previous dialogue in the series; "War makes monsters of men" is said in Knife, which both Todd and Viola later quote.

Mayor Prentiss has been freed by Todd to help defend the city, whilst Viola attempts to warn incoming settlers.

Coyle attempts to manipulate Viola to use the scout ship, and when Todd is in danger, she launches a missile that kills most Spackle warriors.

The Return attempts to murder Viola in revenge, but stops when he sees the ID band on her arm, sympathising.

Although the peace talks are successful, the Spackle launch a surprise attack on Prentiss and Todd the next day.

Prentiss launches flammable fuel at the forest, killing many Spackle, including The Sky who passes leadership to The Return.

Prentiss lands at the ocean and ties up Todd in a nearby church, while Viola rides in hopes of rescuing him.

The Return apologises, but Viola does not forgive him, and continues to read Todd's mother's journal to him, hoping he will hear and come back.

3:AM Magazine praised Ness, compared him to Philip Pullman, Robert Cormier, and Paul Zindel, and called the series "too good for the Young Adult strapline.

"[1] Beside winning the 2011 Carnegie Medal, Monsters of Men made the Arthur C. Clarke Award shortlist.