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The Twelve

β€˜Will stand as one of the great achievements in American fantasy fiction’ Stephen King
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In The Twelve, the story continues from the catastrophic outbreak of a virus that has devastated humanity. Survivors must contend with both deadly, vampire-like creatures and treacherous factions among the human survivors. As the tale unfolds, linked storylines converge, revealing more about the origins of the plague and the fight for survival in a richly imagined, dystopian world.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to thrilling post-apocalyptic tales with complex characters and intertwined storylines. It captures the struggle for survival amidst a gripping blend of horror and suspense, offering surprises and emotional depth. Fans of richly crafted worlds with a focus on human resilience might find this particularly engaging.

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The Twelve

Sequel to SUNDAY TIMES apocalypse bestseller THE PASSAGE: chosen by Time Magazine as one of the best books to read during self-isolation in the Coronavirus outbreak

The epic story of THE PASSAGE continues.

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The eagerly anticipated sequel to the global bestseller The Passage, now an epic drama on Fox from writer Elizabeth Heldens and executive producer Ridley Scott.

'A literary superthriller' NEW YORK TIMES

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Death-row prisoners with nightmare pasts and no future.

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Until they were selected for a secret experiment.

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To create something more than human.

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Now they are the future, and humanity's worst nightmare has begun.

The Twelve

The epic sequel to

The Passage

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The Twelve by Justin Cronin is praised for creating a compelling world that draws readers in, with its thrilling narrative and captivating action scenes. Critics highlight its ability to blend both psychological depth and intense, dramatic storytelling. It stands out for its richly developed characters and its evocative depiction of a world grappling with the aftermath of apocalypse, resonating with themes of loss and uncertain futures.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780752883335

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 April 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 502g

Pages: 752

About the Author

Justin Cronin is the New York Times bestselling author of The Passage, The Twelve, The City of Mirrors, Mary and O'Neil (which won the PEN/Hemingway Award and the Stephen Crane Prize), and The Summer Guest. His other honors include a fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts and a Whiting Writers' Award. A Distinguished Faculty Fellow at Rice University, he divides his time between Houston, Texas, and Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

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