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The Passage

‘Will stand as one of the great achievements in American fantasy fiction’ Stephen King
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The Passage, by Justin Cronin, is a gripping tale of a post-apocalyptic world where a secret government experiment goes awry, unleashing a deadly virus that turns humans into vampiric creatures. The narrative follows several characters as they navigate survival in a radically altered landscape, intertwining their stories of resilience and hope against overwhelming odds. This rich and suspenseful novel explores themes of survival, humanity, and the enduring power of connection.
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You might enjoy this book if you relish epic tales that intertwine the thrill of a dystopian future with deep character exploration. This gripping narrative weaves together a world of mystery, survival, and transformation, offering a unique blend of suspense and heart. Perfect for readers who love a combination of adventure and emotional depth.

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The first instalment of the bestselling The Passage Trilogy. Soon to be an epic drama on Fox from writer Elizabeth Heldens and executive producer Ridley Scott.

An epic, awe-inspiring novel of good and evil - the most talked about book of the year, and now a global bestseller.

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NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES!

An epic, awe-inspiring novel of good and evil - now a global bestseller.

Amy Harper Bellafonte is six years old and her mother thinks she's the most important person in the whole world.

She is.

Anthony Carter doesn't think he could ever be in a worse place than Death Row.

He's wrong.

FBI agent Brad Wolgast thinks something beyond imagination is coming.

It is.

The Passage. Soon to be an epic drama on Fox from writer Elizabeth Heldens and executive producer Ridley Scott.

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The Passage by Justin Cronin has been described as an epic, apocalyptic story that is both heart-wrenching and catastrophic. It is praised for its mesmeric, absorbing narrative that draws readers in with its captivating, nightmarish tale. Featuring believable, sympathetic characters, the book combines thrilling plot twists and graphic action with a deep psychological portrait of survivors, creating an exhilarating reading experience.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780752883304

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 May 2011

Country: United Kingdom

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

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 46.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 680g

Pages: 1008

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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