The Passage (novel series) explained

The Passage is a novel series by Justin Cronin. There are three published books in the series. The film rights were acquired by Fox Entertainment Group in 2007 for adaptation into a film trilogy, but after 12 years of development and planning, it was changed to a television series, which premiered in January 2019 and was canceled after the first season.^{[1] [2]}

The Passage

See main article: The Passage (Cronin novel). The Passage was published in 2010 by Ballantine Books, a division of Random House, Inc., New York. The Passage debuted at #3 on the New York Times hardcover fiction best seller list, and remained on the list 7 additional weeks.^[3] It is the first novel of the trilogy.^[4]

The Twelve

See main article: The Twelve (novel). The Twelve is a 2012 horror novel by Justin Cronin and is the second novel in the trilogy. The novel was published on October 16, 2012, by Ballantine Books.^[5]

The City of Mirrors

See main article: The City of Mirrors (novel). The City of Mirrors was released in the United States on May 24. 2016.^[6]

External links

• "Enter The Passage", The official website
• "Find Subject Zero", An official companion website
• The UK edition of The Passage
• "Apocalypse Wow", National Post article with details on movie rights for The Passage
• "Literary Novelist Turns to Vampires and Finds Pot of Gold", New York Times, Julie Bosman, June 1, 2010
• "A Journal of the Plague Century: Civilization Goes Viral. Stuff Ensues.", New York Times, Janet Maslin, June 6, 2010

Notes and References

1. News: Fox Nabs The Passage Vampire Drama From Liz Heldens, Matt Reeves & Scott Free With Big Commitment . . November 11, 2016 . Nellie . Andreeva . June 21, 2017.
2. Web site: The Passage Canceled By Fox After One Season . Petski . Denise . Deadline Hollywood . May 10, 2019 . November 12, 2019.
3. News: Best Sellers: Hardcover Fiction. June 18, 2010. June 18, 2010. New York Times. Jennifer. Schuessler.
4. http://arts.nationalpost.com/2010/06/15/apocalypse-wow-with-big-buzz-around-his-dark-new-novel-and-a-movie-deal-under-his-belt-justin-cronin-is-lits-latest-unlikely-celebrity/ Arts.nationalpost.com
5. News: Medley. Mark. Apocalypse Wow; With big buzz around his new novel and a movie deal under his belt, Justin Cronin is lit's latest (unlikely) celebrity. National Post. 2 October 2012.
6. Web site: See the cover for 'The City of Mirrors,' Justin Cronin's final book in The Passage trilogy -- exclusive. Entertainment Weekly's EW.com. 2015-11-24.