BookBingeThe Passage Trilogy Books in Order
Justin Cronin's epic post-apocalyptic saga begins when a failed military experiment unleashes a virus that turns its subjects into vampiric predators, following the scattered survivors of the world it destroys.
Here is the complete The Passage Trilogy reading order — all 3 books by Justin Cronin, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- The Passage(2010)
- The Twelve(2012)
- The City of Mirrors(2016)
Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many books are in the The Passage Trilogy series?
There are 3 books in the The Passage Trilogy series by Justin Cronin, beginning with The Passage (2010) and most recently The City of Mirrors (2016).
What is the first The Passage Trilogy book?
The first book is The Passage, published in 2010. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read The Passage Trilogy in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.