When a government experiment goes horribly wrong and unleashes a plague that reshapes humanity itself, what begins as a thriller becomes one of the most powerful modern sagas in speculative fiction. In this spoiler-lite review, Jim dives into Justin Cronin’s The Passage Trilogy — a breathtaking mix of vampire apocalypse, dystopian survival, and profound human storytelling.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

🩸 Why The Passage, The Twelve, and The City of Mirrors stand apart from every other “vampire” series

📖 How Cronin weaves hope, loss, and renewal across centuries of human struggle

🌅 Six big reasons why this trilogy might deserve a spot on your TBR

💀 And why it’s so much more than just a story of monsters—it’s a story of us.

Whether you’re a fan of The Stand, The Road, or Station Eleven, this trilogy might just become your next unforgettable read.

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0:00 - Opening

1:42 - Book Basics

2:33 - Spoiler-Lite Synopsis

3:44 - 6 Reasons You Might Enjoy This Trilogy

6:15 - Conclusion & Wrap-up

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