The Twelve
‘Will stand as one of the great achievements in American fantasy fiction’ Stephen King
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Orion Publishing Co
Published:25th Apr '13
Should be back in stock very soon
In this thrilling sequel, The Twelve explores the transformation of death-row inmates into beings beyond humanity, leading to a gripping battle for survival.
In The Twelve, the gripping sequel to the acclaimed The Passage, the narrative delves into the lives of death-row inmates who are selected for a clandestine experiment. These individuals, each with their own haunting pasts and bleak futures, are thrust into a world where they are transformed into something beyond human. This transformation sets the stage for a harrowing exploration of morality, survival, and the consequences of playing god.
As the story unfolds, readers are introduced to the chilling reality of the experiment and its implications for humanity. The twelve subjects, now endowed with extraordinary abilities, become both a beacon of hope and a source of terror. The tension escalates as they grapple with their new identities and the dark forces that seek to control them. The Twelve masterfully blends elements of horror, science fiction, and psychological drama, creating a narrative that is as thought-provoking as it is thrilling.
With a rich cast of characters and a complex plot, The Twelve invites readers to ponder what it truly means to be human in a world where the line between man and monster is increasingly blurred. As the stakes rise and the fate of humanity hangs in the balance, the story propels towards an unforgettable climax, ensuring that fans of the original will be captivated until the very last page.
As exhilarating as The Passage, with people variously trapped in hideous bleak labour camps, engaging in cage fights with virals (Cronin's name for vampires) or chained up for decades. * SUNDAY TIMES *
For fans of apocalyptic thrillers who aren't afraid of the dark * GLAMOUR.COM *
[The Passage was] smart, well-crafted and entertaining ...The Twelve delivers much of the same vitality and vision. Like it's predecessor, it is a strange new creature for the 21st century: The literary superthriller, driven at once by character and plot * INTERNATIONAL HERALD TRIBUNE *
The follow-up to the much-lauded The Passage deepens and darkens the apocalyptic events of the first book * BELFAST TELEGRAPH *
[A] literary superthriller. * NEW YORK TIMES *
A compulsive read. * SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE *
...as exhilarating as The Passage, with people variously trapped in hideous bleak labour camps, engaging in cage fights with virals (Cronin's name for vampires) or chained up for decades. * SUNDAY TIMES *
For fans of apocalyptic thrillers who aren't afraid of the dark * GLAMOUR.COM *
[The Passage was] smart, well-crafted and entertaining ...The Twelve delivers much of the same vitality and vision. Like it's predecessor, it is a strange new creature for the 21st century: The literary superthriller, driven at once by character and plot. * INTERNATIONAL HERALD TRIBUNE *
The follow-up to the much-lauded The Passage deepens and darkens the apocalyptic events of the first book * BELFAST TELEGRAPH *
[A] literary superthriller. * NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW *
A compulsive read. * SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE *
ISBN: 9780752883335
Dimensions: 196mm x 128mm x 36mm
Weight: 502g
752 pages