A military virus experiment unleashes vampire-like virals that ravage America, sparking an apocalypse.
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A military virus experiment unleashes vampire-like virals that ravage America, sparking an apocalypse.
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The Passage is a novel by Justin Cronin, 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 for seven additional weeks. It is the first novel of a completed trilogy; the second book The Twelve was released in 2012, and the third book The City of Mirrors released in 2016.
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Romance & sex
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Several implied sexual encounters between adults; discussions of pairing for breeding; toned-down and not explicit. Non-graphic mentions of child rape and sexual assault; teen pregnancy involving an older man.
Violence & gore
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Graphic depictions of viral transformations, blood-drinking attacks, murders, body horror, torture, and widespread apocalyptic violence.
Profanity
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Recurring strong language, including from a young girl; moderate frequency throughout.
Substance use
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Brief conversations about drug addiction and a parent's death; cautionary context.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation present
Religious content
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No religious themes present
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult elements
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Themes of military experimentation, government overreach, and ethical dilemmas in a sinister alternate America.
Self-harm / suicide
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Mentions of suicide and ideation; recurring but not central.
Abuse & suffering
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Child abuse including slapping and rape mentions; domestic abuse, torture, and systemic suffering in dystopian setting. Non-graphic mentions of child rape and sexual assault; teen pregnancy involving an older man.
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