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The Passage by Justin Cronin

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... the tense, desperate quest for survival in a ravaged world?

Swan Song by Robert R. McCammon

If you found yourself gripped by the sense of peril and the driving mission that propels The Passage, you'll be swept up by Swan Song. Here, survivors—including the enigmatic Swan—embark on a dangerous journey across nuclear-blasted America, facing monstrous threats and the constant hope for redemption. The stakes are epic, and the purpose is clear: survival and the restoration of hope.

... stories with sprawling casts whose lives intertwine across an apocalyptic landscape?

The Stand by Stephen King

If you connected with the diverse group of characters in The Passage—from Amy to Peter to Alicia—and how their fates interlock, you'll love The Stand. King's epic follows dozens of survivors after a plague wipes out humanity, each with their own arcs, strengths, and flaws, coming together in a battle that will decide the world's fate.

... characters who change and adapt dramatically in response to a transformed world?

Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel

If you were moved by the evolution of characters like Amy and Peter as they navigate horror and hope in The Passage, you'll appreciate the personal transformations in Station Eleven. Mandel's novel follows survivors of a pandemic as they adapt, grow, and find meaning years after the collapse, with journeys that are as much internal as external.

... a sweeping, global perspective on civilization's collapse and endurance?

World War Z by Max Brooks

If the vast timeline and globe-spanning story of The Passage drew you in, World War Z will deliver that same sense of epic scale. Through interviews and reports from survivors around the world, you'll see humanity's struggle and resilience in the face of a zombie apocalypse, with stories unfolding across continents and decades.

... a bleak, haunting vision of a world destroyed, where hope is scarce?

The Road by Cormac McCarthy

If the somber, relentless atmosphere of The Passage—the darkness, the violence, the uncertain future—resonated with you, The Road offers an even starker journey. A father and son traverse a ruined landscape, confronting unimaginable horrors and the constant threat of death, yet clinging to love and survival.

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