The Twelve
Justin Cronin's The Twelve (2012) is an epic fantasy and vampire fiction novel. It deals with survival, virus diseases, end of the world and Dystopian.
Open Library readers give it an average of 3.7 out of 5 from 18 ratings, and 51 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 26 editions across 3 languages. It appeared on the New York Times Combined Print And E-Book Fiction bestseller list in 2012.
At about 624 pages, most readers finish it in 11–12 hours.
About The Twelve
The great viral plague had left a small group of survivors clinging to life amidst a world transformed into a nightmare. Led by the mysterious, charismatic Amy, they go on the attack, leading an insurrection against the virals--the first offensives of the Second Viral War--infiltrating a dozen hives, each presided over by one of the original Twelve. Their secret weapon: Alicia, transformed at the end of book one into a half human, half viral--but whose side, in the end, is she really on?
Awards & lists
- 📰New York Times bestseller list — Combined Print And E-Book Fiction, 2012
- 📰New York Times bestseller list — Mass Market Paperback, 2013
Quick answers
Who wrote The Twelve?
The Twelve was written by Justin Cronin and first published in 2012.
What genre is The Twelve?
It is usually shelved as Epic Fantasy, Vampire Fiction and Horror.
How long is The Twelve?
The median edition has 624 pages, about 11–12 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Twelve?
Readers who like it often enjoy Krew elfów, Gideon the Ninth and I am Legend.
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