Justin Cronin has published 5 novels and 1 short story collection, beginning with The Passage (2010). The series is The Passage (2 books, starting with The Passage). The latest is The Ferryman (2023).
Updated September 2026
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The Passage
Justin Cronin's most-read book and the first of the 2 The Passage books.
Shortest way in
The Twelve
One of the most-read, at about 624 pages.
Newest
The Ferryman
Published 2023.
Standalone novels in order
The Summer Guest (2004)
The City of Mirrors (2015)
The Ferryman (2023)
Short story collections in order
Mary and O'Neil (2001)
About Justin Cronin
Justin Cronin is an American author. He has written six novels: Mary and O'Neil, The Ferryman, and The Summer Guest, as well as a vampire trilogy consisting of The Passage, The Twelve and The City of Mirrors. He has won the PEN/Hemingway Award for Debut Novel, the Stephen Crane Prize, and a Whiting Award.
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Justin Cronin FAQ
- How many books has Justin Cronin written?
- Justin Cronin has published 5 novels and 1 short story collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Justin Cronin's books in?
- Read each series in its own order: start The Passage with The Passage. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.
- What is Justin Cronin's latest book?
- The Ferryman (2023).
- What is Justin Cronin's most famous book?
- The Passage (2010) is Justin Cronin's most widely read book.
- Are Justin Cronin's books connected?
- 2 books belong to 1 series (The Passage); the other 4 books stand alone.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.