Discover books similar to "The Passage" series

Stephen King

The Stand

If you enjoyed the post-apocalyptic world-building and epic scope of 'The Passage', you'll love 'The Stand'. This classic novel from Stephen King follows a group of survivors after a deadly virus wipes out most of humanity, leading to a final confrontation between good and evil.

Cormac McCarthy

The Road

For a more literary take on the post-apocalyptic genre, try 'The Road'. This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel explores the relationship between a father and son as they journey through a desolate, ash-covered America, searching for safety and hope.

Peter Heller

The Dog Stars

In 'The Dog Stars', a pilot and his dog survive in a world devastated by a flu pandemic. This novel combines beautiful prose with a gripping story of survival, making it a great choice for fans of 'The Passage'.

Starhawk

The Fifth Sacred Thing

For a more optimistic take on the post-apocalyptic genre, try 'The Fifth Sacred Thing'. This novel is set in a future society that has managed to create a sustainable, utopian community in the ruins of San Francisco. Fans of 'The Passage' will appreciate the world-building and exploration of themes like community and survival.

Suzanne Collins

The Hunger Games

If you enjoyed the dystopian elements of 'The Passage', you'll love 'The Hunger Games'. This bestselling series follows a young girl as she fights to survive in a brutal, post-apocalyptic society where children are forced to battle to the death in a televised event.

Drew Magary

The Postmortal

In 'The Postmortal', a cure for aging has been discovered, leading to a host of ethical and societal issues. Fans of 'The Passage' will appreciate the exploration of a post-apocalyptic world and the complex moral dilemmas that the characters face.

China Miéville

The City & the City

For a more cerebral take on the post-apocalyptic genre, try 'The City & The City'. This novel is set in a world where two cities exist in the same physical space, but are completely separate and isolated from one another. Fans of 'The Passage' will appreciate the world-building and exploration of themes like identity and community.

P.D. James

The Children of Men

In 'The Children of Men', humanity is facing extinction due to a global infertility crisis. Fans of 'The Passage' will appreciate the exploration of a post-apocalyptic world and the way that the characters struggle to maintain hope in the face of overwhelming despair.