--- product_id: 43175044 title: "The City of Mirrors: A Novel (Passage Trilogy)" brand: "justin cronin" price: "VT8368" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/43175044-the-city-of-mirrors-a-novel-passage-trilogy store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # The City of Mirrors: A Novel (Passage Trilogy) **Brand:** justin cronin **Price:** VT8368 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The City of Mirrors: A Novel (Passage Trilogy) by justin cronin - **How much does it cost?** VT8368 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/43175044-the-city-of-mirrors-a-novel-passage-trilogy) ## Best For - justin cronin enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted justin cronin brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The City of Mirrors: A Novel (Passage Trilogy) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91e4j-KvElL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The perfect conclusion *by J***9 on Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2016* Is it over? Is this masterpiece of modern day fiction truly and thoroughly over?But first, a brief summary of events that led us to this eagerly anticipated, yet still emotional conclusion…Like a lot of people probably did back in 2010, I picked up The Passage on a whim, only knowing about it from a small Facebook ad and a quote by Stephen King, encouraging people to read it. I knew next to nothing about the plot, and even less about Justin Cronin so call it fate or just one of those rare moments of pure randomness, but whatever the reason, giving The Passage a chance was probably one of the best decisions I ever made. I instantly fell in love with the book. The plot was amazing. The writing even more so. I can still remember the excitement and sheer enjoyment of that fateful summer, staying up into the wee hours of the morning, totally engrossed in the story, even going as far as bringing the book into work, sneaking glances at its pages when there were far more pressing matters at hand. The Passage was so awesome and such a damned perfect novel in every single facet and I made it well known, loaning out (GASP!) my beloved copy to multiple family and friends. Yes, my first edition is now worn, pages creased and corners bent in, but it was totally worth it in my eyes since nearly everyone who borrowed it felt exactly the same as I did.When The Twelve was announced, I was like a kid being told he’s going to Disneyland for his birthday; I could hardly contain my excitement. I might not have been the very first person to pre-order it, but I’m pretty sure I was somewhere up there on that list. It had been a long 2 years and now for 3 months I eagerly awaited its release, counting down the 100+ days until the novel was finally in my hands. Now to say that The Twelve had a lot, and I mean a lot, riding on it, pretty much goes without saying. Maybe that’s why, the first time through, I was somewhat disappointed. The book was great, don’t get me wrong, but having to follow up The Passage was no easy feat, plus I had squandered those 2 long years, not going back to read the previous novel. It would make sense, then, that I was lost, a little confused, and hardly able to remember any of the basic structure. In going back to re-read The Twelve in anticipation for Mirrors, however, it became pretty apparent that Twelve was, in fact, a fantastic follow up. Questions were answered, new ones were posed, the story of Amy and Peter and Michael was continued practically flawlessly and brought even more depth and originality to Cronin’s post-apocalyptic universe. Plus, and probably best of all, it left the reader in suspense and wanting more.Well, we wanted more for FOUR FREAKING YEARS. That’s a year longer than your average auto lease. Or like reaching into George R.R. Martin status! I know that doesn’t equate to a long time for some people, but for book lovers, and lovers of this series, it might as well have been an eternity, particularly when you consider the release date continuing to be pushed back, or being simply, wrong all together. Cronin’s own cryptic red herrings and purposefully teasing announcements didn’t help much either, only leading to more impatience and constant fear that the final book in the trilogy would continued to be delayed, or, horror of all horrors, never be published altogether.So I guess the question is: was the frustratingly long wait of nearly 1,460 days really worth it?The answer?Hell Yes!And a resounding “Hell Yes” at that!The City of Mirrors holds that rare distinction of a near perfect conclusion to an already near perfect trilogy, joining the ranks of other distinguished series like Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter (and even Harry Potter had 2 clunkers in it’s canon (Order of the Phoenix and Half Blood Prince just in case you wanted to know). Seriously though, the final book in The Passage trilogy exceeded even my highest expectations…and I set the bar pretty stinking high.[image error]It’s just that Cronin does a freaking fantastic job of tying everything together, bringing to a close, the story he started so many years ago. It never once feels like so much time passed between books because he is seriously that good of an writer. Much as he did in his previous works, Cronin pens a depressing story, one with little hope or joy, yet still manages to be beautifully descriptive, bringing forth truly vivid scenes and details, as well as a bunch of different emotions, and you can’t help but to root for humanity’s survival and applaud their constant tenacity against the Virals and Zero.Speaking of Zero, the backstory really knocked my socks off. Sure, Fanning moaning about love like a 7th grade emo kid got a little old, and his descriptions of cars and technology that Alicia and anyone listening wouldn’t understand were a little out of place (though I think this was more for the readers themselves), but for 100+ pages, I was 100% hooked. Giving humanity to the most lethal viral of all, and showing the reasons for who he is/was, made for a compelling section, and someone readers could identify with, much as we had already done with Carter.And my God, what an ending! I gotta admit, while it wasn’t exactly how i would have chosen to finish this story had I written it, I must say, damn, was it good. Somehow, in the sure genius that is Justin Cronin’s mind, he made me actually feel something, some form of emotion beyond just enjoyment. Both happiness and heartache, as well as this weird bittersweet response of completion.And there it is, The Passage has been completed. 6 years, 2,000 pages or so, and countless hours of sleep and now my literary journey is finished. Like I said, it’s such a weird feeling, being both happy with the outcome, but still kind of bummed out that the ride is over. I feel like I’m losing friends and family, since, afterall, we readers followed them for years (both literally and fictionally). And knowing that we won’t (most likely) see them again is definitely a melancholy feeling. Then again, to know Cronin was able to write 3 fantastic novels that kept me on the edge of my seat and will remain, all of them, some of my all time favorite books, is an accomplishment many hope to achieve but few actually do.Bravo Mr. Cronin. Bravo ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ He saved the best for last *by D***J on Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2023* I liked the first two volumes of this trilogy, but I enjoyed this one the most. The author spends considerable time revisiting the events of the first two books and explores the interior life of characters new and old. We see with fresh eyes everything that’s already happened. Compared to the first two books (and everything’s relative!), there’s a quieter, poignant, nuanced feel to it all. The long, slow denouement is entirely satisfying.I enjoyed this trilogy despite the vampires, not because of them. I fear the Amazon AI engine is now going to think I’ll want to read other books that feature vampires. I don’t. But I’m not done with Justin Cronin! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Received Large Type but book series is good *by P***M on Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2022* Although I tried to read the edition I received it was hard to get used to the extremely large type. So far I have not made it past a few pages. This will have to be returned.The First two books were awesome to read and I loved the different take on the "virals" --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/43175044-the-city-of-mirrors-a-novel-passage-trilogy](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/43175044-the-city-of-mirrors-a-novel-passage-trilogy) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-14*