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The Twelve by Justin Cronin is a post-apocalyptic horror-fantasy novel where characters from The Passage, led by Amy Bellafonte, strive to eliminate the first-infected "Twelve" to end a viral epidemic that has devastated the United States. The story spans different time periods, including the outbreak and 95 years later, with survivors combating both the vampiric creatures and human antagonists. Topics include extreme violence, illness, and death.