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Cover of The Fall
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Series

The Strain Trilogy

3 books

The Strain Trilogy series by Chuck Hogan and others has 3 books. Start with The Strain (2010), then read the rest in the order below.

The Strain Trilogy reading order

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The Strain

Guillermo Del Toro, Chuck Hogan

A mysterious plane lands at JFK airport, its cabin eerily silent and its passengers vanished, leaving behind only a chilling enigma. Dr. Eph Goodweather, a CDC expert, is called to investigate what appears to be a biological threat, but quickly uncovers a terrifying, ancient evil unleashed upon New York City. As a deadly contagion spreads with unnatural speed, threatening to consume the world, a lone Holocaust survivor recognizes the signs of a war he has long feared. This gripping thriller masterfully blends scientific investigation with primal horror, exploring themes of survival, ancient evil, and the desperate fight against an unstoppable, vampiric plague.

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Cover of The Fall

The Fall

Guillermo del Toro, Chuck Hogan

In the chilling aftermath of their escape, a desperate father and his estranged daughter find themselves on the run from a relentless, ancient evil. As the parasitic plague spreads, turning humanity into a ravenous horde, they must race against time to uncover the secrets of the vampire's origins and find a way to stop its terrifying dominion. This gripping sequel plunges readers into a world teetering on the brink of annihilation, where survival hinges on courage, sacrifice, and the unyielding bond between a father and child.

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The Night Eternal

Guillermo Del Toro, Chuck Hogan

Two years after a vampiric plague plunged the world into an eternal, nuclear winter, humanity's struggle for survival reaches a desperate new phase. The remaining free humans, led by Dr. Eph Goodweather, Nora Martinez, and Vasiliy Fet, fight a brutal war against the Master's vast vampire army, who now farm humans for their blood. Aided by the unlikely figure of Mr. Quinlan, a vengeful half-breed, this small band of freedom fighters searches for a way to reclaim their world. But as they near a potential turning point, a traitor lurks within their ranks, threatening to extinguish the last embers of hope and forcing them to confront the ultimate sacrifice.

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