Justin Cronin

Justin Cronin, born in 1962, is an American writer recognized for his contributions to fiction. His published works include "Mary and O'Neil," "The Ferryman," and "The Summer Guest." He is also the author of a highly successful vampire trilogy, comprising "The Passage," "The Twelve," and "The City of Mirrors." Cronin's literary achievements have been acknowledged with accolades such as the PEN/Hemingway Award for Debut Novel, the Stephen Crane Prize, and a Whiting Award.

Educated at Harvard University and the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, Cronin spent a decade teaching creative writing and serving as "Author in-residence" at La Salle University in Philadelphia. He also held a position as a professor of English at Rice University. He currently resides in Houston, Texas, with his family. His vampire trilogy garnered significant attention, with Fox 2000 acquiring the screen rights. The first installment, "The Passage," was released in 2010 to generally positive reviews and was later adapted into a television series, with Cronin involved as a co-producer.