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• Vampires, Hope, and the End of the World — The Passage Trilogy Review

  When a government experiment goes horribly wrong and unleashes a plague that reshapes humanity itself, what begins as a thriller becomes one of the most powerful modern sagas in speculative fiction. In this spoiler-lite review, Jim dives into Justin Cronin’s The Passage Trilogy — a breathtaking mix of vampire apocalypse, dystopian survival, and profound human storytelling.In this episode, you’ll hear:🩸 Why The Passage, The Twelve, and The City of Mirrors stand apart from every other “vampire” series📖 How Cronin weaves hope, loss, and renewal across centuries of human struggle🌅 Six big reasons why this trilogy might deserve a spot on your TBR💀 And why it’s so much more than just a story of monsters—it’s a story of us.Whether you’re a fan of The Stand, The Road, or Station Eleven, this trilogy might just become your next unforgettable read.👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more spoiler-lite reviews, fantasy discussions, and deep dives into the best of speculative fiction.💬 Have you read The Passage Trilogy? Tell me your thoughts down below—what struck you most about Cronin’s world?✨ Support Fantasy for the Ages on Patreon and join our growing fellowship of readers: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges📚 Follow us on social media for updates, polls, and bonus content!#ThePassage #JustinCronin #BookReview #FantasyForTheAges #VampireApocalypse #DystopianFiction #SciFiBooks #FantasyBooks #BookTube #ThePassageTrilogy #TheTwelve #TheCityOfMirrors #SpoilerLiteReview #SpeculativeFiction #ModernClassics #BookRecommendations #ReadersCommunityWant to purchase books/media mentioned in this video?The Passage Trilogy:Ways to connect with us:Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @[email protected] Email us: [email protected] Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim’s Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 Jim’s Camera: Razer Kito Pro https://tinyurl.com/c873tc2n 0:00 - Opening1:42 - Book Basics2:33 - Spoiler-Lite Synopsis3:44 - 6 Reasons You Might Enjoy This Trilogy6:15 - Conclusion & Wrap-up————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

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• What are the BEST Horror Novel SERIES Since 1950?

  What happens when you take seventy years of horror fiction and let the data decide which series reign supreme? Sales, acclaim, and fan ratings all collide in this countdown of the Top 20 Horror Series Since 1950 — ranked not by fear, but by facts.From cursed towns and haunted houses to cannibal geniuses and psychic vampire hunters, this list has it all — and yes, a few surprises.Join Jim from Fantasy for the Ages as he unveils which series truly dominate the genre. You might cheer, you might rage… but either way, you’ll probably leave your lights on tonight. 🔦🧮 How the Rankings Were Determined: • Series must include 2 or more books • First published 1950 or later • Ranked using a weighted blend of:1️⃣ Total sales over time2️⃣ Critical acclaim and awards3️⃣ Fan ratings across Goodreads, Storygraph & Amazon • Cultural impact broke the ties — because the monsters that last matter most.💬 In This Episode: Jim counts down 20 of the most successful, influential, and downright terrifying horror series ever written — featuring names like Stephen King, Anne Rice, Clive Barker, Thomas Harris, Brian Lumley, and many more.Which series defined the genre?Which authors built their own haunted empires?And which sleeper hits still deserve to be resurrected?Watch and find out… if you dare. 😈🙌 Support the Channel:👻 Join our Patreon for bonus content, behind-the-scenes extras, and early episode access — https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges 📚 Like, comment, and subscribe to keep the channel growing — and to make sure the algorithm knows we’re alive. #HorrorBooks #HorrorSeries #BookTube #FantasyForTheAges #JimSolo #StephenKing #AnneRice #CliveBarker #ThomasHarris #BrianLumley #RLStine #GothicHorror #UrbanFantasy #ParanormalFiction #VampireBooks #HauntedBooks #BookRecommendations #Top20Horror #HorrorReaders #SFFCommunity #DarkFiction #BookDiscussionWant to purchase books/media mentioned in this episode?Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter: https://t.ly/DrTkTCujo: https://t.ly/lHb4cThe Dark Half: https://t.ly/GxlCRThe Dark Tower: https://t.ly/0yCfxThe Dead Zone: https://t.ly/Tpae5Doctor Sleep: https://t.ly/Ni3v1The Exorcist Series: https://t.ly/dW195Fear Street: https://t.ly/y001TGoosebumps: https://t.ly/n1MfCThe Hellbound Heart: https://t.ly/jkwCPIt: https://t.ly/_eo3kLives of the Mayfair Witches: https://t.ly/bcnF-Locke and Key Series: https://t.ly/SkuhTThe Necroscope Series: https://t.ly/EicM0Needful Things: https://t.ly/0ok2IThe Passage Trilogy: https://t.ly/zYwC5’Salem’s Lot: https://t.ly/dWAxoThe Shining: https://t.ly/Y530HThe Southern Reach Trilogy: https://t.ly/O0KsuThe Strain Trilogy: https://t.ly/Mlz8kVampire Chronicles: https://t.ly/VD4U3Vampire Hunter D: V.C. Andrews Collection: https://t.ly/4gcVZWays to connect with us:Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @[email protected] Email us: [email protected] Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim’s Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 Jim’s Camera: Razer Kito Pro https://tinyurl.com/c873tc2n 0:00 - Opening1:21 - Episode Explanation3:30 - Top 20 Horror Series14:39 - Conclusion & Wrap-up————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

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• What are the BEST Sci-Fi Book SERIES Since 1950?

  We’ve ranked the best in fantasy… now it’s time to head for the stars! 🌌In this solo episode, Jim breaks down the Top 20 Science Fiction Book Series (4 or more books) published since 1950 — ranked entirely by the data. No opinions. No nostalgia. Just cold, hard numbers.These rankings combine total sales, critical acclaim, and average reader ratings from Goodreads, Storygraph, and Amazon to determine which sci-fi sagas truly reign supreme. From interstellar wars to post-human futures, androids, wormholes, and spice melange, this list has it all — and maybe a few surprises that’ll make you double-check your TBR.💬 Did your favorite make the list?Comment below with the series you think deserves a higher spot — or one you think doesn’t belong at all!🛰️ Support Fantasy for the Ages on PatreonGet exclusive content, early releases, and bonus discussions: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges🔭 How the Rankings Were Determined: • Series must have 4 or more books • First published 1950 or later • Ranked by Total Estimated Sales, Critical/Award Recognition, and Fan Ratings • Spoiler-lite discussion, heavy on data, fun, and discovery#ScienceFiction #SciFiBooks #BookSeries #BookRankings #FantasyForTheAges #JimSolo #BookTube #SciFiCommunity #SpaceOpera #DystopianFiction #EpicScienceFiction #BookNerd #Top20SciFi #BookRecommendations #SFF #ClassicSciFi #ModernSciFi #DataDrivenRankings #SciFiReaders #BookDiscussionWant to purchase book series mentioned in this episode?Animorphs Series: https://t.ly/nTkYeThe Culture: https://t.ly/gbFIlThe Dragonriders of Pern: https://t.ly/j1JkqDune Chronicles: https://t.ly/x5IuHEnder’s Saga / Shadow: https://t.ly/5Gxm-The Expanse: https://t.ly/wM2K0Foundation Series: https://t.ly/oJmNNThe Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Series: https://t.ly/x2okcHonor Harrington / Honorverse: https://t.ly/CZ8DmHunger Games Trilogy: https://t.ly/E4GSFHyperion Cantos: https://t.ly/qhM-bLiaden Universe: https://t.ly/TlesUOld Man’s War Series: https://t.ly/qkf16Rama Series: https://t.ly/wmlnfRed Rising Series: https://t.ly/33acxRevelation Space: https://t.ly/TRXO2Space Odyssey Series: https://t.ly/LEyqDVorkosigan Saga: https://t.ly/Ldt-1Ways to connect with us:Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @[email protected] Email us: [email protected] Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim’s Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 Jim’s Camera: Razer Kito Pro https://tinyurl.com/c873tc2n 0:00 - Opening1:28 - Episode Explanation2:47 - The Top 20 List16:21 - Honorable Mention17:33 - Conclusion & Wrap-up————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

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• What are the BEST Fantasy Book SERIES Since 1950?

  What happens when you strip away opinion and nostalgia, and let the data decide which fantasy book series reign supreme? In this solo episode, Jim dives deep into sales numbers, critical acclaim, and average fan ratings across Goodreads, Storygraph, and Amazon to reveal the Top 20 Fantasy Series (4+ books) published since 1950, ranked purely by the numbers!From the sprawling armies of Malazan Book of the Fallen to the witty brilliance of Discworld, the emotional power of Realm of the Elderlings, and the titanic juggernauts like Harry Potter and The Wheel of Time, this countdown delivers facts, fun, and maybe a few surprises.Which series earned their place? Which ones fell short?And will your favorites make the cut?Watch to find out — and let the debate begin in the comments!💬 Share your thoughts:Did the data get it right? Which fantasy series would you rank higher?🎧 Support us on Patreon!Join our community, unlock bonus content, and help us keep creating episodes like this. — https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges📚 Fantasy for the Ages — Where fantasy, sci-fi, and great storytelling never grow old.📊 Series evaluated by: • Total lifetime sales • Critical acclaim and awards history • Fan ratings (Goodreads, Storygraph, Amazon averages) • Must have 4+ books and published after 1950👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you won’t miss future content.👉 Connect with us on Discord or social media—we’d love to hang out with you there! Links below!#FantasyBooks #FantasySeries #BookRankings #FantasyForTheAges #EpicFantasy #UrbanFantasy #FantasyReaders #BookTube #FantasyCommunity #BookDiscussion #FantasyCountdown #SFF #BookRecommendations #WheelOfTime #HarryPotter #Discworld #ASOIAF #BookNerd #Top20Fantasy #JimSoloWant to purchase book series mentioned in this episode?A Song of Ice and Fire: https://t.ly/78EP_The Belgariad/Mallorean Saga: https://t.ly/jfOA_The Chronicles of Narnia: https://t.ly/AbE34The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant: https://t.ly/esSGYThe Dark Tower: https://t.ly/0yCfxDiscworld: https://t.ly/AzAZ2Dragonlance: https://t.ly/oC7GWThe Dresden Files: https://t.ly/mZKXmEarthsea Cycle: https://t.ly/BKJ0KHarry Potter: https://t.ly/mHGGGThe Inheritance Cycle: https://t.ly/o2Bw0The Legend of Drizzt: https://t.ly/W_YwYMalazan Book of the Fallen: https://t.ly/6JLnpPercy Jackson and the Olympians: https://t.ly/IGyr1Realm of the Elderlings: https://t.ly/JvhuiThe Riftwar Saga: https://t.ly/eiONlShannara: https://t.ly/X6MvmThe Stormlight Archive: https://t.ly/x2NkJThe Wheel of Time: https://t.ly/vmGYtThe Witcher: https://t.ly/XN9e1Ways to connect with us:Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @[email protected] Email us: [email protected] Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim’s Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 Jim’s Camera: Razer Kito Pro https://tinyurl.com/c873tc2n 0:00 - Opening1:28 - Episode Explanation2:53 - The Top 20 List25:19 - Conclusion & Wrap-up————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

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• Discover 20 Wildly Creative Sci-Fi, Fantasy, & Horror Movies and Shows You SHOULD Watch!

  20 movies and shows—mostly movies—ranked from OK to Awesome-sauce! In this episode I share 18 films and 2 TV series from Science Fiction, Horror, and Fantasy released since the year 2000. These are creative, entertaining, sometimes bizarre, but always worthwhile watches for the right audience.I’ll give you the year, the genre, a spoiler-lite summary, and why I enjoyed each of them (plus what some folks didn’t). If you’ve seen all of these, then your tastes are disturbingly similar to mine—and we may need to talk.Which of these have you watched? Which did I rank too high, or too low? Drop your thoughts in the comments—I’d love to hear your take!👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you won’t miss future content.👉 A special shout-out to our Patreon supporters. If you’d like to join and support the channel, check out the link https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges👉 Connect with us on Discord or social media—we’d love to hang out with you there! Links below!#FantasyForTheAges #MovieRanking #SciFiMovies #HorrorMovies #FantasyMovies #SciFiTV #HorrorTV #FantasyTV #Since2000 #MovieReview #TVReview #JohnWick #SilentHill #BattleRoyale #Contagion #TheInvisibleManWays to connect with us:Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @[email protected] Email us: [email protected] Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim’s Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 Jim’s Camera: Razer Kito Pro https://tinyurl.com/c873tc2n 0:00 - Opening1:07 - Episode Explanation2:15 - The Top 20 List22:07 - Conclusion & Wrap-up————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

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