One of the greatest adventure series that ever played on television, and most likely in the future as a movie, was 24. It was an original concept the first season as Jack Bauer had 24 hours to defeat the bad guys.

As the seasons continued and the format changed to a more standard adventure series, the world watched entranced as he faced terrorists, torture and his own demons. The series may be over, but that doesn't mean Jack Bauer doesn't live on in literature. A quick trip to amazon.com and you'll find a multitude of books about the series.

It's not just fiction, but there is a ton of it, but also books describing the events of the series and delving deep into the mythos of Jack Bauer. Most series come and go with little fanfare, but 24 is one of the few that has not only survived, but gained enough momentum to earn itself a place in television, and literary, history.

People still talk about the series and the character of Jack Bauer has become part of pop culture. Comedians and radio personalities bring out the character whenever they need someone dramatic to discuss the news. Bauer's demeanor and mannerism has become a trademark and you can read all about Jack and his continuing adventures in a variety of books.

It will hold us over until they finally get around to making that movie. Bauer may be off Fox, but he's alive in our imaginations.