Swan Song

By: Robert R. McCammon

Narrated by: Tom Stechschulte

Length: 34 hrs and 19 mins

Publisher's summary

"We're about to cross the point of no return. God help us; we're flying in the dark, and we don't know where the hell we're going."

Facing down an unprecedented malevolent enemy, the government responds with a nuclear attack. America as it was is gone forever, and now every citizen - from the president of the United States to the homeless on the streets of New York City - will fight for survival.

Swan Song is Robert McCammon's prescient and shocking vision of a post-apocalyptic nation, a grand epic of terror and, ultimately, renewal.

In a wasteland born of rage and fear, populated by monstrous creatures and marauding armies, earth's last survivors have been drawn into the final battle between good and evil, that will decide the fate of humanity. They include Sister, who discovers a strange and transformative glass artifact in the destroyed Manhattan streets... Joshua Hutchins, the pro wrestler who takes refuge from the nuclear fallout at a Nebraska gas station... and Swan, a young girl possessing special powers, who travels alongside Josh to a Missouri town where healing and recovery can begin with Swan's gifts. But the ancient force behind earth's devastation is scouring the walking wounded for recruits for its relentless army, beginning with Swan herself.

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Better than The Stand in some ways

I really enjoyed this book I think the story of good vs evil is depicted better in this than it’s predecessor The Stand. The only thing that was a bit irksome was the devil/demon character was no where near as scary or powerful as that sort of Leader of Evil is expected to be. More like a bad neighbor

Interesting aftermath end of the world story

slow start but gains steam as you listen. took me awhile to get through it but it was worth the time spent listening. excellent narration and characters.

Fantastic!

Wonderful! I’ve read this book in the early 90’s and decided to listen to the audible version. The narration was great and so was the story. I was completely captured by the adventure, horror and love in this book. I highly recommend.

A spectacular read!

If post apocolyptic fiction is your jam, look no further! Gripping, well told and suspenseful !

awesome book, great author, read this book

love it, read book, very revelation, all his books are great, just do it

feel good

the true battle for good and evil, it you like Stephen king's the stand,this is a book 4 you.

Reading this book for the second time

I read this book over 20years ago. I can't believe I forgot about this epic story.

Good and Bad

I started this because I wanted a long story with lots of characters to keep me interested. This book tries to be The Stand, but doesn't come close. It takes about 10 hours or more to start to get interesting and I did start to like it. However it stalls and then just stops. 30+ hours with no payoff. No real explanation or big reveal. It just ends.

Epic

The pacing was fantastic. The story was captivating the entire way through which is amazing for such a long book. Absolutely recommend and ignore the The Stand comparisons. This story is unique and stands on it's own.

love this story!

My favorite stories. The narrator did an excellent job. Not my 1st time reading this one or listening.