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.

Please note: Two chapters were originally missing from Part 2 of this book. We were alerted to the problem on 11/21/11 and have corrected it. We're very sorry for any inconvenience. If you had already downloaded the book, don’t worry - your library has automatically updated with the corrected version. Simply re-download from your library, at no additional cost, to get the complete book.

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Fantastic Book

Really enjoyed this one. A friend suggested I give this one a shot and I'm really glad I did. Excellent Book.

can't get enough

I heard about this book a long time ago and thought it was about the aftermath of the Hiroshima bombs but I couldn't have been more wrong. I was on the edge of my seat and not wanting to walk away from this story. Everything about it had me completely hooked. I recommend reading this book for anyone who likes a great story. I think I am going to listen to it again right now actually. I just finished it 30 min ago but it was that good!

Too Dark for me...

Can’t say I enjoyed it, but it was powerful and well read.
Too many hours of Dark Horror for me, but I knew it would resolve itself in hope so I trudged on. Glad I stuck with it, but don’t think I’ll ever read again! Don’t think I’ll ever forget it..

could not stop listening

long but very entertaining. as always the author never disappoints. Could not put it down.

one of my favorites

I read this book several times throughout my life and it has always been one of my favorites. Great story and very well written. This is my first time listening to it and loved the way Tom Stechschulte brought it to life for me.

great post apocalyptic thriller

really enjoyed this book. Great character development. if you're a fan of post-apocalyptic Thrillers, I highly recommend this book.

Engaging Storyline

I love dystopian themed books and Swan Song delivered! The characters are rich and have depth. The story grabs you and calls to you when you have to put it down to participate in life. I started it as a car listen and became so engrossed, I asked for (and received) an Amazon Echo so I could listen in the house. That hadn't happened before. I read this for editing before posting and it reads like a secret Amazon fairy sneaking in an Echo plug. Not true. We are regular folks. Swan Song is a good solid book. Check it out. The Echo is fantastic by the way!

Outstanding!!!

Wonderfully engaging story, hated for it to end even after 32 hours. The narration was perfect!

exceptional

as a reader of primarily post apocalyptic fiction this is the greatest I've found yet in my reading or listening.

Good performance

Good listen. I laughed when I realized Tom sounds like Woody Allen when he narrates Sister s voice.