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.

©2009 Robert McCammon (P)2011 Audible, Inc.

New favorite book

from start to finish I was engaged. Couldn't put it down. I would recommend to anyone. Better then the stand.

Very good story

It is a great story, nearly perfect. the narrator dose a good job voicing people.

Why has there not been a movie yet?

Where does Swan Song rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

BEST BEST BEST!!!!!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Josh. He was amazing!

Which scene was your favorite?

**SPOILER ALERT**
When Swan transformed revealing her new face.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I cried at the end.

Any additional comments?

Super long listen but worth every moment. This was one of the best books I've ever read/listened to. Despite how long it is I would DEF listen to it again.

Super read!

I highly recommend this story for anyone looking for an end of the world adventure. It took a few chapters to suck me in, but then I could not stop listening. Many times it made me laugh out loud and yell in anger. You become attached to the main characters in a way where they become your best friends. Great book and great narration.

Swan Song was my introduction to Robert McCammon

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes I would recommend this book because Tom Stechschulte was really able to embody the soul of each character. Story is fantastic!

excellent

i dont have enough words to express the enjoyment i got out of this story Robert McCammon did and excellent job with weaving the desolation and hope this story projects such as our world we live in today
And a very special thank you to Tom Stechschulte for an excellent job..well done sir very well done

One of McCammon's Best

What made the experience of listening to Swan Song the most enjoyable?

There was always something happening, and enough good folks and bad folks to keep you listening to see where it was going to go. It's totally unpredictable.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Swan is of course the main focus of the piece but I liked the ex-wrestler Josh, and I enjoyed Sister. The book is so full of interesting (and enough nefarious) characters that picking your favorite is really very hard.

What does Tom Stechschulte bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He does a great job. With so many characters it could get confusing, but he sees to it that each is different and unique; no easy task in a book of this size.

If you could rename Swan Song, what would you call it?

Swan Song is a pretty good title, both a play on words and an accurate look at what happens in the book...but if I absolutely had to rename it, I would call it: Apocalypse Redeemed.

Any additional comments?

This is the second time I have read this book. I read it to myself the first time and listened maybe 20 years later and though I remembered little things and that it was an excellent book, it was a totally new experience, especially having it read to me. I can't recommend it much higher than that.

Enjoyed the book

This started out a little slow for me, but I was hooked once I got into the book. Very entertaining story with a good narrator. I would recommend it.

Old favorite

Read this years ago but to listen to is made it more fun. Don't miss this book.

Amazing!

There was a few places that I had to stop, but it was amazing! The narrator did a wonderful job too!