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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Kept my attention

For such a long book, I was very surprised that it ended so quickly. I thoroughly enjoyed the book from beginning to end.

Swan Song is a wonderful story!

It grabbed me from the first few sentences. And the narration is superb!!
I can’t recommend it highly enough!

Good apocalyptic read similar to The Stand

if you like the stand then you will like this read. it contains many of the similar elements.

I couldn't stop listening!

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

The story was excellent. I kept wanting to hear what happened next.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I think I liked Sister the most. I wanted to know more of the glass ring & I like her "no crap even though I'm just a small woman" attitude. She is such a survivor.

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

He takes the time & effort to give each character a different voice. Some people's reading is so flat, emotionless and dull! The story can be really good but it takes away from it so much. He did a great job.

good story with great narration

first of all Time Stechshulte really made this a joy to listen to. the story was good and kept me enthralled but the characters were always doing things that normal people wouldn't do. At the end of the story i still had questions about the crown that were never answered. nonetheless i am glad i listened to this book

one of my all time favorites

this is the book I always recommend I own 2 paper copies one is mine one I loan out.

ok fantasy novel

not scary, not realistic, not depressing, standard fantasy story set in post apocalyptic setting. Surprisingly upbeat for end of the world.

Why has this not that made into a movie?

It's probably one of the best books that I read! I literally felt like I was in this time during this time even though it's 2021 it's still relevant to today! Thank you for writing this book it was amazing journey I'm just added it ended.

Refreshing

And even though this book was written over 30 years ago. It has everything a good story needs.
Human characters that are relatable and all to human shortcomings. The plot of the story is relevant for today. We are in a world on the verge of nuclear war. And in much need of Healing and forgiveness and more importantly the courage to except the integrity that is required for a bright future.

Great Narrator

Good story & great narrator. I enjoyed the overall performance very much, and would highly recommend.