Staff Pick
An unforgettable journey through a nightmarish, unpredictable landscape with characters that will soon become your best friends, and your worst enemies. Epic in scope but reads like a freight train, Swan Song is moving and terrifying and probably my favorite book — ever. At one point during my first reading, I had to take a break because my heart was about to burst. Its cult following and rarity to find used in bookstores just proves that this book is something truly special. Recommended By Heather A., Powells.com
Synopses & Reviews
“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” (John Saul) 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: 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. . . .
Review
"Compelling.... A long, satisfying look at hell and salvation." Publishers Weekly
Review
"A wild ride into terror.... A grand and disturbing adventure." Dean R. Koontz
Synopsis
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 were 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" (John Saul) 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: 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 Swans gifts. But the ancient force behind earths devastation is scouring the walking wounded for recruits for its relentless army, beginning with Swan herself....
About the Author
Robert McCammon is the New York Times bestselling author of fifteen novels, including the award-winning Boy's Life. There are more than four million copies of his books in print. Visit his website: www.robertmccammon.com