When was swan song written

Andrea Reece. A message from the author, Gill Lewis; "Swan Song was inspired, in part, by my own teenage years, where the claustrophobic confines of my city school were relieved by the wide skies and peace of the Welsh estuary where my father kept a small boat.

I wanted Swan Song to show the true restorative power of nature and how close ties to community can help those with anxiety and depression. Dylan is struggling. Since he started high school, everything has become too much to handle. Now he's been expelled and is forced to move to the tiny village in Wales where his grandad lives. But when Grandad invites Dylan out on his boat to watch the Whooper swans return to their winter feeding ground, things begin to change.

Grandad doesn't judge or question; he just lets Dylan be. Out on the water, with no distractions or pressure, Dylan begins to feel like himself again. But when the swans and their home are threatened, and tragedy strikes at home, can Dylan keep going when it feels like everything is slipping out of control again? From award-winning author Gill Lewis comes Swan Song — anemotive and poignant story which brilliantly handles issues of depression and anxiety in young people whilst exploring topical themes of wildlife protection.

With a relatable protagonist, Gill gently explores these heavier themes in an approachable and accessible way. This nature-led tale perfectly compliments Gill's other touching stories, Run Wild and Eagle Warrior , that all skillfully weave together nature and healing.

A timely and topical read for young people coping with the pressures of lockdown restrictions, anxiety and the growing pressures of school. Gill Lewis has adored animals for as long as she can remember. From building a mini hospital for insects in her garden as a child, to working as a vet in the wilds of Africa, her life has been full of fascinating wildlife adventures. The Swans moved in the same circles of vast wealth and prestige, centred on but not confined to New York.

The reader is taken inside the famous Black and White Ball and the debauched Studio 54 nightclub, gaining insights into diverse social scenes and historical moments. It would have been easy to view them as trophy wives, but here their presence is vivid, more so than that of their dull multimillionaire husbands.

Telling the story of Gloria Guinness in ballad form was a flourish too far, but that aside, this is a skilled and sparkling debut. My fav book by far as far as fantasy goes. I disagree with the constant S. King comparisions. King is a boring writer and I had to make myself read or finish every book I ever started. Mac on the other hand tells a story where the time flies by due to the pacing and methods he uses. Mystery walk is great and Wolf's hour as well. Swan Song does have a few flaws but only after I have read it 10 times and 25 years have passed since I first read it as a teen.

MsCee from United States. Robert R. McCammon's book Swan Song spoils any other reading of a of a nuclear war aftermath you have or will ever read. You will be comparing the narrative of this book, once you read it, to any other as lacking in something.

I could only wish the author take up the setting again, this time with new characters of dark fantasy I believe he could out-write the "Shannara" series. Don from USA. McCammon has written King under the table. Swan Song is evidence of it. While King babbles and can't get to the point for about 50 pages, McCammon stays with the point on every page.

McCammon consistently moves the story forward at a fast pace and his Characters, especially in Swan Song, are well developed. What I loved best about Swan Song is the unpredictable plot as the story carries the reader through a world of Terrible Chaos.

Unputdownable read. Kick-ass novel! Ashley from UK. Easily the most entertaining book I have ever read. Miles better than Stephen kings The Stand. The epic story of Swan song moves along at a fast pace. McCammon writing style is that he is able to say more about a character in a paragraph than King could in 3 chapters.

I have read this book about 10 times over the last 30 years and I know I will start reading it again very soon. Carlos from USA. Best book I ever read. Made Stephen King's The Stand look like a walk in the park. This story grips from the get go. Read it five time and listened to the audio book three times. They really need to make a high quality movie out of this.

I'm very surprised that the churches haven't done this yet. Lisa from Canada. I would give it a 12 out of 10 if i could. If you could only read one book about the apocalypse this should be it. I have read every post apocalypse book I could get my hands on, old ones, new ones, kindle only ones.

Nothing compares to Swan Song. The hardest part of reading Swan Song was the knowledge that there was no book to follow. But it didn't need one. Thank you Robert, it is the best book I ever read, and about every 5 years I pick it up ad read it again Mike from England. Like many others, this is one of the best books I have ever read, I have recommended it to may people and all have loved it as well.

Robert from United States. Randall from Australia. If I could only read just one book for the rest of my life I would choose Swan Song, without a doubt. Which is no small feat considering how many books I've fallen in love with since I first started reading. There is just something so undeniably magical about McCammon's writing and storytelling ablility. Janet from USA. One of my top favorite books of all time. Favorite horror book, for sure.

Made my skin crawl. Very scary. Debbie from USA. Fantastic book. You're right if you read King's The Stand you will find this, in my opinion, even better. It is long but never boring, and hard to put down once you start. I prefer hardback books so went to a book store years ago for them to try and order and was told never published that way and was disappointed until I found that there was a hardback edition on ebay.

I had to have it and won. It was well worth it. The more time that passes people are finding this book and how good it is. McCammon makes his characters real as you follow their attempts to survive, while others to control. Then there is Swan, a very special girl, and their attempts to find her and protect her from those who want her for the wrong reasons. You need to read this book to find out! If you liked the Stand you will love this book!

Sharon from USA. I first read this book about 20 years ago after my sister read it. I never gave the book back and it is one of the very few books I've kept in physical copy rest have transitioned to kindle or just donated.

It is hands down my favorite book I've read. I'm sure I have re read the book about 10 times and enjoy reading over favorite portions of the book. It is a great, compelling read. Steve from Australia. Antony from Kenya. Here is a vivid and scary narrative of a nuclear war aftermath.