If you were captivated by Swan Song's sweeping post-apocalyptic landscape and the desperate cross-country trek of its survivors, you'll love The Stand. King's vision of society's collapse and the battle between good and evil, as characters like Stu Redman and Mother Abagail struggle across a devastated America, echoes the grand, epic quest of Sister, Josh, and Swan.

If the shattered world and struggle to survive in Swan Song gripped you, Earth Abides offers a haunting, meditative take on life after a plague wipes out humanity. You'll follow Isherwood Williams as he wanders empty cities and wrestles with what it means to be human in a changed world, evoking the same bleak yet hopeful atmosphere.

If you enjoyed following Swan, Sister, Josh, and the many other intertwined lives in Swan Song, you'll be drawn into the rich ensemble of The Passage. Cronin weaves together the stories of Amy, Peter, and a host of survivors as they confront a world overrun by monstrous threats, each character's journey adding depth and urgency to the tale.

If the bleak harshness and moments of harrowing violence in Swan Song left a mark, The Road will immerse you in a world even starker. McCarthy's father and son traverse a gray, ruined landscape, their struggle for survival and hope echoing the darkest, most poignant moments of McCammon's novel.

If you were moved by Swan's powerful journey from innocence to a figure of hope and strength, The Girl With All the Gifts delivers a similarly profound transformation. You'll be captivated by Melanie, a young girl whose discovery of her own nature shapes the fate of those around her, mirroring the emotional growth and resilience that made Swan Song unforgettable.