The Black Swan

Written by Mercedes Lackey

Narrated by Eva Wilhelm

After his wife's untimely death, a powerful sorcerer dedicates his life to seeking revenge against all womankind. He turns his captives into beautiful swans-who briefly regain human form by the fleeting light of the moon. Only Odette, noblest of the enchanted flock, has the courage to confront her captor. But can she gain the allies she needs to free herself and the other swan-maidens from their magical slavery? A monumental tale of loyalty and betrayal, of magic good and evil, of love both carnal and pure, and of the duality of human nature, The Black Swan is a rich tapestry which is sure to become an all-time masterpiece of fantasy.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tantor Media, Inc
• Release date: Aug 11, 2020
• ISBN: 9781705246801

Mercedes Lackey

Mercedes entered this world on June 24, 1950, in Chicago, had a normal childhood and graduated from Purdue University in 1972. During the late 70's she worked as an artist's model and then went into the computer programming field, ending up with American Airlines in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In addition to her fantasy writing, she has written lyrics for and recorded nearly fifty songs for Firebird Arts & Music, a small recording company specializing in science fiction folk music. Also known as Misty Lackey.

Reviews for The Black Swan

[Sara Rosario · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I would have left a 5 star review because the story itself is awesome. HOWEVER. The narrator is one of the WORST I have ever heard. Her adaptation of voice makes Odette sound stupid, and every sentence ends in the strangest, subtle ‘ng’ sound.

I wish there was a variety of voices you could choose from to narrate and not this female.