A fantastic finish

I have a confession: Swan Song is the first Elin Hilderbrand novel I’ve ever listened to—it certainly won’t be my last—but it is the author’s last book ("for now" she says in her author’s note). I thoroughly enjoyed this glittery, gossipy, and glamorous story with its delightful setting and intriguing cast of characters. The premise for Swan Song couldn’t be more fitting for Hilderbrand’s final novel. Nantucket’s police chief is just days away from sailing off into retirement when, on the same night, one of the island’s most luxurious homes burns down under suspicious circumstances and a young woman goes missing. The investigation moves forward in parallel with riveting stories of family, friendship, and love among the island’s swanky residents, and you won’t want to hit pause until the end of the final chapter (performed by the author herself). As Hilderbrand’s long-time narrator, Erin Bennett knows just how to transport you straight to the heart of Nantucket to bring these characters and storylines to life. I’m pretty sure this won’t be the last we hear from the "Queen of beach reads," but in the meantime, I’ll be happily digging into her backlist of summertime staples. — Margaret H., Audible Editor