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Lightning

By: Dean Koontz
Narrated by: Christopher Lane
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Publisher's summary

#1 New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz’s brilliantly thrilling novel of suspense.

In the midst of a raging blizzard, lightning struck on the night Laura Shane was born. And a mysterious blond-haired stranger showed up just in time to save her from dying.

Years later, in the wake of another storm, Laura will be saved again. For someone is watching over her. Is he the guardian angel he seems? The devil in disguise? Or the master of a haunting destiny beyond all time and space?

“A gripping novel...fast-paced and satisfying.” - People

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"The paradox in time travel's tampering with history provides an interesting twist in this gripping thriller by a popular writer." (Library Journal)

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Not Very Easy . . .

If you're not careful this story gets away from you, with the switching of characters and their view. I had to back up once or twice cuz I did NOT want to miss a single word! Do not hesitate to grab this story!

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Top Koontz with fabulous narration!

This wonderful novel has it all: action, science & historical fiction, romance, tragedy & love of all kinds: friendship, romance and family; full of endearing characters made even better by excellent narration. Christopher Lane did an amazing job portraying the various characters with individual voices and accents. Not a boring moment!

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Exciting story and great reader

I started this book on a road trip with my husband. He had never listened to an audible book and wasn’t sure he would like it. We both were hooked on the story right away and enjoyed it immensely. The narrator is an amazing actor / reader and brings this story and its characters to life. It’s a story with many surprises and twists and a great listen.

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Lightening was brilliant

I Loved this book and it never dragged. I couldn't wait to hear it all.

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Loved it so much, I bought the hard copy

I am a time travel junkie, and am always looking for novel time travel stories. I don't know how Dean Koontz got past me when he wrote this but I'm glad we found each other. Not only was the storyline intriguing, I wanted it a certain part of it to slow down so I could thoughtfully consider it more. Great listen... and great read.

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Dean Koontz did it again

This was an amazing story that I could not stop listening too. I recommend it to anyone who loves history.

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Unlikely Storyline but it works!

The plot has many underlying storylines with the prominent one much out of the ordinary. But with the character development it all tied together nicely and was entertaining and gripping.

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Time travel :)

You can’t go wrong with time travel!! Great story with twists and turns!!
Highly recommend :)

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Kept me in suspense

I’ve read this book years ago and was delighted with it and vowed to reread it again sometime down the line. I found this audio version and was pleased. It’s just as suspenseful as it was the first time. The narrator did a fantastic job with each character.

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Lightning one of my favorite books

When it comes to Dean Koontz he is one of my favorite authors and this book
Is tied with Watchers for being my favorite book. Tragedy, friendship, loss, caring, love, fear and bravery keeps you reading nonstop

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