Lightning

By: Dean Koontz

Narrated by: Christopher Lane

Length: 12 hrs and 58 mins

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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Critic reviews

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

my second favorite koontz book

narrator was good...some pronunciation and character accents were a touch weird but not a deal breaker

Great listen!

One of my favorites from Dean Koontz. I’ve read it twice but it had been years. Like visiting an old friend.

Excellent story

The book had a great plot with well developed characters and well thought out historical contacts

One of my favorite books ever!!

I’m hoping this comes in a movie during my life time even though the book is always better. This book is incredible. My favorite Koontz book by far! Christopher Lane did such an awesome job reading it and using all the different voices!

Tons of Twists and Turns

STORY - (Suspense) Like the Publisher's Summary says, there's lightning and a stranger. Is he a guardian angel, the devil in disguise or a master of time and space?

I don't know how I can write anything about this story without giving something away, so I will just comment that it is unusual and very good. I was expecting it to possibly be scary, but it isn't. There's sadness and violence, but there's also humor and love. This is my first Koontz novel, but it's not going to be my last.

PERFORMANCE - Good job with multiple voices and accents.

OVERALL - (Actual rating 4.5) Highly recommended for both guys and gals. Probably too much violence for young teenagers. Must be in the mood for some mystery with lots of action and suspense.

Pretty Good Koontz

I liked the characters and stages of the story. A reasonable story with enjoyable twists and changes. Not the best of Koontz, but good classic Koontz. As usual, the premise is hard to swallow, but once swallowed is pretty good.

Solid Koontz entry

I first fell in love with Dean Koontz via 'Odd Thomas'. Odd's story remains one of my favorites as have some of his other titles (The Watcher is a must read). Lightening Road is a very satisfying read. The thing about Koontzs' work that I love is his ability to transport me immediately to the scene and keep me on the edge of my seat. I felt the same way about Lightening Road. Loved the characters, their struggle and undying hope. It is well worth your time.

It's been done before

What did you like best about Lightning? What did you like least?

Nothing really stands out, as a fan of Dean Koontz I believe this may not be up there with some of his other books.

Would you be willing to try another book from Dean Koontz? Why or why not?

yes, I'm a fan of his work.

What about Christopher Lane’s performance did you like?

Did a good job, despite the story falling apart.

Did Lightning inspire you to do anything?

Nope

Loved It!

This was my first reading of Dean Koontz, and won't be my last. So glad it was on sale, so I could give this author a try.,
The story is quite mysterious from the start, and keeps you guessing all the way through the book. Found myself laughing and crying in this book, and that's what makes a novel a 5 star for me. I love to get wrapped up with the characters lives, letting my emotions go. It's very well written and the narration was excellent.

Good story

Very inventive, solid story about the life of one special girl and a man who is fighting his own internal battle between good and evil. The story moves along pretty fast with just a few places that lagged but there are good characters that make up for it.

I am reading another Koontz book and I can't help thinking that if I had read this one I would have enjoyed it more. The narrator does good voices but his regular narration is very monotone. To each his own.