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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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Great Story!!

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I've been a Koontz for years, this is one his very best. Great story and well developed characters!

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My favorite narrator, never thought anyone could top Frank Muller. We miss him, but Christopher is awesome.

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I was confused starting out

I was having a hard time following the story to begin with and kept getting lost, restarting the book 4 times! I finally got it. This book is not a heavy read but I needed to pay attention and not daydream while listening. When I finally caught on, I had a hard time putting the audible down. What a good listen, CL does a wonderful job narrating!

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READ THIS BOOK!

This a great book, starts out with a bang and is thrilling and captivating till the end. I love Dean Koontz!

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One of My Favorite Koontz Novels

I enjoyed the gradually unfolding mystery and imaginative, well-developed sci-fi. The characters are believable and you actually care what happens to them. This book was written before Koontz started writing thinly-veiled Christian crap.

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Koontz Always Pleases!

I loved this narrator and the way he delivered on Koontz' wonderful storytelling. I wish this book was the first in a series!

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preachy

lapsed into soapbox issues occasionly.but overall good story well pressented. novel premise. many twists and well researched

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what a rollercoaster!

this book was good! really really good from begining to end. worth the credit and also worth the cost!

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Beautiful Job!

This was the first book that I ever read written by Dean Koontz. It's what initially got me hooked on his storytelling style. I wanted to read it again, but, I have just gone through multiple eye surgeries and I'm still healing. To give my eyes a break, I decided to go give audiobooks a try. They did a beautiful job of recording this story. I wanted to revisit an old favorite and was not disappointed one bit. Thank you so much for such a beautiful job done.

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Great story Great narration

This audiobook is an excellent, fast paced mystery. Twist and turns through out the entire book. The narrator does a terrific job giving each character there own voice. Edge of your seat ending.

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Great Story

The writing was great, the plot was exciting, the characters were intriguing. I enjoyed this story quite a bit.

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