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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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My first Koontz

This was my first experience of Dean Koontz and I was not disappointed. I found the story thrilling and I really wanted to know how it ended. Kudos to Christopher Lane for the excellent narration.

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Fantastic!

Lightning by Dean Koontz is a fantastic story about how true, pure and unconditional love can make a man change himself, the future of many and the past of all.

Renowned narrator Christopher Lane delivers a superb performance, using a large range of voices and accents in order to bring all of these characters to life. From the small girl listening to her father's invented stories, to the ruthless German assassin and to a historical figure, his narration is top notch.

This was my first experience with a novel written by Dean Koontz and I was completely pulled into the world he created with such talent and prowess. Instantly immersive, highly entertaining and beautifully written, Lightning
will stay with me for a long, long time.

If you are into time travel adventures, this one will blow you away!

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Mixed feelings

At first, I thought I would enjoy this book a whole lot more than I did. I was ready to put it down after a half hour but thought, dammit I paid for this and I will listen. Fortunately, it picked up and it held my interest up until the hero revealed where he came from. I found myself hating the friend of the women being pursued. And the more her character was developed, the less I wanted to hear about her. I labored somewhat to finish the book, but thought that overall it was worth listening to.

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This book was electrical!

It was no shocker that I loved this book. I haven’t read a book by Dean Koontz yet that wasn’t a keeper. This was still one of my favs. Want suspense and action? Check. Great narration? Check. One you can’t turn off your earbuds to sleep at night? Check. So bolt to your Audible app and get it! Your day will go by in a flash! (Ok... I’m sorry for all the lightning puns...lol). #Audible20 Review Sweepstakes

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Love this book

This is my favorite Koontz book. The only problem I had with it was the valley girl speak the narrator used with some of the characters. Otherwise it was done well

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I was in the mood for something light

I guess it's one of his order books I'll catch up to some of the others but I just enjoy this kind of nonsense once in awhile easy listening okay plot line wishful thinking as well

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Good book!

Had read this book quite a while ago and was pleased to find it on Audible. Good storyline and narration was excellent! Loved the heroine and her son. Made me a fan of Dean Koontz!

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Time travel romance

Fun journey through dark roads and even darker skies. Twists and turns. great characters. I loved it!!

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2nd listen was better than the first

Loved this story and the reader does an exceptional job giving voice to the characters, especially Thelma and Ruth, the Ackerson Twins.
There are parts of the story that brought me to tears and other parts that had me laughing out loud.

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Traditional Koontz

Great Book typical Koontz.
p.s. Mr Koontz please contact me to edit your firearm facts.

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