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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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A good Time travel book

Loved it. It is a Slow burn but the payoff makes up for the exposition. I also love that it does not violate its own rules like so many Time travel stories do.

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A Great Surprise

I have listened to many books from Dean Koontz. This one ranks at or near the top.

I really connected with the characters and was moved emotionally many times. That has not happened in a long time.

The narrator was great.

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Amazing

This book is amazing. Excellence in the plot, characters, details and pacing aside, it’s a darn good read! Highly recommend.

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Awesome book

This was very thought provoking and stretch limits of one’s imagination. Dean you should make this into a movie

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Not too hot, not too cold, just right

What a pleasure to listen to a sci-fi book that seems so normal and down to earth. There is nothing profound or earth shattering but the story unwinds into a world of enjoyable characters doing interesting things.

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Great

Amazing. Hold my attention completely. I highly recommend this for anyone interested in good character development with fun science fiction elements.

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my second favorite koontz book

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

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Great listen!

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

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Excellent story


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

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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!

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