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)

Unexpected thrills

Would you consider the audio edition of Lightning to be better than the print version?

There is something to listening to this book that reading it yourself might not have given to you. Christopher gave each person depth that had I read the book I may not have felt the pull into the story like I did listening to it.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

My listening time is somewhat limited but I found myself giving this book just a little more time ... just one more chapter.

Any additional comments?

Love gives you strength and depth all it's own. The fight we give for our loved ones and strength we find to push forward is found in this book. Great book!

Good not great

I devour Koontz books and thought that this story was good but not the usual holding on to the edge of my seat writing that I've come to expect.

Definately worth a credit

This is probably my favorite koontz book. The story was good from the beginning. It's somewhat fast paced. Narrator wasn't great but was good for sure.

Not what I expected

Bought this book on sale because I've read Dean Koone books in the past and liked them. The book is about time travel which I am not normally into but this one had a different twist to it that kept me into it the entire book.

I loved the characters and the way the narrator portrayed them was excellent. You always knew who he was portraying even without him telling you. Although this was a serious book there was much humor in it.

A story about how much the human spirit can tolerate when put to the test again and again. I highly recommend.

one he'll of a good book.

keeps you on by he edge of your set.
fine your self looking forward to the next chapter.

Good story, great historical references

Good story with some great references to history. The storyline ties together pretty well. The ending was too happy for me.

A standard fast paced Koontz

This is the first time I have listened to a Dean Koontz book, rather than read it. Mr Koontz has a way of keeping you riveted from start to finish, and normally at an almost real time plot. This was slightly different as the book is set over a period of years, but the bulk of the story is still in a few days nearer the end of the book. This at the normal breakneck pace. No dog in this book, un Koontz like.

Enjoy Dean's stories.

This is a different Dean
I like it. Darker -lightly sprinkled with humor. No dogs.

great read....audible book

Where does Lightning rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Lighting ranks at the top of the list plus one

What was one of the most memorable moments of Lightning?

the begining

What does Christopher Lane bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

the drama and the emotion of the characters

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

aboard the roller coster and hold on

Any additional comments?

with a "good" book you get to chapter 2 or 3 (if your lucky) or to the middle before things happen. With "Lighting" the action starts right away and ends at the last sentence.

great adventure

suspensful and entertaining read. enjoyed every page and would read again.
Captures your attention from page one