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)

Worth it!

This was my first Dean Koontz book. Amazing story, plot, characters. He throws you on a roller coaster ride of emotion and suspense, and manages an ending you can be satisfied with. He's a great story-teller with a limitless imagination. The narrator was great as well. I would totally recommend it!

edge of my seat

have read several dean koontz books, this one kept me at the edge of my seat while listening to it! i think it's one of his best.

Dean Koontz does it again!

If you could sum up Lightning in three words, what would they be?

exciting, energetic, family

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Yes, it was a great story line and very interestingly told.

Have you listened to any of Christopher Lane’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Not that I recall.

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

Possibly but time restraints did not allow me to do so. I generally listen to my books during flight time.

Any additional comments?

Always looking for the next Koontz book on Audible.

awesome romp through known places

I found a copy of this paperback on a bus stop 15 years ago or more and devoured it in a weekend. I saw it on audible and realized I had forgotten much of the core story and so I listened to it and have really enjoyed it. The story goes from a mystery suspense to an awesome espionage and escape story so smoothly that the love stories, romantic and just powerful friendships, are almost palpable and our main character is a lady ofher time in all the finest ways.

The reading is... stiff? I think I just hear the characters in my head differently and so I struggled with the reading of all of the children and of Stefan. the reader does an excellent job of voice acting dozens of distinct characters and so I would still recommend the experience.

What a really fun trip through places familiar and imagined and into the life of one really incredible leading lady.

Good story

This is a good story. But of course... Its Dean Koontz! Its a good syfy story. Has suspense and a little bit of a surprise. Kept my interest. Actually, I was sorry when it was over. I would recommend this book.

Was just okay nothing special here

The story was pretty good however typical of many time travel type novels ( no new ground covered here!). It would be especially good for someone who hasn't red much time traveling stuff since many things were explained on why the character didn't do something in a certain way. It was a bit predictable at times... No real surprises but the storyline flowed well enough and the characters were interesting enough to keep listening. I thought the ending was a little too pat. Honestly it reminded me a little bit of the way Heinlein wrote.

Long Slow Start

This book was hard to get into, I almost didn't finish. It feels like it's on the verge of getting exiting the whole time but doesn't deliver until the last bit. I would not recommend.

Delightful

Many twists and turns but leaves you hopeful and wondering. A good listen while walking.

Book of two halves

I thought I was at the end of the book and had enjoyed it, only to find there was another 7 hours and the second half was much better than the first! Good surprises!

Time travel book that made sense.

A great book with the science of time travel. The narrator did a great job with different voices.. Action packed novel from beginning to end. The writer is good at painting pictures in your mind with words.