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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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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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Lightning

Laura Shane is a fighter. From the moment she was born, she has had to face many obstacles, and she has faced them with strength and courage.
Through some of the harder times in her life, her “guardian” Stefan has been there to save her. She learned to be tough and save herself too.
She developed very close and loving relationships with only a handful of people throughout the book. I think that is what I enjoyed the most. These people became so real to me. When I wasn’t listening or reading the book, I was thinking about what would happen next. I love books like this.
Christopher Lane is a perfect narrator. He made this great book even better.

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His and Hers

The first half of Lightning was very engaging for me, while my husband enjoyed the second half much more. Makes perfect sense; the first half delves into character development and relationships, while the second half has a distinctly action-movie vibe. Excellent unfolding of key plot points and characters; things stay fresh and tense because not everything ends “happily ever after.”

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Koontz classic

Read this book years back and am working my way thru his audible books. Enjoyed this one greatly. Good narration good story.

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A good read

This was a good mystery. I got a little lost in the time sequences but not very and not enough for me to move on to something else. The reader was good too. This one should not disappoint.

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