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Lightning
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- Length: 12 hrs and 58 mins
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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
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)
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- Nurse3
- 12-05-19
Couldn’t put it down!!!
Loved it! It takes a minute to catch on when they are jumping back and forth but it is intriguing and keeps you sitting on the edge of you’re seat
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- 04-01-20
Loved it!!
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I love this book
Why haven't they made a movie yet? I can't get enough of this lovely book
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- C. Bernier
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Best Ever!
LOVED this book. Narrated well, and wonderful suspenseful story. Koontz at his best. Kept me listening!!
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- Bill Meyer
- 01-11-19
It is really great book.
I looked forward to each chapter. It has mystery, intrigue, love, science fiction, history, imagination.
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- Susan
- 03-05-13
excellent! loved this suspense filled story.
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The reader of this novel was excellent he made every character stand out. he was very entertaining.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Laura the main character was my favorite.she was very easy to relate to and yet her strrength and ability to endure was remarkable yet very believable.
Which scene was your favorite?
I think the end of the book the very last pages were the most rewarding and I was glad the author ended it as he did. He brought everything together in those last paragraphs.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
I laughed outloud a couple times and gasped with surprise in other places. all in all a very good book.
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- Eric
- 10-20-14
Koontz doesn't know how to write a bad book
What made the experience of listening to Lightning the most enjoyable?
The narrator was wonderful. Very easy to listen to. I'll look for more with Christopher Lane narrating.
Who was your favorite character and why?
The Guardian Angel for reasons that will be known if you read it all the way to the very end.
What does Christopher Lane bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Rhythm. I noticed that when I read a book, I tend to flip through the boring details and get to the climax or resolution. Christopher Lane does an excellent job going through the rhythm to rev up the excitement.
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- JJ Living Happy & Well
- 12-30-15
Loved the Story and Characters
This story was so enjoyable. Laura was the person you want to be without having to go through her struggles. The reading was very well done. Truly enjoyed!
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- Adrienne
- 09-22-13
Enjoyable read!
It was a thoroughly enjoyable Koontz book. He is one of my favorite authors in his genre.
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