The Lightning Rod

A Zig & Nola Novel

By: Brad Meltzer

Narrated by: Scott Brick

“Nola is the most accomplished kicker of ass since The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.” —A. J. Finn

Zig and Nola are back—in the hugely entertaining, highly anticipated follow-up to Brad Meltzer’s #1 New York Times bestselling thriller The Escape Artist.

What’s the one secret no one knows about you?

Archie Mint has a secret. He’s led a charmed life—he’s got a beautiful wife, two impressive kids, and a successful military career. But when he’s killed while trying to stop a robbery in his own home, his family is shattered—and then shocked when the other shoe drops. Mint’s been hiding criminal secrets none of them could have imagined.

While working on Mint’s body before his funeral, mortician “Zig” Zigarowski discovers something he was never meant to see. That telling detail leads him to Mint’s former top secret military unit and his connection to artist Nola Brown. Two years ago, Nola saved Zig’s life—so he knows better than most that she’s as volatile and dangerous as a bolt of lightning.

Following Nola’s trail, he uncovers one of the U.S. government’s most intensely guarded secrets—an undisclosed military facility that dates back to the Cold War and holds the key to something far more sinister: a hidden group willing to compromise the very safety and security of America itself.

Trouble always finds her…

She’s the lightning rod.

Love this story

I love this story. Can't wait for more Zig and Nola stories. Love the cliff hanger for the next book. I also love how this story takes place through history.

Fun Story with Plenty of Surprises

Zig and Nola are really interesting characters and Brad Meltzer is a master story teller. You'll enjoy every minute, but be ready for plenty of surprises!

Review

This author is incredible , well written and creative in every respect .
I will read anything he writes

Michael j

Great plot twist

Not too many authors can tell a story from multiple perspectives, and have your audience not get confused. Characters told stories from the present and past multiple storylines, and they flow quite readily. There were more plot twists in the story and a braided rope. I should’ve known some of them are, but I think that’s part of his genius is to not make it easy. I subtle miss direction.

My friend was a funeral Director and he was just like Ziggy, and took great pride in making the people look their best for their family members.Well done Mr. Meltzer well done.N\\\

Great Book!

As always Brad writes a great book and Scott brings it to life! Thank you gentlemen.