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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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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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Not what I expected

Love the story. I always appreciate when a story pulls a twist off that you don’t see coming. It was very engaging and thrilling going places I definitely didn’t think it would. Good characters as well with two very strong females. Also very well voice acted.

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Great All Around

Fun interesting story by a master and excellent reader! Classic Koontz. Still one of my favorites.

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Amazed!

I've always loved reading because it is a magical escape. Getting older, I haven't been able to read as much as I like (I dont have 2 or 3 days to hide away and climb into a book as in the days of yore.) This book in particular has kept me on the edge of my seat from practically the very first page every single time I've read it (at least 5x) so I thought it would be perfect to my first audio book. I wasn't sure if I would like a "story telling" rather than reading it myself, but I was amazed. The narrator did an excellent job with voicing and differentiating the characters. And how awesome to hear a story while I work. Bravo! 😍. I cannot wait to listen to my next book.

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really enjoyed

Really enjoyed I really like that it wasn't too gory it wasn't too bloody and there was more story to it I really wished Laura's husband wouldn't have died but I really enjoyed the book and I can't wait to read many more Dean Kuntz books

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Worth every minute

Twists, turns, action and suspense. Dean Koontz is a fantastic storyteller. Christopher Lane is an excellent voice artist.

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Great book

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, the narration as well as the story-line. A great read.

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great book

Dean Koontz always turns out interesting and entertaing books, and this is up there as one of the best.

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Can't Guess where this is going next!

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

I was very pleased with this book.. Had never listened to a Koontz book before and went off the review of others... I will go back and look for others. I never new where the book was going next! Great for an avid audiobook listener!!

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First

This was my first Koontz story. Well worth the listen. Hard to follow at first, but it comes together quick.

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Good time travel story.

I still think "Dark Rivers of the Heart" was his best, but this one is quite good and I liked the ending.

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