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by Dean Koontz (Author) "A storm struck on the night Laura Shane was born, and there was a strangeness about the weather that people would remember for years ..." (more)
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Since the night she was born, Laura Shane has been continually saved by a mysterious guardian who appears and disappears without a trail. Through the years, these random encounters prove more and more life-threatening, sending Shane down a dark path to which her savior, Stefan, has unintentionally led her and her family. But as Shane realizes when not where Stefan is from, she must scramble for her life as her enemies seek her out. Her only hope is in the knowledge that when lightning strikes, her enemies are near. Koontz isn't the first author to incorporate lightning with time travel, but he certainly shines new light on the subgenre of time travel. Koontz's 1988 novel gains new life in this unabridged production. Christopher Lane captures listeners with a stern and serious voice that can still lighten up, especially when voicing Shane's son, Chris, or other colorful characters. Lane's vocalizing of characters proves impressive, authentic and even amusing for everyone but Shane, whose voice is adequate but fades in comparison to the other characters. Regardless, Lane's narration improves upon the book by adding a tonal edge that will keep listeners' attention throughout all 14 hours. (May)
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On the night of Laura Shane's birth, a stranger appears from the lightning to prevent her delivery's being botched by an alcoholic physician. Throughout Laura's childhood the stranger reappears at times of danger. He protects rather than threatens, yet menace seems to follow him. Thirty years later another storm flashes and the stranger collapses, shot, at Laura's door. Now Laura protects her erstwhile guardian from mysterious hunters. He reveals that he and the hunters are time travelers. Laura, quick-witted and brave, leads the way to a bloody showdown. The paradox in time travel's tampering with history provides an interesting twist in this gripping thriller by a popular writer. Literary Guild selection.A.M.B. Amantia, Population Crisis Committee Lib., Washington,
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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5.0 out of 5 stars My 100-word book review, Jun 13 2007
By A. J. Cull (London, UK) - See all my reviews
Dean Koontz takes one of his trademark images, the ominous flash of lightning, and turns it into a chillingly imaginative plot device in a novel that has science fiction elements but is emphatically a thriller, and an excellent one at that. Lightning was one of the first Koontz stories I ever read, and remains one of my favourites. It turned me into a fan! With plenty of action, lashings of atmosphere and a great heroine who battles against both external enemies and the fears of her past, this novel is absolutely one of the author's best ever. Most definitely recommended.
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5.0 out of 5 stars My other favorite Dean Koontz book, Jun 3 2004
By Erica Anderson (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews
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Back in high school and early college, I was a ravenous Dean Koontz fan. Two of my all time favorite Koontz books were (and still are) "Night Chills" and "Lightning". I have to say "Lightning" has a slight edge over "Night Chills" but not by much. I first read the book when I checked out from the library and eventually bought my own copy from a used book store. That is how much I loved the book. I'm not particularly a big fan of books that talks about time travel but I thought Dean Koontz made the subject very fascinating in the novel. The story of Laura Shane and her 'guardian' made for compelling reading. The only flaw of the book is that towards halfway through the book it started becoming a cheesy soap opera but I can overlook that. One of my favorite moments in the book was Laura's interaction with the Ackerson twins. I couldn't help but get choked up when death befell Laura unexpectedly. I felt like I was part of Laura's life as she grew up through out the book. I know it sounds corny but it is true. I couldn't stop reading this book when I first read it and I still can't to this very day when I want to take a trip down memory lane.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Clever Keeper, May 18 2004
By Amanda S (Johnson City, TN United States) - See all my reviews
Dean Koontz has created a gripping novel that keeps the reader guessing. The story opens with the main character Laura Shane's birth, and it follows her throughout her life as she faces peril and rewards. She comes close to death several times and is saved only by a mysterious man who appears soon after lightning flashes. He vanishes from her life as suddenly as he arrives, and Laura refers to him as her "guardian angel." Laura's guardian rescues her from many of her childhood troubles, but armed men are now hunting her and her family for reasons beyond Laura's knowledge.

The story takes the reader from the isolated mountains to the heart of the city and back again as Laura discovers love, copes with loss, and understands herself further through her writing. Despite the deaths of many loved ones, compassion drives Laura on as she battles for victory against merciless killers on a mission.

Lightning is not one of Koontz's usual thrillers about unnatural creatures. It concentrates on the eventful life of one woman and places the element of time travel around her. This novel is compelling and clever, and I feel that anyone who reads it will find it worthwhile. Lightning combines time travel, shoot outs, and government conspiracies with mystery, destined love, triumph, and personal discovery to take the reader on a journey that won't soon be forgotten.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Not Really Great....
The Book was very good in the beginning and then it got boring in the middle. Most of the book was unbelievable, the dialogue was just so fake. Read more
Published on May 15 2004 by fantasticty

5.0 out of 5 stars An AWESOME novel
What can I say about this novel that will be any different than the multitudes of other reviews. There is no doubt that this novel reigns as one his best. Read more
Published on April 28 2004 by dwieselq

5.0 out of 5 stars Utterly Captivating...
I'm not going to sum up the book for you -giving you a synopsis that would not even come close to giving Koontz's story any justice- but I will tell you that I loved this book and... Read more
Published on April 7 2004 by Annie

5.0 out of 5 stars A different point of view...
There's nothing I can say in this review that hasn't been said already. Having said that, Dean Koontz has become my favorite author through the years. Read more
Published on April 4 2004 by Renee Scattolini

5.0 out of 5 stars Long Time Fan
I have been a Fan of Dean Kootnz since i was in 9th grade which was about 7 or 8 years ago. The first book i read was Intensity, and I thought it was the best until, I read... Read more
Published on Mar 17 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing time travel story!!!
"Lightning" focuses on a woman named Laura Shane. The story begins with the night that she is born. Read more
Published on Mar 14 2004 by Freddy Jones

4.0 out of 5 stars Not your ordinary time travel novel
Koontz has produced a fine read in Lightning. Not only is the storyline original and exciting, but this book is also filled with heart and humor. Read more
Published on Jan 29 2004 by kyralily

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
This is my first Koontz novel even though writing friends have suggested him to me for years. It will not be my last! Loved it! Read more
Published on Jan 21 2004 by Joan Dameron

5.0 out of 5 stars My Second Koontz Novel..and a Great One!
I got two Dean Koontz books for X-mas, because I heard he was a good Suspense/Horror writer, and I was tired of just reading Stephen King. Read more
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I liked this book in that it kept me reading and intrigued with what will happen next, and that is all I really ask of a book. Read more
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