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Lightning

byDean Koontz

Genres: Science Fiction Horror

Who is this book for? Readers who enjoy suspenseful horror with elements of science fiction and strong character development.

Topics SurvivalIdentityPower

MoodSuspenseful, Dark

Female protagonist

ViolenceModerate

The No.1 bestselling classic from Dean Koontz, the master of chilling suspense, that will thrill fans of Stephen King and the Odd Thomas series.The first time the lightning strikes Laura Shane is born...The second time it strikes the terror starts... though eight-year-old Laura is saved by a mysterious stranger from the perverted and deadly intentions of a drug-crazed robber. Throughout her childhood she is plagued by ever more terrifying troubles, and with increasing courage she finds the strength to prevail - even without the intervention of her strange guardian. But, despite her success as a novelist, and her happy family life, Laura cannot shake the certainty that powerful and malignant forces are controlling her destiny.Then the lightning strikes once more and shatters her world. The adventure - and the terror - has only just begun...

Language

Published on

09/10/2015

Pages

408

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9781472230287

Price Comparison

waterstones

Paperback

10.99 £

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