Lightning

Name: Lightning
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Author: Dean Koontz
ISBN: 9780425192030

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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A lightning strike introduces a mysterious stranger to Laura Shane in this supernatural novel.

Koontz crafts a tale where the boundary between divine protection and demonic deception blurs. The protagonist, Laura Shane, encounters a blond stranger whose origin is tied to a storm on her birth night. This event sets the stage for a story that examines the concept of guardian angels through the lens of fiction. The narrative does not rely on complex historical research but focuses on the immediate supernatural intrusion into Laura’s life. The inclusion of an afterword by the author provides additional context for this specific reissue. Readers will find the plot driven by the central mystery of the stranger’s identity and intentions.

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Literary Context

Published in 2003 by Berkley Books, this work sits within the tradition of American supernatural fiction. It reissues a classic from Koontz’s bibliography, appealing to fans of gothic and speculative genres who follow his exploration of angelic and demonic themes.

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🏛 Berkley Books 📅 2003 🌐 English 📔 Mass Market Paperbound 📐 Book ISBN: 9780425192030

📝 Description: Lightning

Dean Koontz presents a narrative centered on Laura Shane, whose life begins with a storm marked by unusual weather patterns. A blond-headed stranger enters her existence after a lightning strike, prompting questions about his true nature. Is he the guardian angel he appears to be, or something more sinister? The story draws upon themes of guardian angels and time travel to explore these uncertainties. The book is published by Berkley Books and was released in September 2003. This edition includes a new afterword written by Koontz himself. It is formatted as a large type book, making it accessible for readers who prefer larger text. The volume contains three hundred sixty-three pages and carries the ISBN 9780425192030. This title suits readers interested in supernatural fiction and gothic elements. Those seeking straightforward contemporary romance may find the focus on angelic intervention and temporal anomalies less appealing. The narrative structure relies on the interplay between Laura’s past and the stranger’s arrival, grounded in the specific events of her birth night.