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Lightning
First published 1999 · 693 pages
A breathless, genre-bending thriller that wraps time travel and relentless suspense around a core of fierce, protective love.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like being caught in a sudden, electrifying storm. It is a propulsive, genre-defying experience that seamlessly blends the relentless pacing of a thriller with the speculative wonder of time travel and the emotional depth of a lifelong romance. The atmosphere is thick with tension and an ever-present sense of ominous destiny, yet it is anchored by a profound, earnest empathy for its resilient protagonist. You are pulled through decades of her life, feeling every jolt of dread, every narrow escape, and every moment of fierce protective devotion. It delights readers who want their high-concept sci-fi grounded in deeply human stakes, offering a breathless journey that ultimately rewards you with a powerful sense of hard-won hope.
- Mood
- tense
- atmospheric
- ominous
- hopeful
- Tone
- urgent
- earnest
- suspenseful
- empathetic
- Pace
- propulsive
- Themes
- fate and free will · protective devotion · overcoming trauma · the ripple effects of time · enduring love
- The writing
- Accessible and cinematic, prioritizing escalating tension and emotional directness over stylistic flourish.
- The arc
- Moves from vulnerability and atmospheric dread through relentless, high-stakes survival, culminating in hard-won triumph and enduring love.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave high-concept, genre-blending thrillers anchored by deep emotional stakes and a fiercely resilient protagonist.
Content notes
- violence
- child endangerment
- death of loved ones
- Nazi themes
About the book
When a bolt of lighting brings a blond-headed stranger into Laura Shane's life, she wonders if he's the guardian angel he seems - or the devil in disguise.
Description from Open Library.
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