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John Saul knows how to make the blood run cold and the heart race wild with fear. Now the author of the New York Times bestsellers Creature and The Homing delivers a chilling novel of a convicted serial killer sentenced to death—and hell-bent on revenge.
For five years Seattle journalist Anne Jeffers has pursued the horrifying story of a sadistic serial killer's bloody reign, capture, trial, and appeal—crusading to keep the wheels of justice churning toward the electric chair. Now the day of execution has come. A convicted killer will meet his end. Anne believes her long nightmare is over. But she's dead wrong. . . .
Within days, a similar murder stuns the city. As the butcher stalks his next victims, creeping ever closer to her, Anne is seized by an icy unease, a haunting sense of connection to these unspeakable crimes. And, relentlessly, she hears the eerie echo of the dead man's last words to her: "Today won't end it. How will you feel, Anne? When I'm dead, and it all starts again, how will you feel?"
In Black Lightning, John Saul strikes with a novel as electrifying as a jagged bolt from a pitch-dark sky, proving once again his inimitable genius for suspense.
Praise for Black Lightning
"His most effective thriller to date . . . [a] compelling read."—The Seattle Times
"Electrifyingly scary."—San Jose Mercury News
"One of Saul's best."—Publishers Weekly
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"John Saul has become one of my all-time favorite authors, and this was the first book that got me into him. He comes up with riveting (albeit peculiar) plots and twists, and he focuses on blending the paranormal, the supernatural, and psychological thrills, and results in a well-crafted book."
— Leah (4 out of 5 stars)
Black Lightning Listener Reviews
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" Saul does a good job keeping pace with authors like Stephen King and Dean Koontz in regard to suspense, but so far I am unimpressed with the endings. "
— Trisha, 1/31/2014 -
" To graphic for my taste. Couldn't finish the whole book "
— Rhonda, 1/26/2014 -
" One of my favorite books "
— Crystal, 1/21/2014 -
" Excellent serial killer novel with some interesting twists and turns. "
— Tina, 1/20/2014 -
" Full of twists and turns. "
— Marky, 1/18/2014 -
" The premise itself was good. It was lacking in some of the hows. I had the book figured about half way through and kept hoping for the how which never came. I liked the book but its not the best by the author. "
— Carol, 1/18/2014 -
" WOW! This was the first book I have read of John Saul's and I fell in love with his style. This book scared me! I love ghost stories and watching scary movies but to actually read something that was written so thrilling was chilling. This is a book I will read again and again. "
— Victoria, 12/31/2013 -
" Starts ok, but you see pretty much everything else coming. The end doesn't cut the mustard either. "
— Kate, 12/25/2013 -
" I couldn't finish it, the plot was to obvious. I got bored. "
— Sigi, 12/10/2013 -
" I could not put this book down. The ending left me wanting more. "
— Launiquela, 6/5/2013 -
" 2.5 Stars. Saul didn't do too bad on the ending like he has most of his books. And it went on a little longer than necessary. "
— Jenny, 1/30/2013 -
" Really good!! it takes place in seattle too :D "
— Robyn, 1/16/2013 -
" Mr. Saul is a dark writer and you have to have a stomach to read some of his material. Overall, the book was a good read with a few surprises and an ending that I would have preferred a little more detail. "
— Kimmie, 10/10/2012 -
" A nice summer read. :) Not a keeper however, it's already in my yard sale pile. "
— Jessica, 8/24/2012 -
" This is my favorite John Saul book. It's intense, compelling, and impossible to put down. I've lost count of how many times I've reread this one. A must read! "
— Elyse, 8/12/2012 -
" The book was alright but was disappointed in the ending. "
— Michelle, 2/1/2012 -
" Horribly written, mediocre story idea, altogether, I hope his other books are better because this one stinks. "
— Chris, 9/30/2011 -
" There was a period of time I only read Koontz, King and Saul. "
— Ladyjexie, 8/12/2011 -
" Bruce- you must have just picked the wrong books- this one was pretty good, however I've either read it before, or it was awfully similar to another one of his I've read, lol. But no kid main characters and no sentences that just........... :) "
— Jody, 4/18/2011 -
" All I can say is CREEPY! By the end of it, I seriously started pegging everyone for a serial killer who might begin stalking me! "
— Olivia, 3/29/2011 -
" This one I liked as much as his others, but was a little too disturbing for me. Its the last of his I've read. "
— Kelli, 3/20/2011 -
" Pretty good. Ending seemed rushed, though. I wish it had been different. But it's extremely suspenseful and actually managed to keep me up at night. "
— Maryam, 2/20/2011 -
" The premise itself was good. It was lacking in some of the hows. I had the book figured about half way through and kept hoping for the how which never came. I liked the book but its not the best by the author. "
— Carol, 1/31/2011 -
" Pretty good. Ending seemed rushed, though. I wish it had been different. But it's extremely suspenseful and actually managed to keep me up at night. "
— Maryam, 12/13/2010 -
" Incredibly shocking book! I have never forgotten this one I think it is one of the best books I have ever read! "
— Tam, 8/13/2010 -
" A nice summer read. :) Not a keeper however, it's already in my yard sale pile. "
— Jessica, 7/28/2010 -
" This was an excellently written book by John Saul. It is not particularly believable, but that can be the nature of horror. <br/> <br/>J. Robert Ewbank author "John Wesley, Natural Man, and the 'Isms'" "
— J., 6/18/2010 -
" I could not put this book down. The ending left me wanting more. "
— Launiquela, 4/25/2010 -
" Liked the book hated the ending! "
— Teresa, 2/22/2010 -
" I guess I just expected more... "
— Allison, 11/11/2009 -
" A little different than the others I've read of his. Liked the seriel killer/grotesqueness of the novel (except for the cat). "
— Jessie, 10/17/2009 -
" Excellent serial killer novel with some interesting twists and turns. "
— Tina, 8/5/2009 -
" Pretty good read. Defiantly held my attention. "
— Dennis, 2/17/2009 -
" This book is pretty intense & scared the crap out of me. Do not read if you are alone in your house late at night. I higly recommend it! "
— Laura, 1/22/2009 -
" WOW! This was the first book I have read of John Saul's and I fell in love with his style. This book scared me! I love ghost stories and watching scary movies but to actually read something that was written so thrilling was chilling. This is a book I will read again and again. "
— Victoria, 1/6/2009
About John Saul
John Saul is the author of several bestselling books, including Suffer the Children, Midnight Voices, The Manhattan Hunt Club, Nightshade, The Right Hand of Evil, The Presence, Black Lightning, Guardian, and The Homing. He is also the author of the New York Times bestselling serial thriller The Blackstone Chronicles, initially published in six installments but now available in one complete volume. Saul divides his time between Seattle, Washington, and Maui, Hawaii.
About Phil Gigante
Phil Gigante has narrated more than two hundred audiobooks, earning ten AudioFile Earphones Awards and three of the prestigious Audie Awards for best narration. An actor, director, and producer with over twenty years of experience in theater, film, television, and radio, he is currently the artistic director of Gigantic Productions and Little Giant Children’s Theatre.