Black Lightning: A Novel

For me, this was not a page turner. Subject was so far-out that I couldn't relate thus not scarry at all. Then before you know it, the whole story ended. I gave it 4 stars because I've enjoyed other John Saul's novels and I will read other J.S.'s books.

A really good book, got a little confusing at first but then it really took off. Love his writing, keeps you on edge and into the charactures You sort of become a bystander so to speak.

I'm a big fan of John Saul, but "Black Lightning" was a disappointment.Within the first few chapters I recognized a plot premise that dates back as far as horror novels go. Anyone who has ever seen an episode of Twilight Zone will know what's going to happen w/in 50 pages.Think I'm being overly critical? Try this: Anne Jeffers is at a prison to witness the electrocution of serial killer Richard Kraven. At the exact moment of Kraven's death, Anne's husband has a near-fatal heart attack and is brought back from the jaws of death by use of a defibulator.If you can't tell what happens next, then buy this book.

I have been reading John Saul's books for quite some time. However, I found this one to be rather long and not up the usual standards I've set for John. Nor was the book as suspenseful as some of his others.

it takes awhile to get moving but once it does this book is one of my all time favorites - the impact of some of the subject matter will always be on my mind

I loved this book! John Saul is my FAVORITE!!! An awesome writer and story teller. Even though this was a little different, it was still a great one from the master.

Was a very y intense book kept me interested and ok n the edge if my seat through the whole book. Very good reading!

I was not sure about this book but purchased it anyway, I ended up loving the book!!!! Would read this one again!

A serious page turner. I prefer true crime stories but this was a really good book.about half way through the book I became confused about what was going on andit took me almost to the very last page to figure it out. IT WAS SO GOOD.

A very exciting novel. Well worth a read!

Brilliant book, I have read most of Saul's work and this is certainly one of his best.Great suspense and I was hooked from the first page. This is a real horror story and well worth a read!