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  • The Lightning Rod

  • A Zig & Nola Novel
  • By: Brad Meltzer
  • Narrated by: Scott Brick
  • Length: 13 hrs and 43 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,532 ratings)

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The Lightning Rod

By: Brad Meltzer
Narrated by: Scott Brick
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Publisher's summary

“Nola is the most accomplished kicker of ass since The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.” —A. J. Finn

Zig and Nola are back—in the hugely entertaining, highly anticipated follow-up to Brad Meltzer’s #1 New York Times bestselling thriller The Escape Artist.

What’s the one secret no one knows about you?

Archie Mint has a secret. He’s led a charmed life—he’s got a beautiful wife, two impressive kids, and a successful military career. But when he’s killed while trying to stop a robbery in his own home, his family is shattered—and then shocked when the other shoe drops. Mint’s been hiding criminal secrets none of them could have imagined.

While working on Mint’s body before his funeral, mortician “Zig” Zigarowski discovers something he was never meant to see. That telling detail leads him to Mint’s former top secret military unit and his connection to artist Nola Brown. Two years ago, Nola saved Zig’s life—so he knows better than most that she’s as volatile and dangerous as a bolt of lightning.

Following Nola’s trail, he uncovers one of the U.S. government’s most intensely guarded secrets—an undisclosed military facility that dates back to the Cold War and holds the key to something far more sinister: a hidden group willing to compromise the very safety and security of America itself.

Trouble always finds her…

She’s the lightning rod.

©2022 Brad Meltzer (P)2022 HarperCollins Publishers
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Love this story

I love this story. Can't wait for more Zig and Nola stories. Love the cliff hanger for the next book. I also love how this story takes place through history.

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Fun Story with Plenty of Surprises

Zig and Nola are really interesting characters and Brad Meltzer is a master story teller. You'll enjoy every minute, but be ready for plenty of surprises!

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This author is incredible , well written and creative in every respect .
I will read anything he writes

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Great plot twist

Not too many authors can tell a story from multiple perspectives, and have your audience not get confused. Characters told stories from the present and past multiple storylines, and they flow quite readily. There were more plot twists in the story and a braided rope. I should’ve known some of them are, but I think that’s part of his genius is to not make it easy. I subtle miss direction.

My friend was a funeral Director and he was just like Ziggy, and took great pride in making the people look their best for their family members.Well done Mr. Meltzer well done.N\\\

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Lighting Rod

Couldn’t stop working my way through the web until finally connecting at the very end

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I Loved It!

I waited so long for the second d Zig and NOLA book! it has huge twists that I totally didn't see coming!! I enjoyed every minute of it and I thought the narrator did an awesome job. He IS Zig and I cannot imagine anyone else narrating him. I was waiting for the Elliott in the Morning reference. Glad you didn't disappoint me, Brad! Just one question... What was the "perfect comeback?" I'm dying to know!!

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Don't believe all the bad reviews!

Always love how you get history lessons in Brad's books! A convincing plot, story is a bit loose, but entertaining. The prequel is also good despite the negative reviews. I almost didn't read (listen) to it , but glad I did.
Keep them coming Brad!

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Great Book!

As always Brad writes a great book and Scott brings it to life! Thank you gentlemen.

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Nice ending.

There are twists and turns. Overall, excellent work, Mr. Meltzer. Zig and Nola are some excellent characters. The evolution of the peripheral cast is nice as well. I cannot believe...well, I don't want to ruin it for anyone else.

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outstanding book! Want more!

Loved the way it was inter tangled with current time and the past to get an understanding of the whys...you get involved in the characters which I like. it gets you invested in the story and what going to happen next. can't wait for the next book of Nola and zig..and Rodey...

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