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From the electrifying tension of the opening scene, When Lightning Struck will instantly captivate readers. Meticulously researched, this historical novel on Martin Luther will immerse the reader in the dust and grit of 16th century Germany.
A lightning bolt follows a very long, meandering path between the cloud and ground or between clouds. During each flash, every portion of the long lightning path simultaneoulsy emits an explosive sound - a shock wave. If you are an observer on the ground, you'll first hear a loud BOOM from the portion of the lightning stroke that was closest to you.