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RAIN HAS SEARCHED FOR A PLACE TO CALL HOME. BUT THERE'S NOWHERE TO HIDE WHEN THE NIGHT SKY LIGHTS UP WITH TERROR....

Torn from the embrace of her poor but loving family, Rain Arnold now lives surrounded by opulent riches but feels more like an outsider than ever before. Her heart's true passion -- the theater -- may prove to be her salvation, as she embarks on a journey to unmask a legacy of long-buried family secrets.

Enrolled in one of England's most prestigious drama schools, Rain is sent to London to live with her great-aunt, Lenora, of the renowned Endfield family. Their estate is breathtakingly austere, filled with antiques and a long, storied history. But something isn't right. Rain hears footsteps at night, and the high-pitched laughter of a little girl. She sees strange lights in rooms that are supposed to be closed off. And everything about the place -- the air, the silence, even the somber household staff -- is as cold and soulless as a museum. Behind the icy sheen of wealth and privilege lies something unspeakable. Something that could turn Rain's most precious dreams into an inescapable nightmare....



About the Author

About V.C. Andrews® With the publication of her first book, Flowers in the Attic, V.C. Andrews' novels became a bestselling phenomenon. Flowers in the Attic was followed by thirty-five more spectacular successes: Petals on the Wind, If There Be Thorns, Seeds of Yesterday, My Sweet Audrina, Heaven, Dark Angel, Garden of Shadows, Fallen Hearts, Gates of Paradise, Web of Dreams, Dawn, Secrets of the Morning, Twilight's Child, Midnight Whispers, Darkest Hour, Ruby, Pearl in the Mist, All That Glitters, Hidden Jewel, Tarnished Gold, Melody, Heart Song, Unfinished Symphony, Music in the Night, and Olivia; the Orphans series, which includes Butterfly, Crystal, Brooke, Raven, and Runaways; and the Wildflowers series, featuring Misty, Star, Jade, Cat, and Into the Garden. Lightning Strikes is the second novel in the thrilling new Hudson series, which began with Rain. V.C. Andrews' novels have sold more than eighty million copies and been translated into sixteen foreign languages.
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  • Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Pocket (July 1, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0671007696
  • ISBN-13: 978-0671007690
  • Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.2 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (60 customer reviews)
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Sequel That Really Lives Up To The First, June 24, 2000
I am a huge fan of V.C. Andrews and her "ghostwriter," Andrew Neiderman. When "Rain" first came out, I completely, thoroughly enjoyed it. And the sequel does it complete justice. In this story, Rain goes to London to attend the Drama school, but she must stay with her great-aunt and uncle, who contain a horrifying secret in their dark, scary mansion. And remember Larry Ward, Rain's elusive father who is rumored to be a Shakespearean scholar in England? He fits into the twisting plot as well. I love Rain and the story is vivid and wonderful. A delightful book!
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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A SOLID ENTRY IN THE HUDSON SERIES, June 28, 2000
The last time we saw Rain Arnold, she was being told by the only mother she has ever known that she is in fact not her own child, but the daughter of a wealthy family, and she will moving in with them. After dealing with tragedy on top of tragedy, Rain managed to graduate High School with the hopes of making it as an actress.

"Lightning Strikes" begins with Rain preparing to attend a performing arts school in London. Grandmother Hudson has made the arrangements for Rain to attend the school, and live with her sister Lenora, under the condition...they never find out Rain's true identity.

Rain arrives at her great-aunt Lenora's estate, with the family believing she is an au pair from America. Upon her arrival, she has been forced to deal with the creepy, estate manager, Mr. Boggs, and the story of Lenora's dead daughter, who supposedly haunts the estate.

Rain begins hearing noises during the night, seeing lights in parts of the house where no one lives, and feeling a strange presence around her.

Rain finds comfort in the form of Randall, a young man from her school that she is falling in love with, but will Randall feel the same after finding out Rain's true identity...To further complicate matters, she comes in contact with her real father.

Will Rain ever fit it...will she ever have a loving family...or will she be cursed with the lies and deceptions that have plagued her family's past...

As in all V.C Andrews novel's, the love relationships become tainted, the settings and characters are creepy, and the reader never knows which characters can be trusted.

V.C. Andrews has consistently written bestseller after bestseller, with a formula all her own, and it works. This type of fiction may not be for everyone, but anyone looking for dark, twisted, gothic fiction will enjoy this one.

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18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Andrews keeps on doing it, well her writer does., June 23, 2000
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Many may not know it, but VC Andrews passed away a few years or so ago and her kids hired a writer to finish up her books. So far this writer has done a wonderful job. Although I did not care for the little mini series as much as the regular series books. Lightning Strikes continues the story of Rain. It kept me up the first night reading till I was about 1/2 way through the book. I can never seem to put VC Andrews books down anyway, but this one I just couldnt find a good spot to stop. Usually I can stop at a chapter end, but not with this one. You just want to keep reading and reading and find out what is going to happen next. You want to know more about the secrets of Rain's past. This book reminds me of all the other regular VC Andrews series from Flowers in the Attic and on. I cant wait for the next book in the series to come out. This book is a must read, along with the FIRST in the series "Rain" for any VC Andrews fan as well as anyone looking for a great story to read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lightning Strikes
Good story & well written. I love V. C. Anderws but at times her stories seem entrined with other books she's written. This was very different & I enjoyed it very much.
Published 13 days ago by Kathy Mosley

1.0 out of 5 stars What?
This book was one of the most laughable I have ever read. It wasn't nearly as bad as any of Mr. Neiderman's newer works (April Shadows, Secrets in the Attic, etc) and had SOME... Read more
Published 14 months ago by M

5.0 out of 5 stars love VC Andrews
I started reading VC Andrews about 20 years ago and have been reading them ever since! This is great reading for when I just want to relax!!
Published on February 21, 2007 by J. Simpson

3.0 out of 5 stars lightning strikes
this is the second book in the hudson series. this book was just a tiny bit better than the first. in this book, rain is sent to london to study acting at a prestigious drama... Read more
Published on June 25, 2006 by stephanie porter

4.0 out of 5 stars Book Review
I was reading this book and compared to the others in this series this was not my favorite one. It was hard to follow in some spots, and when you think you have figured out what... Read more
Published on April 8, 2005 by Jessica Fasoli

2.0 out of 5 stars Boo! Hiss! to V.C. ghostwriters on this one!!!!!
"Lightning Strikes" is the second installment in the Hudson series. I really had a hard time getting into this second installment.... Read more
Published on October 21, 2003

4.0 out of 5 stars Rain in London
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I like this book better then Rain. I also like how the writer put her in London. Read more
Published on March 8, 2003

1.0 out of 5 stars So Bad ... Why It's Almost Painful...
Not bad in a good way either. Rain is a character of minimal personality. Likely someone our MALE ghost writer has fantasized up for lonely nights judging from her busy... Read more
Published on August 6, 2002 by Kat

1.0 out of 5 stars The Cliches Just Keep Coming
Yes, it behooves me to admit I read Part II of the so-called "thrilling" Hudson series. And more than likely, I'll be reading the last one as well. Read more
Published on May 16, 2002 by Vixenne Victorienne "Kymbe...

1.0 out of 5 stars Pure trash
I don't know why I even bothered wasting my money on this book; it was so bad. There was one thing that really bothered me with this book and the one prior. Read more
Published on April 21, 2002 by sweetiepie354

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