Thief of Time - Lightning

'I was just down in the valley when the lightning struck the tower,' said Lu-Tze. 'You know it is written, “Big events always cast their shadows.” But I couldn't detect where it was happening until too late. A half-mile sprint uphill faster than a lightning bolt... No one could do that. Nearly made it, though - I was actually through the door when it all went to hell!’

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The Thief of Time - p158