Both Vastie and I read Dean Koontz. That was one of his words in his last book. The meaning from Dean Koontz was more of someone who is a seer. They can see what is going to happen, but usually can't do anything until after the fact.
I used to read him, but a few years ago, one of his books really scared me so I ran away..can't remember which it was. I'm reading Brad Meltzer right now.