This book has some of the far-fetched, convenient 'coincidences' that in another author's hands, would have failed miserably. If you haven't read Sandford and want to know him, this is the best book to start with. His conversations with his bride-to-be Weather, his interactions with his peers are so vividly written that I felt for the first time: Lucas Davenport is a living, almost larger than life cop, not just an interesting character who seeks the advice of a nun, who drives a Porsche and who designs softwares. His prose whas never been extremely vivid or pewrful but in Certain Prey he not only exceeded himself but most of the genre. His portrayal ranks amongst the very best ones I've ever read. The story has frightening insights: Sandford was able to draw the profile of a memorable serial killer perfectly. His latest in the Prey series is his best yet. I was wary when I picked up the book: I didn't want to get disappointed but Sandford surprised the hell out of me. I've been an avid fan of John Sandford's books for a decade now and was sorry to see that Lucas Davenport seemed to have lost his edge. ![]() Sanford is very good at giving the minutae of an investigation but keeping the pace taut and the characters smart. I do miss the character in this book of his friend the nun - but hopefully she will turn up in future books, she's wonderful. Thank you - sometimes it is possible to be happy and productive alone. I realize that he doesn't have a woman in his life - but neither is he depressed or suicidal because he doesn't. ![]() ![]() I was also happy that Lucas seemed not to be in a depressed state. Probably more than any of us would like to realize. You wonder in real life how much of crime solving is luck. And to come at it from both sides, know the plot and the killer up front, but see how the police and FBI figure it out. I have enjoyed all of the Sanford "Prey" novels, being caught right off the bat with the first one many years ago and this is my favorite.Īs opposed to many of the books out this summer this is not about a serial killer, but a contract killer and the character of Clara Rinker is wonderful - smart, a killer with a conscience.
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