- Paperback: 400 pages
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd (6 Jun 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0743252470
- ISBN-13: 978-0743252478
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.2 x 3.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 905,069 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The first corpse is found on the riverbank. The second in an isolated farmhouse. Both have been savagely beaten, the skin flayed from their bodies, their throats cut. For both victims, there's a DNA match. Charlie Pope, a convicted sex offender recently released from mental hospital, has cut off his court-imposed leg bracelet and disappeared. Now all Davenport has to do is find him. But something about this case doesn't smell right. The killings were meticulously calculated and methodical. Pope on the other hand is of low mental intelligence, incapable of the forethought and planning these murders would require. All the evidence points to Pope - but Davenport knows it just doesn't fit. Can he prove his instincts are right, and track down a killer as cunning as he is deranged?
About the Author
John Sandford is the pseudonym of Pulitzer prize-winning journalist John Camp. He is the author of thirteen PREY novels, and three KIDD novels. He lives in Minnesota.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
OK, so I admit it, I have read every one of the Prey series - including the couple which haven't quite come up to the usual standard of brilliance.
Davenport and Sloan have both matured extremely well, but in this one they have their edge back (not running over roofs like 21 year olds) - but the caustic humour and the passion are both there. The writing is brilliant, characterisation so believable that Mr Sandford can paint a picture of a country cop - you only meet once - and he is there before you. The twists anad turns of the plot are frustrating and surprising.
The best thing I can say is that it has an ending - not a oh gosh I have run out of words and need to end this ending - a thorough, calculated and well executed ending.
If you have never read any of the Prey series get hold of some of the first ones and make your way through - it's worth it.
Word of caution - do not read the hundred best songs of the rock era at the back of the book - it'll drive you nuts, you won't agree with it, but you will then have to think of your own.
Davenport and Sloan have both matured extremely well, but in this one they have their edge back (not running over roofs like 21 year olds) - but the caustic humour and the passion are both there. The writing is brilliant, characterisation so believable that Mr Sandford can paint a picture of a country cop - you only meet once - and he is there before you. The twists anad turns of the plot are frustrating and surprising.
The best thing I can say is that it has an ending - not a oh gosh I have run out of words and need to end this ending - a thorough, calculated and well executed ending.
If you have never read any of the Prey series get hold of some of the first ones and make your way through - it's worth it.
Word of caution - do not read the hundred best songs of the rock era at the back of the book - it'll drive you nuts, you won't agree with it, but you will then have to think of your own.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read a lot of detective fiction, and I rate John Sandford as one of the best. While he often gives fairly graphic descriptions of corpses, it doesn't seem like he's wallowing in it, it's just part of the story. One of the things which distinguishes his books is the humour. The dialogues are funny
and sound like the sort of things people would actually say to each other(which isn't all that common!). In this book his 'running gag' is Davenport's dilemma about deciding on the best 100 rock songs to download on to his IPod. The characters seem like real people, and he weaves their personal problems through the narrative without them getting too much in the way. While the plot doesn't keep you guessing till the end, it certainly has you gripped. Highly recommended as are all the Prey novels. Enjoyed this much more than the latest Robert Crais.
and sound like the sort of things people would actually say to each other(which isn't all that common!). In this book his 'running gag' is Davenport's dilemma about deciding on the best 100 rock songs to download on to his IPod. The characters seem like real people, and he weaves their personal problems through the narrative without them getting too much in the way. While the plot doesn't keep you guessing till the end, it certainly has you gripped. Highly recommended as are all the Prey novels. Enjoyed this much more than the latest Robert Crais.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Lucus Davenport is back in another of John Sandford's better than excellent "Prey" books. Somebody is killing in the style of three different serial killers, all who are locked away, safe from society. But someone knows their methods of killing, knows things the police have not told the public. Brrr, is all I have to say about this book. Scary and good. I also liked the fact that Mr. Sandford made Davenport seem very much more human with his goal of finding just the right top 100 songs of rock and roll for his iPod. I love my iPod and was glad to see Mr. Sandford include one in his latest thriller, it is such a hot product and this is such a hot book.
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John Sandford was recommended to me by a lady who runs a second-hand book shop. She said his "Prey Series" were definetly worth reading and he also has a sense of humour. Read more
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THANK GOD ANOTHER WINNER
EVERYTIME I START ANOTHER PREY - I PRAY SANDFORD WON'T HAVE LOST IT LIKE MANY OTHER AUTHORS (LIKE CORNWELL AND P J TRACY)
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