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'Superb...sharply drawn characters, intricate plotting and smooth dialogue make this a sure fire winner' Publishers Weekly 'Crime writer John Sandford is one of the best around' Sun 'John Sandford ... is a master when it comes to thrillers' Independent
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When a gang carry out a daring drugs raid on a hospital pharmacy, during which several staff are injured and one medical orderly is brutally killed, the Minneapolis police department can only conclude that it must have been an inside job. For Lucas Davenport, this case is about to get personal. Weather Karkinnen, Lucas's surgeon wife, was due to perform a high-profile operation on the day of the raid, and as an unwitting observer of the criminals' desperate getaway, she is now in grave danger. As the culprits embark on a series of vicious murders in an attempt to silence any witnesses, it becomes apparent that a city gangster ring known as 'The Seed' is behind the attacks. With the body-count rising, Davenport knows that time is running out to identify the inside plant in the hospital before the gang catches up with Weather once and for all.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The Lucas Davenport series, although standalone novels, have been steadily evolving over the last decade. Gone are the straightforward serial killer books, here to stay are the wider scoped stories featuring the deadpan colleagues of the BCA, their colleagues, their affiliates and Lucas' family. Never more have these crime books seemed like a TV series or been as much fun to read. Storm Prey has no central protagonist, although Lucas, as expected, shares most of the heroic scenes, and the split between Lucas, Weather and the bad guys is fairly equal. When a robbery at Weather's hospital escalates there is no predicting the direction this twisting roller-coaster will turn. As the the fever increases the book becomes a real joy to read, possibly due to the interesting human interest angle that is intrinsic to the plot. Pure Davenport this is not and it's the group dynamic that produces a fresh and gripping read right until the end. Recommended indeed.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I'm an incurable Davenport fan, and have read all prey books a number of times. However I was disappointed with this offering. I have been disappointed by the last couple of books and had hoped that this would bring back the old Lucas. Not so. As some other reviewers have remarked, he seems to be tamed by domestic bliss, with a bland predictability not only in the plot but also in the dialogue between Davenport and other characters. In fact he hardly really features in the story until late on when the momentum picks up slightly towards the end. The tension that we enjoyed in eyes of prey, Winter Prey and many others just seems to have gone. Plot was predictable and had no real surprises. Maybe next time.....
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Clever and convincing
No idea how I have come this far without discovering John Sandford, but delighted to know how many other books await. Read more
Published 1 month ago by G. M. Sinstadt
not brilliant but still good
Storm Prey This time our hero writes more about the team than himself as they are in pursuit of a number of criminals. Read more
Published 11 months ago by leigh beresford
storm prey
Another great read from John Sandford. Have always loved the Lucas Davenport series and this is a great addition even Virgil is involved. Well worth reading.
Published 20 months ago by R. Armstrong
The usual Sandford
If you like John Sandford books I don't see any reason why you won't enjoy this one. The book is the usual, fast-moving style with the laconic attitude of Davenport and his... Read more
Published 21 months ago by G. Paterson
Storm Prey
07/08/10
Storm Prey was a reasonable read. I'm not sure how many more Davenport novels will generate the kind of excitment most of the earlier ones did. Read more
Storm Prey was a reasonable read. I'm not sure how many more Davenport novels will generate the kind of excitment most of the earlier ones did. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Gandalf13
A little different
I can understand how some people have felt a little sold short by this book, as it's more a story with Davenport in it than a Davenport story. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mr. B. Gash
Not one of his better books
I was disappointed with this 'Prey' book. JS included all of his 'old' characters, there's appearances by Marcy, Virgil, Capslock, Shrake, Jenkins, but it almost felt like they... Read more
Published 22 months ago by russianout
Doesn't disappoint
John Sandford's 'Prey' series, featuring Lucas Davenport never disappoint and this one is no exception.
Published 22 months ago by sadoldfart
another good one
I've been hooked on the "Prey" series,since the very first one.Lucas Davenport being one of my favorite characters,in the crime thriller category. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Judy L. Rockell
Never fails to please !
Another great Sandford book; i have read all the Prey novels (now 15+), and, unlike some authors who 'go off the boil', Sandford continues with his written brilliance! Read more
Published 22 months ago by dreemerdog
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