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by John Sandford (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Putnam Publishing Group (10 May 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0399152725
  • ISBN-13: 978-0399152726
  • Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 16.3 x 3.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Prey this is not the last..., 10 Aug 2005
This review is from: Broken Prey (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.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars back to his brilliant best, 12 Jun 2006
By Penny Harvey "penhar" (England) - See all my reviews
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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.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Great thriller, terrible Rock-n-roll picks!, 13 May 2005
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I agree with the last reviewer, Lucas Davenport was much more fun before he got domesticated, but we all must grow-up, even Lucas. I actually had found this series to be wanting the last few outtings. Like most series I figured it had run its course and it was time to move on. I am glad though that I gave the Prey series another chance, despite Lucas Davenports domestication this is still a top notch suspense thriller! A fast paced, maze of a story that keeps you guessing right up until the end. The plot has great momentum and the author manages to hold off revealing the actual killer until late in the book (something that I think adds to the suspense). The only reason I am giving this book four stars instead five is because of Lucas Davenports top 100 rock-n-roll song picks, come on! Billy Joel's the Piano Man???????? That's not rock-n-roll! Not enough Beatles to be sure. Oh Yeah! Check out "A Tourist in the Yucatan" cool thriller/mystery-Highly recommended!
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