Lucas Davenport investigates a vitriolic blog that seems to be targeting the children of U.S. politicians in the latest thriller by #1 New York Times-bestselling author John Sandford.The daughter of a U.S. Senator is monitoring her social media presence when she finds a picture of herself on a strange blog. And there are other pictures . . . of the children of other influential Washington … influential Washington politicians, walking or standing outside their schools, each identified by name. Surrounding the photos are texts of vicious political rants from a motley variety of radical groups.
It’s obviously alarming–is there an unstable extremist tracking the loved ones of powerful politicians with deadly intent? But when the FBI is called in, there isn’t much the feds can do. The anonymous photographer can’t be pinned down to one location or IP address, and more importantly, at least to the paper-processing bureaucrats, no crime has actually been committed. With nowhere else to turn, influential Senators decide to call in someone who can operate outside the FBI’s constraints: Lucas Davenport.
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Not quite up to par with the other Davenport books but still enjoyable.
I love all books by John Sandford!!
I’m a huge fan of John Sandford and Lucas Davenport — and with the uncertainty of all that is going on in the world right now, it was comforting to escape into the world of Lucas Davenport, where I know that even in the face of tragedy, Davenport’s wit, intelligence and sensibility will be enough to save the day. I read Neon Prey and then immediately started Masked Prey. Enjoyed both — nice reprieve from quarantine-world.
I’ve read all of John Sandford’s Prey novels. I didn’t think this one was up to par. Davenport is a very dark character in this one and I found myself longing for some of the old side-kicks, especially Dale Capslock, Shreck (?) and Jenkins. That said, it is entertaining.
After reading the last Prey book, I thought that Lucas was finally going to have to hang it up so I was very excited that he’s continuing. The way this book ended left me feeling disappointed. This isn’t the Davenport that I have come to love so much. That being said, I did like most of this book and I’m hoping that the next one is back to the Lucas of old
I kept with this book because John Sanford is such a good writer. You buy into his characters and want to find out what happens to them. That being said, I thought the plot was light, Davenport chased the bad guys from here to there, with different combinations of good guys, sometimes getting hurt, and sometimes killing bad guys.
I love Lucas, almost as much as I love Virgil.
Someone is threatening the children of members of Congress, or are they?
One child is murdered. Who is responsible, really? The shooter or the person who egged them on?
Pretty good read. At the end, Lucas reveals a little more of himself than before.
I’ve read every Sandford book. Yes, I have. Lucas Davenport is now a U.S. Marshall. He’s called to help with a case that seems to have targeted the children of U.S. Senators. As things unfold, we’re involved with white supremacists and internet influencers. Maybe it’s because I’m housebound and sick of politicians right now but this book just didn’t deliver for me. For one thing, it had a slow start. Then Lucas has become something of a lone wolf, just like the bad actors he’s chasing. Sorry, but I took away a star for the way this book ended. Lucas wasn’t very heroic. No spoiler here, but you’ll have to decide for yourself if this series may have run its course. Personally, I’m beginning to prefer Virgil Flowers from Sandford. Virgil has more personality and depth.
Enjoyed this novel, have read all of the “Prey” novels. Sandford brings his characters to life. Each novel brings them into your family. This novel was a little more calm than usual, with all the “groups” he investigated. Wish he would of involved the two teenagers more! But good read!
This is the usual Sanford….well-written, a good story-teller.
I love John Sandford’s Prey series. I’m reading the whole series again. and Virgil made an appearance… Not sure why some reviewers take books so literally?
It’s called fiction for a reason. It’s to entertain. Be enjoyed. A good read.