A senseless slaughter leads Lucas Davenport down a twisted path in this thriller from the #1 New York Times bestselling author. Lucas Davenport has seen many terrible murder scenes. This is one of the worst. In the Minnesota town of Wayzata, an entire family has been killed—husband, wife, two kids, dogs. On the wall, in blood: “Were coming.” No apostrophe. There’s something about the scene that … There’s something about the scene that tugs at Lucas’s cop instincts—it looks an awful lot like the kind of scorched-earth retribution he’s seen from Mexican drug gangs. But this is a seriously upscale town, the husband ran a modest software company, the wife dabbled in local politics. None of it seems to fit.
Until it does…
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Love Lucas. Lots of dead people due to some Mexican narcos. The killing is payback for someone stealing $22 million of their drug money. Actually, there are a couple of different cases going on at the same time. Lucas is robbed at an ATM and ends up with a broken arm and the drug cartel is torturing and killing.
Pretty good story if it is a little gruesome.
I have read every Sandford book, even the non-Lucas ones. I’ve read half a dozen of his books more than once, and I consider him to be among my favorite authors. Sandford lost a little for a few books, but I felt he got it back again starting with Buried Prey. This book once again recaptured some of his old flair.
The writing was typical Sandford, which means good. The dialogue was classic Sandford, which means excellent. The book, like all of his, was without errors, or at least none caught my eye.
Overall this was a good read. It went fast. It had good action. There weren’t any huge gaping plot holes, and the ending will leave people satisfied.
Will I pick up the next Sandford book? You bet your sweet ass I will. He’s still one of the best.
Sanford I’d the very best!
I read ALL the Prey novels and they never disappoint. Great characters, especially in the lead character of Lucas Davenport.
Great Lucas Davenport part of the series. Couldn’t put it down. Just like the rest of them
Prey novels are the best, always brings the good stuff, Davenport, is superb, thanks !
This book is nothing but face-paced action from beginning to end. Crimes are being committed by muggers, horseshit thieves, murderous cartel gunmen, corrupt computer and bank workers…the list is endless…and Lucas and his team are kept busy running around trying to connect the dots. As always, Mr. Sandford’s own style of humor abounds throughout, especially when Virgil Flowers gets involved. In the end, Lettie has to defend Weather, Sam, and the baby against two killers and gets shot doing it. It was a very emotional moment, but all ends well. Very entertaining.
I love all of John Sandford books. Love his writing. Love his characters
You will love this book.
Same ol same ol from Sanford
A huge fan of the Davenport series, I eagerly snapped this book up and dove in. While the plotting was great, the graphic torture and violence ruined the story. The only Prey book I won’t read again.
I read all of John Sandford’s books. I don’t remember this one because it was a long time and many books past, but all of his are great.
Loved this book
Lucas Davenport keeps you going back until i’s over, don’t make any plans once you have started a Sandford book
Great Book.
How can you go wrong with this author!!
All his books are great.. I’ve read most of Lucas Davenport and some of Virgil Flowers but I do need to play catch up on more recent ones.
All Lucas Davenport tales are great reads.
As always John Sandford grabs your attention fast and builds a realistic crime drama.
Typical Sandford, starts quick then speeds up untill you’re sorry it’s over.