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    Amy Detjen Near Madison, Wisconsin 07-14-05
    Amy Detjen Near Madison, Wisconsin 07-14-05 Member Since 2017
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    "Not my fave"

    I've read all of the novels in the Prey series, partly because of the Minneapolis/St. Paul setting. However, this one was too gory for me. Yes, police work can be gory, but he could have spared us the details about entrails and such. Also, I enjoy the interactions between Lucas and his family members, who were off in England during this entire story.

    I didn't notice any anti-gay undercurrent, as another reviewer did. In fact, I remember thinking that the police in this story seemed disinterested in the gay-ness of anyone, but were stumped because the first rape/murder victim was a woman; the second was a man.

    So, I'd recommend the other John Stanford's before this one!

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    Dawn Henrico, VA, United States 06-24-05
    Dawn Henrico, VA, United States 06-24-05
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    "Best Prey"

    What a treat! Thus far, I've read the entire Davenport series in hard copy. Having Richard Ferrone tell me this tale made all the difference. His voice and delivery are just right for the gritty story.
    In my book, this ranks as one of the best Prey stories to date. Davenport is working with his usual cast of characters plus a couple of sheriff departments to catch a truly deranged killer. There's lots of action and suspense, and enough plot twists and red herrings to keep a process junkie like me happy. I literally did not stop listening for the last two hours unless I absolutely had to. Highly recommended for Sandford regulars as well as those new to the author.

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    Judith W. Laughlin 05-15-05
    Judith W. Laughlin 05-15-05 Member Since 2007
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    "A good one from Sanford"

    Well read[imortant!] tough, scary plot/ Sanford always a good read [listen[

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    Nina Arlington, VA, USA 09-18-07
    Nina Arlington, VA, USA 09-18-07
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    "dissapointing"

    I really liked the first books in this series, but it seems to be going downhill. Instead of good plot and character development, Sandford resorts to gratuitous swearing (f**ing this and f**ing that). I actually talk like that myself and hearing it used every other line in this book is making me realize how stupid it sounds.

    Also, there's no possible way the reader could "get it" right up to the end. Don't know about the rest of you, but I prefer it when I don't get it, but the clues were there all along.

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    BRUCE 07-14-05
    BRUCE 07-14-05
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    "Disturbing"

    Potential readers deserve to be warned about the content of this book. This is one of the most disturbing mysteries I have read/heard. After about a hundred pages I stopped reading it. It is one thing to hear on the news about real evil, but being entertained by it is quite a different thing. You should read this book only if you are interested in feeding the dark side of your mind.

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    Richard 10-07-05
    Richard 10-07-05 Member Since 2003
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    "Predictable Thriller - Psychos Galore"

    This was my first John Sandford novel, and having read a great deal, this book offers nothing new. The story was good, the pace fine, the characters entertaining. There were some good twists, with some good "CSI" type sequences and action. With the plot twists I didn't feel abused when I actually found out whodunit, there were no interjections of last minute details. I agree with the Audible synopsis which lists as a highlight, one of the character's researching the top 100 rock and roll songs. That should give a little more insight into how original the story was.

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    Selena R. 01-28-18
    Selena R. 01-28-18 Member Since 2016
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    "Had be hooked from the first chapter "

    It had me guessing till almost the end. I would have liked to know more about the villain childhood back story.

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    W. Warren Schmidt 10-21-17
    W. Warren Schmidt 10-21-17 Member Since 2015
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    "Great Mystery"

    One of Sandford’s very best. Even though I am a fan, I was never ahead of the plot. The audio performance was excellent.

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    Kevin D Mayes 09-29-17
    Kevin D Mayes 09-29-17 Member Since 2018
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    "I love this author !!!"

    John Stanford is a genius and writing suspense novels!! And the narrator Richard Ferrone with an incredible story they leave you hanging on the edge of your seat !!! I’ve read every novel and if you have not listen or read, do yourself a favor and spend the credit! You won’t regret the choice!!!!!

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    Bryan HOUSTON, TX, United States 09-15-17
    Bryan HOUSTON, TX, United States 09-15-17 Member Since 2017
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    "Broken Prey"

    Not my favorite book so far....The "Big 3" grossed me out... I'm sure thats just me...I can stomach alot, but not the direction that this went in...I did enjoy Lucus Davenport and his music list of 100 favorite songs...that was cute and it followed through to the end...

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