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  • Rules of Prey

  • A Lucas Davenport Novel
  • By: John Sandford
  • Narrated by: Richard Ferrone
  • Length: 11 hrs and 54 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (8,586 ratings)

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Rules of Prey

By: John Sandford
Narrated by: Richard Ferrone
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Publisher's summary

The "maddog" murderer who is terrorizing the Twin Cities is two things: insane and extremely intelligent. He kills for the pleasure of it and thoroughly enjoys placing elaborate obstacles to keep police befuddled. Each clever move he makes is another point of pride. But when the brilliant Lieutenant Lucas Davenport, a dedicated cop and a serial killer's worst nightmare, is brought in to take up the investigation, the maddog suddenly has an adversary worthy of his genius.
©1989 John Sandford (P)2005 Recorded Books, LLC

Critic reviews

"A police procedural as effective as it is brutal." (Publishers Weekly)
"Sleek and nasty...a big, scary suspenseful read." (Stephen King)

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Frightening

This is a very disturbing book. It is believable. The minds that were developed are powerful images that I would hope I will never encounter.

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A good diversion

A fun story. The protagonist is a bit over the top, but the author said he intended that so, OK, why not. The story is compelling. The serial killer is believable in action and language, but not sold on his inner-dialog. But the plot is fun, clever twists and turns, and good to see a story set in the Midwest.

The narrator relied a bit too much on nasally accents for some characters —too many sounded whiny — but what an incredibly tough job, having to do so many voices, both male and female. I’d give him a solid B.

This was my first book by this author. I’ll try at least another and maybe more.

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Awesome! Loved it!!

Richard Ferrone was terrific! Great story! Looking forward to his next novel “ The Innocent “ loved it!

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Loved it

I was very invested in this story I really enjoyed it! I think for a free included title it was great. I would read another from the author.

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Rules of Prey

Riveting, filled with drama, twists, turns had me on the edge of my seat. Definitely worth my time.

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Wow!

Loved this story and the characters. Keeps you involved as each turn of the page gets you more and more into the investigation.

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Great Book

I really enjoy Sanford’s characters. This was a great story and look forward to the next one!!

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Good intro to Lucas Davenport

Not a 5 star book, but it was pretty good. Lucas Davenport is a little rough in this first book, but we get insights into his character. Overall it was pretty good - the ending surprised me a bit but I liked it - it pushed the story to 4 stars.

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Gripping thriller.

At first, I was a little shocked by the details of this story. They were all too real and disturbing. However, as I read on, I began to feel that there must be justice for the victims. I know that books take time to develop and it paid off as a well-written and read enthralling tale.

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I'm not a fan...yet

I read all the reviews and thought I'd give Lucas Davenport a chance anyway. Sadly, everyone was right. He is not likable at all. He is a chauvinistic fool. I don't think his storyline was believable. I do disagree with other's reviews regarding the narrator.,. it was very difficult to listen through 11 hours of that voice. I am on the fence. should I give him another shot? I mean, there are at least 15 other books....he has to have had some character development! I might listen to the 2nd book since it's free, but after that...I just might be done.

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