• 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 (8,441 ratings)

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Rules of Prey

By: John Sandford
Narrated by: Richard Ferrone
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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

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"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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book one

Through out this story I could not stop wondering if Stanford just hates women our loves them.

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Great start to a great series!

I'm rereading this series. Or rather I read them before now I'm listening to them. I love the narrator. Mad Dog was one of the best antagonists of the series and still is. And Lucas Davenport is the ultimate cop. No other like him.

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The first Prey book and one of the best

If you have not experienced John Sanford's Prey series, you are in for a treat. Richard Ferrone is a great narrator, the characters are incredible, and the bonus is there 20 more of these after this one.
Plus if you are from Minnesota, live in Minnesota, or simply like Minnesota, you will enjoy the Midwest setting.
The downside is that John Sanford's writing will spoil you for many of the other prolific writers of this genre. He is among the best.
Enjoy!!!

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2 down...can't wait for the next one

I'm not much of a book person but was referred to this series and find myself unable to stop listening.

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WOW

This is one of the greatest books I've ever read! John Sandford really knows to tell a story!

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great story edge of my seat the entire time

great story edge of my seat the entire time while reading it. will continue to read all daven ports books

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Good storey but.....

i enjoyed the book except for the left wing thoughts that it's ok for a woman to decide to have a baby without the man knowing. it was nauseating the way Lucas waa manipulated by the women . he should grow a pair.

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Awesome

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Really, really, good.

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I feel lucky to have found this series. I'm going to listen to all of them. I'm really glad it's a series of 25 books, and not just one book.

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Suspenseful plot

excellent "read", suspenseful, narrator draws you right into the story, holds your interest throughout. Definitely recommend.

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the plan and sticking to it is the goal

this is a cold blooded murder that is planed one two many times got you.

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