The Investigator

De: John Sandford

Narrado por: Richard Ferrone

Letty Davenport, the brilliant and tenacious adopted daughter of Lucas Davenport, takes the investigative reins in the newest thriller from #1 bestselling author John Sandford.

“Sandford fans rejoice! Davenport next generation has arrived and Letty is exactly the kind of cool-eyed, smart-mouthed, lethally dangerous heroine we’ve been waiting for.” --Lisa Gardner, author of One Step Too Far

By age twenty-four, Letty Davenport has seen more action and uncovered more secrets than many law enforcement professionals. Now a recent Stanford grad with a master’s in economics, she’s restless and bored in a desk job for U.S. Senator Colles. Letty’s ready to quit, but her skills have impressed Colles, and he offers her a carrot: feet-on-the-ground investigative work, in conjunction with the Department of Homeland Security.

Several oil companies in Texas have reported thefts of crude, Colles tells her. He isn’t so much concerned with the oil as he is with the money: who is selling the oil, and what are they doing with the profits? Rumor has it that a fairly ugly militia group might be involved. Colles wants to know if the money is going to them, and if so, what they’re planning.

Letty is partnered with a DHS investigator, John Kaiser, and they head to Texas. When the case quicky turns deadly, they know they’re on the track of something bigger. The militia group has set in motion an explosive plan . . . and the clock is ticking down.

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“The Investigator is a procedural action thriller in which the technical sleuthing only heightens the tension. Letty is such a capable character, and Mr. Sandford such a fine tactician, it would seem incomprehensible and even cruel to deny readers a swift follow-up.”--Wall Street Journal

“John Sandford created a winning formula with his furiously paced Prey novels, which star Lucas Davenport, a Minnesota detective turned U.S. marshal with a penchant for sharp dressing, high romancing and expert marksmanship. In The Investigator he moves the chess pieces to a different board.”--New York Times

“Sandford’s first Letty Davenport novel is a violent, topical, fast-paced story that’s sure to please action fans.”--Library Journal (starred review)

"Readers are treated to Sandford's well-crafted prose, conversational but never chatty and charged with boisterous humor. A top-line thriller from one of thegenre's heavy hitters."--Booklist

"A domestic-terrorist plot gives the adopted daughter of storied U.S. Marshal Lucas Davenport her moment to shine. Generations may succeed generations, but Sandford’s patented investigation/action formula hasn’t aged a whit. Bring it on."--Kirkus Reviews

"Letty Davenport takes center stage in this welcome series spin-off. One of Sandford's best books in years."--Publishers Weekly

"If John Sandford’s The Investigator isn’t the most-anticipated spring book, it’s darn close…Sandford writes fully realized characters and no doubt he will deepen our understanding of Letty as the series matures.”--Pioneer Press

“Fans of the Lucas Davenport series will find much to like in the adventures of his adopted daughter.”--Criminal Element

No Lucas

But it turns out Lettie has grown up dangerous. Took a whole day to listen. Good work.

A new great subject

I cannot say I was fully on board with Lettie being the star of one of John Sanford’s amazing books. I was stupid as the new avenue for his writing was so artfully done. She is the embodiment of Lucas and maybe smarter in her grasp of how to handle bureaucracy and talent with firearms. As usual, can’t wait for the next one…

Excellent Again

I thank John Sandford for his craft and excellence. Can’t wait for more from Lettie. Authentic and human.

This book kept me finding reasons to listen to it.

I've love the Lucas Davenport storyline for ever. Letty's a natural progression of that line. I loved the chemistry between her and Kaiser, as well.

If you like Lucas and That F&$king Flowers…..

Letty is a twenty something female Lucas with a huge chip on her shoulder. You can expect a great ride with this one!

I started skeptical

I was initially skeptical of a Letty Davenport book. But then I was initially skeptical of a Virgil Flowers book. This was a terrific read and kept my interest all the way. Letty is as unique as any of Stanford’s characters. I started reading the Prey novels from the first one in 1989. Being from Minnesota, I appreciated the descriptive incorporation of the weather, look and feel of the settings. But I have enjoyed his books no matter the setting. Lettie is a complex and interesting character, and has been since first being discovered and eventually adopted by Lucas and Weather.
This book is a great story and a very relevant one that addresses one of the major issues and dividing points of our country. People tend to prefer to remember only the recent past, and forget that the initial immigrants to America also came here uninvited, and were therefore illegal.
People feeing oppression and bringing their children do not always appreciate the legalities of laws that are made to protect the entitled.
Enough said - great read
More please
Gary - ex Minnesotan and current Nevadan.

Always A Win

John Sanford is always a win. I am slowly getting used to this narrator and coming to appreciate him. I sincerely hope we get more Letty books. I use to live on the border.Two of them. Nogales, Arizona and El Paso, Texas. I also lived in Sonora, Mexico. I have seen these attitudes, the good and the bad. This book hits on the head delivered as entertainment. Provides shock and awe and feels.

I loved it, can’t wait for more

Thought Virgil and Lucas were the best, but Letty is right there with them. Really different, original plot. Lots of action, good characters.
Don’t miss it. A great read.

Politics

Good story but too bad John Sanford couldnt leave his left wing bias out of it. Women and babies the only poor people trying to cross the border?? we have border patrol for a reason..show both sides!

Great read

Love the timely story and character development. As always well written and exquisite detail of setting, emotion and plot line.