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Summary: What a disappointment...
Review: I really thought that the opening of this book was great - Indian girl gets raped by prominent politician and her Indian brothers try and get revenge & this is basically what the book is about. The first 50 pages or so are really good - American Indian going around killing 'innocent' people with a large blade, police trying to track him down. But after a while, the story gets really quite boring and soon you are really not interested if they get their man. As much as I love Lucas Davenport, I am really not impressed with Sandford, I keep hoping that I will find another Mind Prey, but this certainly wasn't it...
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Summary: Davenport's back at his Old Tricks
Review: I was slightly disappointed reading this particular book. It is not as spellbinding as the Rules of Prey was. The character of lilian rothenburg is some what forced down our throat and does not fit in the grand scheme. She is only there to provide davenport with some romance and sex. The storyline is slightly predictable and you can also predict the killings. IF you have nothing to do on a sunday afternoon, reading this book is a good way to spend your time.
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Summary: Awesome
Review: If you like the Prey books, you'll love it, great Davenport series- it's a page turner, cannot put it down!
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Summary: Second in Prey series
Review: In his second outing, Lucas Davenport hunts a family of disgruntled Native Americans who have big plans for a political bad guy (who really does deserve to die.) He also meets a new woman, and you may find yourself not liking him very much afterwards. However, by introducing us to the many faults of Davenport, Sandford goes a long way in making him even more real. And, if you keep reading the Prey series (and you should) you will find yourself taking satisfaction in Lucas' maturation process as much as in his hunting down the bad guys. Read this book, and keep reading the Prey series
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Summary: Early Prey = Good Prey
Review: In this second "Prey" novel, the Crows and their son, Shadow Love, are out to settle an old score with the Director of the FBI for sins he committed years ago. Lucas Davenport, Minneapolis-St. Paul detective and new father, is assigned to work with attractive Lily Rothenberg, an NYPD detective, as they hunt a killer who uses an obsidian knife with special meaning and power to Native Americans. John Sandford creates a powerful, action-packed thriller that deftly combines the two plot lines as he continues to build the strong and complex character of Lucas Davenport in this second Prey novel and sequel to "Rules Of Prey". Highly recommended (especially if you've never read any of Sandford's or John Camp's earlier work).
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Summary: Early Prey = Good Prey
Review: In this second "Prey" novel, the Crows and their son, Shadow Love, are out to settle an old score with the Director of the FBI for sins he committed years ago. Lucas Davenport, Minneapolis-St. Paul detective and new father, is assigned to work with attractive Lily Rothenberg, an NYPD detective, as they hunt a killer who uses an obsidian knife with special meaning and power to Native Americans. John Sandford creates a powerful, action-packed thriller that deftly combines the two plot lines as he continues to build the strong and complex character of Lucas Davenport in this second Prey novel and sequel to "Rules Of Prey". Highly recommended (especially if you've never read any of Sandford's or John Camp's earlier work).
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Summary: A flawed yet solid entry
Review: In this second installment in the incomparable Prey series, Lucas Davenport is back investigating a string of murders thought to be committed by one Native American family. First the sleazy owner of an apartment complex is found with his throat slashed, then a probation officer, then a welfare worker, and so on. It seems the family has their eye on the biggest prize of them all: the director of the FBI, whom they have a long-held grudge against. All the murders are committed with the same obsidian bladed knife. The action is well paced, with breaks along the way, allowing readers to catch their breath. A sharp-tongued love interest for Davenport arrives, and soon she too is in danger in a very explosive climax. Sandford delivers yet again with a very real and believable killer, Shadow Love, the loose cannon whom no one can quite control. The characterization is superb, as it always is with Sandford. While I thought the endless stakeouts tended to drag on without going anywhere in particular, I would still recommend this book. The second half of the book is incredible and more than makes up for the muddled begginning.
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Summary: The best John Sandford has to offer yet!!!
Review: John Sandford has outdone himself again with Shadow Prey! It will keep you in your seat wanting to know what Lucas Davenport will do next! I can't wait to read his next Davenport series!!!
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Summary: Indian prey
Review: John Sandford's Minneapolis cop, Lucas Davenport, can't decide if he wants to stay with news-woman Jennifer and their baby-girl Sarah. When politicians start to get killed by Native Americans, it soon becomes clear, that something more than "just" random killings is going on. When a high profile politician from New York is killed, and it looks like the killer is headed towards Minneapolis, female cop Lily Rothenburg is sent there to crack the case. Lucas Davenport quickly finds himself very attracted to Lily, and while they try to solve the case, and more people gets killed, they also start an affair.
In the shadows, throughout the book, lurks a scary Native American called Shadow Love, and his Fathers, the Crows, who are the masterminds behind the killings, which are parts of a much greater scheme.
The stpry does not flow as easily as the other books by John Sandford, and I was in fact a bit disappointed by this one. The last 150 pages are quite good, though, but it does take a while before the story gets going. The main plot, served already at the first pages, is however interesting, and it is hard not to develop some sort of sympathy with the Crows and their case, regardless of their methods. There is a lot of politics in this book, and that may have been why I wasn't that excited about it.
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Summary: An Excellent Thriller
Review: John Sandford's Shadow Prey is a suspenseful thriller that will keep the reader on the end of his seat. Sandford succeeds once again with this entry into his Prey series. The plot races along at a heart-thumping pace as Lucas Davenport, the protagonist, must solve a case involving a complex Indian conspiracy. A slumlord, a welfare supervisor, rising politician, and a federal judge are grisly murdered one by one. The killings are linked because each had his throat slashed with an Indian ceremonial knife. Lucas takes the case, and the body count continues to rise. He is partnered with Lily Rothenburg, a married detective from New York. Lucas tries to concentrate on the case at hand, but he cannot control his attraction to Lily. As their romance heats up, Lily struggles with the idea of infidelity but eventually succumbs to Davenport. Lucas and Lily strive to solve the case, but at every turn they find themselves one step behind the Indian conspirators. Lucas comes within seconds of losing his life, but he manages to escape with the knowledge that the next victim on the killers' list is the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Lucas' world is thrown upside down as Lily is shot and hospitalized, and he takes justice into his own hands. Lucas embarks on a dangerous crusade to protect the director and avenge his fallen lover, but he does not realize that seeking revenge could be even more perilous than it seems as he battles to stay alive and save the ones he loves. Sandford excels in crafting this fine suspense novel that is even more mesmerizing than his debut Rules of Prey. Sandford reaches new heights of excellence in his characterization of Lucas Davenport. Davenport oozes masculinity, and he solves cases in his own way, often with a shameless disregard for the law. Sandford's writing shines the brightest as he delves into the psyche of Lucas. The reader becomes undeniably aware of Lucas' latent brutality and inner turmoil. Lucas even struggles with the depths of his own cruelty as the reader reflects on his own capacity for evil. Sandford takes the reader on a journey through Lucas' mind as the novel progresses, and Lucas' emotional state becomes progressively more complicated. In one near death experience, Lucas nearly becomes irrevocably traumatized and is plagued by reoccurring flashbacks of his ordeal. Sandford peers into the nature of his disturbing memories and emotions, and the reader actually sympathizes with Lucas as he is pushed over the edge. The line between right and wrong is often blurred as Lucas seeks revenge, and the reader must ask himself if what Davenport is doing is acceptable. Also, his forbidden romance with a married woman clouds his mind and his sense of morality even further. His battle with his own lust is extremely intriguing as he and Lily fall prey to carnal pleasures. The characterization of Lily is solid but comes nowhere near rivaling the complexity of Lucas' character. The reader often sees Lily's frustration as she finds herself on an emotional roller coaster. She is faced with the decision of staying loyal to a husband she does not truly love or giving in to her desire to be with Lucas. This moral dilemma, however, is somewhat short lived. One thing that sets this suspense novel apart from most is the characterization of the antagonists. The conspirators have a proud cause, which they are driven to fight for despite the cost. They are not insane killers; they are men with a distinct purpose, which some within the Indian nation might consider honorable. The novel's main villain, Shadow Love, is a man who persistently pursues his objectives and lets nothing stand in his way. Sanford excels in portraying Shadow as a believable character through his thoughts and actions. In many ways, Shadow is a parallel to Lucas. Both are ruthless, determined, and intelligent. The plot of Shadow Prey is fast and furious. The story line progresses at a relentless pace, and the reader is hardly given time to catch his breath. However, Standford often focuses too much time on Lucas' desire to be with Lily instead of the case at hand, which may agitate some readers. The book's plot picks up speed as the book comes to an end. Shadow's battle of wits and instincts with Lucas in the novel's chilling conclusion provides the book's greatest thrill. Sandford grabs his reader and pulls him into a web of conspiracy, murder, and sex, and he refuses to let go until the final page. If you enjoy suspenseful thrillers that are hard to put down, this book comes highly recommended.
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