Sudden Prey

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Summary: A Fun Little Romp In Revenge
Review: This being the first of my ventures into John Sandford's world of mystery, I was pleasantly surprised with the evolution of this novel. Sudden Prey unfolds as a basic, run-of-the-mill suspense novel; I was afraid I was in for a long, winding story. The story then quickly picks up speed, riding fun and exciting characters via fast-paced action. I found myself devouring chapters at just as quick a pace to keep the suspense at its revengeful pitch. John Sandford has a new fan!

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Summary: No disappointment with any of Sanford's books
Review: I have read all of John Sanford's books in order and have enjoyed each and every one of them. Once you read one you should be hooked. I look forward to the next book as much as I look forward to finishing the current one. Reading Sanford's books in order (Prey series) you watch Det. Davenport evolve. It is nice to read and follow his life. No disappointment here

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Summary: Sparked my Sanford book crave. READ IT!!!!!!!!
Review: This was the first book i read by sanford, and i have since read two others, and plan to read all of the Prey series books. It is full of action, suspense and thrills, and shows you that police work is not as easy as we think. His charachters, especially Lt. Davenport are well rounded, not too perfect and not totally unbeleivable. I read it in two big gulps (days) and had to force myself to put it down.

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Summary: Sandford pushes Davenport to the limit.
Review: Poor Lucas! The man is close to breaking point. In the midst of the fury he is seen to be laughing, with a dead cop close by no less. How much longer 'til he loses it for good. Weather is his alter ego, devoting her life to the restoration of the human body. Can she restore Lucas? It is quite clear that Mr. Sandford is gearing up for the final Davenport outing - could it be "Let us Pray"? Either that or he gets married and settles down to a life of wedded bliss and devotes himself to creating crime games while the bad guys go about their business. I don't think so. Anyway, "Sudden Prey" is a rip roaring read but as I said, the man is a basket case (Davenport that is)

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Summary: I absolutely recommend it!
Review: I have read many "thrillers" of the cops-and-robbers type before, but this is the best I have read. Sandford keeps your pulse racing and you actually feel let down that the thrill ended so soon. I will read his next book, for certain

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Summary: not great literature, but a perfect airplane read!
Review: I started this book at 4:30 pm in the Columbus, Ohio airport and finished this 370 page book later the same day. When the pilot announced that there would be a 45 minute air traffic control delay flying into Boston, I didn't care...I was on page 200! This is not great literature, but given the genre, the author delivers! A credible plot and characters gives this book an edge up on standard airline fare.

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Summary: Perfect airline read.
Review: This is the first "Prey" book I have read and after reading this book I am going to pick up the other John Sandford books. Having lived in Minneapolis for four years I found this particular book to be a very exciting read. (But you don't have to be from Minnesota to enjoy the book.) Sandford's protagonist is a very interesting character of which you will want to read more of his adventures

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Summary: Gets Better As it Moves Along
Review: This was the first Sanford book I've read, and it won't be the last. It will never win my "Book of the Year" award, but it was a better than average, entertaining read. My only complaint is that early on, there are too many characters introduced too quickly, and it easily confused as to who is who. But as it moved on, and the story spread out, that problem diminished. It's not the most original novel, but that's not what Sanford's shooting for here. He's shooting for In-Your-Face, Fast Paced supsense - and he delivers! Anybody who is a fan of TV shows like "NYPD Blue" or "Murder One" will appreciate this book. The fast paced, back and forth action takes on a similar pattern to these shows. Enjoy!

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Summary: Unrelenting Violence
Review: Usually fictional violence doesn't bother me, but the violence in this book is over the top. I've read all of Sandford's "Prey" series (liked them all) and they all had some tough parts but they were balanced with lighter moments. This book seemed unbalanced to me. Maybe I just wasn't in the right kind of mood for such a dark story. Bummed me out

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Summary: A Real Page Turner
Review: Once again Mr. Sandford has done it . I have read all of his prey books, and still cant decide which one I enjoyed the most. Usually Im on the edge of my couch, with the hair on the back of my neck standing straight up. Thats the kind of reading I like, and John has given it to us