Rating: Summary: Keeps You Guessing Review: Lucas Davenport's newest case involves the strangulation murder of a young and famous model. Did her dissolute lifestyle lead to her murder, or was it something as mundane as being in the wrong place at the wrong time? And what about her co-corpse, a young woman who worked in a hotel but drove a Porsche? Each time Davenport and his colleagues think they have the case figured out and identify a suspect, the suspect ends up murdered. The pace is brisk as the guessing-game intensifies. Every time I thought I knew whodunit, there was a new surprise in store. I recommend that you not start this book unless you have the time to finish it fairly quickly because it's a real page turner. My only complaint is with sloppy editing, which seems to be a problem in a lot of publishing houses these days.
Rating: Summary: Easy Prey the book or are we the easy prey. Review: It is not one of John Sandford's best books. The earlier books seem to keep you a little more on the edge of your seat so when you put down the book you couldn't wait to pick it up again. This one wasn't quite like that. I did really enjoy the book and have passed it on to other John Sanford readers to enjoy. Still a very enjoyable read.
Rating: Summary: This book is a disappointment Review: Having always been a "Prey" series fan, I rushed out to buy this last installment when it first hit the stands. However, this book does not measure up to his previous titles. There are way too many characters and Lucas is involved with way too many women. (Am I reading a mystery or watching Days of Our Lives?) The ending virtually assures that a reader will purchase the next installment, but I will be hesistant to spend $ on mediocrity.
Rating: Summary: Like a great meal, with a mediocre dessert Review: I'm a big fan of the "Prey" series, and one who would like to see these make it onto the big screen. The latest book really held my attention with a deviant set of murders, and multiple suspects. Quit reading this now if you don't want to know about the ending....However, the last 50 pages of the book are a letdown, as Sandford brings in a new character past page 300, which seemed like a copout to me. Here the reader has invested a good 300 pages in trying to figure out a rather complex mystery, only to be given a cheap way out. This is what kept the book from getting a 4 or 5 star rating from me. As other reviewers are mentioned, too much time is spent on Lucas' lovelife. Do we really care? Or do we like Lucas the cop more? I prefer the cop. If you like the series, buy the book, the first 330 pages are a good read, just be ready for a weak ending.
Rating: Summary: Easy Prey--Easily Forgotten Review: I've read all of Sanford's books. I'm a major fan. But this one's a dud. Sanford's plot is so convoluted that he resorts to a list of bulleted paragraphs to summarize the evidence through the mouth of Lucas Davenport. Speaking of Lucas, other than the fast Porsche and a paragraph or two on the game business, all we learn about Davenport in this one is that he's doing his best to juggle three babes simultaneously--what a guy. Sanford doesn't just stumble here, he trips and falls. This one is bereft of terror, suspense, mystery, fun, or originality. Sanford has chosen an apt title. As it lacks everything a Davenport tale should contain, this book is very Easy Prey for a loyal reader..
Rating: Summary: A Major Dissappointment Review: I am a big fan of John Sanford and the "Prey" series. Without a doubt, this was the most dissappointing of the lot. I didn't even want to finish reading the book (whereas in most cases, I can't stand putting them down). Bland unsympathetic characters, little suspense, few surprises, and Lucas just didn't "strut his stuff." Best advice: skip it.
Rating: Summary: different but still enjoyable Review: I have read all the Prey series and thoroughly enjoyed this one. Those looking for a traditional Davenport thriller might be disappointed but I was entertained nonetheless. It's pretty clear to me that the author is evolving the Davenport character and therefore devoted much more space to his personal life. I read the book in a day and can't wait for the next one. The ending is just right, in my opinion. PS: I like Sherill the best. She's perfect for Davenport. Well, she'd be perfect for me anyway. :-)
Rating: Summary: Very disappointed Review: I agree with Katherine Hill. She said it all. I haven't convinced myself to even read the last 50 pages.
Rating: Summary: EASY PREY Review: HAVING READ ALL OF JOHN SANDFORD'S PREY BOOKS,AND ALWAYS LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEXT, I AM SO-O-O DISAPPOINTED WITH "EASY PREY." THERE WAS NONE OF THE USUAL EXCITEMENT, TOO MANY CHARACTERS-- ACTUALLY, I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF JOHN SANDFORD REALLY WROTE THIS BOOK. WHY WAS IT NECESSARY TO HAVE DAVENPORT INVOLVED WITH THREE WOMEN? I "PREY" HE DOES BETTER NEXT TIME.
Rating: Summary: Another good one........... Review: Loved it - finished it in two days. But the ending left something to be desired, especially given the amount of time between his books. I also found the typo errors extremely annoying - did anyone proof this book at all before publication? Despite that, Davenport once again proves that he is one cool cop, and I liked the hints pointing toward possibly another new game?........
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