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Sudden Prey (Lucas Davenport, #8)

John Sandford
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Sudden Prey (Lucas Davenport, #8)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1997

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John Sandford

Sudden Prey (Lucas Davenport, #8)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1997
Book Details
Pages

452

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Minnesota • 1990s

Publication Year

1997

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Sudden Prey by John Sandford follows Detective Lucas Davenport as he tracks down individuals seeking revenge after a police raid goes wrong. As Davenport navigates complex scenarios, the story focuses on themes of justice, pursuit, and coping with personal and professional challenges in law enforcement.

Reviews & Readership

4.4

29,868 ratings

85%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Sudden Prey by John Sandford delivers intense, fast-paced thrills with well-developed characters and a gripping plot. Critics praise its relentless suspense and sharp dialogue. However, some reviewers note that the high level of violence may be off-putting for sensitive readers. Overall, it's highly recommended for fans of gritty, action-packed crime fiction.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Sudden Prey (Lucas Davenport, #8)?

Fans of gripping police procedurals and high-stakes thrillers will relish Sudden Prey by John Sandford. Similar in style to Michael Connelly's The Black Echo and James Patterson's Kiss the Girls, this novel caters to readers who appreciate intense action, complex characters, and suspenseful plotting.

4.4

29,868 ratings

85%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Fun Facts

Sudden Prey is a part of John Sandford's Prey series, which stands out for its consistent appearance of the character Lucas Davenport, a detective known for his sharp intellect and complex personality.

The Prey series, including Sudden Prey, is praised for its realistic portrayal of police procedures and attention to detail, earning a loyal following of crime fiction enthusiasts.

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John Sandford, the author of Sudden Prey, is a pseudonym for John Roswell Camp, who won the Pulitzer Prize in 1986 for a series of stories on the Midwest farm crisis.

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Book Details
Pages

452

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Minnesota • 1990s

Publication Year

1997

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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