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Certain Prey (Lucas Davenport, #10)

John Sandford
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Certain Prey (Lucas Davenport, #10)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004

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John Sandford

Certain Prey (Lucas Davenport, #10)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004
Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Minneapolis, Minnesota • 1990s

Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

John Sandford's Certain Prey follows Lucas Davenport, a police officer, as he investigates the murder of a lawyer's wife, entwining him with a hitwoman. Throughout the story, diverse individuals navigate a web of crime and justice. This suspenseful crime novel is part of the Prey series.

Reviews & Readership

4.4

34,232 ratings

87%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

John Sandford's Certain Prey offers a thrilling ride with rich character development and a tightly woven plot. Reviewers praise the engaging storytelling and the protagonist's clever wit. Some critique the predictability of certain plot points and a slower middle section. Overall, it's a compelling read for fans of gritty, suspenseful mysteries.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Certain Prey (Lucas Davenport, #10)?

Fans of gripping, high-stakes thrillers with a strong detective lead will relish Certain Prey by John Sandford. Readers who enjoy the intricate, crime-solving narratives in works like Michael Connelly's The Lincoln Lawyer or James Patterson's Along Came a Spider will find this book particularly engaging.

4.4

34,232 ratings

87%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Minneapolis, Minnesota • 1990s

Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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