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    Extreme Prey

    Written by John Sandford

    Narrated by Richard Ferrone

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    The extraordinary new Lucas Davenport thriller from #1 New York Times-bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize winner John Sandford.
     
    After the events in Gathering Prey, Lucas Davenport finds himself in a very unusual situation-no longer employed by the Minnesota BCA. His friend the governor is just cranking up a presidential campaign, though, and he invites Lucas to come along as part of his campaign staff. "Should be fun!" he says, and it kind of is-until they find they have a shadow: an armed man intent on killing the governor . . . and anyone who gets in the way.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPenguin Random House Audio
    Release dateApr 26, 2016
    ISBN9780147525086
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    Extreme Prey
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    John Sandford

    John Sandford is the pseudonym for the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist John Camp. He is the author of thirty-three Prey novels, two Letty Davenport novels, four Kidd novels, twelve Virgil Flowers novels, three YA novels co-authored with his wife, Michele Cook, and five stand-alone books.

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    • 4/5
      This is the 26th book in this Lucas Davenport series, as someone who hasn't read any of the prior books asides for the 8th I can say that it doesn't suffer much from being read as a stand alone book. Whilst I'm sure you'd have a greater view into the main characters depths and motivations if you'd read all 25 of the prior books reading this by itself still gives you plenty of entertainment with a reasonable view of who Lucas Davenport is.This is primarily a chase novel, the chase of Marls Purdy who plans to assassinate a potential democratic presidential nominee by Lucas Davenport, who is enlisted to help by a concerned governor and Iowa state cops. It delves into the background scenes of political extremists who feel the country has lost direction and direct action is the only method to redirect the course of future events in their favour. Marls is sympathetic to a degree, the unfortunate victim of circumstances, yet at the same time has been shaped by those circumstances into a callous person whom one can feel little for by the end of the story.I enjoyed the story and found it to be quite gripping as the investigation progressed, will likely check out some more Sandford in the future. Would recommend for fans of police procedurals.
    • 5/5
      Outstanding! I love John Sandford's work and have enjoyed all of the books in this series. This one was so good that I stayed awake until 6 am to finish it!!
    • 5/5
      Lucas Davenport is no longer with the BCA. When the Governor asks his help to look into possible threats to his opponent in the presidential race, he finds that not having a badge makes his investigation that much more difficult as he races against the clock to foil an assination plot. A tight thriller.
    • 4/5
      Good Lucas Davenport mystery detective story, though I didn't enjoy the political bent as well as some of his other books and topics. At the end he is offered a US Marshall position, which should make future adventures even better and allow storylines outside of Minnesota.
    • 4/5
      He always writes entertaining books
    • 3/5
      Another year, another Lucas Davenport book. This none seems to be kind of a placeholder as Lucas transitions out of being a cop and into his next role. The plot, involving an assassination attempt on a congressional candidate, is fairly tepid and demands a fair amount of suspension of disbelief. But as always, its fun hanging with Lucas and the writing is good as always.
    • 4/5
      Fed up with turf-protecting bureaucratic meddling, Lucas Davenport has resigned from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and is building a cabin in Wisconsin when a call comes in from the Minnesota Governor's "weasel." Governor Henderson is campaigning for President in Iowa and he has picked up hints that some "crazies" are plotting some action against one of the competing candidates. He asks Lucas to investigate. Lucas sets off on what is essentially a police investigation without any official status other than that of campaign consultant: no badge, no gun, and not even a license to carry a gun in Iowa. Alice Green, a member of the Governor's security detail, states the situation siccintly. "My question is, since you aren't a cop anymore, where are you going to start on this? You've got no resources. You got nothing."This premise sets up what turns out to be a solid addition to the Lucas Davenport series of police procedurals. The story features many of the hallmark features of this series including driving back and forth, helter-skelter, all over rural Minnesota and Iowa, and an unrealistically welcoming degree of cooperation among law enforcement agencies. Unfortunately missing are two of Davenport's more colorful supporting characters, detectives Jensen and Shrake (the thugs). Others like Del Clapslock, Joe Kidd, and Virgil Flowers make only cameo appearances. I found this to be one of the more enjoyable entries in the series. It is especially welcomed since the previous novel, Gathering Prey, was somewhat disappointing, as was Sandford's foray into Science Fiction (Saturn Run). Sandford manages to build suspense by skillfully camouflaging the means the "crazies" plan to assassinate the candidate. I don't think it is too much of a spoiler to reveal that the climax unfolds at the Iowa State Fair and it involves a well-choreographed chase through the crowded fairground.
    • 4/5
      Good action story; somehow a bit more like what could happen in real life than most of this genre. The first of this series I've read, since I found the book in my local little free library, but I'll be reading more of Lucas Davenport.
    • 4/5
      Another excellent, fast-paced thrill ride with Lucas Davenport. Now, Lucas has quit the Minnesota BCA and is working on his cabin when he is requested to assist with an investigation into suspicious activity surrounding the presidential primary elections. Lucas discovers a fringe group that is very slanted in its views and is plotting to harm the presidential candidate. Most of the action takes place in Iowa, and involves many old characters from the Prey series, with many new characters as well. Enjoyable John Sandford book, as always!
    • 4/5
      A turning point in Davenport's career.
    • 5/5
      Have read most of the Lucas Davenport series, and this one was better than ever. Since I'm from Iowa, I enjoyed all the small town references. Also appreciated how the story related to American political climate. Most of all, I always enjoy Sanford's clever touches of humor.
    • 4/5
      After the events in Gathering Prey, Lucas Davenport finds himself in a very unusual situation—no longer employed by the Minnesota BCA. His friend the governor is just cranking up a presidential campaign, though, and he invites Lucas to come along as part of his campaign staff. “Should be fun!” he says, and it kind of is—until they find they have a shadow: an armed man intent on killing the governor . . . and anyone who gets in the way.
    • 4/5
      Recently retired, not willingly, Lucas is sent to Iowa by the Minnesota governor to protect a leading Democratic candidate for U S President. Two wacky misfits, a mom and her soon, seek to make the governor the top candidate by eliminating his competition. Davenport races all over Iowa at his usual break the speed limit pace but often escorted by the local law. Sans gun and badge, he is limited but makes do with the informal support of the Iowa constabulary. A fast pace and lots of assistance from his off the books buddies sustain interest until the end. I read it in one sitting and others might, also. Downside; now I have to wait for Sanders next book.
    • 4/5
      Lucas Davenport is always fun to read. As I recall, this is the second book in which Lucas gets involved with a presidential campaign. These aren't as interesting as the pure crime novels, IMHO, and in this case Davenport doesn't even have the usual favorite members of his support team in place. Still, I wouldn't miss one book in the series.
    • 4/5
      3.5 starsFans won't be disappointed as the author continues his tried & true formula of a good mystery/suspense wrapped around sophomoric humour & the usual references to that f**kin' Flowers. Lucas is unemployed & driving everyone nuts so jumps at the chance to hunt down the person stalking a presidential candidate. We get to follow him as he tears around Iowa & deals with various levels of law enforcement & politicians. There's nothing new here but it's such a quick, easy read that it's the perfect distraction to take along on your next flight.
    • 4/5
      John Sandford seems to be incapable of writing a bad book. I am 100% confident, when I pick up a book written by him, that it'll be well-crafted, contain great dialogue, have an exciting plot, star characters that have been expertly developed over many books and years, and will likely keep me up late trying to finish it in a day. Extreme Prey fits the profile to a T.

      In this latest addition to the Prey series, Lucas Davenport, one of the great characters in modern crime fiction, is now a private citizen. His 'retirement' gets interrupted when he is called in to investigate threats made against a presidential candidate campaigning in Iowa. He faces some challenges, since he no longer is in law enforcement, but his reputation precedes him and he is integrated, albeit not very smoothly, into the larger investigation. The team makes progress, but bodies begin to pile up as he interviews members of radical political groups in the area. it wraps up nicely, although I have a couple problems with the timing of the theatrical climax and a key investigative step that seems to have been missed. However, the conclusion seems pretty realistic.

      One of the best things about the Davenport character is something that he has in common with other great detectives in the genre. Although he's cognizant of the improved forensic capabilities out there with DNA analysis and is generally logical in his approach, he solves a lot of mysteries by using his ability to make 1 1=3. There's an intuitive step he takes that can put meaning into relationships and seemingly disparate pieces of evidence that makes him a 'star'. Extreme Prey is another good example of that and is a worthy addition to the series.
    • 5/5
      I'm a longtime fan of John Sandford's writing, and a bit of a Lucas Davenport groupie. Lucas is a badass who constantly challenges the status quo, and also happens to be an intellectual who likes to dress classy. What's not to love?This book is #26 in The Prey series, and character development is a challenge for any author with this many books behind him. Extreme Prey reads perfectly as a stand-alone but, if you're just meeting Lucas Davenport, you might miss some of the nuances in his personality and relationships. I think at some point in a series, an author has to rely on readers to know the character. Giving 25 books worth of backstory would be dull, if not impossible. Still, new readers are given enough to understand the basics of what drives Davenport's character. The focus here is a complex plot that Sandford and Davenport unravel for us a little at a time. Certain aspects have strong parallels with our current political situation. I enjoyed this, as it made the story less of an abstract political thriller. Even though certain characters weren't necessarily well developed, I still had a clear sense of who they were and what they stood for.As with all of Sandford's writing, this one is nonstop action. The scenes are short and to the point, emphasizing the quick pace. We follow Davenport at breakneck speed as he rushes to stop something he's not even sure will happen. In the process, we meet a cast of memorable characters that add much realism to the plot.This book is highly entertaining, but also a scary statement on the undercurrents of our society. *I was provided with an ebook copy by the publisher, via NetGalley, in exchange for my honest review.*
    • 4/5
      This was a solid Lucas Davenport which finds the ex-Minnesota BCA member off to Iowa as a consultant to aid the locals against a political assassination plot. The rest of the usual gang of characters make only very brief cameo appearances so sadly there is little verbal banter with Virgil Flowers which is usually my favourite bit.There is a shocking ending, a surprise in the demographic of the villains and a good setup for the next Davenport down the road.Long-time John Sandford fans will not be disappointed.
    • 3/5
      Michaela Bowden is seeking the nomination for President; however, members of the PPPI, an political activist group, believe the solution is her to be dead so that a candidate of their choosing receives the nomination. Davenport is called in to prevent Bowden's assassination and discover who is actually responsible for 3 brutal murders in Iowa.
    • 4/5
      I have read this series from the beginning and I am continually surprised at how much I still like them. Hard to keep a long running series fresh, but somehow Sandford manages to do just that. There were some I liked more than others, often due to the case not the writing. This one is timely as well, Davenport is no longer a cop but when a political candidate running for President is threatened, he is brought in as a special advisor. Using his longtime friends, he manages to get information even though he is no longer privy to police information. So we enter the world of radical political groups, characters who are willing to do anything to stop the candidate they feel will be detrimental to their beliefs. I also love the subtle and not so subtle humor in these books and how the characters continue to grow and change, in their personal lives and private.Very good series.
    • 4/5
      Sandford is in top form and Ferrone again reads magnificently in this politically-based story. No longer a police procedural, Lucas has resigned as the top BCI cop and is working on his cabin when he is called by the governor’s staff to come help out with a thorny problem. Henderson, womanizer that he is, is running for Veep and has been approached by several weird people all conveying the message that he needs to move to the center in case something happens to Bowdin (the woman running for president whose VP he would like to be.) As with many thrillers, some suspension of reality is required, as Lucas, hyper-observant as usual, is soon on the track of some old radicals with an agenda that’s not quite clear and may be related to an older unsolved crime.Many of the other Sandford series protagonists make cameo appearances in the book: Virgil Flowers (my favorite series) and Kidd (also a great series but very dated now) to name but a couple. The last chapter portends an interesting new track for Lucas Davenport. I think it has promise.
    • 5/5
      I need to catch up on the Prey novels. I read many of them, but this one has definitely piqued my interest to find out what has happened over the last few. I really liked this one and I think the author is still going strong with this series. He is changing up the characters, their relationships, jobs etc. to keep it fresh. With all those changes, one thing that stays the same is that there are smart bad guys, but an even smarter Lucas Davenport and friends that can chase them down.Lucas Davenport is no longer a cop. He got fed up with certain elements of that job as a state investigator in Minnesota (too political, some a...holes) so he quit but when a political candidate running for President is threatened, he is brought in as a special advisor. The governor of Minnesota is running in the primaries and he got a bad vibe off some people he met on the campaign trail in Iowa. He fears that some whackos are not just supporting him, but are going to kill his leading opponent, Michaela Bowden. They contact Lucas and want him in Iowa ASAP. Using his longtime friends, he manages to get information even though he is no longer privy to police information. He catches up with some fringe, radical political groups, who are often more bark than bite, but not all the members are the same way. A few of them want action now. These characters are willing to do anything to stop the candidate they feel will be detrimental to their beliefs. Can Lucas figure out who is behind this plot? Is there really a plot?This book follows the standard formula of the Prey novels in giving us the parallel stories of Lucas and the people he’s hunting. This time the villains are a middle aged woman and her son whose past problems as farmers have convinced them that Bowden is part of a system that has been deliberately keeping them down. Throw in the fact that the son was in Iraq and has some sort of PTSD or brain injury and you have a follower who has some skills. When they learn that Davenport is trying to find them they desperately try to divert and stall him until they can pull off their plan, and their methods include murder.This is another great addition to the Prey Series. If you like John Sandford, you will love this book. If you like police thrillers, some conspiracy thrown in, you will also love this book.I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
    • 4/5
      I enjoyed this installment of the Lucas Davenport series very much. Even though Lucas is no longer working for the Minnesota BCA, he gets a call from the Governor, an old friend, asking him to look into a possible threat to Michaela Bowden, a woman who is currently campaigning for President. What Lucas uncovers is a nest of conspirators that are willing to kill to change the country's political future. There are several shoot-outs that are real nail-biters and a lot of action in this one. It's face-paced and very entertaining.