![]() ![]() But he does have his standards This is the book that introduced Minneapolis homicide detective Lucas Davenport, a cunning, tough, and intelligent cop who is willing to bend the rules, if necessary, to get a dangerous killer off the streets. A former college hockey player, he's a man's man who is also very attractive to women. He drives a Porsche, wears Italian suits and reads Emily Dickinson. Davenport is independently wealthy, thanks to the fact that he writes video games in his off-duty hours. This is the book that introduced Minneapolis homicide detective Lucas Davenport, a cunning, tough, and intelligent cop who is willing to bend the rules, if necessary, to get a dangerous killer off the streets. You are stuck in Newark Airport and this is the only book available. You have no problem with detectives sexing the recent victim of an attempted rape/homicideĦ. You never tire of the serial killer character and their 'games' with the policeĥ. You're secretly in love with/wish you were Sonny Crockett, a spiffy dressed Extra Special Maverick Detective who loves clothes and women in equal proportions, with fast cars a close thirdĤ. You are a completionist and must read every book in the Lucas Davenport seriesģ. You're John Sandford's A+ Number One FanĢ. You have no problem with detectives sexing the recent victim of an attempted rape/homic Read only if:ġ. You never tire of the serial killer character and their 'games' with the police 5. You're secretly in love with/wish you were Sonny Crockett, a spiffy dressed Extra Special Maverick Detective who loves clothes and women in equal proportions, with fast cars a close third 4. You are a completionist and must read every book in the Lucas Davenport series 3. ![]() You're John Sandford's A+ Number One Fan 2. Go on, don't be shy, give your reading taste buds a new flavor. Let me tell ya, and this is free to all you youngsters out there, NEVER FORGET HOW MUCH FUN READING IS! Remember, a steak can taste just fine by itself, but when you add mashed potatoes and some really good brown gravy, a side salad, and a nice bottle of wine.your tastes buds rejoice. But, and here's the kicker, I bought into it! I believed John Sanford when he had his characters do whatever idiotic or mundane activity was on the page because I approached this book expecting nothing. I turned pages as fast as I could read (is there any other way?), completely caught up in the moments of impossibility and lunacy. I have to admit, I forgot how fun reading can be when all the other BS surrounding classics or what the "it" read is at the moment is shoved off to the side. Lately, I've been reading some pretty heavy stuff at work, but at home, nestled within the confines of my den of squalor, I have been relishing pulpy crime novels and this type of thriller. Granted it has all the cliches imaginable, and once or twice I really had to wince at the writing, but, overall, this story did exactly what it was supposed to do: ENTERTAIN. But what you haven't heard is this story was so much fun. He's a gritty rogue cop, 've heard it all before. Lately, I've been reading some pretty heavy stu Okay, here's the deal: I like me some stupid thriller books every once in awhile, and so I thought I would take a chance with Lucas Davenport. Okay, here's the deal: I like me some stupid thriller books every once in awhile, and so I thought I would take a chance with Lucas Davenport. 'A cop and a killer you will remember for a long, long time' -Robert B. A big scary, suspenseful read, and I loved every minute of it' -Stephen King ' Rules of Prey is so chilling that you’re almost afraid to turn the pages. ![]() Sandford has crafted the kind of trimmed-to-the-bone thriller that is hard to put down… scary. Never carry a weapon after it has been used.So many rules to his sick, violent games of death.īut Lucas Davenport, the cop who’s out to get him, isn’t playing by the rules. He left notes with every woman he killed. #1 New York Times bestselling author John Sandford's 'haunting, unforgettable, ice-blooded thriller' – first in the Lucas Davenport series! Never c **Don't miss John Sandford's brand-new thriller Ocean Prey – out now** **Don't miss John Sandford's brand-new thriller Ocean Prey – out now** #1 New York Times bestselling author John Sandford's 'haunting, unforgettable, ice-blooded thriller' – first in the Lucas Davenport series! The killer was mad but brilliant. ![]()
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