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Easy Prey (Lucas Davenport, #11)

John Sandford
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Easy Prey (Lucas Davenport, #11)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004

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John Sandford

Easy Prey (Lucas Davenport, #11)

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

480

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Minnesota • 1990s

Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Easy Prey by John Sandford follows Detective Lucas Davenport as he navigates a complex investigation involving multiple murders. The storyline intertwines high fashion, media scrutiny, and twisted motives, showcasing Davenport's determination to uncover the truth amid a web of deception and betrayal.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

27,339 ratings

79%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

John Sandford's Easy Prey blends gripping suspense with well-drawn characters, captivating readers with its intricate plot and intense action. Some found the multiple subplots overwhelming, detracting from the main narrative. However, the novel's strong pacing and atmospheric settings largely compensate, making it a worthwhile read for thriller enthusiasts.

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Who Should Read Easy Prey (Lucas Davenport, #11)?

Readers who savor electrifying crime thrillers with a mix of mystery and intense action will enjoy John Sandford's Easy Prey. Fans of Michael Connelly's The Lincoln Lawyer and James Patterson's Alex Cross series will find the book's gripping plot and complex characters particularly engaging.

4.2

27,339 ratings

79%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Fun Facts

The Lucas Davenport series by John Sandford features a protagonist who is a former Minneapolis cop, known for his unorthodox but effective methods in solving crimes.

Easy Prey is part of a lengthy series that began with the novel Rules of Prey, published in 1989, establishing Sandford's reputation in the crime thriller genre.

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John Sandford, whose real name is John Camp, was a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist before he started writing fiction, adding a layer of real-world investigative experience to his novels.

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Book Details
Pages

480

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Minnesota • 1990s

Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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