Rules of Prey (Lucas Davenport, No. 1) by John Sandford Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Rules of Prey (Lucas Davenport, No. 1)
Book Review: Poorly written in parts, gets good when story picks up
Summary: 3 Stars
This book shows that, in his years as a journalist, John Sandford learned a lot about the relationship between police and the media. Unfortunately, the story is lacking at times, and the reader has to slog through lengthy portions of procedure talk - the book ends up with a lot of dialogue-heavy scenes that may sound impressive and official, but the story stands still. That said, at times when the plot picks up, it's much more enjoyable. Didn't get much out of the computer game subplot. Unnecessary character over-development. Really liked the ending. Clever writing.Book Review: Revisiting a book with new eyes
Summary: 3 Stars
I read this novel originally when it came out - back then I found it fresh and different I was a huge Ed McBain 87th squad reader at the time. Now having read the 18 books that have followed the debut of Lucas Davenport I find that back then Lucas was a wimp, putting up with the garbage that Jennifer handed out, not being so swift on the uptake when hunting down the killer and really being a cardboard cut out of a character his one saving grace was his relationship then as now with Ellie and how his relationship with Sloane was developing - Can't give it more than an adequate rating but I am glad that I stuck with the series through the yearsBook Review: Rules of Prey
Summary: 4 Stars
In this first book of an ongoing series we meet detective Lucas Davenport. Lucas is quite rough around the edges and a lot "bad boy". Lucas is in pursuit of a serial killer known only as maddog. Fast paced with writing that keeps you on the edge of your seat, this is a great beginning to what I hope will be a great series!Book Review: Rules of Prey by John Sanford
Summary: 4 Stars
This is the first book in the "Prey" series I've had the chance to read. With all of the books by Sanford with the word "Prey" in the title, I honestly didn't think they would be very good, but I was pleasantly surprised. "Rules Of Prey" is outstanding. I know it's an old cliche, but I found myself not wanting to put it down once I began reading it. I first started reading the Virgil Flowers books by Sanford and all three are great. Lucas Davenport is the detective, leading character, in the "Prey" series and in my opinion, he's as good or better than Flowers. If you enjoy reading books by Michael Connelly, James Patterson, or Lee Child, I recommend that you try the John Sanford books. "Rules Of Prey" will have you wanting more of Lucas Davenport. I've already bought the first eight books in the "Prey" series.Book Review: Rules of a great thriller
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the first Prey book and my first by Sandford and I loved it. The police side and the killer's thoughts and actions are excellently portrayed. Lucas Davenport and associates and friends are great and the ending was fantastic. I have started Shadow Prey already.