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: Sandford, Rules of Prey
Summary: 5 Stars
As the first of the "Prey" series, I had read it years ag, and enjoyed it even more the second time around...now I will re-read all the rest of the series which I already own!Book Review: Thump Your Chest - Grab Female
Summary: 3 Stars
Lucas is a living breathing cliché, but at least he shoves it in your face and makes you like it. He takes the law into his own hands and isn't afraid to score chicks while he does it. Sound chest bumping and sexist? Well, it is. But for some reason, you forgive Davenport and cheer for him.
I picked this book up to learn more about the Twin Cities. Sanford delivered on his lifelong relationship with the community and gave me what I wanted.
The technical jargon was smothered on a little thick, but I'm sure cop geeks will love it. The serial killer was the most interesting character to me. I haven't pulled the trigger on any of Sanford's other books yet. The second in the series doesn't grab me with its premise, and I hate to move forward without reading it. That being said, I'm not willing to give up on Sanford. This book was about what I expected, but delivered above par.
Book Review: Very outdated by today's crime methods
Summary: 3 Stars
I decided to read the first of this series before buying his newest book. It is very difficult to read a crime book written in 1989, over 20 years ago, in 2010 after CSI, etc. There are no cell phones, people use pay phones on the street, no computers, no DNA evidence, etc. I know this book was true to its time, but it is hard to take it seriously today.
Not sure whether I will take a chance on another Davenport book.
Book Review: Wonderful beginning to one of my favorite series!
Summary: 5 Stars
Lucas Davenport comes crashing onto the scene in this explosive debut novel of the Prey series. It is here that we are introduced to the character that will lead us through many dark and nasty cases in Minneapolis. This story has Davenport chasing "maddog," a serial killer that is terrorizing the women of Minneapolis. With each killing, he leaves a note on the victim with a rule that he has developed, i.e. "Never kill anyone you know." Davenport establishes his pattern of not quite ethical behavior in dealing with his informants that will persist throughout the Prey series. The reader is also introduced to Elle, his childhood friend that is now a nun, his hobby of inventing games and his love of women.
In "Rules of Prey," Lucas is with Jennifer Carey, a regular bedmate from TV3, who wants him to father a child. The only irritating thing about this story is Carey herself, domineering and manipulative, willing to emotionally exploit her relationship with Lucas to further her career, but becoming annoyed when he does the same. And Lucas just goes along with it!
The story is fast-paced with crackling dialogue between the characters and almost impossible to put down.
Book Review: a good police procedural
Summary: 4 Stars
first of a series, with a charismatic cop as central character. great reading for the commute or exercise bike... i will order more of the series.