![]() ![]() As the US is torn apart by political scandals, here's a fictional take on the political process that exposes any number of the problems, but offering none of the solutions - assuming there are any. Too true for comfort, too good to put downĮxquisite timing, in releasing this book. Thanks to John (Camp) Sandford for continuing to write this series, in tandem with Virgil Flowers in the fall. If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? In fact (maybe I shouldn't say this) I try to avoid other books read by Ferrone so I can preserve this illusion. ![]() What about Richard Ferrone’s performance did you like? This particular book actually calls to mind the recent Netflix TV series "House of Cards." In a world where unscrupulous-ness is a high art, Lucas seems rather angelic. Silken Prey harks back to the early books in the Prey series when Davenport was beginning to emerge as a master blender of political 'management' and police procedure. What other book might you compare Silken Prey to and why? If you could sum up Silken Prey in three words, what would they be? Still my favorite combo of author and reader If you're new to this series, starting from the beginning will introduce you to family members and friends as they developed over the years, however, this is fine as a stand alone novel. Recommended for any long time Davenport fans, as well as new readers. As with any series, there is a chance of becoming tired of the same type of storyline unless the author steps it up somehow, and I would like to see something new in his next one. ![]() ![]() This isn't the best John Sandford, but it did have enough intrigue and interesting characters to keep me listening. It starts out with allegations of pornography and develops into murder. This one is set on the political stage as Lucas is called in to find out if there are dirty tricks being played in a new Senate race. These guys really seem to like their jobs, and truly like each other, which is part of their appeal. However, the witty banter and close relationships shared by Lucas and his fellow detectives and cops are still a big part of his stories. The author has lightened up on his gruesome, bloody, murder scenes which I remember so vividly in his early novels. The fun part is riding along with Lucas and the gang while they figure it out and get the culprits. Large type books.The Prey series continues with another solid Lucas Davenport "mystery"-although it's not really a mystery as we know from the beginning who did it, what was done, and why they did it. Search for related items by subject Subject:ĭavenport, Lucas (Fictitious character) Fiction Police Minnesota Minneapolis Fiction Femmes fatales Fiction Minneapolis (Minn.) Fiction She has very definite ideas about the way the world should work, and the money, ruthlessness, and sheer will to make it happen. Lucas Davenport is investigating another case when the trail leads to the man's disappearance, then-very troublingly-to the Minneapolis Police Department, then- most troublingly of all - to a woman who could give Machiavelli lessons. When the car stops, a voice says, "Hey, I think he's breathing," and another voice says, "Yeah? Give me the bat." And that's the last thing he knows. The next thing he knows, he's waking up on the floor of a moving car, his body wet with blood. Publisher: Detroit : Thorndike Press, A part of Gale, Cengage Learning, 2013.Ī Minnesota political fixer answers his doorbell.Physical Description: 573 pages (large print) 23 cm. ![]()
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