Some secrets just can't stay buried, in the brilliant new Lucas Davenport thriller from the number-one New York Times- bestselling author. "One of the best," said Kirkus Reviews of Storm Prey. "Razor-sharp dialogue, a tautly controlled pace and enough homicides for a miniseries. What more could fans want?" A house demolition provides an unpleasant surprise for Minneapolis-the bodies of two girls, wrapped in plastic. It looks like they've been there a long time. Lucas Davenport knows exactly how long. In 1985, Davenport was a young cop with a reputation for recklessness, and the girls' disappearance was a big deal. His bosses ultimately declared the case closed, but he never agreed with that. Now that he has a chance to investigate it all over again, one thing is becoming increasingly clear: It wasn't just the bodies that were buried. It was the truth.
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"A Lucas Davenport story. A nice fast read with a good plot line and a few interesting twists. A 25 year old mystery murder becomes prominent again when the bodies of two missing young sisters are discovered. When a old house is being knocked down a construction crew discovers the sisters. Lucas who cut his teeth as a newbie detective on this case originally wants in on this case. He had always felt remiss on this case from the beginning when he felt the murders were pinned on another man. He was never able to solve the case to his intuitions satisfaction. First half of the book goes over the original investigation and explains Lucas's original drive that carries him through so many of these stories. The second half brings us up back to date and the fun begins. A worthy read."
— Kevin (4 out of 5 stars)
“Edgy and taut, inventive, and intense.”
— Richmond Times-Dispatch“One of Sandford’s best.”
— Publishers Weekly“A suspenseful novel about long-buried truth; a revealing flashback about a popular series crime fighter.”
— Barnes & Noble, editorial review“Bestseller Sandford is relentless.”
— Library Journal" I get lost for hours in the Davenport books, one of my favourite series Richard Ferrone narrates all the characters with ease It’s like they’re all old friends on exciting cases "
— KMW, 8/21/2024" Loved this mystery. A detective solves a murder of two you girls from his childhood. Had me guessing until the end. Great read! "
— Shu, 2/18/2014" Borrowed from the library on my Kindle "
— Kerry, 2/14/2014" Just continuing with my current John Sandford focus. Light murder mystery reading. "
— Julie, 2/12/2014" I really enjoyed the concept of Lucas Davenport as a young ambitious cop. The connection between present and past is written very efficently. Like all the "Prey" books a quick and fun read. "
— Mike, 2/8/2014" I don't know how John Sandford keeps thinking of new plots, but he dos it superbly. I'm always excited to read a new one. I like the local descriptions of the Twin Cities. "
— Joan, 1/30/2014" John Sandford is the best story teller living on our planet. Lucas Davenport is his finest creation. The 21st Prey book is a perfect reminder why I feel compelled to immediately purchase everything Sandford writes. I cannot be be more positive about this book, series or author. The best of the best. "
— Lee, 1/28/2014" Satisfactory, with the bonus of half the story being about davenport's early career "
— Elaine, 1/28/2014" An excellent thriller. Engaging characters, a well thought-out plot, and very well paced with a couple of twists to keep you guessing. This was a real page turner, it's the first time I've read anything by Sandford, on the basis of this book, it won't be the last. "
— Lianne, 1/15/2014" Been awhile since I read any John Sanford books. Now I remember how much I liked him. Love his character of Lucas Davenport. This book is about his very first case. It goes back and forth to then and now....highly recommend this. "
— Kathleen, 10/26/2013" If you follow the series...this book has a very sad part. "
— John, 10/1/2013" Good read but as a reader of the Davenport series, it made me cry. "
— 23skadoo40, 9/1/2013" I should have known better than to start this on a weekend when I had a long to-do list. As with all of the Sanford books, I couldn't put it down. This does not disappoint. Sanford seems to be able to keep up the quality in a way that few authors can manage. "
— Bobbi, 6/21/2013" Checked out yesterday at our wonderful library and finished at 2 this morning. I love Lucas Davenport stories! "
— Cindy, 6/8/2013" It was my first John Sanford book, think I will read another in this series. I kinda liked it. "
— Kevin, 6/3/2013" This is the first Sandford book I've read and I really enjoyed it, especially the Minneapolis setting. Sandford's a pro at the crime thriller; I look forward to reading more of his Prey series. "
— Bernadette, 3/21/2013" While the plot was the standard "case from out of the past comes to haunt the main character", but it was still nicely done. The strong points are the characters & the somewhat grim humor. Overall, nicely done. "
— Shawn, 3/1/2013" Nice to have a large part of the book be a flashback to the 80's when Lucas was a brand-new detective. In the 80's the hunt focuses on a homeless man, but Lucas feels they are missing the real killer. Very nicely and evenly written procedural hunting a predator across several decades. "
— Paul, 1/14/2013" John Sandford always surprises me with his great writing. Not only are his books good mysteries, but have touches of real humor and insight into the minds of men. I enjoy each book he has written, and the fact they are set in Minneapolis-sorta close to me- makes them even more attractive. "
— Rachel, 10/22/2012" I like this series. It's fun that they take place in Mpls. "
— Emily, 9/30/2012" Though the story was weak, Richard Ferrone did an excellent job of narrating. "
— Vannessagrace, 12/9/2011" Lucas Davenport is a slick detective. The author weaves the best cop stories! Always a great beach read. "
— Jim, 11/14/2011" Another great Lucas Davenport book!!! "
— Jan, 11/9/2011" I thought this book was a little tedious ....almost too much detail in the backstory. In the end it was a good read, but I'm not sure I would "run" to get another "prey" book. "
— Lori, 7/27/2011" John Sandford just keeps getting better! In Buried Prey, Lucas Davenport is transported back to his days as a patrol cop and his first case as a temporary detective, when the bodies of two young girls, dead for 20 years are discovered. Lucas vows to find the killer. A book I couldn't put down! "
— Maryellen, 5/21/2011" I thought it was very clever to give us a flashback to the youthful Lucas Davenport, back when he was pure ambition and lust, and bookend it with the older, somewhat tamed version. And the villain was especially icky, which is always good. "
— Nette, 5/20/2011" Good book. Very classic John Sandford! Looking forward to the next Flowers book too. "
— Samantha, 5/19/2011" Like coming back to a comfy chair .. same characters, no growth but still a good read "
— Judiw, 5/19/2011" Excellent book. I like that it gives you some of the back story of Lucas when he first became a detective. <br/>there were a couple continuity issues that long- time fans of the series will catch but nothing major. "
— Jeannine, 5/18/2011" Sandford didn't disappoint me with this story of a cold case that turns red hot. It gave me a look into Davenport's past, some quality face time for secondary characters, and a race-to-the-crossing ending. "
— Carolyn, 5/18/2011" This one kept me up ALL night. Just couldn't stop reading. It was so much better than that last few PREY books. Although I'm exhausted now, it's a good exhausted, the kind that comes from finishing up a really good book! "
— Rebecca, 5/17/2011" This book goes from the present to past to present. It is fun to see a young Lucas Davenport and Del Capslock. I would recommend it to anyone. "
— Lorie, 5/17/2011" Another solid thriller from Sanford . . . "
— Chris, 5/17/2011" I loved this book. Still not sure if Silent Prey is better, but Lucas Davenport and crew are fantastic. Love the inside scoop of how to solve a mystery. "
— Kathy, 5/16/2011John Sandford is the pseudonym for the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist John Camp. He is the author of more than thirty Prey novels, as well as novels in the Kidd series and the Virgil Flowers series, among other books.
Richard Ferrone recorded over 150 audiobooks including thrillers, romances, science fiction, and inspirational novels. He won the prestigious Audie Award and was a finalist for four Audie Awards, including for Best Solo Male Narrator. He was named an AudioFile "Voice of the Last Century" and a "Rising and Shining Star." He earned many AudioFile Earphones Awards, including being named the 2011 Best Voice in Mystery and Suspense as well as the 2009 Best Voice in Science Fiction and Fantasy. A science fiction fan, he narrated Kim Stanley Robinson’s Mars trilogy. He also narrated works by James Patterson, Walter Mosley, John Sandford, Eric Van Lustbader, and Stuart Woods.