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Read By: Eric Conger, Richard Ferrone Publisher: Penguin Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 4.17 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.13 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Prey Series Release Date: June 2004 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780786547647

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

10

Longest Chapter Length:

48:36 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

33 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

36:49 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

76

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Publisher Description

Clara Rinker is twenty-eight, beautiful, charmingly southern—and the best hit woman in the business. She just goes about her business, collects her money, and goes home. Her latest hit sounds simple: a defense attorney wants a rival eliminated. No problem—until a witness survives. Clara usually knows how to deal with loose ends: cut them off, one by one, until they're all gone. This time, there’s one loose end that’s hard to shake. Lucas Davenport has no idea of the toll this case is about to take on him. Clara knows his weak spots. She knows how to penetrate them, and how to use them. And when a woman like Clara has the advantage, no one is safe.

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"This is the first of Sandford's books that I have read, and it was good enough that I now have 7 more on my shelf. The story concerns a murder investigation, in which a hitwoman ends up killing six people. It was a good read that kept me interested all the way to the end - even though there were no surprises. Just good police work, and good luck - and not enough people realize how much luck is involved in good police work."

— Bruce (4 out of 5 stars)

Certain Prey Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4.33333333333333 out of 54.33333333333333 out of 54.33333333333333 out of 54.33333333333333 out of 54.33333333333333 out of 5 (4.33)
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Narration: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 (4.00)
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Story: 4.5 out of 54.5 out of 54.5 out of 54.5 out of 54.5 out of 5 (4.50)
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    — William, 3/22/2022
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Not everyone can pull off a southern accent. Sometimes sounded southern sometimes Irish or vaguely European. Great story though! "

    — Denise, 10/23/2019
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I liked that both villians were women - though very different women. I always like Sanford's prey novels. "

    — Martie, 2/1/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Certain Prey by John Sandford (2000) "

    — Julie, 1/30/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Yet another great thriller starring Lucas Davenport. There's never a bad book in this bunch. "

    — Jenn, 1/25/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The first of two Clara Rinker books. Super fast read. All interesting and worthwhile characters. Fun read with some horrific murders!! "

    — Tom, 1/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Always love John Sanford "

    — Anne, 1/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Pretty sure I'd read it before, but thought it was very entertaining. Interesting characters, snappy dialogue, good plot. Wanted to read it before watching USA network version tonight. "

    — Ginny, 1/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " John Sandford has always been a decent mystery novel author. I enjoy them when I'm in the mood for something that's dark and perhaps a little more explicit than a more prurient person would enjoy. "

    — Mel, 12/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Love Clara Rinker. "

    — Taylor, 12/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Some interesting questions of ethics raised in this installment. As usual, Sandford lays it out for you, but doesn't brow beat you with it. "

    — Dale, 10/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " 3 stars on the nose. I liked it in the context of the series but wasn't Sandford's best Davenport. On to the next... "

    — Breia, 9/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " for sure my favorite Prey novel so far "

    — Stephanie, 9/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of the very best of the Prey series ... couldn't put it down!! "

    — Don, 9/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Kept me turning the pages. Lady killers -- were killers! "

    — Ruth, 8/31/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Lucas is on the trail of a hitwoman. "

    — Vicky, 5/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The further I get into this series the more I like it. I find the characters interesting and I am usually surprised the the plot twists. I'm hoping that this isn't the last we've seen of Clara. I'm rather looking forward to reading the next one. "

    — Korry, 3/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I've read a lot of the "Prey" novels, and this was one of my favorites. "

    — Susan, 3/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was an enjoyable read in this series. Lucas once again walks the fine line of legal and illegal. "

    — Lori, 2/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One incredible book, one of my favorite in the series so far. "

    — Shockwave, 2/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Another fine 'Lucas Davenport' mystery. Def. a fan of the series. "

    — Jason, 1/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Awesome book! If you like thriller/crime books this one is GREAT! Hard to put it down, you want to continue reading and reading it keeps you that interested. "

    — Jennifer, 11/27/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Not too bad, definitely an interesting story but I skipped past most of what was going on between the two "bad guys". I am reading these totally out of order so I never know if he;s married or single, got the daughter or not... always a surprise! "

    — Sarah, 11/22/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Probably my favorite prey book so far. I definitely finished this one the quickest. It also had a "rooting for the bad guys" feel to it for me. "

    — Sarah, 11/15/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Bam! "

    — Erika, 9/27/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " My very favorite prey book so far. Loved the Clara Rinker character. "

    — Susan, 9/8/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Very Good; continuing character: Lucas Davenport; Hit woman and defense attorney join forces and leave a trail of bodies for Davenport to track down. "

    — Joe, 5/5/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was a really good book which I actually read in a couple days!! Lots of action in this one... "

    — Debbie, 2/2/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book was recently made into a USA Network movie. I wasn't sure why they picked this title - Lucas has no personal life in this one, but after reading it, I can see why. Lots of action, and a great introduction to Clara Rinker. "

    — Ruth, 8/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " don't really remember but all of his prey series I did enjoy "

    — Chris, 4/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Of the two women protagonist in this book, it was not the professional hit woman who was the true sociopath. "

    — Amanda, 2/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is one of the most intresting "bad guys" who is really a professional killer, Clara Rinker, who is one of the best in the business. She puts the team on their toes and keeps them there. She gains their respect as they hunt her with endless determination. "

    — Vfields, 12/2/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I, unfortunately, did not read this series in order and pretty much knew the outcome of this book. After saying that, I've gotta say this was a great book and I can't wait to read the next one. "

    — Mitch, 12/1/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I absolutely loved the villains in this novel. Both female, one crazy, one not so much. "

    — Kaye, 11/22/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Only issue with this book was that it was hard to get back into it after pausing or being interrupted. Great story-line and the ending is completely unexpected. "

    — Jaclyn, 11/14/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of my favorite in the Lucas Davenport series. "

    — Suzanne, 10/28/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was a really good book which I actually read in a couple days!! Lots of action in this one... "

    — Debbie, 10/14/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Probably my favorite prey book so far. I definitely finished this one the quickest. It also had a "rooting for the bad guys" feel to it for me. "

    — Sarah, 8/1/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Another fine 'Lucas Davenport' mystery. Def. a fan of the series. "

    — Jason, 7/1/2010

About John Sandford

John 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.

About the Narrators

Eric Conger is a stage actor, voice artist, and award-winning audiobook narrator. He has narrated more than 125 fiction and nonfiction audiobooks and was a four-time finalist for the Audie Award, both as a sole narrator in 2007 and 2008 and as part of a multicast reading in 2001 and 2012. He has earned numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards. His extensive voice-over work includes more than 5,000 narrations for commercial ventures. A graduate of Wesleyan University and the University of Paris, he also works as a writer and playwright. He has appeared in over fifty plays and has also translated plays of Molière and Feydeau for regional theaters.

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.