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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
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William, 3/22/2022
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" Not everyone can pull off a southern accent. Sometimes sounded southern sometimes Irish or vaguely European. Great story though! "
— Denise, 10/23/2019 -
" I liked that both villians were women - though very different women. I always like Sanford's prey novels. "
— Martie, 2/1/2014 -
" Certain Prey by John Sandford (2000) "
— Julie, 1/30/2014 -
" Yet another great thriller starring Lucas Davenport. There's never a bad book in this bunch. "
— Jenn, 1/25/2014 -
" 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 -
" Always love John Sanford "
— Anne, 1/13/2014 -
" 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 -
" 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 -
" Love Clara Rinker. "
— Taylor, 12/21/2013 -
" 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 -
" 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 -
" for sure my favorite Prey novel so far "
— Stephanie, 9/6/2013 -
" One of the very best of the Prey series ... couldn't put it down!! "
— Don, 9/5/2013 -
" Kept me turning the pages. Lady killers -- were killers! "
— Ruth, 8/31/2013 -
" Lucas is on the trail of a hitwoman. "
— Vicky, 5/10/2013 -
" 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 -
" I've read a lot of the "Prey" novels, and this was one of my favorites. "
— Susan, 3/8/2013 -
" This was an enjoyable read in this series. Lucas once again walks the fine line of legal and illegal. "
— Lori, 2/22/2013 -
" One incredible book, one of my favorite in the series so far. "
— Shockwave, 2/1/2013 -
" Another fine 'Lucas Davenport' mystery. Def. a fan of the series. "
— Jason, 1/12/2013 -
" 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 -
" 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 -
" 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 -
" Bam! "
— Erika, 9/27/2012 -
" My very favorite prey book so far. Loved the Clara Rinker character. "
— Susan, 9/8/2012 -
" 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 -
" This was a really good book which I actually read in a couple days!! Lots of action in this one... "
— Debbie, 2/2/2012 -
" 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 -
" don't really remember but all of his prey series I did enjoy "
— Chris, 4/28/2011 -
" Of the two women protagonist in this book, it was not the professional hit woman who was the true sociopath. "
— Amanda, 2/20/2011 -
" 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 -
" 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 -
" I absolutely loved the villains in this novel. Both female, one crazy, one not so much. "
— Kaye, 11/22/2010 -
" 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 -
" One of my favorite in the Lucas Davenport series. "
— Suzanne, 10/28/2010 -
" This was a really good book which I actually read in a couple days!! Lots of action in this one... "
— Debbie, 10/14/2010 -
" 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 -
" 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.