Years ago, Lucas Davenport almost died at the hands of Clara Rinker, a pleasant, soft-spoken, low-key Southerner, and the best hitwoman in the business. Now retired and living in Mexico, she nearly dies herself when a sniper kills her boyfriend, the son of a local druglord, and while the boy's father vows vengeance, Rinker knows something he doesn't: The boy wasn't the target-she was-and now she is going to have to disappear to find the killer herself. The FBI and DEA draft Davenport to help track her down, and with his fiancie deep in wedding preparations, he's really just as happy to go-but he has no idea what he's getting into. For Rinker is as unpredictable as ever, and between her, her old bosses in the St. Louis mob, the Mexican druglord, and the combined, sometimes warring, forces of U.S. law enforcement, this is one case that will get more dangerous as it goes along. And when the crossfire comes, anyone standing in the middle won't stand a chance....
Filled with the rich characterization and exceptional drama that are his hallmarks, Mortal Prey proves that John Sandford just keeps getting better.
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"This is the 13th book in the "Prey" series by Sandford who also writes under another name. The writing is crisp and the characters interesting. In typical thriller/cop fashion the villains seen omniscient and invincible at the beginning but Lucas Davenport cuts them down to size. "
— Richard (4 out of 5 stars)
" Richard Ferrone is a daily visitor in my house, relating more Lucas Davenport adventures whilst I work "
— KMW, 8/20/2024" I love all the Prey books by Sandford. "
— Marnacooks, 2/20/2014" Took me a bit to read this since I was recovering from the emotional turmoil of Mockingjay. On to the next Davenport. "
— Breia, 2/12/2014" yes, one of his best books right to the end. "
— Steve, 2/7/2014" I am a fan of Sandford because his books are usually set in the northern Wisconsin/Twin Cities area. However, I've been disappointed in the last few I read. This one was not in the usual setting, but actually one of his better books. "
— Ginny, 1/20/2014" Lucas Davenport is a wonderful lead male character. Can't wait to read more of his adventures. "
— Marleen, 1/10/2014" Another excellent John Sandford book! "
— Shannon, 1/5/2014" The Clara Rinker books are my favorites of the Prey. "
— Alan, 12/31/2013" the way the author describes every characters in this book is so interesting. this is my first time reading it and i love to read more of its series. I just hope that the ending doesnt have to be that sad.,...i feel pity for the bad character... "
— Shinta, 12/19/2013" My first book in the Prey series. I checked out the authors website and printed a list of all of the books in order and will start working on that list. "
— Gail, 12/5/2013" Pretty good. Entertaining, good ending even if a bit underwhelming considering all the build up. Great supporting group of characters "
— Ricardo, 12/3/2013" It's an exciting book with a satisfying finish. For some strange reason the ending made me sad. "
— Marion, 12/1/2013" Mortal Prey by John Sandford (2003) "
— Julie, 11/12/2013" Decent --- Lucas Davenport chasing Clara Rinker who is after her lover and unborn baby's killer. Starts in Mexico, ends up in St. Louis. "
— Jack, 11/11/2013" Lucas is dealing with a hitwoman, the mob, and druglords. "
— Vicky, 8/16/2013" Another good read of the cop variety. "
— Karen, 3/16/2013" It was a good light read. Interesting enough to keep your mind of "real world" things. "
— Tracie, 2/27/2013" Not my favorite -- this one was the final showdown between Clara Rinker and Lucas. "
— Anne, 2/10/2013" Listened to this a while ago. Remember liking it. "
— Sandra, 12/14/2012" One of my favorite authors. I really enjoy the Lucas Davenport series. "
— Laurie, 12/8/2012" More fun and games with Clara Rinker. I'd love a whole series just about her. "
— Dede, 5/22/2012" Clara Rinker has to be one of the best female antagonists in mystery. Sad she is killed in the end. Great read and a great stand alone. "
— Michael, 1/6/2012" This is a really good Lucas Davenport novel. The bad ... person is unlike any of I have seen before. The complexity of the effort to track down the killer is extensive, and the story is very good. The killer's personality is developed, unusual and interesting. "
— Rick, 12/30/2011" I have read the entire "Prey" series...I think! Lucas Davenport rocks and the writing is excellent! You seriously cannot put these books down. I was not really a big crime/suspense reader until I read these. "
— frankie, 12/8/2011" Another great Lucas Davenport mystery or suspense. "
— Lavada, 9/5/2011" If it wasn't for Rinker the sniper who happens to be a woman... it was pretty much a "blah" read. I didn't know how I felt or how to feel after reading it. "
— Jeff, 8/25/2011" This book is a heart stopper and the suspense is breathtaking. It keeps you at the edge of your seat and having a woman villain so heartless was refreshing. Definitely a must read. Superb writing. "
— kenisha, 8/23/2011" I really liked Clara Rinker. "
— Katie, 8/15/2011" Another great read in this series. "
— Pauline, 7/8/2011" Perfectly entertaining, these two Clara Rinker (this with Certain Prey) books. "
— Tom, 6/2/2011" Good book as I am always on the hunt for a good mystery and murder! First of the prey series for me and was told I should have read other's first! <br/> <br/>Not Bad! "
— Ramon, 4/12/2011" One of my favorite authors. I really enjoy the Lucas Davenport series. "
— Laurie, 2/13/2011" Good premise, believable dialogue and characters. Not a best seller in my opinion, but certainly a good read. "
— Tom, 2/11/2011" Clara Rinker has to be one of the best female antagonists in mystery. Sad she is killed in the end. Great read and a great stand alone. "
— Michael, 2/4/2011" The fabulous Clara Rinker's back, and she has vengeance on her mind! Lucas has to deal with the baffling FBI, but in the end of course, good old-fashioned police work is the way to crack this case. "
— Kaye, 12/19/2010" Lucas Davenport always gets his guy, but this time it was one bad- assed gal. "
— Susan, 9/16/2010" One of the best Davenport novels yet. I love Rinker and she did not disappoint in her return. I wish it could have ended differently but I thought it fit. "
— Samantha, 9/15/2010" This is officially my favorite Prey book! It's a very good thriller, I think all of the Davenport series are pretty good but this one is the best. I thoroghly enjoyed Clara's character as well as the detailed scenery of St. Louis (my hometown). You should read it... go on... go find it... "
— Ashley, 8/27/2010" Solid Sanford, I think I like Lucas Davenport better than Alex Cross. <br/> <br/>A page turner, finished in a couple of hours. I think somebody else wrote it in their review gotta be a good book with davenport and rinker "
— Steve, 8/25/2010" Lucas has a hard time being away from his soon to be wife with child and building a new house, and a long time friend ends up shot by the one he is chasing around the country... "
— Jim, 8/24/2010" another superb plot! happen to read this before the Lucas's first encounter with Clara Rinker, but don't think it would make a lot of difference, i would still love reading it "
— Alyn, 8/14/2010" This was a very good read for me and I enjoyed it just like I enjoy most of the Lucas Davenport books. <br/> <br/>J. Robert Ewbank author "John Wesley, Natural Man, and the 'Isms'" "
— J., 6/18/2010" I'm working through the list of Prey books by John Sandford, another MN author. They are kind of rough including not only language but what happens. Still they are interesting. I especially like to listen to them as Richard Ferrone does a great job of narration. "
— Colleen, 6/12/2010John 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.