“Chalk up another winner for [John Sandford] and his all-too-human hero” (Richmond Times-Dispatch) in the #1 New York Times bestselling Prey series. After one troubled college-age student disappears and two are found slashed to death, Lucas Davenport finds himself hunting what appears to be a modern-day Jack the Ripper. Unfortunately the clues aren’t adding up—and then there’s the young Goth girl who keeps appearing and disappearing. Where does she come from? Where does she go every night? And why does Lucas keep getting the sneaking suspicion that there is something else going on here? Something very bad, very dark, and as elusive as a phantom…
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"Another good Lucas Davenport book in the series. A young woman is killed and the story goes on with her mother. A little different from the others in the series but I enjoyed it. The continuing story with Lucas' family keeps you interested!"
— Laura (4 out of 5 stars)
" Highly recommend the Prey series to any reader who loves detective stories Ferrone brings the characters to life "
— KMW, 8/20/2024" There’s a lot of twists and turns in this book! It’s written brilliantly like the rest of the Lucas Davenport series! Very clever! "
— Caitlin McKay, 5/27/2020" John Sandford's Prey series is one of the best. They are books that you cannot put down but have to find out what will happen next. I can't wait until the next one comes out. "
— Starr, 2/16/2014" Enjoyable, but when the identify of the murderer/s is/are (I'm trying not to spoil!) revealed halfway through, it was a surprisingly goofy choice for a Sandford book. He's usually more grounded in reality. There's a great subplot about surveilling a mobster's girlfriend which was far more interesting. "
— Nette, 2/6/2014" Not as good as his other prey books. Lots of swearing, kind of graphic. Not for the faint of heart. "
— Dana, 2/2/2014" I didn't like this one as well as the other "Prey" stories. "
— Shelie, 1/24/2014" Another is a fun line of Lucas Davenport mysteries. This time he goes into the goth world of Minneapolis. Always a good beach read. "
— Anita, 1/22/2014" The Lucas Davenport books are wonderful and always a good read. This one I thought particularly gripping and interesting because the characters are rich in texture and interesting. "
— Mellissa, 1/21/2014" This was pretty good most of the time. I found that I had a hard time concentrating on it. My mind wandered a lot. But, all in all, a good read. "
— Karin, 1/5/2014" One of the more complicated Prey books,,,,,,but thats what makes them so good. "
— Sheree, 1/1/2014" I'm always in the mood for a good quick murder mystery read to rest my brain for a bit and my mother has been suggesting the Lucas Davenport series for quite some time. She happened to have this one lying around while I was at her house and I am glad I picked it up. Davenport is the perfect cop lead character. A good sexy family man who is sarcastic and cool. Kind of a convoluted story here, and the end was fairly easy to figure out, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. "
— Kate, 12/27/2013" Sooo gory! I don't like how graphic the murders are. But, the story is a good one, and I like the investigative part. "
— Terry, 12/26/2013" Lucas investigates the presumed death of a wealthy socialite Goth. Really good addition to series. "
— Kitty, 12/16/2013" John Sandford is a fairly decent, quick read - but I didn't like this book as much as some of his others. "
— Ally, 10/24/2013" Straightforward, no non-sense, entertaining read. "
— Ed, 6/27/2013" I love John Sanford's Lucas Davenport! Always predictable, but a great read. "
— Susan, 5/21/2013" Any John Sanford book with Lucas Davenport as the main character is great. "
— Jenness, 5/15/2013" Read this three years ago. Still very good read even a second time around. "
— Barbara, 12/20/2012" Just what I'd expect from Sandford. Another good "Prey" book with all the same characters. I like reading books that have the same characters everytime - they feel like family. "
— Christen, 9/8/2012" Well, Sanford kept me guessing in this one. My favorite detective gets involved in the best cases. Whether he wants to or not. Always leaves me waiting for the Prey novel. "
— Sue, 7/5/2012" Not one of his best. "
— Jessica, 6/14/2012" A good brainer to really get you thinking like a detective. "
— Gina, 6/9/2012" Sandford's favorite detective Lucas Davenport ventures into the counter cultures for clues to a young woman's death. This book has a different twist than earlier Davenport books but it is not disappointing. "
— Pat, 5/25/2012" Sandford is a wonderful, engaging author. I have probably read 20 of his books. This is the least favorite of those that I have read. "
— Walter, 5/23/2012" A Lucas Davenport novel wherein this Minneapolis-based detective with the Minnesota Bureau for Criminal Apprehension investigates a series of Goth murders involving a friend of his wife. "
— Mark, 4/11/2012" Extraordinary John Sanford! I loved it and recommend it for all of you "Prey" lovers. "
— Tammy, 11/18/2011" Loved it! Love the dialogue is John Sandford's books. It's very realistic. "
— Mary, 10/17/2011" Sandford is a wonderful, engaging author. I have probably read 20 of his books. This is the least favorite of those that I have read. "
— Walter, 5/7/2011" If you like John Sandford mysteries this is a good one and very different. "
— Laurie, 4/13/2011" Acho os livros do Johnny Sandford ótimos pra passar o tempo. Neste, Lucas Davenport resolve 2 crimes/problemas ao mesmo tempo, o que torna o livro ainda mais legal. "
— adri, 3/30/2011" As part of the continuing Lucas Davenport Series, this was a fun, quick read. I would normally give Sandford's books 4 or 5 stars as I usually really like the plot and the characters, but I found the main villains in Phantom Prey to be somewhat unbelievable and unrealistic. "
— Gary, 3/28/2011" Wavered between 2 and 3 stars, finally deciding on 2. Just didn't love the characters. For me, there was simply something missing. "
— Ida, 2/7/2011" This book was just ok, until the killer's identity was revealed. At that point, the entire story became ridiculous and I was sorry that I had wasted my time reading it. "
— Linda, 2/1/2011" Richard Ferrone, as always, does a great job of narrating. I'd give this between a 3.5-4.0. Nothing too complicated, but fun to listen to. "
— Susan, 1/17/2011" Love, love, love Sandford and the character of Lucas Davenport but generally, Sandford's first ten in the series are miles better than these later ones. <br/> <br/>Still, for a late season Davenport, this one's not half bad. And there's a short mention here of Kidd and LuEllen! "
— Richard, 11/4/2010" Another police mystery set in Minneapolis. Sandford is a Cedar Rapids native. His books are light interesting mysteries. "
— Florence, 10/28/2010" I loved this book and thought it was really awesome. A good mystery that was worth creating arguments with myself in my head about the ending – who the bad guy is. <br/> <br/>A great read. <br/> "
— Olivia, 10/15/2010" I have read several of his "Prey" books. This is the first I thought was soo bad. "
— Connie, 10/13/2010John 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.