Before Lucas Davenport and the brilliant Prey novels, there was Kidd (artist, computer whiz, and professional criminal) and his sometimes partner/sometimes lover, LuEllen. The army left Kidd with a dislike for bureaucracy and the skills to do something about it, but it didn’t prepare him for the day a woman would call and tell him his colleague Jack Morrison is dead. Jack was supposedly killed by a jittery security guard when he was caught raiding a company’s files in the middle of the night, but that story just doesn’t sit right with Kidd. The more he investigates the company and its ambitious owner, the more convinced he becomes that Jack stumbled onto something that got him murdered. And that unless he and LuEllen get to the bottom of it all quickly, the next bodies might very well be their own.
Saturated with the atmosphere, characters, and exceptional drama that have made John Sandford one of America’s best-loved thriller writers, The Devil’s Code is a masterpiece of suspense, a richly layered novel, filled with the unexpected. It is truly vintage Sandford.
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"Kidd is an artist, and a sometimes less than legal computer hacker. When his colleague is murdered, he doesn't buy the party line. Kidd and LuEllen infiltrate the corporation responsible for the murder and find themselves in danger. "
— Kitty (4 out of 5 stars)
" If you need a book for a four hour flight, you could do worse. "
— Robert, 2/13/2014" I really like his Kidd books over the prey books. "
— Teri, 2/2/2014" A decent example of the spy thriller genre. I don't think I'd go out of my way to read a Sandford again as his style is too herky-jerky for me. Overall, a good story, barely decently told. But, I needed a good crime fiction and it worked. "
— Amy, 1/29/2014" this Author is keeping me happy my kindle is hot from all the reading lam doing "
— Kevin, 1/22/2014" Being a huge John Sandford enthusiast, I was looking forward to more action and intrigue with this book but I felt a bit let down after reading this one. Don't get me wrong, I did like it, however I never felt the need to stick with it or keep reading. I thought Kidd and LuEllen were boring, no chemistry, just "empty." I don't know, I just fell as though this book was missing too much and not up to the usual John Sandford books I love. "
— Adam, 1/14/2014" I like this series of novels. The way Sandford combines discussion of art, computer hacking, and general thievery really entertains me. It's like I've found a set of books that combines several of my enjoyments into a set thrilling suspense novels. "
— Mandy, 1/13/2014" bit too technical "
— Tony, 1/4/2014" Can't quite ever give the Kidd books more than 3 stars, but they are all GOOD and deserve to be read. "
— Abby, 12/11/2013" Suspenseful, with good character interaction. Nicely crafted story. "
— Paul, 12/5/2013" I love the entire Kidd & LuEllen series, they are so much fun. This one did not disappoint. "
— Sara, 11/13/2013" A decent caper that fans of Sandford will enjoy. It's a quick read and the action moves swiftly enough to keep your nose in the spine. Those unfamiliar with this author are better off reading the Prey series, which is his best work. "
— Matt, 10/26/2013" A by the numbers thriller that does not stand the test of time. "
— James, 10/14/2013" Made me think long and hard about what is reality . Made me wonder what is really the truth, "
— Pat, 10/14/2013" This is the third in the Kidd- Luellen series by Sanford, but it is the first I have read. I was a little familiar with Kidd from some cameos in the Lucas Davenport series. This was okay, no where near as good as Davenport or Flowers. I will probably try others in the series as I enjoy Sanford. "
— Jon, 9/3/2013" I like Sandford's "Prey" novels, but this is the first of his novels I've read with Kidd and LuEllen characters. Pretty good vacation reading about high-tech conspiracy. "
— Peggy, 8/25/2013" Not as good as the first two, but still entertaining. "
— Mitch, 6/7/2013" I've read every book John Sandford has written. I buy them in hard cover because once I know he has a new one out I cannot wait for the paperback. Davenport, Flowers and Kidd are some of the most memorable antagonists you'll ever meet. "
— Cammie, 4/24/2013" I first read Devil's Code when it came out in 2000. It's probably the best of Sandford's Kidd/LuEllen series and it's a barn-burner. I just re-read it in June 2012 and thoroughly enjoyed it, again. "
— John, 1/18/2013" It's a John Sandford novel. Very fast read, good action, and a lot of fun. The story is dated, since it involves the characters being online a lot. With their dial up acoustically coupled modems. But it's a whole lot of fun. "
— Jeremy, 11/17/2012" Great book about computer hackers and crooked defense contractors. Another great "Kidd" book. "
— Joe, 6/5/2012" Exciting, fast moving, novel ideas for mystery, etc. "
— Pattykaykar, 4/17/2012" Good Sandford novel featuring Kidd & LuEllen. Exciting, fast, fun, but if you're not into computers it may not do much for you. If you are into computers it might seem dated, but I recommend it to anyone who enjoys fast paced mysteries. "
— Jeff, 3/15/2012" This is my first book by Sandford I have read. Not bad, and easy read that made me want to finish it to see what happens. I liked the plot but alot of the twists I could see coming. A good book to have with you to pass time while waiting. Makes me want to read more by this author. "
— Todd, 1/6/2012" continuing in the "Kidd" series, not as much punch as the others. but still a good bedtime read. "
— Donna, 12/9/2011" Very Good; Continuing character: Kidd; computer hacker is pulled into murder case involving use of US satellites. "
— Joe, 10/31/2011" This was a great read. Fun, fast, interesting. The only draw back is that it's a bit dated due to advances in technology. Still a worthwhile read. "
— Wanda, 6/23/2011" Okay mystery, page turner. and pretty accurate science which is nice "
— Robert, 5/10/2011" John Sandford's Kidd series is just as great as his Lucas Davenport series. "
— Laurie, 2/13/2011" I really like the Kidd and LuEllen books, they often have art history and critiques that are interesting to me. "
— Paige, 11/15/2010" This was a great read. Fun, fast, interesting. The only draw back is that it's a bit dated due to advances in technology. Still a worthwhile read. "
— Wanda, 8/9/2010" It's a John Sandford novel. Very fast read, good action, and a lot of fun. The story is dated, since it involves the characters being online a lot. With their dial up acoustically coupled modems. But it's a whole lot of fun. "
— Jeremy, 8/3/2010" Another novel but not Lucas Davenport. This one is about Kidd. It is a good read also. <br/> <br/>J. Robert Ewbank author "John Wesley, Natural Man, and the 'Isms'" "
— J., 6/18/2010" Kidd, artist computer whiz and professional criminal "
— Andrea, 6/14/2010" A good story line which was a bit different from what is usually hte norm, but enjoyable, captivating and interiguing. "
— Kyle, 6/4/2010" I absolutely loved this book and fully plan on reading the rest of the Kidd series soon. I thought character development was superb. I definitely recommend it for anyone who doesn't mind a story that is fairly technology-centered. "
— Tyler, 5/2/2010" I love the entire Kidd & LuEllen series, they are so much fun. This one did not disappoint. "
— Sara, 2/17/2010" I like this series of novels. The way Sandford combines discussion of art, computer hacking, and general thievery really entertains me. It's like I've found a set of books that combines several of my enjoyments into a set thrilling suspense novels. "
— Mando, 1/8/2010" I should definately quit this book. The only real reason I finished it was because I hate to not finish books that I start. "
— Dennis, 12/10/2009" Fiction. Monk has to find out who is behind a murder and is plunged into a deep abyss of high-tech treachery. <br/> <br/>This is the better of the two Monk novels I have read. A good tale. "
— Luis, 10/20/2009" Very Good; Continuing character: Kidd; computer hacker is pulled into murder case involving use of US satellites. <br/> "
— Joe, 9/5/2009" This had a little bit too much computer tech. It was a little hard to follow. "
— Cathy, 8/23/2009John 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.
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