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Wicked Prey Audiobook

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Read By: Richard Ferrone Publisher: Penguin Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 7.00 hours at 1.5x Speed 5.25 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Prey Series Release Date: May 2009 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781101053003

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

26

Longest Chapter Length:

38:08 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

11:15 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

24:29 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

76

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Publisher Description

For twenty years, John Sandford's novels have been beloved for their "ingenious plots, vivid characters, crisp dialogue and endless surprises" (The Washington Post), and nowhere are those more in evidence than in the sudden twists and shocks of Wicked Prey.Out of Lucas Davenport's past comes a psycho nursing a violent grudge. But why go after Davenport for revenge when Davenport's young daughter is so close-and so vulnerable?

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"Excellent as always. I like that they are set in the Minneapolis area. It makes them seem a little more real. Of course, this one is set near the hotel where the wedding we are going to this weekend is being held....hmmm. Maybe a little too real??? A great read and Lucas Davenport is always fun."

— Barb (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • Relentlessly swift...genuinely suspenseful...excellent.

    — Los Angeles Times  
  • Sandford is a writer in control of his craft.

    — Chicago Sun-Times
  • Excellent...compelling...everything works.

    — USA Today
  • Grip-you-by-the-throat thrills...a hell of a ride.

    — Houston Chronicle  
  • Crackling, page-turning tension...great scary fun.

    — The New York Daily News
  • Enough pulse-pounding, page-turning excitement to keep you up way past bedtime.

    — Minneapolis Star Tribune
  • One of the most engaging characters in contemporary fiction.

    — Detroit News  
  • Positively chilling.

    — St. Petersburg Times
  • Just right for fans of The Silence of the Lambs.

    — Booklist  
  • One of the most horrible villains this side of Hannibal.

    — Richmond Times-Dispatch
  • Ice-pick chills...excruciatingly tense...a double-pumped roundhouse of a thriller.

    — Kirkus Reviews

Wicked Prey Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.84090909090909 out of 53.84090909090909 out of 53.84090909090909 out of 53.84090909090909 out of 53.84090909090909 out of 5 (3.84)
5 Stars: 12
4 Stars: 17
3 Stars: 11
2 Stars: 4
1 Stars: 0
Narration: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 (5.00)
5 Stars: 2
4 Stars: 0
3 Stars: 0
2 Stars: 0
1 Stars: 0
Story: 4.5 out of 54.5 out of 54.5 out of 54.5 out of 54.5 out of 5 (4.50)
5 Stars: 1
4 Stars: 1
3 Stars: 0
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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 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

    — Don Morrell, 2/10/2023
  • 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: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    — Margeemax, 1/30/2022
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Okay, I'm a major Sandford fan, so I'm not going to pan Lucas Davenport. But this was one of the best Prey books in awhile. "

    — Sandra, 2/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " 20 novels in, the fact the Sandford continues to deliver fun, pithy crime drama with such force and humor is a tiny little miracle. Lucas Davenport is back, and he's as enjoyable as ever. It's no surprise the book is released in May each year; got to get the summer reading list going. Now back to my regularly scheduled book pile. "

    — Jeff, 2/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Lucas Davenport...what more is there to say?/ "

    — Mel, 1/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Another author I haven't read in a long time. It really is summer, isn't it? "

    — Megowen, 1/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Another great Prey book from John Sandford. Lucas Davenport just gets better and better with age! "

    — Kristin, 1/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A pretty good read... Not the best by John Sanford but pretty good. The story is somewhat engaging with very real bad guys who are out to rob politicians gathering at the Republican convention. My favorite character is actually the main character's daughter, letty. She's smart and brave with a take no prisoners attitude, all at 14 years old. The plot is good but not fabulous. "

    — Stacy, 1/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " It had great intertwining story lines and a real easy read. There's a lot of detail that helps you connect. Great Read. "

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

    " Another fun Lucas Davenport tale. Intersting idea for a new challenge facing our intrepid detective. We also get a little more fleshed out info on his family life, plus a look at the seedy underbelly of St Paul. "

    — Michael, 12/31/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " My least favorite in the Lucas Davenport series. "

    — Nancy, 12/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Loved this one. Now I need to start the Virgil Flowers series. "

    — Patricia, 12/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really like listening to this series. "

    — Denise, 12/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Excellent, as Sandford always is. "

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

    " the republican convention is in town- brutus cohn and his group are in town planning a series of robberies, and a man who blames his paralysis on lucas are also in town. this is another page turner from sandford. "

    — Sherry, 12/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Extraordinarily gripping with interlocking plots which come together, his descriptive phrases making the characters believable.The psychological difficulty of leaving an abusive relationship are well described, perhaps more clearly here than in many true storys. "

    — Dr., 12/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " If you are not A Lucas Davenport series reader -- don't start here -- If you are don't miss it-- it is a has to be read for those of us hooked on Lucas --Other go back start from scratch -- "

    — Johnny, 12/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " as with all the prey books, this one was quick read and a nice summer read kinda book. sometimes the book got to be a little formulaic, but overall it was worth the time.... "

    — angrykitty, 11/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Lucas is after a robber who has been in hiding for 2 years. "

    — Vicky, 10/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Sanford's Minnesota crime novels are probably to me like formula romance novels are to the women who read those. I devour them. This one is much like the others. Rarely disappointing. "

    — John, 6/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I actually give this one a three and a half, good book. Interesting that he brings his adopted teenage daughter into a sub-plot. Makes one wonder if she's going to replace Lucas Davenport as the main character in the years to come . . . "

    — Chris, 6/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another good Lucas Davenport story...I enjoyed this one a lot b/c it was so recent...remembering the Republican National Convention in the cities. "

    — Jill, 4/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " 3.5, though it flirted with something higher. Usual Lucas Davenport though too little of Weather. Liked Republican National Convention setting. "

    — Lynn, 3/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I love Lucas Davenport. I really do. So I'll read every Prey book that comes out but this one didn't really blow up my skirt. Letty was entirely annoying and not really believable. "

    — Julie, 2/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " John Sandford writes tense, fast paced thrillers that are both plot and character driven. What could be better than that? "

    — Cindy, 5/16/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " interesting plot, well crafted. Lucas da man. "

    — Ruth, 2/9/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Read this book in one day, could NOT put it down! "

    — Vickie, 11/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " good, rattling yarn. Read this for my mystery book group. Wouldn't say it is a real mystery, more a thriller, but really liked the characters and the humor. . "

    — Jan, 10/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Two plots. Lucas Davenport's adopted daughter is out to get the man who thinks Lucas is the reason he is in a wheelchair. Lucas is out after the bad guys who are robbing and killing people while the republican convention is going on. Great story. Love Lucas. Good writing. A very fast read. "

    — Sherry, 10/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Entertaining mystery set around the republican national convention "

    — Andrew, 8/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Just as good as some of the earlier books in this series. (My favorite is still Winter Prey.) I enjoyed this one, and in no small part because I love Letty's character. She's a real badass. "

    — Erica, 5/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Some very creepy bad guys in this one. Sandford has created a plot and characters that grab your attention. Great light reading. "

    — Elaine, 5/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " John Sandford does it again in another brilliant Lucus Davenport novel. I'm also loving reading more of Letty. This is another excellent thriller that really delivers. "

    — Genevieve, 5/11/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I like the Lucas Davenport novels. This was a quick read and less gory then some in the series. "

    — Susan, 3/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Typical twisty thriller by Sandford. More so than several of his books, Wicked Prey included several threads in the plot and I was pleasantly surprised by how well they all came together in the end. "

    — Gary, 3/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " How many more adjectives are there to explain pure enjoyment? "

    — Ella, 3/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Another great read from the Lucas Davenport series. "

    — Laurie, 2/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This book started out really interesting and then it just dragged the story out too much for me. I didn't even bother to finish. This is the first John Sandford book that I've had any trouble with. "

    — Brandon, 1/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I have never been disappointed reading a book from this series - and this book is no exception! Fast paced and hard to put down. "

    — Brenda, 1/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Very engaging story, but a bit too graphic for me. "

    — Barrett, 12/15/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I'd give this a 3.5. Pretty good. It's been awhile since I've read any John Sandford books and I'm afraid I missed a few of the Lucas Davenport books before this one. "

    — Susan, 11/21/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Absolutely brilliant. John Sandford never fails - and after all these years, I'm still in love with Lucas Davenport. "

    — Dette, 11/16/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really like Lucas Davenport's character. Good series books. "

    — Shannon, 11/8/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not much excitement after reading "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" but, still, a pretty good story. "

    — Olivia, 11/1/2010

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 Richard Ferrone

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.