Night Prey (Lucas Davenport Mysteries): Amazon.de: John Sandford, Jay O. Sanders: Englische Bücher

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Sandford's sixth "Prey" novel follows the same formula as the first five: sharp-tongued Minneapolis deputy police chief Lucas Davenport is on the trail of a serial killer--this time a particularly nasty specimen with a yen for disemboweling his victims. Meagan Connell, an investigator from a state agency, plays the de rigueur role of Davenport's feisty, determined female assistant. Davenport is also peripherally involved in a case that appears to involve the Seeds, a loosely organized group of white supremacists. The third-person narration takes the reader along with the serial killer as he makes his rounds, choosing and stalking his victims. Alternately, the narrative follows the victims and the investigators. There is no mystery here; the killer's identity is clear from page one. The suspense lies in the investigation. Will Davenport and Connell catch the killer before he gets that one, last, innocent victim? Yes, the plotting seems lifted from dozens of interchangeable slasher flicks, but the dialogue crackles and individual scenes can be almost unbearably suspenseful. This may be the first good suntan book of 1994. A little sunblock, a tall cool one, and a serial killer--ah, summertime. Wes Lukowsky -- Dieser Text bezieht sich auf eine andere Ausgabe: Gebundene Ausgabe .

From Kirkus Reviews

Sandford's sixth entry in his bestselling series (Winter Prey, 1993, etc.) is another fast-paced and convincing thriller starring detective Lucas Davenport. State Investigator Meagan Connell believes that Minneapolis has a serial killer on its hands, a killer who has stepped up the frequency of his attacks. Connell is dying of cancer and is determined to catch the killer in the few weeks she has left, but Minneapolis police are skeptical. A new police chief with her eye on the Senate passes both the case and Connell on to Deputy Chief Lucas Davenport. Recently returned to the force after a two-year hiatus, Davenport agrees to work with the abrasive state investigator. A body is found in a dumpster, and then another in a park, and then there are some seemingly unrelated attacks. Cat burglar Robert Koop, a bodybuilder and former prison guard, has indeed stepped up his gruesome and deadly attacks on women. He has become obsessed with burglary victim Sara Jensen. She is unaware that Koop is watching her from the roof of the building across the street and spending time in her bed when she's not at home until she spends the night with a man. Koop, who had been leaving her initials on his victims, becomes both sloppy and even more deadly. Solid police work and good luck lead Davenport to Koop, but he needs Jensen to act as a decoy. Will Davenport be able to catch the monster before he kills again? And can they catch him before Connell's cancer kills her? A hair-raising and shocking ending provides the answers, and Davenport will be able to concentrate again on his beautiful live-in love, but there's that TV reporter who keeps inviting him for coffee... Strong on atmosphere and suspense, with a vivid cast of major and minor characters, this is a potent and compelling addition to the series. (Literary Guild main selection; Author tour) -- Copyright ©1994, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved. -- Dieser Text bezieht sich auf eine andere Ausgabe: Gebundene Ausgabe .

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A GREAT BOOK! 18. M�rz 2000

Von Megan

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John Sandford's Prey series are wonderful, I could not put Night Prey down. Lucas Davenport is a wonderful, seems alive. If you have not read Night Prey, or any John Sandford's books, do it NOW!

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Good Read 10. Januar 2000

Von Ein Kunde

This was the third book from the Davenport series that I have read and easily the best. I liked the feeling of impending doom with the main characters racing against time to catch the killer before he can strike again and before one of the investigators dies of cancer. The eventual solution of this pending collision caught me by surprise. And, in case this wasn't enough, Sandford threw in a locked room murder mystery as a clever subplot. If anyone in Hollywood ever wants to bring a Lucas Davenport thriller to the screen, this would be a good one to start with.

Good series! 7. Januar 2000

Von D. Williams

I have read all of the previous 'Prey' series and have enjoyed everyone of them. This one was no exception and was even better than some of the previous ones.

I'm planning on reading all of the books in the series and hope the rest are as good as this one.

Huh?

I don't get it. I heard so much praise for Sandford novels that I was looking forward to discovering a new author. It was like reading a 'Hunter' episode..it was sooo boring. Lesen Sie weiter...

Am 11. Juni 2000 ver�ffentlicht

i have read all the books in this series

i read all the books in the series and i coulnt wait to see a new one out. i absolutely love john sanford as a writter i think he is better than any other authur in his field. Lesen Sie weiter...

Am 12. September 1999 ver�ffentlicht

night prey review

This was the fourth book I have read in Sandford's prey series. This was the best in my opinion. I enjoyed the way Sandford described the thought process of the murderer. Lesen Sie weiter...

Am 16. Juli 1999 ver�ffentlicht

Absolutely Thrilling!

Again a great mystery by John Sandford. His characters are real and credible characters with all their attractions and mistakes. Lesen Sie weiter...

Ver�ffentlicht am 27. Juni 1999 von Peter Werner

Suspenseful thriller

This book is suspenseful and smart, with interesting characters and intriguing subplots. The dialogue seemed very real, even though it was stuffed with a lot of curses. Lesen Sie weiter...

Am 6. Juli 1998 ver�ffentlicht

A fantastic and well-focused thriller

Sandford is again in fine form in this twisted thriller. How JS keeps the reader so focused and engrossed in the plot is a wonder, but the effectiveness of his description and the... Lesen Sie weiter...

Ver�ffentlicht am 29. Januar 1998 von ho168@aol.com

Great mystery!!!

A very good mystery. A serial killer's obsession with a beautiful woman produces really gruesome murders. The way Davenport goes about getting his man is well written. Lesen Sie weiter...

Ver�ffentlicht am 17. November 1997 von bridgesl@gncom.com

Edge of your bed reading

An almost perfect suspense book. With the likeable Davenport at his human best and a villain as real as the six o clock news, this one will linger in the dark. Lesen Sie weiter...

Ver�ffentlicht am 9. August 1997 von nollaig@Juno.com

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