Shadow Prey (The Prey Series Book 2)

These are becoming a bit formulaic. The character development is not so hot. The treatment of the main character is as a cardboard cut out, so much that one can predict a lot of what he will do and say. The plot screams right along, the bad guy is bad, it's a nice breazy, quick read. Get the paper back.

Super cheesy lines that sound NOTHING like people talk. Pretty racist in the way it portrays Native Americans. Plot is semi ok at best. And to make it sooo much worse, it does barely anything to portray the horrible act of child molestation as something super bad; rather it was like: "oh ok, some guy is molesting an 8 year old, no biggie...."... wth!!!!!

I am a new reader to john Sanford books. loved the prey series with lucas davenport book #1. read it quickly and couldn't wait to get to book #2. it has been a disappointment and I almost decided against another but reading the reviews has helped me to decide to order book #3. hopefully it will spark my interest again and I can continue through the whole series.

These are becoming a bit formulaic. The character development is not so hot. The treatment of the main character is as a cardboard cut out, so much that one can predict a lot of what he will do and say. The plot screams right along, the bad guy is bad, it's a nice breazy, quick read. Get the paper back.

Super cheesy lines that sound NOTHING like people talk. Pretty racist in the way it portrays Native Americans. Plot is semi ok at best. And to make it sooo much worse, it does barely anything to portray the horrible act of child molestation as something super bad; rather it was like: "oh ok, some guy is molesting an 8 year old, no biggie...."... wth!!!!!

I am a new reader to john Sanford books. loved the prey series with lucas davenport book #1. read it quickly and couldn't wait to get to book #2. it has been a disappointment and I almost decided against another but reading the reviews has helped me to decide to order book #3. hopefully it will spark my interest again and I can continue through the whole series.

This was not an enjoyable read. Lucas Davenport was loathsome and the plot was too slow to gain my interest. I only finished the book in hopes I would think the ending would prove worth my time. I have enjoyed other books by John Sandford so I will give the next book in the series a try. Maybe Lucas will become less loathsome,

I have read all of the John Sandford books with the lead character being Lucas Davenport...and enjoyed all of them (also, I really enjoy his recent books as an off-shoot with lead character, Virgil Flowers). I would suggest that you read the books in order as they do sometimes make reference in later books as to what occurred in prior ones et al. To me, John Sandford, Michael Connelly, Vince Flynn, Lee Child, David Baldacci's series books; rank at the top...have added Steve Hamilton, C. J. Box and Joseph Heywood as my new favorite authors. There are many other good authors out there for those that enjoy those sort of action books. In conclusion, you can't go wrong with Shadow Prey, lots of action, interesting twists and just makes good reading.

In Matthew 18:3 we read: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.'"
Why does Jesus say we should be like little children? Because they have open minds and are willing to learn how to live their lives from how they are taught. The smartest thing I can say is
"I Don't Know " I've been saying, and living this for almost 20 years. I just now saw the connection to this scripture.
Life is about a heart condition. But the problem centers in the mind . This is why Paul tells us "Be transformed by the renewing of your mind "

The true way to be transformed is by reading the instructions. The manufacturers handbook, basic information before leaving earth.
; ~ PB

John Sandford does have many interesting and compelling story lines and characters, but I have finally given up on his stories. In his world everyone smokes dope, and he continually involves homosexual characters. As you continue to read his work, you find that the Republicans are the scum of the earth! If you think that gay liberals are really great, you will like these books. I don't.

Enjoyable read - quick pace with great character development. Quite enjoying this series so far. Lucas Davenport is a very interesting character - love that he was described as a "Hunter" in the book - fits perfect.

I can not review this book because I have not read it yet. I don't understand why I have to review something when I never read. The kindle will not let me out of this unless I post something so this I s th err post.

John Sanford writes books that very clearly fit into that specific genre of ‘books that can be read while your children are screaming’. Don’t take Dostoyevsky to the playground! Don’t read Melville in the bathtub (or should you!)! My copy of Shadow Prey actual got better each time I dropped it in the pool. Seriously, books that just tell the story and do so plainly have their place. The writing is in a newspaper article type style, the dialogue won’t have you soliloquizing in the mirror, but it also won’t have you cringing. The plot is… well, let’s just say you won’t get lost if you accidently skip a page or two after your tenth interruption keeping your older child from murdering the younger.

Seriously though, a little bit about the plot. This is Sanford’s 2nd Lucas Davenport novel and he’s been open about the struggles he had writing it. He tried to write an ‘issue’ novel first, and it didn’t work, so a couple of rewrites later you have what feels very much like something that didn’t work and was rewritten a bunch of times. I can’t say for certain, but I suspect that later on in this series, these novels improve, the potential is certainly there. I will continue to read this series and will continue to judge them in the light hearted way I am reading them. If one crosses over into ‘serious book’ territory, I’ll certainly mention it. Meanwhile, you can do a lot worse (I’m looking at you ‘Private’ by some Patterson flunky).

The second entry in John Sandford's Prey series barrels along at the same breakneck pace as the first, Rules of Prey. It opens with the ritualistic murder of a Minneapolis slumlord by one of his Indian tenants. That is quickly followed by the similar slaying of three other men known for their prejudicial treatment of American Indians. Lucas Davenport is assigned to lead the investigation, but he's hampered by the fact that he has few contacts in the Indian community.

The killings are being orchestrated by two elderly Indian men known as the Crows, who have developed a plan to settle some long-standing scores, particularly with a high-level government official whom they are attempting to lure into their trap. But can Davenport and his colleagues foil the scheme before it comes to fruition?

The investigation pits Davenport against the Crows and their son, a particularly twisted man named Shadow Love. (Both of the Crows were sleeping with his mother when Shadow Love was conceived and so they both act as his father.) But Shadow Love has an agenda of his own and even the Crows may not be able to deal with him.

This is a high-energy novel with a lot of great scenes as well as the particular brand of humor that would come to mark this series. Davenport's character is still taking shape, but his love life is front and center here. He's still involved with Jennifer Carey, the mother of his infant daughter, but he's also enormously attracted to Lily Rothenberg, a New York cop who comes out to Minnestota to assist in the investigation. Complications will ensue.

The plot moves very swiftly, and the plot of Indians redressing their legitimate grievances in this fashion is unique and interesting. Rereading the book, it's also great fun to go back and see Lucas Davenport in the early stages of his development. It's hard to imagine that there's a fan of crime fiction out there somewhere who still has not stumbled across this series, but if you are that rare creature, do yourself a favor and check it out.

Way too much "poor little native American" to be really enjoyable. The Souix were nomads that robbed and pillaged the agrarian natives. Another thought, even the "native American Indians" are immigrants. Just earlier than the white man. They lost the war. They need to get over it.

I admit I had a hard time finishing this one after the gripping “Rules of Prey.” I just didn’t know if I wanted Davenport to succeed in this one. The bad guys had a compelling reason for doing what they did and I felt the character of Shadow Love was thrown in just to give the bad guys an evil edge where there really wasn’t one. Shadow Love was never fighting for their cause and in a lot of ways he derailed their ultimate goal with his uncontrollable need to kill. So in a way I felt like this book contained two stories.

The first story was a vengeance tale a long time in the making and one I kind of felt was justified. The Crow brothers showed dedication and an unwavering desire for their end goal. I would have enjoyed more of the backstory for this part of the book but I understand a lot of this was edited out by John Sandford after the first draft was not well received. I found this story very compelling and wanted to learn more.

The second story is about a crazy killer who can’t control himself when the need for death overtakes him. Compared to the first book, Shadow Love is an opponent more equal to Davenport’s skill and intelligence. The final climax between Shadow Love and Davenport really saved this book because it very tense and I felt like the author did a great job of never letting on who would succeed in the end. The climax also showed just how easily Davenport could be a serial killer himself.

I also found myself not really liking Davenport in this book – his pursuit of Lily with no regard for the people who would be hurt by their relationship was very off putting. This is surprising considering how much I dislike Jennifer, his so-called girlfriend.

Again I can’t complain about Richard Ferrone’s narration, his voice is so soothing even with its little bit of rasp. He has truly embodied how I imagine Davenport sounding.

Friends and my wife have bugged me for years to read Sanford's "Prey Series;" finally, I read "Rules of Prey," and I am sorry that I did not do it sooner. I like to be entertained when I read, and I like to be challenged to think. "Shadow Prey" did exactly that; it entertained; it kept me guessing; and it kept me turning the pages. The central character of Sandford's "Prey Series" is Minneapolis Police Detective and Gaming Designer Lucas Davenport, a character you will grow to enjoy - even though he can be a bit of a womanizing jerk! This story was not quite as good as the first installment; however, Sanford's plots are compelling, and you can't help but finish them. I did struggle between a 3 and a 4, but I did give it 4 stars.

In this story, Native Americans embark on a series of ritualistic obsidian knife murders of various public officials known for their record of prejudice against Indians. All the homicides have the same grisly method — the victim's throat is slashed with an Indian ceremonial knife – and in every case the twisted trail leads back to the Minnesota Native American community.

Sandford develops his protagonist’s character (Lucas Davenport) with unusual skill, perhaps in this case, too realistic. Although perhaps realistic, I was also very disappointed in our hero hunk Lucas falling for visiting NYPD Lily Rothenberg as sexual tension grows between them. I was enjoying watching his relationship grow with his newscaster girlfriend from "Rules of Prey" with whom he had a baby. Regardless, the plot is well crafted; the suspense builds throughout the story, leaving the reader turning the pages faster and faster. I am late starting the series, but i am already looking for the third book, "Eyes of Prey," hoping that it will be a bit better. Although "Rules of Prey" can be a stand alone work, I still feel it is better to read them in order to better understand character development and interaction. If you have not read Sanford's "Prey Series," I do so recommend them to you!

Shadow Prey is the second Lucas Davenport book and was a very interesting read. Lucas is quite young to the series though he’s already in his late thirties of forties, something like that.

In this installment, he has a baby daughter, is going on the skids with the mother, and gets tangled with a New York cop. They’re chasing some killer Native Americans out for revenge.

As usual, the writing was top notch all except for his penchant to head-hop, which is a pet peeve of mine. Because the writing is so good, I give him a pass on that. The narrative is brisk and it never bogs down. The usual humor is there and I was absorbed from page one right until I closed the book, as usual with a smile on my face. This is great stuff. Highly recommended.

Lucas Davenport has some unappealing character flaws, which would be ok but he's missing the virtue of, say, Jack Reacher. So it's hard to like or root for him.

The story also has too many characters who don't add much. Pretty standard thriller otherwise.

Aggravating is the author's use of "should of", "would of", etc. Granted, it was in a character's dialogue every time I noticed it, but hard to believe every character uses poor grammar in this one instance and no others. And I never noticed any correct uses of these phrases. Feels like Sandford doesn't know grammar.

Though not as good as the first novel in the series, Rule of Prey, Shadow Prey is still a solid mystery thriller.

Lucas Davenport is still a lieutenant in the Minneapolis Police Department. He still creates strategy games, which is where he makes most of his money. And he is still the somewhat arrogant, cocky, and unsentimental man he was in Rules of Prey.

Lucas now has a baby daughter, who lives with her mother, whom Lucas still sleeps with from time to time. He is a loving father, but fatherhood appears to not have changed him much.

In this novel, Lucas is tasked with finding and stopping a group of American Indians (apparently, this book was written before the term Native Americans became common) who are targeting state and government officials with a history of mistreating the Indian population.

You don't see this kind of mystery a lot. Usually, there is but one killer who the hero is trying to stop. Here there are several. This changes the tempo of the novel. You get plenty more viewpoints and the plot veers and shifts to various locations across the US.

One of the officials killed is from New York, which leads the NYPD to send a female police lieutenant called Lily to Minneapolis to assist in the investigation. (It is clear from early on that the perpetrators come from Minnesota.) Lily is the love interest in this novel, but she is more than just that. She is a formidable and impressive character in and of herself. I wouldn't mind seeing more of her in later books.

The main antagonist is an Indian called Shadow Love, hence the name of the novel. Unlike the other Indians, he kills not just to make a political statement, but also because he enjoys it. One of the ways this novel is weaker than the first is that Shadow Love is not as riveting a character as was the Mad Dog Killer in Rules of Prey.

There is the violence, romance, gritty atmosphere, loathsome losers, cutting procedural corners by Lucas, and police and media politics that Rules of Prey had led me to expect. There is also a tremendous amount of cursing. I usually don't mind that, but this time it did feel excessive.

All in all, a four-star novel. I will continue with this series.

Second in the Lucas Davenport thriller series set in Minneapolis and revolving around Lucas Davenport.

My Take
This one is so disgusting. It makes me so angry that cops would abuse their power like this. It’s bad enough that any man would do this to a young girl, but for cops…it’s just worse…arghhhh! Even more infuriating, if that is at all possible, is that the police dispatcher announces the location of victims for other cops to abuse. There are no words for how angry this makes me.

It’s almost a tour of Lucas’ life as he escorts Lily around Minneapolis as they work to dig up hints, clues, ideas on who’s killing all these people.

I do like this twist on a cop’s life. One who creates games: war games, fantasy games, role-playing games. And Sandford provides lots of background on how Lucas approaches this hobby of his. He also shows up a dirty cop. One who breaks in to people’s homes, twists arms. There is a lot I like about Lucas, and there’s a lot I don’t like about him. He lies, he cheats, he manipulates. Yet, he is also honest. He doesn’t set people up to permanently hurt them, just to get to the end result with the right people, the guilty people, arrested. He also seduces women into sleeping with him simply because he’s attracted to them, whether they’re married or not. He’s going to end up paying big for his actions in this one. Yeah, that fire fight at the end, with the baby and Jennifer in danger, that’s bad, but Lucas has already set himself up for the fail with Jennifer.

Hoo-ee, Lily is a piece of work. All condescending, having to interact with these s***kickers in the outback of the U.S. She’s so pushy and overweening, and then she gets taken down a few pegs. Her husband has a similar reaction, and I loved Lucas’ response to David’s fears and angry denouncements.

It’s sad that this is the only recourse the Crows can see. It’s a circular argument about the Native Americans. Whites took so much from them, kept them penned in on reservations with nothing, tossed them scraps, left them with no dignity, and they have so little pride left. The traumas the families go through whether they’re self-imposed by parents who shouldn’t be reproducing or the system which doesn’t care.

Well, as opposed to my usual niggles at the writer, this time I’m irritated with some of the characters’ choices, such as Barbara’s argument. She knew damn well what Shadow was up to. Then there’s that mayor---he’ll swing whichever way he can look good, jerk. Then Jennifer gets a taste of what she’s dished out in the past when she finally gets to experience the invasive nature of the press when she’s injured.

Sandford tosses in some metaphysical scenes with the bones of dead Sioux crying out, descriptions of conditions on the res, and he doesn’t hold back on the negative side of how some Indians react to life. I’m torn between wondering if the bones bit was gratuitous or whether it was essential so we understand where the Crows are coming from…or even both.

What is with these cops who have to pee on a case to make it theirs. So arrogant they couldn’t be bothered to learn anything about the scene. I do love how Daniel turned it around. That jerk FBI guy who screwed it all up…although, it was an essential to get the best results for the good guys---and I don’t mean the cops.

The Story
The spark was rape, years ago. In the years since, the anger and frustration has grown over white intolerance, the power they hold over Native Americans.

No more.

Lucas’ contacts, his network won’t be much help on this. Too many Indians see this as payback for what they’ve had to suffer.

The Characters
Lucas Davenport is a lone detective working Intelligence, working networks of people, set on special cases for his intelligence and his popularity with the press. He’s independently wealthy from his game designing that he can afford that Porsche. Jennifer Carey with TV3, although she’s taken a partial leave of absence, is his girlfriend and the mother of his daughter, Sarah. Lucas keeps asking her to marry him; she keeps saying no. Elle Kruger, Sister Mary Joseph, is a woman Lucas knew as a kid and now she’s a psychologist.

Other cops include
Jim Wentz is with Homicide, Harry Meany is a shift commander, Harrison Sloan, Captain Quentin Daniel is the chief of police, Frank Lester is the deputy chief for investigations, Harmon Anderson is his assistant and a computer savant, Shearson, Del, and Jack Dionosopoulos is to be the first one in.

Lieutenant Lily Rothenburg is NYPD, sent out by the Andretti family to ensure justice; her husband, David, is a sociology professor at NYU and a bicyclist. Larry Hart is Sioux and with the Minneapolis Welfare office. Gary Kieffer is the very righteous idiot of an FBI man.

Larry Clay is the youngest son of a wealthy man, and the scum of the earth. He uses and abuses his power as a cop, then lawyer, state senate, police chief, then assistant U.S. attorney general, and finally FBI director. He and fellow street cop Carl Reed set the scene with their rape of a young Indian girl.

Ray Cuervo is a slumlord with a wife, Harriet, with a mouth like barbed wire. Bald Peterson is Harriet’s “associate”. John Lee Benton is a parole officer eager to send Indians back to prison. John Andretti heads up the welfare office in New York City. Judge Merrill Ball had taken a bribe in a case on illegal waste disposal. Elmer Linstad is an attorney general.

Native Americans include:
Aaron Sunders and Samuel Close are cousins, Mdewakanton Sioux born the same day. To their own people they are the Crows, named for their mothers’ father and they have been inseparable for the past 60 years after a harrowing winter they spent with their families. Shadow Love is related to them; he’s a killer, a weapon, a psychopath. Rose E. Love was his mother and the Crows his fathers. Barbara Gow is a lover the Crows had been with in the past and are with now. She’s also Shadow’s godmother.

Leo Clark is an old customer. Betty Sails is a receptionist shared by the people in Benton’s office. Tony Bluebird, a sun-dancer, was seen by three people. Lila Bluebird is his wife. Dick Yellow Hand is a teen addicted to crack. Billy Hood is quite enterprising; Roger was his brother-in-law. Leo Clark. Dick. John Liss is in surgery. His wife, Louise, caves when Lucas sets their son up.

Some of Lucas’ network includes:
William Dooley is a barber. Betty and Earl May run Dakota Hardware. Elwood Stone is a drug dealer.

Louis Wink is the StarTribune’s editor, Harold Probst the publisher, and Kelly Lawrence is the city editor. Shelly Breedlove is a reporter for Channel 8.

Corky Drake is a pimp who specializes in a particular age range of girls.

The Cover
The cover has a black background with a fuchsia feathery slash in it revealing a terrified woman---eyes wide and mouth open in terror --- with the title and author’s name in silver.

The title is more about what brings the Crows down: Shadow Prey.

My main thought about Lucas the first half of the books was "sexual harasser" He needs to grow up quick so I can start enjoying these books without being disgusted by his behavior. This book is known to be a weak point of the series. It is. It's slow - until the moment it's way to fast. The distant villain is unbelievable in his absolute evil (his predilections would have been discovered long ago.) The conspirators are almost interesting, but they aren't quite fleshed out enough. A lot of things about this book are just near-misses. But too many near-misses strung together leaves an awful lot to be desired.

Being a cop is all about enforcing the laws that govern our cities, states and country. Being a seasoned investigator is about taking a little information and compiling it together to see the big picture. Lucas Davenport does that and some. He's not a bad cop but skirts on the edge of being one.

This story kept me interested the entire read. It's providing info from all parties involved and showing how people are not whom they appear to be.

This is the second book in the Prey series (21 books as of 2011) and I liked it a lot better than the first one. Lucas Davenport, the womanizing tough guy and loose cannon of the Minneapolis Police, is in a bind - caught between the mother of his child (whom I disliked intensely in the first book) and a new interest, a visiting cop from NY who is happily but boringly married. He's also caught in a professional bind, since his specialty is intelligence but his vast networks of informants don't extend to the Indian community. The latest case is a possible Indian uprising, with targeted assassinations across the country that are drawing the beady eye of the Director of the FBI. Many of the characters introduced in the first book are back, with a bit more detail on them. They become much more fleshed out in succeeding books. Some of the traits that people object to in Davenport are still present: he bends and breaks the law if it suits him, he doesn't mind cheating on his girlfriend (although, to be fair, she has consistently refused to marry him, so he probably doesn't owe her exclusivity), and he's a bit over-the-top as a guy's guy. But I love the series because it shows him developing over the years, so I'm comfortable with his bad-boy persona in these early books. The main reason I enjoyed this book more than the first is that it brings Indians into the mix. They're the bad guys, but they are well-rounded enough that I find them engaging and like the way they add something to what otherwise might be just another mystery/police procedural/thriller. Shadow Prey does work as a stand-alone novel, but I recommend following the whole series for two reasons: first, the development of Lucas as a human being, and second, the maturing writing style of the author.

The is the second in the PREY series of thriller/police procedural novels featuring Minneapolis police detective Lucas Davenport.

The story here picks up about a year after the events of EASY PREY. This time the action involves the murders of a seemly unconnected group of individuals. At first the only common element seems to be that they died by having their throats cut by a Native American man - but is it the same man each time or a group of men, a conspiracy? As Davenport begins work on the case he is joined by an FBI agent, an expert marksman and an experienced field agent and a very attractive woman. The later 'qualification' has a particularly profound impact on Davenport's personal life, specifically the happy co-parenting arrangement he and TV anchorwoman Jennifer have worked out concerning their infant daughter.

Those who have read later books in this long running series might not recognize Lucas in these earlier novels. Although a bit more likable in this one than the first novel Davenport is still a rather sinister figure in this story, and one who has no qualms about jumping anything that moves. Finally though it seems as though this man in his 40's is going to learn that actions have consequences.

The mystery aspect to this one is good, lots of surprises right up until the end. The secondary plot, that of Davenport's personal life is well handled here as well and depicts Lucas as perhaps beginning to mature. Fans of this series will want to read this although those new to the series will probably want to begin with EASY PREY although it is quite possible to enjoy this one on its' own.

Several killings begin taking place, with seemingly no connection, other than the way they were killed. It seems a ceremonial Indian knife was used to kill each of them. Lucas Davenport is brought into the team to track down the killers before it goes any further. As they get closer to the truth, they also get closer to danger and potential targets for the killers.

I found this book much more enjoyable than the first in the series. In the first book, I didn't like Davenport, which didn't bode well for the series. In this one, he's still a womanizer, but at least he's a bit more up front about it. I still think there's room to grow him as a character to be a bit more likable and relatable, but at least I don't dislike him anymore. The plot in this book was rather predictable since Sanford set it up in the opening pages and it just plodded along to a known resolution. I'd rather be a bit more surprised in the end, but still an enjoyable read.

Second in series, third Prey book I've read. More than happy to admit I am becoming hooked to the series and looking forward to see where Lucas Davenport goes.

I will admit that I was happy to see Lucas fall a little more into line with the law, i.e., he didn't just kill a killer because he felt it was the right thing to do versus killing someone in self -defense (though this could be argued but I'll give him the benefit). As in Rules of Prey, all bad guys are dead in the end, which makes for some tidy endings. This includes the death of a character who claims to be on the good side but turns out to be a child predator in a very public and name and reputation slaughtering manner. Another tidy ending.

I am stunned by Lucas's never ending ability to bed any woman, even hard core NYPD officers on temporary assignment. At least Sandford has given all of the women an ability to recognize that Lucas may not be worth pursuing for a permanent partner. I'm anticipating this will die down at some point in the series.

I do like Sandford's style of letting us know who the bad guys are right from the start and then letting the story of the chase unfold in front of us. I hope this continues as it beats having all of the pieces come together in the last ten pages, through steps we could never have put together.

Enjoyed the book and look forward to the next.

The Crow cousins send out a squadron of assassins to seek revenge on corrupt politicians across the country. Each murder is identical: a ceremonial stone knife is used to slash the throat of the victim. The attempt to start an uprising of the Indian nation takes an uglier turn when rogue Indian, Shadow Love, turns on his own people. Lucas is joined by a female NYPD Detective, Lily, who has been sent to Minneapolis to catch the New York killer. From initial hostility, their relationship quickly gets steamy, endangering Lily’s marriage to David and Lucas’ longstanding commitment to Jennifer. The denouement is tense, exciting, and satisfying as the Crows zero in on their ultimate target, the FBI Director, a pedophile who had previously raped a young Indian girl. Shadow escapes the bloodbath and hunts down Lucas in another tense and thrilling scene. 2nd in the Prey series.

Following after Rules of Prey (Lucas Davenport Mysteries), "Shadow Prey" gives us a complex problem to mull over while providing all the action and suspense we could hope for. Murders are taking place - not only in Minneapolis - where the victim's throat is cut and the suspect is Native American. The reader is given the chance to know why these murders are being committed - and the reasoning is strangely compelling, leading one to almost sympathize with the instigators - as well as following the trail with the police. Davenport is often frustrated, as his normal contacts do not include very many Native Americans, and to make things worse, after a near miss he begins to exhibit signs of going through a severe depressive episode, or at the very least post-traumatic stress disorder. As the police follow the trail, bodies begin to pile up and Davenport worries that time is running out for the big finale, whatever that may be. I don't wish to give any more information about the plot than this, so as to avoid spoiling it for anyone. Do yourself a favor and give this wonderful series a chance!

This is my second time reading through the Lucas Davenport mysteries, and they do not disappoint the second time around. I heartily recommend these to anyone who likes a good thriller, police procedural or action-oriented mystery.

I read a lot of detective novels. But this is the first one where I did more than just dislike the detective. I *despised* Lucas Davenport, a rich good looking playboy, constantly wired with Viagra, who seduces his New York partner and ruins her marriage while turning his back on his girlfriend, the mother of his baby. Excellent action in the story is undercut by the constant vibrations of Davenport's uncontrollable adolescent sexual urges. I don't mind a little steam in stories, but I'm no fan of mud.

The opening was good as it set the stage for what the book was eventually all about, then it muddled along and was boring for awhile and finally got me so interested that I had to finish the book before going to bed at 4:00 am. I added another star, because the second half of the book was first rate.

"In the Beginning . . ." a young Indian girl is viciously gang raped and throw aside by two "policemen." The story picks up years later when victims, a slumlord - welfare supervisor - raising politician - federal judge, etc. are found across the US with their throats slashed; the weapon might be an Indian ceremonial knife since an Indian was observed in the area of one murder, wearing one around his neck. There was one fly-in-the-ointment as one member of the group was psychotic and would not hesitant to kill even a fellow Indian, if he thought they might not be totally loyal to this crusade for revenge.

Some people might prefer an abridged version with a reduction in the use of the f-word and associated text. Some of the action scenes are so intense, expertly worded and made you feel like you were straining your eyes to see shapes in the darkness. WOW, great scenes, Mr. Sanford.

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An Indian uprising of sorts is the plot of the second "Prey" novel and is a gripping page-turner from start to finish. The killers are headquartered in Minneapolis, which gets Lucas Davenport involved in a case that already has claimed three high-profile victims. Lily Rothenburg, a New York detective, is assigned to Lucas to track down the murderers, and this pairing results in a romantic, whirlwind relationship. Sparks fly between Lucas and Lily but they know that their smoldering passion for each other must take a back seat to solving the puzzle of who and why is behind the gory killings. An FBI director, the youngest bureau chief since J. Edgar Hoover, figures prominently in the story and he has a deep, dark secret he must keep hidden in the shadows of his early life. The Crows, self-appointed avengers of past wrongs and injustices suffered by Indians, are ritualistic killers, but it is Billy Hood and Shadow Love who pose the greatest danger to Davenport and Rothenburg. This book is a wonderful follow-up to the first successful novel in this series.

"Shadow Prey" is vastly different than it's predecessor, "Rules of Prey." In this "adventure," the Minneapolis police force, coupled with the FBI are tracking multiple Native American killers. This book is different because it is a lot different style writting characters that are looking for three or four killers, and they protagonists don't know who they are. Of course there is the classic Sandford writing and all the characters are present in this book in full glory, which is one of the biggest reasons this book is so good.

I had a hard time getting into this book the first and second times I read it; but, as Sandford has always done, his books grab you and won't let you put them down. This book also has some very powerful character development - another highlight. A lot has been revealed about Davenport through this book, some of which was hinted on or talked about in "Rules of Prey." Some of the scenes are so intense, and the final showdown is so wonderfully written.

I read most of the "Prey" series many years ago and stopped when I had it completed. I had forgotten exactly how good of an author Sandford is, and how well written his stories are. I am looking forward to finishing up the books I have already read and getting into the newer ones which excite me.

Lucas Davenport is like a dream man that I would want to be if I could pick an alternate path. Many of the things he does don't appeal to my lifestyle now but certainly appeal to my sense of adventure as an avid reader.

Although not usually a fan of detective series, I very much looked forward to seeing the return of Lucas Davenport in this second installment of the prey series. While not as strong as the first, Rules of Prey, Shadow Prey is an amusing thriller. The plot, as always, is well conceived and the action is great. What I believe is most unique about these novels is the degree to which we're given insight into the main character's life. The background story is almost as important and interesting as the main case Davenport's working on. Its interesting to see how this character evolves.
Overall, Shadow Prey is great fun.

I read 3 books in this series before I decided to start from the beginning. As with Rules of Prey, Shadow Prey is fun to read. Sandford leads Lucas and friends on a believable pursuit of the killers. Nothing comes easy as Lucas tries to get to the bottom of a group of Indians who are killing people who have harmed Indians in the past.

After reading five or six novels in the series, I decided to voice my complaints in this review. I still plan on reading the entire series, but some things have got on my nerves. First, Sandford reveals Lucas' age to be 41 (probably real close to Sandford's age at the time.) Forty one is fine, but in current novels that makes Lucas in his late 50s. If this series is going to continue, Lucas needs to stay young.

I've accepted the fact that Lucas has a foul mouth, dropping constant f-bombs. But does every single cop, or person for that matter talk that way. In Sandford's books, every single character, except for the nun, cusses like a sailor. And Lucas and Jennifer even cussed around their baby. Obviously everyone doesn't talk like this, and even people who cuss all the time don't want their kids to talk that way.

Third, Lucas says he just "loves women" and therefore can't keep his hands off them. He can't resist cheating on the mother of his child with a married woman NYC cop Lily Rothenberg and then going right back to the mother of his child and sleeping with her. Lily shows some guilt in having an affair yet goes out of her way to cheat on her husband. What a woman! Actually, all of this womanizing by Lucas doesn't bother me too much, except for the fact that we don't know why he does it. Why does this 41 year old man still think he's a 25 year old batchelor sleeping with every woman he can?

Finally, all the cops seem the same and run together. They all talk alike and do the same things, and there isn't any characterization to set them apart.

On this book specific, Sandford draws from his knowledge of Indian culture to write some Indians as bad guys. Probably the weakest bad guys of the series so far. Yet their final motive is just, and none of the cops actually mention that the Indians' ultimate goal was more than just terror.

I recommend this book and the entire series. But be prepared for a lot of bad language and loose morals.

I really thought that the opening of this book was great - Indian girl gets raped by prominent politician and her Indian brothers try and get revenge & this is basically what the book is about. The first 50 pages or so are really good - American Indian going around killing 'innocent' people with a large blade, police trying to track him down. But after a while, the story gets really quite boring and soon you are really not interested if they get their man. As much as I love Lucas Davenport, I am really not impressed with Sandford, I keep hoping that I will find another Mind Prey, but this certainly wasn't it...

A look into the changes brought about by loosing your way of life. The power given to our police, our city govt, state and national govt agencies gives us pause as the reader realizes the cost of greed and power. John Sandford gives insight into the choices we make no matter where life takes us. His books are always worth reading.

The head of the FBI is targeted for death by a group of Indians bent on getting personal revenge for something the FBI man did early in his career. However, in planning to get to him, they make it appear as if a war is called on the white man¹s sins against the Indian people. John Sandford creates an excellent story, set in the context of the Native American people living in Minnesota. Deputy Chief of Police Lucas Davenport investigates the murders along with New York City Detective Lily Rosenthal. An interesting addition to Sandford's Prey series.

In his second outing, Lucas Davenport hunts a family of disgruntled Native Americans who have big plans for a political bad guy (who really does deserve to die.) He also meets a new woman, and you may find yourself not liking him very much afterwards.
However, by introducing us to the many faults of Davenport, Sandford goes a long way in making him even more real. And, if you keep reading the Prey series (and you should) you will find yourself taking satisfaction in Lucas' maturation process as much as in his hunting down the bad guys.
Read this book, and keep reading the Prey series

While I was held by the primary story...the background and character development for Lucas Davenport left much to be desired. Camp (Sandford) is so cynical and clearly writes about relationships from a man's perspective instead of a realistic one.
Davenport is worse than Bill Clinton when it comes to affairs of the loins and it sickens me to read about such an unlikeable person. There aren't any good characters in the entire book.
And the profanity is QUITE EXTREME. Especially religiously offensive phrases. While it may make Camp feel he's writing in a "gritty" fashion, he's showing that he has no creativity.
I read the first book, Rules of Prey, struggled through this one...and again, while the criminal plotline is well thought out... Camp/Sandford totally insults the reader and does his story injustice with his writing style. I won't be reading any more of these novels.

I love the whole series of Lucas Davenport books. Murder, mystery and good guys vs bad guys always make for a great read especially when John Sanford is the one telling the tale. If you have never read a John sanford Novel, I suggest you grab one!

Lucas is the cowboy after the indians. Indians making a statement by death. Death to a number of notable figures from a slumlord to a judge and a welfare supervisor. Lucas is hot on their tail. But of course, he is also in the middle of his own drama. Lily, the sexy NY cop he can't keep his hands off of. Even though his girlfriend Jennifer holds the key to his heart and his infant daughter.

The story line is fine and keeps you riveted. I think we could do without all the heated encounters between Lucas and his women.

I've read some positive reviews of this book, but for me it was a real letdown. The good news is that it's just fine to skip this book entirely and pick up the series on the next book.

I'm sure I could come up with some concrete reasons why this book was such a letdown--but I tend to use Stephen King's 20% rule: if you're 20% of the way through a book and it's just not doing it for you, move on. I got 20% into this one and was quite underwhelmed. Perhaps I missed out on a good book, but I can live with that.

Fortunately, WINTER PREY and MIND PREY are soon to come, and they're real page-turners.

John Sandford's Shadow Prey is a suspenseful thriller that will keep the reader on the end of his seat. Sandford succeeds once again with this entry into his Prey series. The plot races along at a heart-thumping pace as Lucas Davenport, the protagonist, must solve a case involving a complex Indian conspiracy. A slumlord, a welfare supervisor, rising politician, and a federal judge are grisly murdered one by one. The killings are linked because each had his throat slashed with an Indian ceremonial knife. Lucas takes the case, and the body count continues to rise. He is partnered with Lily Rothenburg, a married detective from New York. Lucas tries to concentrate on the case at hand, but he cannot control his attraction to Lily. As their romance heats up, Lily struggles with the idea of infidelity but eventually succumbs to Davenport. Lucas and Lily strive to solve the case, but at every turn they find themselves one step behind the Indian conspirators. Lucas comes within seconds of losing his life, but he manages to escape with the knowledge that the next victim on the killers' list is the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Lucas' world is thrown upside down as Lily is shot and hospitalized, and he takes justice into his own hands. Lucas embarks on a dangerous crusade to protect the director and avenge his fallen lover, but he does not realize that seeking revenge could be even more perilous than it seems as he battles to stay alive and save the ones he loves. Sandford excels in crafting this fine suspense novel that is even more mesmerizing than his debut Rules of Prey. Sandford reaches new heights of excellence in his characterization of Lucas Davenport. Davenport oozes masculinity, and he solves cases in his own way, often with a shameless disregard for the law. Sandford's writing shines the brightest as he delves into the psyche of Lucas. The reader becomes undeniably aware of Lucas' latent brutality and inner turmoil. Lucas even struggles with the depths of his own cruelty as the reader reflects on his own capacity for evil. Sandford takes the reader on a journey through Lucas' mind as the novel progresses, and Lucas' emotional state becomes progressively more complicated. In one near death experience, Lucas nearly becomes irrevocably traumatized and is plagued by reoccurring flashbacks of his ordeal. Sandford peers into the nature of his disturbing memories and emotions, and the reader actually sympathizes with Lucas as he is pushed over the edge. The line between right and wrong is often blurred as Lucas seeks revenge, and the reader must ask himself if what Davenport is doing is acceptable. Also, his forbidden romance with a married woman clouds his mind and his sense of morality even further. His battle with his own lust is extremely intriguing as he and Lily fall prey to carnal pleasures. The characterization of Lily is solid but comes nowhere near rivaling the complexity of Lucas' character. The reader often sees Lily's frustration as she finds herself on an emotional roller coaster. She is faced with the decision of staying loyal to a husband she does not truly love or giving in to her desire to be with Lucas. This moral dilemma, however, is somewhat short lived. One thing that sets this suspense novel apart from most is the characterization of the antagonists. The conspirators have a proud cause, which they are driven to fight for despite the cost. They are not insane killers; they are men with a distinct purpose, which some within the Indian nation might consider honorable. The novel's main villain, Shadow Love, is a man who persistently pursues his objectives and lets nothing stand in his way. Sanford excels in portraying Shadow as a believable character through his thoughts and actions. In many ways, Shadow is a parallel to Lucas. Both are ruthless, determined, and intelligent. The plot of Shadow Prey is fast and furious. The story line progresses at a relentless pace, and the reader is hardly given time to catch his breath. However, Standford often focuses too much time on Lucas' desire to be with Lily instead of the case at hand, which may agitate some readers. The book's plot picks up speed as the book comes to an end. Shadow's battle of wits and instincts with Lucas in the novel's chilling conclusion provides the book's greatest thrill. Sandford grabs his reader and pulls him into a web of conspiracy, murder, and sex, and he refuses to let go until the final page. If you enjoy suspenseful thrillers that are hard to put down, this book comes highly recommended.

The "Prey" series is one of my favorite.
Sandford creates some really great characters in this series and one great detective in Lucas Davenport.
The stories are always gripping and believable. The action is fast paced and nerve racking.
Most importantly, unlike so many other detective novel series by other other authors, the ending doesn't cheat the reader.
Start with the first book in this series and work your way through - you won't be disappointed.

As usual, Lucas Davenport gets involved in an impossible situation, only to come limping out at the end! I do enjoy the staccato style of writing- each sentence short but important! An excellent addition to the Prey series.

I'm now reading the earlier "Prey" books after getting hooked on Lucas Davenport. Lots of psycho twists to this story but not much mystery. Enjoyed more background on Lucas. Great read with some really despicable characters.

I like the story, though it is not the strongest of the Prey series, I liked the idea of the Native americans being the focus of the book.
I just like Davenport as a person (alright he's a person in my head, there is always room for cool heros in my mind).
I always enjoy a good story some may be stronger then others but the total sum is great.

Although not usually a fan of detective series, I very much looked forward to seeing the return of Lucas Davenport in this second installment of the prey series. While not as strong as the first, Rules of Prey, Shadow Prey is an amusing thriller. The plot, as always, is well conceived and the action is great. What I believe is most unique about these novels is the degree to which we're given insight into the main character's life. The background story is almost as important and interesting as the main case Davenport's working on. Its interesting to see how this character evolves.
Overall, Shadow Prey is great fun.

I read 3 books in this series before I decided to start from the beginning. As with Rules of Prey, Shadow Prey is fun to read. Sandford leads Lucas and friends on a believable pursuit of the killers. Nothing comes easy as Lucas tries to get to the bottom of a group of Indians who are killing people who have harmed Indians in the past.

After reading five or six novels in the series, I decided to voice my complaints in this review. I still plan on reading the entire series, but some things have got on my nerves. First, Sandford reveals Lucas' age to be 41 (probably real close to Sandford's age at the time.) Forty one is fine, but in current novels that makes Lucas in his late 50s. If this series is going to continue, Lucas needs to stay young.

I've accepted the fact that Lucas has a foul mouth, dropping constant f-bombs. But does every single cop, or person for that matter talk that way. In Sandford's books, every single character, except for the nun, cusses like a sailor. And Lucas and Jennifer even cussed around their baby. Obviously everyone doesn't talk like this, and even people who cuss all the time don't want their kids to talk that way.

Third, Lucas says he just "loves women" and therefore can't keep his hands off them. He can't resist cheating on the mother of his child with a married woman NYC cop Lily Rothenberg and then going right back to the mother of his child and sleeping with her. Lily shows some guilt in having an affair yet goes out of her way to cheat on her husband. What a woman! Actually, all of this womanizing by Lucas doesn't bother me too much, except for the fact that we don't know why he does it. Why does this 41 year old man still think he's a 25 year old batchelor sleeping with every woman he can?

Finally, all the cops seem the same and run together. They all talk alike and do the same things, and there isn't any characterization to set them apart.

On this book specific, Sandford draws from his knowledge of Indian culture to write some Indians as bad guys. Probably the weakest bad guys of the series so far. Yet their final motive is just, and none of the cops actually mention that the Indians' ultimate goal was more than just terror.

I recommend this book and the entire series. But be prepared for a lot of bad language and loose morals.

I really thought that the opening of this book was great - Indian girl gets raped by prominent politician and her Indian brothers try and get revenge & this is basically what the book is about. The first 50 pages or so are really good - American Indian going around killing 'innocent' people with a large blade, police trying to track him down. But after a while, the story gets really quite boring and soon you are really not interested if they get their man. As much as I love Lucas Davenport, I am really not impressed with Sandford, I keep hoping that I will find another Mind Prey, but this certainly wasn't it...

A look into the changes brought about by loosing your way of life. The power given to our police, our city govt, state and national govt agencies gives us pause as the reader realizes the cost of greed and power. John Sandford gives insight into the choices we make no matter where life takes us. His books are always worth reading.

The head of the FBI is targeted for death by a group of Indians bent on getting personal revenge for something the FBI man did early in his career. However, in planning to get to him, they make it appear as if a war is called on the white man¹s sins against the Indian people. John Sandford creates an excellent story, set in the context of the Native American people living in Minnesota. Deputy Chief of Police Lucas Davenport investigates the murders along with New York City Detective Lily Rosenthal. An interesting addition to Sandford's Prey series.

In his second outing, Lucas Davenport hunts a family of disgruntled Native Americans who have big plans for a political bad guy (who really does deserve to die.) He also meets a new woman, and you may find yourself not liking him very much afterwards.
However, by introducing us to the many faults of Davenport, Sandford goes a long way in making him even more real. And, if you keep reading the Prey series (and you should) you will find yourself taking satisfaction in Lucas' maturation process as much as in his hunting down the bad guys.
Read this book, and keep reading the Prey series

While I was held by the primary story...the background and character development for Lucas Davenport left much to be desired. Camp (Sandford) is so cynical and clearly writes about relationships from a man's perspective instead of a realistic one.
Davenport is worse than Bill Clinton when it comes to affairs of the loins and it sickens me to read about such an unlikeable person. There aren't any good characters in the entire book.
And the profanity is QUITE EXTREME. Especially religiously offensive phrases. While it may make Camp feel he's writing in a "gritty" fashion, he's showing that he has no creativity.
I read the first book, Rules of Prey, struggled through this one...and again, while the criminal plotline is well thought out... Camp/Sandford totally insults the reader and does his story injustice with his writing style. I won't be reading any more of these novels.

I love the whole series of Lucas Davenport books. Murder, mystery and good guys vs bad guys always make for a great read especially when John Sanford is the one telling the tale. If you have never read a John sanford Novel, I suggest you grab one!

Lucas is the cowboy after the indians. Indians making a statement by death. Death to a number of notable figures from a slumlord to a judge and a welfare supervisor. Lucas is hot on their tail. But of course, he is also in the middle of his own drama. Lily, the sexy NY cop he can't keep his hands off of. Even though his girlfriend Jennifer holds the key to his heart and his infant daughter.

The story line is fine and keeps you riveted. I think we could do without all the heated encounters between Lucas and his women.

I've read some positive reviews of this book, but for me it was a real letdown. The good news is that it's just fine to skip this book entirely and pick up the series on the next book.

I'm sure I could come up with some concrete reasons why this book was such a letdown--but I tend to use Stephen King's 20% rule: if you're 20% of the way through a book and it's just not doing it for you, move on. I got 20% into this one and was quite underwhelmed. Perhaps I missed out on a good book, but I can live with that.

Fortunately, WINTER PREY and MIND PREY are soon to come, and they're real page-turners.

John Sandford's Shadow Prey is a suspenseful thriller that will keep the reader on the end of his seat. Sandford succeeds once again with this entry into his Prey series. The plot races along at a heart-thumping pace as Lucas Davenport, the protagonist, must solve a case involving a complex Indian conspiracy. A slumlord, a welfare supervisor, rising politician, and a federal judge are grisly murdered one by one. The killings are linked because each had his throat slashed with an Indian ceremonial knife. Lucas takes the case, and the body count continues to rise. He is partnered with Lily Rothenburg, a married detective from New York. Lucas tries to concentrate on the case at hand, but he cannot control his attraction to Lily. As their romance heats up, Lily struggles with the idea of infidelity but eventually succumbs to Davenport. Lucas and Lily strive to solve the case, but at every turn they find themselves one step behind the Indian conspirators. Lucas comes within seconds of losing his life, but he manages to escape with the knowledge that the next victim on the killers' list is the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Lucas' world is thrown upside down as Lily is shot and hospitalized, and he takes justice into his own hands. Lucas embarks on a dangerous crusade to protect the director and avenge his fallen lover, but he does not realize that seeking revenge could be even more perilous than it seems as he battles to stay alive and save the ones he loves. Sandford excels in crafting this fine suspense novel that is even more mesmerizing than his debut Rules of Prey. Sandford reaches new heights of excellence in his characterization of Lucas Davenport. Davenport oozes masculinity, and he solves cases in his own way, often with a shameless disregard for the law. Sandford's writing shines the brightest as he delves into the psyche of Lucas. The reader becomes undeniably aware of Lucas' latent brutality and inner turmoil. Lucas even struggles with the depths of his own cruelty as the reader reflects on his own capacity for evil. Sandford takes the reader on a journey through Lucas' mind as the novel progresses, and Lucas' emotional state becomes progressively more complicated. In one near death experience, Lucas nearly becomes irrevocably traumatized and is plagued by reoccurring flashbacks of his ordeal. Sandford peers into the nature of his disturbing memories and emotions, and the reader actually sympathizes with Lucas as he is pushed over the edge. The line between right and wrong is often blurred as Lucas seeks revenge, and the reader must ask himself if what Davenport is doing is acceptable. Also, his forbidden romance with a married woman clouds his mind and his sense of morality even further. His battle with his own lust is extremely intriguing as he and Lily fall prey to carnal pleasures. The characterization of Lily is solid but comes nowhere near rivaling the complexity of Lucas' character. The reader often sees Lily's frustration as she finds herself on an emotional roller coaster. She is faced with the decision of staying loyal to a husband she does not truly love or giving in to her desire to be with Lucas. This moral dilemma, however, is somewhat short lived. One thing that sets this suspense novel apart from most is the characterization of the antagonists. The conspirators have a proud cause, which they are driven to fight for despite the cost. They are not insane killers; they are men with a distinct purpose, which some within the Indian nation might consider honorable. The novel's main villain, Shadow Love, is a man who persistently pursues his objectives and lets nothing stand in his way. Sanford excels in portraying Shadow as a believable character through his thoughts and actions. In many ways, Shadow is a parallel to Lucas. Both are ruthless, determined, and intelligent. The plot of Shadow Prey is fast and furious. The story line progresses at a relentless pace, and the reader is hardly given time to catch his breath. However, Standford often focuses too much time on Lucas' desire to be with Lily instead of the case at hand, which may agitate some readers. The book's plot picks up speed as the book comes to an end. Shadow's battle of wits and instincts with Lucas in the novel's chilling conclusion provides the book's greatest thrill. Sandford grabs his reader and pulls him into a web of conspiracy, murder, and sex, and he refuses to let go until the final page. If you enjoy suspenseful thrillers that are hard to put down, this book comes highly recommended.

The "Prey" series is one of my favorite.
Sandford creates some really great characters in this series and one great detective in Lucas Davenport.
The stories are always gripping and believable. The action is fast paced and nerve racking.
Most importantly, unlike so many other detective novel series by other other authors, the ending doesn't cheat the reader.
Start with the first book in this series and work your way through - you won't be disappointed.

As usual, Lucas Davenport gets involved in an impossible situation, only to come limping out at the end! I do enjoy the staccato style of writing- each sentence short but important! An excellent addition to the Prey series.

I'm now reading the earlier "Prey" books after getting hooked on Lucas Davenport. Lots of psycho twists to this story but not much mystery. Enjoyed more background on Lucas. Great read with some really despicable characters.

...but not a bad book overall. It's just a little weak follow-up to "Rules" and I was left a little disappointed. Luckily, Sanford followed it up with the one-two punch of "Eyes of Prey" and "Silent Prey".

At the same time, the book is stupidly heavy handed and yet captivating ... Parts of it are cartoonishly unbelievable and yet I did read it through to the end. There's no reason to detail here the flagrant flaws upon which the climax is built ... spoiler and all that ... but - again - I DID finish the book ...

This 2nd book is not what I expected. The best things about this book was the dialogue because it made me laugh & the shoot out between Lucas & Shadow Love. The storyline was boring & I didn't understand what was the Indians anger about. RULES OF PREY was definitely better than this one.

John Sandfords second book in his Prey Series is strong but not as strong as most of the rest of his work. The buildup in the storyline is good but not as good as what i've come to expect in the prey novels. The love triangle can get quite irritating at times but isn't completely bad for the storyline. The final 100 pages or so of this book are some of Sandfords best and this book is just as essential of a read as any other in this series.

The story is a great combination of action, suspense, passion, sex, conspiracy, and violence. The characters are interesting and multi-dimensional, and the relationship between Lily and Lucas was great.

Great plot. Kudos to John Sanford for writing about racial problems in America and how a minority often views them.
I was more impressed w/the author and his narrative from the Native American viewpoint, than I was the book itself.
My second prey book, must read in order

The most interesting part of this episode is the relationship that developes between Davenport and the cop from New York. As for the villains, Davenport is at his best when he is dealing with a lone killer

I am a big Sanford fan but this was my least favorite book in his Prey series. If this is the only one you have ever read pleas read another in the series because if you like murder mysteries you will be missing out on a great series. This is the only book in the series that I did not read in two days or less.

I am a big fan of this author, however, I have to tell it like it is.
This book is absolutely "Awful". It dragged and dragged. There were too many characters and the plot was senseless. The only redeeming factor in the story is the relationship between Lucas & Lily.
Save your money, this one was a loser!

Sandford's Shadow Prey is good. I just reread this because I wanted to see how Sandford's characters have grown over Lucas's lifetime. Story lines are realistic, characters are interesting and situations believable. So, what's not to like?

I love this book. It's eerie and creepy; about a culture I know very little about. I recommend it to my Native American students.
Mr. Sandford: Please command your publisher to record this book on UNABRIDGED audiocassette. Please. I'm begging. Please

This is the worst book I've ever read. I've read almost all of John Sanford's books and usually enjoy them. I'm about 3/4 finished with this one and I'm not sure I can even finish it. Most of what I can remember about what I've read is being disgusted by the explicit sex and not being to define the characters. Really disappointing.

I really wasn't too impressed with the book from page 1. What really cinched it for me was the portrayal of Davenport's love interest, Lily. Mr. Sandford described Lily as a hardcore, overweight, police lieutenant with huge, bushy eyebrows. Not exactly romance material. I didn't finish the book. I know Lily is in the next book, so I'll pass that one up too.

In book 2 Sandford gives us a twisted plot line that has developed over years. He also introduces a racial/cultural element that should be interesting to observers of police procedural stories. I personally found the character of Lilly Rothenburg interesting, as another of Sandford's strong female characters who, in many ways is the female image of Davenport. All in all, a very good book that I enjoyed so much I bought from the store after already reading a library copy, just so I could have my own.

This is the first entry in the Davenport series that I haven't just absolutely loved. The story lacked a soul. Rather than coming off as the tough cop, Lucas was an immature jerk. The women were flat. The Native American angle could have been amazing, instead it was it was vague; replace it with any other special interest group, and it wouldn't have made much of a difference. The pacing was poor, to the point where It took me a week and a half to drag myself through this volume.

I'm glad I didn't start the series with this book, I probably wouldn't have picked up another one if I had.

I liked this book, easy to read, not too long, not too short, interesting enough. I found it funny that a few people have said this is the weakest book in the series, I thought it was better than the first book! Very interesting plot and characters.

What I don't like about this book is that there is no mystery to it, not to any of the books in the series. I feel like the auther gives away too much about the killers so there's no suspense as to who done it. The whole time you're just wondering how it's going to end rather than being wrapped up in the mystery of who is it.

For that reason I'm looking for a different suspense, mystery, crime book/series to read and if I don't find one I would consider moving on to book 3. I'm looking for a book like Straub's The Throat, where the killer could be any person the main character talks to so the danger is always present, that's just not found in the prey series.

Lucas is tracking a group of killers using nothing more than a black slate knife on a leather thong. He goes to the streets, looking in the dives and bars for clues. Eventually he finds clues in the Native peoples. But they are reluctant to talk. They see the killers as heros, they came to pay the debt.The debt of the slaughter of a people rounded up, they lost their land for the greed of the white man around the Twin Cities years ago. But they have not forgotten and Elders have told the stories and fed a Psychopaths rage.
Lucas hunts Shadow Love who is more than happy to fit the bill of killer with a mission.
The only thing that can be annoying about Lucas is he is always trying to get into some pretty gals' pants. This one is Lily Rosenthal from NYC, unhappily married, and really falls for Lucas hard.

I love this author and this book is no exception. I would recommend to anyone that likes murder mysteries. You will also love this book. The mystery is not solved until the end and it is always a surprise.