Buried Prey (A Prey Novel)

Any book by John Sanford where Lucas Davenport is the main detective has a 5-star rating from me. That's partially true because I live in the Twin Cities and he "takes me places" in his books that I've been to. But I would recommend any of the Prey books no matter where you live.

Super story by a super writing team. Plotting is believable, pace keeps you involved in the story, characters are human creatures not comic strip creations modifies for novel adaptation. Lucas is always macho to a fault but this time he has some heart. His relationships with women are scarcely believable but he is softer this time around.I liked the book very much and highly recommend it

John Sandford just keeps getting better! I love that we learn what kind of cop Lucas Davenport was before he was a millionaire with loads of women throwing themselves at him. Weather is a perfect match for Lucas. Anyway, this book gave me all that I expected and more. GREAT read. If I could give it 10 stars, I would! Perfection. I can't wait for some more Prey books. John always leaves me hungry for more. You won't regret this purchase. Buried Prey

I really liked this latest in the "Prey" series. Mixing the then and now feature was a good twist. Reading about a young Davenport, was a exciting twist for me. I liked this book because, in the last couple of "Prey" books, they seemed to have lost their bang. And Davenport seemed to have lost his drive. And John Sandford is letting Davenport age. I do hate to read books, where the main character never ages. It shows progression.
I am a huge fan of John Sandford. I think he would have to kill off Davenport for me NOT to read his books.

This guy just keeps getting better. John Sandford does it again with another "Prey" installment. Every once in a while I re-read these novels and the thing I notice is, the story lines get better and better, the characters more evolved, the humor slicker, etc. John Sandford, I hope you keep writing forever and ever!

I am an ardent John Sandford fan. I recently purchased and read the complete Prey series and then the complete Flowers series in order, and I'm only sorry I'll have to wait for the next book in both series. Sandford is a novelist with the rare ability to carry over characters and plot elements with complete believabiity while allowing both to develop in interesting, unexpected but natural ways - the only other "serial" novelist who does this nearly as well is Anthony Trollope, and he avoids murders. I re-read these books with pleasure as great or greater than the first reading because the fast-paced narrative and unexpected plot developments pulls you to read fast the first time; the second or third you can pay attention to atmosphere (he's great on significant landscape detail), character growth, and situation development. Sandford writes like a real novelist, not like someone trying to impress academia with his literary exclusivity.

Interesting the way he explains the first part of his life in this book, and then brings you up to date in the last part. I know there has to be casualties, but I really hated the one in this book. Really enjoy the way he is developing Lettie's character!

Perhaps Putnam has been listening to those of us who think Lucas Davenport has become too much of an old married man these days. If so, that might be why BURIED PREY deals with a cold case Lucas was involved with twenty years ago.

The bodies of two young girls are discovered when an apartment building is torn down to make room for development. Twenty years before Lucas had been involved in the apparent kidnapping of the two Jones girls, their bodies never found. He had been a young patrolman on loan to Minneapolis detectives. A homeless man becomes the main suspect, but Lucas is suspicious of the tip, called in by a man named John Fell, who didn't seem to exist.

About three quarters of the way through, the book jumps back to the present and one of the regulars takes a bullet, thanks to one of the witnesses who'd been talking to Channel Three too much. This reader wonders why Lucas allowed this woman to talk about the case on TV, but maybe she had to in order to move the story forward (That's called author intrusion). Meanwhile Lucas is catching a lot of advice from his adopted daughter Letty and his fellow BCA detectives. They're worried he'll execute the perp, reflecting badly on the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and his own career. Again this might be Sandford responding to reader comments about the amount of bodies that pile up around Lucas whenever he's involved in a case. Realistically, how long would this guy keep his job?

There's a minor twist at the end, probably just there to throw the reader off a bit. We pretty much know who the killer is all along because of Sanford's penchant to give the killer his own point of view. This guy is a real grease ball, and we're kind of disappointed that Lucas wasn't allowed to get him in a room and work him over a bit before he put him out of his misery.

I wouldn't mind seeing another flashback the next time; I like the old Lucas better than the new one, but it might be good to stay in the past most of the way.

After blowing through the Incredable Virgil Flowers series, as my first introduction to John Sandford, I needed more and found it here. The correlation with Lucas Davenport, and I found myself right at home. But now I find myself with a forever long reading list as now Ive started back to book one in the Davenport Series, made it through the first 2 and still going. However first sign of a new Virgil Flowers and I'll definately break to that. I have traveled quite a lot through Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and South Dakota I can relate.

The condition of the book is excellent. Having over twenty Sandford hard cover books in my library and proudly displayed there, this book gives me insight into Lucas Davenport's and how he began his career as a cop before he became a detective.

I have read almost all the John Sandford Prey books as well as his other Virgil Flowers series and the stand-alones but I found this one a little less satisfying than usual. His writing is still as good as ever but the time travel back to his early days on the force was not as appealing to me. That being said I would recommend the book to any of his fans, just not as heartily as usual.

After blowing through the Incredable Virgil Flowers series, as my first introduction to John Sandford, I needed more and found it here. The correlation with Lucas Davenport, and I found myself right at home. But now I find myself with a forever long reading list as now Ive started back to book one in the Davenport Series, made it through the first 2 and still going. However first sign of a new Virgil Flowers and I'll definately break to that. I have traveled quite a lot through Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and South Dakota I can relate.

The condition of the book is excellent. Having over twenty Sandford hard cover books in my library and proudly displayed there, this book gives me insight into Lucas Davenport's and how he began his career as a cop before he became a detective.

I have read almost all the John Sandford Prey books as well as his other Virgil Flowers series and the stand-alones but I found this one a little less satisfying than usual. His writing is still as good as ever but the time travel back to his early days on the force was not as appealing to me. That being said I would recommend the book to any of his fans, just not as heartily as usual.

The story was unique in that it started in present day, moved back in time to thoroughly create the background for a current day investigation. Most of the characters, with one exception, are very believable and it is easy to establish a connection with them. I enjoyed the twist and turns of the plot.

Now THIS is the Lucas Davenport that I first met! I love the way Sandford took us back to Davenport's early days on the force, then seamlessly brought us back to the present. I'd begun to wonder if Lucas had lost his edge. This was an excellent plot twist, and the tying in of the old with the new made this a book I couldn't put down. I'd love to see more of the young Davenport in training.

Since the first book of this series I have enjoyed Lucas and his exploits. But, Buried Prey has been the best by far. Fast paced, thrilling, suspenseful, and a dash of humor. Everything you expect from John Sandford. Read it!!

One of my favorite authors and an excellent detective series. I started with book one and am now on book 25. This is a suspenseful, complex, and fast-paced detective series. Once you start, you will not be able to put these aside until all 25 books are completed!

I have written so many reviews of Lucas Davenport books that there really isn't much more to say. To me, they have all been very good books & I read all of them. Also look forward to all the new ones.

Just got into the Davenport novels after the CBS movie with Mark Harmon (Gibbs). Started with that one, working through the older ones as I go along, some better than others. thinking about passing on the earlier ones as he seems to have improved a lot as they went along. Overall, this was one of the best efforts

Sandford is one of my favorite authors and Davenport's one of my favorite heroes. In Buried Prey, the story goes between present day and years past. We get a look at a young Lucas Davenport on his first plainclothes investigation. We get a glimpse at Lucas before he made his money, before he was an anything in the department, before he knew the friends he relies on later in the series. This is a real page-turner, impossible for me to put down. Read this book!

JS has written numerous novels of the same character and each has been a best seller. That should tell anyone who reads this review that he is one of the best modern fiction writers. An excellent read.....ER

Another great story! Was sad that Marcy was killed. Amazing story, but the only thing that rather annoys me is that so many characters are included during the course of the story that it confuses me. (Sorry)

I listened to the audio version of Buried Prey. I found myself making excuses to be in the car for longer periods of time because I didn't want to quit in the middle of a chapter! It was entertaining from start to finish with lots of twists and turns. Sanford fans will not be disappointed with this story. Karen L. Twichell, Author/Speaker

Interesting. A flashback to a twenty-something Davenport as he becomes a detective then a flash-forward to a fifty-ish Davenport who solves the crime. Sandford has the formula and extends the franchise. A good read!

I started reading and realized that I had read it before. Don't you just hate that? But, I read it again and enjoyed it just as much as the first time. I highly recommend this book and any of the other John Sanford books.

I've listened to others in the John Sandford series. they're all good. expertly read. I grew up in the suburbs and had a small farm for a while. This story takes place in rural Minnesota. Country people can be really different. This murder revolves around a lesbian resort community and rock band. Who would have thought. I hightly recommend this book and author

Even into book #21, Sanford keeps on hitting the mark! I can't wait to read the next one. I am glad I started reading these after they were all finished. Now I don't have to wait a year in between books!!