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Naked Prey

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Naked just not too thrilling for me
Compelling Novel
Sandford does it again!
A must for Davenport addicts
competent, enjoyable yet a bit formulaic..

Naked Prey
John Sandford
Manufacturer: Berkley
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When twelve-year-old muskrat trapper Letty West stumbles on the naked bodies of Jane Warr and Deon Cash, deep in the snowy woods of northern Minnesota, it's more than another bizarre episode in her already unusual life, as Lucas Davenport discovers in this new outing in Sandford's popular series featuring the midwestern lawman who moonlights as a computer game designer. Lucas has a new wife, a new baby, and a new job as a political troubleshooter for his old boss Rose Marie Roux, but the blunt-spoken Davenport's instructions to hush the racially charged implications of what looks suspiciously like a lynching won't deter him from whomever left Warr and Cash twisting in the wind. The well-peopled plot, involving a hot car ring, an ex-nun who smuggles cancer drugs over the Canadian border, and the usual internecine wranglings between the FBI, the local cops, and Davenport, races to a satisfying denouement, but this time it's a little girl with a difficult past and an uncertain future who lingers in the reader's mind. Fortunately, Sandford comes up with an ending that makes it all but certain that his fans will meet her again. Meanwhile, all the author's usual trademarks are on display--excellent writing, an interesting scenario, and terrific pacing. --Jane Adams

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Lucas Davenport investigates the lynching murder of an interracial couple in a small Minnesota town.

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"In Naked Prey, John Sandford puts Lucas Davenport through some changes. His old boss, Rose Marie Roux, has moved up to the state level and taken Lucas with her, creating a special troubleshooter job for him for the cases that are too complicated or politically touchy for others to handle. In addition, Lucas is now married and a new father, both of which are fine with him: he doesn't mind being a family man. But he is a little worried. For every bit of peace you get, you have to pay - and he's waiting for the bill. It comes in the form of two people found hanging from a tree in the woods of northern Minnesota. What makes it particularly sensitive is that the bodies are of a black man and a white woman, and they're naked. ""Lynching"" is the word that everybody's trying not to say - but, as Lucas begins to discover, in fact the murders are not what they appear to be, and they are not the end of the story. There is worse to come - much, much worse. Filled with the rich characterization and exceptional drama that are his hallmarks, this is Sandford's most suspenseful novel yet."

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Naked just not too thrilling for me.......2006-11-14

I entered into the "Prey(Lucas Davenport)" series with "Chosen Prey" and followed that up with "Mortal Prey." I enjoyed those enough to pick up the next in the series "Naked Prey." All I can ask is "What happened?"

The story starts off brutal but fast when a couple, a black man and white woman, are viciously beaten and hanged. The story then goes into "simultaneous" mode, as the others did, where it moves back and forth between the main lead, Lucas Davenport, attempting to solve the crime while taking you into the world of the seedy characters who may or may not be the culprits. Of course, the fun and suspense is provided by you anxiously awaiting the collision between all the parties.

Unfortunately, this one did not move very well for me. I simply got bored with the bad guys and the fact so many law enforcement or political characters enter into the mix made the story seem like it was all over the place. Instead of suspense, I found myself dropping off to sleep way to easily. I guess it's trouble when the character that involves you the most is an 11 year old girl who be a valuable link to the entire story.

I can't put my finger on it but I just think in the previous books, it was easy to get a grip on the bad guys and I could not wait for the ultimate confrontations. As I ended up discarding this at the halfway point, I guess you could say this one created too few anxious moments. If you are a casual or first time Prey reader, I suggest you pass on this one.

Compelling Novel.......2006-09-20

If your looking for a novel which is written in a poetic style this isn't it. It is, however, a well written, fast paced murder mystery which wastes no time. It brings you right into the story from the introduction. There is no wasting of your time by the author using useless descriptions and useless repetition. The book is poignant & very entertaining reading which you'll find difficult to put down. The book grips you right to the final page. Pick it up, you'll like it

Sandford does it again!.......2006-01-20

John Sandford's Lucas Davenport is a detective's detective. He's smart, handsome, and wealthy. He's got the goods and Sandford's long since had the rythm down for his detective.

Again, we're witness to a murder that ends up turning into more and more murders as the murder(s?) try to cover up their initial crime.

This time, we've got a twelve year old girl in peril as well.

Sanford knows people and that is why his books are so good. He writes about real people, like you and me.

His voice rings clear and the story is absolutely page turning and gripping.

You'll love it.

A must for Davenport addicts.......2005-10-09

Lucas, Del and team using their talents in the usual way(known to fans of course). Don't put the book down until you got his next unread novel at hand!

competent, enjoyable yet a bit formulaic.........2005-09-03

'Naked Prey' by John Sandford is yet another installment of his very successful 'prey' series starring the scruffy yet lovable Twin Cities police investigator, Lucas Davenport. In it we have nasty crime in northern Minnesota. The surroundings and people are reminiscent of the movie 'Fargo'. Little town, big crime, dead cold. Although Sandford does write well and the story moves along reasonably well, the book felt more like a script of the television series 'Matlock' or 'Barnaby Jones' than proper literature.

Bottom line: an excellent "oh, what book should I grab for this long flight"-kind of book. Enjoyable yet thoroughly forgettable.

Naked Prey

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Naked Prey

Manufacturer: Recorded Books, LLC
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: 1402544367

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Police Investigator Lucas Davenport's life has changed in several ways. He is now a special troubleshooter for the state, tackling sensitive cases other officers can't or shouldn't. a riveting story.

NAKED PREY (Large Print Edition)

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NAKED PREY (Large Print Edition)

Manufacturer: Putnam / Doubleday
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
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ASIN: 0739434640

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Naked Prey

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Naked Prey
L. Kane
Manufacturer: Zebra
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0821735136

Naked Prey

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Naked Prey
Sandford John
Manufacturer: G. P. Putnam's Sons
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000RJ0D92

JOHN SANDFORD

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JOHN SANDFORD
NAKED PREY
Manufacturer: POCKET BOOKS
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The Prey Hardcover Gift Collection by John Sanford : 6 Book Set : Mortal Prey / Easy Prey / Chosen Prey / Naked Prey / Hidden Prey / Broken Prey (The Prey Collection, (First Edition, First Printing))

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The Prey Hardcover Gift Collection by John Sanford : 6 Book Set : Mortal Prey / Easy Prey / Chosen Prey / Naked Prey / Hidden Prey / Broken Prey (The Prey Collection, (First Edition, First Printing))
John Sandford
Manufacturer: G.P. Putnam's Sons
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000RQ4JB8

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The Prey Hardcover Gift Collection by John Sandford is an exrtaordinary set that is a perftct gift for the serious John Snadford fan. The Davenport books are all hard hitting, hard-boiled, and hard edged police procedurals that turn up the adrenaline pump to extraordinary levels for the reader. Easy Prey starts off in the stratosphere and never comes down even at its climax. The characters are fully developed and the subplots that tie back to the fast-paced story line bring them to life even as it adds fuel to the speed of the novel. Lucas remains a complex but enigmatic protagonist and fans of the sub-genre will enjoy his exploits tremendously. John Sandford is worth the price of hard cover as he proves that reading is still a pleasant experience even with the coming of Play Station 2.

Naked Prey

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Naked Prey
John Sandford
Manufacturer: Putnam Pub Group
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000O7RSNG

NAKED PREY.

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NAKED PREY.

Manufacturer: Simon and Schuster
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0743248260

5 Books by JOHN SANDFORD 1 Shipping Charge (MORTAL PREY - NAKED PREY - SECRET PREY - NIGHT PREY CHOSEN PREY)

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5 Books by JOHN SANDFORD 1 Shipping Charge (MORTAL PREY - NAKED PREY - SECRET PREY - NIGHT PREY CHOSEN PREY)
JOHN SANDFORD
Manufacturer: BERKLEY
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
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