Broken Prey
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Lucas Davenport confronts a living nightmare, in one of the scariest Prey novels yet from the number-one bestselling author. The "Big Three" are a trio of inmates locked up in the Minnesota Security Hospital over the years, each a particularly vicious serial killer, each with his own distinct style and propensities. Everybody feels much safer knowing that they're behind bars. Except . . . there's a new killer on the loose. And his handiwork bears a disturbing resemblance to some of the finer points practiced by the Big Three, details that never even made the papers. Davenport and his team quickly home in on a possible suspect, a man named Charlie Pope, who was released from the same hospital prison a few weeks earlier, and who now seems to have cut himself free from his court-imposed ankle bracelet and disappeared. But is he really the one? And why do the Big Three look so agitated? Brilliantly suspenseful, consistently surprising-once again, Sandford has outdone himself.

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05/10/2005
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English
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9781101146767

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These intricately plotted, bleak, and fast-paced police procedural series feature brooding homicide detectives who are mavericks in their departments. Harry Bosch has little respect for procedure while in the Preys, Lucas Davenport uses not-quite-legal methods to solve crimes. -- Krista Biggs
These richly detailed and suspenseful thrillers feature tough federal agents from Minneapolis (Prey Series) and D.C. (Nina Guerrera) hunting down violent and twisted predators all over the country. -- Andrienne Cruz
While Lucas Davenport (Prey) is a bit more eccentric than Will Trent, both of these determined investigators frequently put themselves in danger to solve a variety of twisted cases in these violent and fast-paced thrillers. -- Stephen Ashley
Readers looking for a high-octane thriller that doesn't shy away from violence or disturbing moments should check out both of these propulsive series. Prey's cases often take place in Minneapolis, while Blue Mumbai is set in India. -- Stephen Ashley
Though Teigan Craft is a forensic psychology professor, and Lucas Davenport (Prey) is a detective, both use their unparalleled skills and unique perspectives to solve a variety of twisted cases in both of these fast-paced police procedural series. -- Stephen Ashley
With gritty details and fast-paced action, these intriguing police procedural series follow tough detectives with complex backstories who fearlessly fight crime. Prey is a bit heavier on violence than Inaya Rahman. -- Stephen Ashley
Complex detectives investigate bone-chilling crimes that frequently place them in danger in these engaging police procedurals. Prey is a bit faster-paced, while Detective Tully Jarsdel focuses more on atmosphere. -- Stephen Ashley
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Published Reviews

Booklist Review

The first victim is a young woman, probably flayed alive and raped. Lucas Davenport, head of Minnesota's Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, is assigned to the case by his boss, the governor, who fears political fallout if a serial killer is on the loose. A tip puts Davenport and his team on the trail of a recently paroled sexual offender. Charley Pope never killed anyone, but conventional wisdom indicates his rage may escalate. But the planning that went into the crimes seems to exceed Charley's capabilities. Lucas also entertains the possibility that Charley was a "robot" for three Hannibal Lector types in the asylum's high-security section for the criminally insane. The seventeenth Prey thriller is a cut above recent entries in the series. For one, it's a real whodunit, with the killer not revealed until the last couple chapters. Second, it contains supersized servings of all the elements readers have come to treasure in the series: Davenport's quirky, self-deprecating, and ironic worldview; plenty of graveyard humor; and a dynamic sense of place, from the Minnesota countryside to bustling Minneapolis to the foreboding gothic architecture of the asylum. An extra treat is Davenport's ongoing mental gyrations as he compiles a list of rock's 100 greatest tunes for his new I-pod. His musical critiques are pure rock fan, and the final list is a hoot. Byzantine plot, memorable characters, and a subliminal soundtrack of classic rock 'n' roll. What's not to like? --Wes Lukowsky Copyright 2005 Booklist

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Publisher's Weekly Review

Sandford sends series hero Lucas Davenport's family off to London to ensure that domestic concerns never slow the action in this sexy, bloody thriller. Davenport, a Minnesota State Bureau of Criminal Apprehension investigator, had lately been doing political fix-it jobs for the governor, but this time he's got a psychopathic serial killer on his hands. ("All major metro areas had them, sometimes two and three at a time. The public had the impression that they were rare. They weren't.") The first victim, a young woman, was "scourged" with a wire whip; number two, a young man, had his penis cut off. Evidence first points to recently released sex offender Charlie Pope. Though Charlie is pretty dumb and the killer is extremely smart, it takes Davenport and his series partner, Detective Sloan, a while to realize they're chasing the wrong guy. Sandford introduces some lighter moments, the most entertaining about Davenport's new iPod and his quest to compile a list of the 100 best rock songs ever recorded, which every cop on the force gives him suggestions for. These moments allow readers to catch their breath amid the otherwise nonstop tension as the killer taunts the authorities while snaring more victims, and the cops race around the countryside always just a few minutes too late. For those who thought Davenport (and Sandford) were slowing down and showing signs of age and prosperity, this superlative entry will dispel all such notions. This is tough, unstoppable, white-knuckle fiction. Agent, Esther Newberg. 500,000 first printing; main selections of the Literary Guild, Doubleday Book Club, Mystery Guild and BOMC. (May) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved

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Library Journal Review

Recently released sex criminal Charlie Pope is the main suspect in the gruesome murder that opens this novel. Lucas Davenport seeks help from psychologist Sister Mary Joseph, who insists Charlie isn't smart enough to be the killer. Two weeks later, there's another victim, this time a man. The clinicians, staff, and residents of St. John's mental hospital are interviewed, and the detectives surmise that a trio of homicidal sex maniacs are masterminding Charlie's murder spree. Clever misdirection, an exciting firefight, and an assortment of interesting characters intermix with Lucas's iPod compilation of the "100 Best Songs of the Rock Era" (a Beatles-less list!). Richard Ferrone's narration enhances the overall atmosphere and successfully depicts Lucas's gruff persona. Detailed descriptions of the crimes and violence may make some listeners uncomfortable, but such fare may be expected from police crime mysteries. Recommended.-Denise A. Garofalo, Astor Home for Children, Rhinebeck, NY (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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Kirkus Book Review

Now that Lucas Davenport's gone up against a Russian spy ring (Hidden Prey, 2004), it's almost anticlimactic to ask him to catch a mere serial killer. But that's the only anticlimax here. What are the odds that the M.O. behind Angela Larson's murder--she was bound, scourged with a wire whip, and repeatedly raped before her throat was cut and her body laid out in a ritualistic display--would be repeated with a male victim? But Adam Rice, an old acquaintance of Blue Earth County sheriff Gene Nordwall's, presents the same grisly picture. Was their killer gay or bisexual? How did he find his victims? And what do they have in common? Lucas, who runs the Office of Regional Research for the Minnesota's Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, is all over the case, amassing evidence against Charlie Pope, a sex offender just released from St. John's Security Hospital with a few months to run on his sentence but his attitude still intact. Charlie has celebrated his freedom by sawing off his ankle monitor and vanishing--except for the trace evidence he's left at the crime scenes and the phone calls he makes, first to ambitious Star-Tribune reporter Ruffe Ignace, then to Lucas himself. The only trouble is that Charlie's clearly not smart enough to be the murderer. He must be getting help from somebody--maybe from one of the habitual Big Three offenders he spent time with at St. John's. Wondering whether anybody not named Hannibal Lecter can be issuing murderous instructions from inside a prison, Lucas and Co. hunker down to take a long hard look at the hospital just as things start to get really interesting. A tale so fast-moving you won't even notice the unobtrusively expert detective work till the second time around. Copyright ©Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

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Booklist Reviews

/*Starred Review*/ The first victim is a young woman, probably flayed alive and raped. Lucas Davenport, head of Minnesota's Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, is assigned to the case by his boss, the governor, who fears political fallout if a serial killer is on the loose. A tip puts Davenport and his team on the trail of a recently paroled sexual offender. Charley Pope never killed anyone, but conventional wisdom indicates his rage may escalate. But the planning that went into the crimes seems to exceed Charley's capabilities. Lucas also entertains the possibility that Charley was a "robot" for three Hannibal Lector types in the asylum's high-security section for the criminally insane. The seventeenth Prey thriller is a cut above recent entries in the series. For one, it's a real whodunit, with the killer not revealed until the last couple chapters. Second, it contains supersized servings of all the elements readers have come to treasure in the series: Davenport's quirky, self-deprecating, and ironic worldview; plenty of graveyard humor; and a dynamic sense of place, from the Minnesota countryside to bustling Minneapolis to the foreboding gothic architecture of the asylum. An extra treat is Davenport's ongoing mental gyrations as he compiles a list of rock's 100 greatest tunes for his new I-pod. His musical critiques are pure rock fan, and the final list is a hoot. Byzantine plot, memorable characters, and a subliminal soundtrack of classic rock 'n' roll. What's not to like? ((Reviewed April 1, 2005)) Copyright 2005 Booklist Reviews.

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Library Journal Reviews

Lucas Davenport is back, and, yes, this is billed as his scariest adventure yet. Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

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Publishers Weekly Reviews

Sandford sends series hero Lucas Davenport's family off to London to ensure that domestic concerns never slow the action in this sexy, bloody thriller. Davenport, a Minnesota State Bureau of Criminal Apprehension investigator, had lately been doing political fix-it jobs for the governor, but this time he's got a psychopathic serial killer on his hands. ("All major metro areas had them, sometimes two and three at a time. The public had the impression that they were rare. They weren't.") The first victim, a young woman, was "scourged" with a wire whip; number two, a young man, had his penis cut off. Evidence first points to recently released sex offender Charlie Pope. Though Charlie is pretty dumb and the killer is extremely smart, it takes Davenport and his series partner, Detective Sloan, a while to realize they're chasing the wrong guy. Sandford introduces some lighter moments, the most entertaining about Davenport's new iPod and his quest to compile a list of the 100 best rock songs ever recorded, which every cop on the force gives him suggestions for. These moments allow readers to catch their breath amid the otherwise nonstop tension as the killer taunts the authorities while snaring more victims, and the cops race around the countryside always just a few minutes too late. For those who thought Davenport (and Sandford) were slowing down and showing signs of age and prosperity, this superlative entry will dispel all such notions. This is tough, unstoppable, white-knuckle fiction. Agent, Esther Newberg. 500,000 first printing; main selections of the Literary Guild, Doubleday Book Club, Mystery Guild and BOMC. (May) Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

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Citations

APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Sandford, J. (2005). Broken Prey . Penguin Publishing Group.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Sandford, John. 2005. Broken Prey. Penguin Publishing Group.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Sandford, John. Broken Prey Penguin Publishing Group, 2005.

Harvard Citation (style guide)

Sandford, J. (2005). Broken prey. Penguin Publishing Group.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Sandford, John. Broken Prey Penguin Publishing Group, 2005.

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