Summary
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In Mind Prey, part of John Sandford’s Prey series, Detective Lucas Davenport is on a relentless hunt for a twisted kidnapper and rapist, John Mail. The story begins with the abduction of psychiatrist Andi Manette and her two daughters, Grace and Genevieve, by the sadistic Mail, who harbors a longstanding vendetta against Andi. With meticulous planning, Mail drags his victims through a harrowing ordeal, toying with Davenport and the police with cryptic clues and ruthless mind games.
As Davenport pursues every possible lead, he must confront not only Mail’s cunning but also the psychological warfare Mail wages through the victims. The tension rises as Davenport’s investigation grows more desperate, and he uncovers the disturbing psychological depth of Mail’s obsession. Mind Prey is a dark, suspenseful thriller that explores themes of obsession, psychological manipulation, and the pressures of detective work in the face of extreme evil.
This novel highlights Sandford’s skill in building tension, creating complex characters, and blending procedural crime with intense psychological stakes.
My Thoughts
Mind Prey is one of the more intense pieces of fiction I have read in a bit. John Mail iwas a well-done psycho. While the torture he inflicted on Andi was brutal and disturbing, it helped make the story so intense and captivating. Reading stories like this makes me think about the reality that there are people as depraved and violent as is the fictional John Mail in our world.
Mind Prey kept me glued to my iPhone. If you like thrillers, you will like Mind Prey.