Summary of Sudden Prey by John Sandford
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In *Sudden Prey, John Sandford’s sixth book in the Prey series, Detective Lucas Davenport confronts a personal and professional nightmare. After a violent confrontation with two bank robbers ends in their deaths, Davenport and his team face the wrath of the robbers’ family, who vow revenge. As the family members, driven by vengeance, methodically target law enforcement officers and their families, Davenport must use his cunning to stay one step ahead and protect those close to him.
The story navigates a gritty path of crime, revenge, and psychological warfare, showcasing Sandford’s mastery in blending procedural details with relentless suspense. Sudden Prey examines themes of loyalty, justice, and the line between duty and personal vendetta, pushing Davenport to his limits in both his career and personal life.
My Thoughts
Sudden Prey is another exciting thriller. Again, Sandford did a really good job developing the murderers. The way he presents their circumstances doesn’t make you feel sorry for them, but it does help you understand why they turned out the way they did. They, of course, had a choice but violence was all they knew.
The way Davenport wound up ending their reign of terror was, to many people, justifiable. But others, including his girlfriend, certainly disagree. As always, the moral lines created by Sandford make you think.
If you enjoy mysteries, you will enjoy Sudden Prey.