Summary of Invisible Prey by John Sandford
In Invisible Prey, the 17th book in John Sandford’s Prey series, Lucas Davenport, an investigator with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, is called to investigate a brutal double homicide. An elderly woman, Frances Austin, and her maid have been found bludgeoned to death in Austin’s wealthy Minneapolis home. The crime appears to be a robbery gone wrong, but Davenport suspects something more complex.
As he digs deeper, he uncovers a pattern of similar crimes targeting wealthy, older victims. His investigation leads him into a web of corruption involving stolen antiques, art forgery, and a high-profile political scandal. A state legislator and his wealthy associates become key suspects, raising the stakes as Davenport navigates power, deception, and ruthless killers.
The novel builds tension as Davenport and his team unravel the case, eventually leading to a violent confrontation with the killers. With sharp dialogue, fast pacing, and intricate plotting, Invisible Prey blends crime procedural with political intrigue, showcasing Sandford’s signature storytelling.
My Thoughts
Invisible Prey was another fast-paste, exciting read. Different from many of the other books in the series was the truth that I knew much earlier in this book who was responsible for the killings. Even though I usually don’t like that, it didn’t bother me this time. I guess the reason for that was all of the different things that were happening in the story.
Invisible Prey is worth reading, but you should start at the beginning of the series.
Note On Summary Preparation
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