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Silken Prey [Kindle Edition]

John Sandford
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (136 customer reviews)

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Book Description

The extraordinary new Lucas Davenport thriller from the #1 New York Times–bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize winner.

“If you haven’t read Sandford yet, you have been missing one of the great summer-read novelists of all time.”—Stephen King, Entertainment Weekly

Murder, scandal, political espionage, and an extremely dangerous woman. Lucas Davenport’s going to be lucky to get out of this one alive.

Very early one morning, a Minnesota political fixer answers his doorbell. The next thing he knows, he’s waking up on the floor of a moving car, lying on a plastic sheet, his body wet with blood. When the car stops, a voice says, “Hey, I think he’s breathing,” and another voice says, “Yeah? Give me the bat.” And that’s the last thing he knows.    
 
Davenport is investigating another case when the trail leads to the man’s disappearance, then—very troublingly—to the Minneapolis police department, then—most troublingly of all—to a woman who could give Machiavelli lessons. She has very definite ideas about the way the world should work, and the money, ruthlessness, and sheer will to make it happen.

No matter who gets in the way.

Filled with John Sandford’s trademark razor-sharp plotting and some of the best characters in suspense fiction, Silken Prey  is further evidence for why the Cleveland Plain Dealer called the Davenport novels “a perfect series,” and Suspense Magazine wrote, “If you haven’t read any of the Prey series, you need to jump on board right this second.”
The extraordinary new Lucas Davenport thriller from the #1 New York Times–bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize winner.

“If you haven’t read Sandford yet, you have been missing one of the great summer-read novelists of all time.”—Stephen King, Entertainment Weekly

Murder, scandal, political espionage, and an extremely dangerous woman. Lucas Davenport’s going to be lucky to get out of this one alive.

Very early one morning, a Minnesota political fixer answers his doorbell. The next thing he knows, he’s waking up on the floor of a moving car, lying on a plastic sheet, his body wet with blood. When the car stops, a voice says, “Hey, I think he’s breathing,” and another voice says, “Yeah? Give me the bat.” And that’s the last thing he knows.    
 
Davenport is investigating another case when the trail leads to the man’s disappearance, then—very troublingly—to the Minneapolis police department, then—most troublingly of all—to a woman who could give Machiavelli lessons. She has very definite ideas about the way the world should work, and the money, ruthlessness, and sheer will to make it happen.

No matter who gets in the way.

Filled with John Sandford’s trademark razor-sharp plotting and some of the best characters in suspense fiction, Silken Prey  is further evidence for why the Cleveland Plain Dealer called the Davenport novels “a perfect series,” and Suspense Magazine wrote, “If you haven’t read any of the Prey series, you need to jump on board right this second.”


Editorial Reviews

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Praise for STOLEN PREY:

“Sandford at his brilliant best.” —Cleveland Plain Dealer

“The climax will have you holding your breath—and the book’s very last line will leave you hoping for more.”—St. Louis Post–Dispatch

About the Author

JOHN SANDFORD is the author of twenty-three Prey novels; six Virgil Flowers novels, most recently Mad River; and six other books. He lives in California and New Mexico.

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Good story, good characters, great ending. Plano Mike  |  38 reviewers made a similar statement
Sandford's Prey books are among my most favorite reads! Patricia DeSarno  |  26 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
50 of 55 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars "Gunfight at the one-percent corral." May 7, 2013
Format:Hardcover
Lucas Davenport gets down and dirty in a thriller that mixes murder and politics, a piranha-filled fish tank where the stakes are high and the money flowing. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension agent gets pulled into a campaign scandal by the state's governor, who has political aspirations on the horizon and doesn't need any complications when Porter Smalls, a Republican running for US Senator gets catapulted into the headlines for child pornography on his office computer. The most likely candidate for pre-election dirty tricks is his democratic opponent, the bright, wealthy Taryn Grant, with an oversized ego and extravagant plans for her political future. Once Lucas starts digging, he finds not only carefully buried secrets, but the possible murder of a political operative-for-hire, Bob Tubbs, who has suddenly disappeared.

While the Lucas Davenport of the popular Prey series is adept at solving a wide variety of criminal cases in his position at the BAC, this particular scenario takes him into the rarified world of state politics, an equally comfortable venue for the sophisticated detective, where the anonymity of position and wealth provide cover for those who operate behind the façade of public service (strange bedfellows, indeed). Smalls is an old-school politician, a familiar figure with a clear agenda. His opponent, Grant, is one of a new wave of public servants, smart, attractive and ambitious. One of them is headed to Washington. And like the psychological environment that favors physical appearance over integrity, Grant appeals to the narcissistic cult that propels public personalities into positions of power.

No slacker, Davenport is tech savvy and eager to use resources he has cultivated over the years. The particular skills of his computer whiz, ICE, and the current-artist/former-hacker, Kidd, add the spice to this thriller that keeps it contemporary. Criminals are conscious of the advantages of technology, but so is Davenport, who relies heavily on it to bolster his case (maybe not usable in court, but a sufficient vehicle of information to take down a sly operator). The behind-the-scenes shenanigans of the political class provide a grim reminder: power is not only a potent aphrodisiac; it is a motive for murder. It's Davenport's job to unravel an ugly scenario of blackmail and murder without a scandal before an important election. The good vs. evil theme of crime novels has been subtly influenced by technology, albeit an indifferent player, providing another shield against responsibility. Silken Prey loses some of the grit of earlier work, but Sandford has his finger on the pulse of his field, in step with the movers and shakers in the state house as well as on the streets of Minneapolis. Luan Gaines/2013.
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21 of 24 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Political Prey May 7, 2013
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a fascinating tale of how easily politics can get dirty and run out of control. Lucas Davenport, an agent of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is asked by the State Governor to find out why child pornography was found on the office computer of the leading Senate candidate only days before the election.

Porter Smalls, a Republican running for US Senator is well ahead in the opinion polls when his campaign is sabotaged by child pornography being found on his office computer. Despite their opposite political views, the Governor believes that, despite some personal shortcomings, Smalls is incapable of having such an interest.

What Davenport doesn't know at the beginning is that Bob Tubbs, a political operative who can change sides like a chameleon for the right money, has disappeared. Davenport soon gets down into the mire of a thriller with an explosive combination of murder, money, blackmail and politics.

Davenport gets help from a notorious computer whiz, ICE who puts him in touch with Lucas Kidd who is a strange combination of artist and computer "expert". Davenport also becomes quickly aware that the Democratic candidate, the attractive and wealthy Taryn Grant, has an oversized ego and ambition that could catapult her into dirty tricks. I have to admit that I really didn't know the detailed explanation of a narcissist until Grant's character was exposed.

This thriller makes Davenport explore the grey side of politics and the contemporary world of technology to solve the case and reveals an ugly background to the machinations behind an important election. It is an interesting twist to the Davenport series of thrillers and is well recommended if you want to see things from a different aspect.
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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Davenport makes even politics fun! May 8, 2013
Format:Kindle Edition
I love this series and I particularly love the main character because he is smart, sexy, a family guy, a cop who drives a Porsche, and ultimately the coolest guy in law enforcement by a mile. Davenport does what he does because he likes it and he has a clearly defined code and sense of right and wrong-he also sees the shades of gray. The writing as always, flows smoothly, the descriptions of the people and places are vivid, and the author manages to make lifelike even the politicians that inhabit this book. Through this long running series we have come to know the characters (and they are that), that inhabit Davenport's world and it's like visiting with old friends when they take part in solving the political mystery/intrigue/thriller/suspense that takes place in a compressed period of time before election day. Davenport's friends are a motley crew of misfits but they get the job done every time. This book is recommended to all who like a smart mystery that is complex at times has many twists and turns and is hard to put down. I know that the author has said that Davenport will retire at some point, but he gives the reader so much enjoyment and downright fun I hope he goes on forever.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great mystery by Sandford
A must read that will keep you on the edge of your seat, while giving you a great look into the backstabbing, and manipulating in politics.
Published 49 minutes ago by Joseph DeGraw
5.0 out of 5 stars My fav author
I love anything written by John Sandford and I really like this book. I will continue buying all my kindle books from here.
Published 6 hours ago by Bill Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars Another beauty
I have read every book he has written and have enjoyed following the growth of Davenports family with each sucessive book. Cant wait for the next one.
Published 8 hours ago by harry simpson
5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT
Just finished this book this morning - could not put it down! Almost missed my train stop I was so into it! :)
Published 11 hours ago by G. Doyle
1.0 out of 5 stars Pricing concern
Love the Davenport series. Over $20 to buy the kindle version sucks. My library gets in the Sanford books so I will read it for free. Read more
Published 12 hours ago by Scooter-reader
5.0 out of 5 stars I couldn't put it down!
Sandford's Prey books are among my most favorite reads! Lucas Davenport never disappoints. This plot combines dirty dealing politics with brutal homicides. Read more
Published 21 hours ago by Patricia DeSarno
4.0 out of 5 stars Not Bad
Not bad, but not the usual "gotcha" ending, where the criminal gets their just desserts. Then, again, maybe Taryn will get hers in another episode......
Published 1 day ago by Gerald Dolloff
5.0 out of 5 stars SILKEN PREY is one of those books that fans of the Lucas Davenport...
I recently have been recommending to friends and relatives SILKEN PREY by John Sandford, a political thriller disguised as a mystery. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Bookreporter
4.0 out of 5 stars Politics in Minnesota: Murder, scandal, and psychopaths at play
Here's Lucas Davenport again, that brilliant, multimillionaire, Porsche-driving cop, a friend of the governor, who takes on the most difficult criminal cases in the state as the... Read more
Published 1 day ago by Mal Warwick
5.0 out of 5 stars Better with Age
I've read almost all of John Sandford books. I'm a fan of each of his main characters -- Davenport, Flowers, and Kidd -- each for different reasons. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Paul Fabian
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Why $14.99
Well Tim it seems there is no response to your question about the pricing. I love the Prey series but have read most of them in the hardcover platform where I found them in big box stores because they are cheaper than the Kindle versions. That is sad.
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