A DIFFERNT SANDFORD!!!
932557
This is a very different Sandford book. It is nothing like the Prey series. Reminds me more of a con going on than anything. Kidd and LuEllen are very good. There is much suspense and you do not want to put the book down. I really liked the part that was at the dog pound. Kidd is great in getting people to believe what he wants them to. I think I like the Prey books better but this was pretty good.
4459418
This is another one of John Sandford's fast-paced and exciting novels!  Lucas Davenport at his best!
784337
John Sandford has no equal!  His books (including Buried Prey) are all riveting and hold your attention right to the climax!  I am working my way through the entire Prey Series and recommend them highly!
2244843
Davenport branches out in the latest thriller from John Sandford.  If you love Lucas Davenport's unorthodox battle against the forces of evil, you'll like this one.  As in all Sandford stories, you know who did it right at the top, but you don't know how Davenports tracks 'em down.  Interestingly, the writer, through his character, pay homage to cell phones and their usefulness to the white hats and black hats alike.  Good read.  BTW...I hear Sandford is in his 70's.  Hope he stays health and thus keeps Davenport and Virgil Flower, et al alive with new stories.
345703
Love all of Sandford's stuff, so I may be a little biased.  There are very few authors I read quite as religiously.  But this was one of his better ones.  First, you like most of the characters (the main one is always there and always likable in my mind, so it is the characters that orbit around Lucas that can change).  But most importantly, Sandford follows his usual style of starting with a big moment, running a little slowly and building his characters and then picking up the pace quickly to a roaring finish.  This was one of his best yet (I probably said that last time too and will next time once I get Gathering Prey as well...).  I actually couldn't put it down until I finished it.  Read it in two days including a three hour finale where I read the second half of the book.  That is my only complaint about Sandford:  His books are so good that they are hard to savor.  Instead, you race for the finish because you are so caught up in the action.  Try it, you will love it.
2180976
I have read all of John Sandford books and have enjoyed each and everyone of them.  His character are great and there is a little bit of humor in each one.  If you like murder mysterys you will love his work.
Linda in Wisconsin
3659426
Virgil is one of my favorite Sandford characters. He is complex in that one minute he's hopping in bed with someone and the next minute he thinks about his father and the religious upbringing he had. The stories he is featured in have several plots and subplots. I enjoyed this book and finished it in a day. Warning....do not begin at bedtime or you will be reading it all night.
1848175
My wife read it first and said it is a different one from Sandford and a must read.  She gave it top billing.
I have another one to finish first and that one is next.
1198367
Ole Sandford is still on top of his game - - - and so is ole Lucas.  An enjoyable read for sure.
3116259
I've preyed on John Sandford's PREY series since the very first one.  I've reread the series, too.  And, of course, the Virgil Flower & Kidd novels.  His characters are amazingly real.  I WANT/NEED MORE!
4533298
Mad River has Virgil Flowers in the forefront with Lucas Davenport making only occasional appearances.
This time out, we have Virgil trying to track down a young Bonnie & Clyde in the form of some very young people stealing and killing without remorse.
The book begins with the murder of a woman. That becomes a secondary crime which is tied to these main antagonists.
Virgil must also put up with a small town sheriff in Minnesota where the tory takes place. The action and suspense is pretty much non-stop and takes you right to the last page. The book is a good, solid read without fluff. Another winner for Mr. Sandford
2008567
Sandford's Lucas Davenport has his hands full here, trying to find a very believable and chilling serial killer who has been filling an old unused cistern with the bodies of his victims.
Davenport has matured in many ways, including believability and complexity. This was one in the series that I just really could not put down.
Thanks, John Sandford!
2820115
Huge Lucas Davenpiort fan...saying it again in yet another review, so already a fan of John Sandford.  Virgil Flowers is quickly becoming a great character too.  HEAT LIGHTNING is a very very good Sandford read.  Flowers is so believeable and always in character, just a great cop, and fun.  Of course working for Davenport makes it that much better.  This story evolves into killers sent from Viet Nam to seek revenge and it is fast moving and entertaining.  HIGHLY RECOMMEND, book and series.
1796364
Adults and young adults both can  enjoy this novel.  The writing style is different then the Prey books but this is a different series and co written by John Sandford & Michele Cook so we expect a different style.  This does not mean it is not a well written novel with interesting characters.
157725
Great Sandford novel with a touch of entertaining humor.  I have read them all and look forward to any new releases!
Carolyn
445288
Am not a very good writer,  surly not in John Sandford's league.  Have been reading his novels for over 25 years and have never been disappointed in any of them.  If you have not tried his books, start with the Prey novels and go from there
1833471
Typical awesome Prey series with Davenport after the bad guys/gals! I love the style Sandford writes and will never grow tired of it. Thanks again John for a outstanding novel. Do you still keep in touch with your friend Jim in Tifton, Georgia? :)