Sandford strikes again
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It's a Lucas Davenport book by John Sandford. What more is their to say?
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I'm always happy to get my latest Sandford book, and glad that he's running two series (Lucas Davenport and Virgil Flowers) simultaneously. I'm not sure how he keeps the books concurrent, but there's always some cross-referencing going on. In this entry, the eighth Flowers novel, Virgil is settling down with a girlfriend who seems to suit him pretty well despite having a somewhat shady past and endless offspring, all by different fathers. One of his friends pulls him into a small-town crime spree: someone (and we know who it is from the first page) is stealing dogs. Well, you can't just steal man's best friend, and the town is up in arms. For a small town, though, it seems there's a lot more crime going on. Some of it is related, some is not, but Virgil finds himself investigating all sorts of things. As always, he encounters unusual people, including a backwoodsman who turns out to be a talented musician, and the musician's son, who turns out to be a talented backwoodsman. And, as always, the book was over too soon and now I can't wait for the next one...
4505116
I've read all of Sandford's books and each one is a new treat.  His characters and the situations they find themselves in grab your attention from the beginning and stay with you until the end.
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Another winner from John Sandford.  I have been reading his books for years, and this one stands the test. Always a twist and various characters to hold your interest.
4303165
Sandford is dependably entertaining and this one's no different.  One of the more depraved villains in this series is on the loose with a bunch of followers and Davenport is in hot pursuit after his daughter befriends one of the victims.  This series feels like it could go on forever.
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Sandford's excellent story telling strikes again. Every one of his books leaves me unable to get to bed... missing my bus stop and sneaking a quick read on the Kindle App on my phone whenever I get the chance. Even though we know whodunnit at the very beginning it is the satisfaction of experiencing Lucas running it down that keeps me wanting the Davenport and Flowers books to keep on coming. You won't be disappointed!
3607365
Another action packed investigation with Lucas Davenport. Thank you, John Sandford, for delivering another good novel.  I can't wait for the next release.
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Another great entry in the Virgil Flowers series by John Sandford.  A lighter tone than the previous Mad River and that's fine, a one note writer is not someone who's going to get more interesting.  The plot twists several times, a multitude of people are chasing an important biblical artifact and it's taking Virgil a while to figure out the players.  I liked several of the minor characters, loved Virgil giving the young pilot tips on picking up girls and the exchanges with Davenport are always entertaining.  For me it echoes faintly of "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad World", no one can agree on how to deal with it but everyone is chasing the prize.  I raced through it in under four hours and now I'll go back and savor the nuances.  And that's the beauty of John Sandford, the second reading will be as enjoyable as the first.

I'm going to bed. Hesitate to call. - Lucas Davenport
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For me, John Sandford is always dead spot on.  His characters are flawed and real.  Virgil "F****ing" Flowers is one of a kind - he hates to carry his gun, loves to fish (his fishing articles get published), wears old rock 'n' roll t-shirts and has amazing insight and instincts as an investigator.  This one is set in another small Minnesota town - with a crooked school board that uses murder in an effort to cover up its wrongdoing.  You always know who did it when you read Sandford -- he tells you.  The exciting part is watching the investigators figure it out.
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Sandford is a great author, one of my favorites. Love that his stories are local here in Minnesota. have read every novel and this one was another great one.
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Sandford at his best! This is a very plausible tale and well told too! Sitting on the edge of my seat awaiting his next book, as normal.
1043123
As usual, a great story and some new good characters from Sandford.  Love the detective work and teamwork for Davenport and associates and family.
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I love the way John Sandford writes! I enjoy his Prey series,  but I especially enjoy Virgil Flowers. The dual plot lines were intriguing. The characters were well written, the dialogue witty. It was fast paced , exciting and fun. Highly recommend this book. Now that the Virgil character is so well defined the books can immediately go to plot instead of character development. It isn't the best in the series, but it is still a strong, and entertaining novel.
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Typical Sandford, very much like the Prey series.  Great characters, including a small guest appearance by Lucas Davenport, and a plot with lots of twists and turns. One more Sandford novel that cost me a night's sleep in order to not put it down.
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The plot is tightly woven, as in all Mr. Sandford's books, each of which I have read over the last 28 yeaers. As usual, based in Minnesota, this time south of the CIties, Lucas Davenport himself is point.  Despite the fact we know the criminal, there is an unexpected twist that makes your hair stand-up and a case  of "mistaken" identity that turns up "true". We share Davenport's certainty he will apprehend the serial killer. His relationship with his adopted daughter and a local Sheriff's Deputy enhance the plot with subtleties that further whet your appetite for another wonderful Sandford read.
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As usual Sandford puts out a book worthy of being called a page turner.  I liked the introduction of a new character and I am sure that she will be in other novels.  Not sure how much the references to Virgil Flowers added to the book nor do I see the value of having Letty as such a prominent character in this book.  Nonetheless I remain a Sandford fan.
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Typical great Virgil Flowers tale . Very well written and entertaining. John Sandford has done it again. Keep up the superior effort.