Sandford is one of the best
355549
Another home run by John Sandford.  I am an avid "Pre" reader, having read them all in order and thought, what the heck.  Well, I got more than I bargained for.  I loved it and I hope he follows up with what happens on earth after 2068.
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.
3993471
I agree with some of the other reviewers that Sandford employs some dubious plot twists. Also, I too doubt that Letty would have been allowed at the meetings she attended. Even so, this is a terrific story. Lucas Davenport's character keeps unfolding quite nicely. For me that's the core of Sandford's work. I wind up caring about Lucas every time. If you've never read a "Prey" novel, you could read this one first, and then go back through the series. If you've been a fan, this will not disappoint.
4008998
Having read every 'Prey' novel and all others by John Sandford, my review will only duplicate what all his other faithful readers already know.  One of the few authors I order on Amazon (Prime)--collecting books for a personal library is no longer feasible.  This series provides intelligent, amusing and always interesting escape.
4073677
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.
3458760
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.
3605513
I am never disappointed by John Sandford. He stays on top of current life and throws in just the right amount of nostalgia in songs, tidbits, etc.
1198367
Ole Sandford is still on top of his game - - - and so is ole Lucas.  An enjoyable read for sure.
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.
4086238
I really liked this Virgil Flowers book.  Somehow I had missed it.  I've read all of Sandford's book now.  Keep them coming.
3956850
Excellent read, I can't get enough of the characters.
I am always waiting for the next one.
Sandford never disappoints.
1227695
one of the absolute best written by sandford.
being retired law enforcement its not hard to look for technical mistakes.  there were none.  sandford leads the reader from one conclusion to another, all of witch are wrong.  the caracters are real and the senerio is spell binding,  drawing to a terrific ending.
a real page burner. Mr sandford please keep up the outstanding work
george
3009060
Another good Sanford Story.  Sandford never disappoints and neither does Davenport.  Can't wait for the next Davenport story or Flowers.
811739
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.
1418855
John Sandford's Lucas Davenport detective novels, known as "Prey" books, are consistently good reading. Dashelle Hammett novels were pot boilers that really kept you involved and delivered a good read. Sandford is actually a better writer than Hammmett (and he's leaps and bounds superior to John Patterson who doesn't really write his own books any more - he has students write them). Sandford writes his own books. He develops his characters well and his descriptive prose is top notch.

From start to finish you are involved. Hidden Prey, as with his previous novels, are immensely engaging and extremely hard to put down. I tend to read quickly when I am involved in a book - I knocked out Hidden Prey's four hundred pages in no time flat.

This time around Lucas Davenport is on the hunt of a strange killer and he is also having to play "state department" as he has a female Russian detective along for the ride.

If you want a good detective story with a dynamite plotline that keeps you involved and excited from beginning to end - well look no further.
420021
Lucas Davenport is absolutely addicting. John Sandford is a genius story teller, I love his sense of humor and find myself laughing out loud at some of the dialogue between his characters. I've read every John Sandford book he has published and sincerely enjoyed everyone.
1472084
Plenty of action, suspense and interest in this latest installment. Sandford's cast of familiar characters are as compelling as ever and the plausibility of his villains and the empathy you feel for his victims are stronger than ever. You are only let down when you finish the novel and realize it will be many many months before the next book arrives.