Silent Prey / Winter Prey / Night Prey

by John Sandford

Contains Silent Prey, Winter Prey, and Night Prey, three fast-paced, hard-boiled thrillers in the popular Prey series featuring Lucas Davenport and an array of potential victims, unexpected twists, and twisted minds.

Genres: Mystery, Fiction

634 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1996

About the author

John Sandford is the pen name of John Roswell Camp, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author known for his gripping thrillers and popular crime series. After earning degrees in history, literature, and journalism from the University of Iowa, Camp began his writing career as a reporter, first at The Miami Herald and later at The Saint Paul Pioneer Press, where he earned critical acclaim for in-depth series on Native American communities and American farm life. His work won him the Pulitzer Prize for Feature Writing in 1986.
In 1989, Camp transitioned into fiction, publishing two novels: The Fool's Run under his real name and Rules of Prey under the pseudonym John Sandford. The latter launched the long-running “Prey” series, starring Lucas Davenport, a sharp, fearless investigator navigating politically sensitive crimes across Minnesota and beyond. The series grew to include spin-offs and crossovers, notably featuring characters like Virgil Flowers, a laid-back BCA agent with a sharp wit, and Letty Davenport, Lucas's equally determined daughter, who stars in her own series starting in 2022.
Sandford’s books have consistently appeared on the New York Times bestseller list, with over two dozen debuting at number one. Known for his dynamic storytelling, fast pacing, and keen attention to detail, Sandford combines his journalistic roots with a gift for character-driven narratives. He remains an avid reader and outdoorsman, and continues to write compelling fiction that resonates with readers who enjoy intelligent thrillers grounded in realism and driven by memorable protagonists.

Reviews

[Barry Bridges · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am going through the Lucas Davenport series in order, reading ebooks from bibliotech. I have always licked Lucas Davenport, picking him up further along in his career. I have to say that he is pretty much a jerk in these early books. Glad he learned his lessons and found Weather to give him focus.

[Mike Sullivan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like all his books. I've read every one published. He inspired me to write my own suspense novel DEAD GIRL BEACH. I also enjoy reading Lee Child's books. He also inspired me to keep writing.

[Tamara]

I love this series of books. Lucas Davenport is like Dirty Harry with a love life!

[Lynne Shaw · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good book

[Barbara Walsh · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting book - the author's style took a little getting use to but I ended up liking the book. The plot wasn't always clear and some of the characters were a challenge to keep track of. There was lots of suspense near the end and the descriptions of the cold and snow of a winter blizzard felt very real. I'll probably read another book by this author and give him another try.

[Patty · Rating 4 out of 5]

good thriller, fast paced

[Audrey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Recommended by my Dad.. I enjoyed the Wisconsin setting

[Lance · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great books. I read them separately but was too lazy to separate this out.
I have a lot to say, and may update this later. I was touched emotionally because some of the situations hit very close to home.
Great books, but the "GD's" are over the top. IMHO

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[Charles Keith Hardman · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think anyone who is a mystery buff would like the Lucas Davenport character. I enjoyed the whole series.

[Bryan Thomas Schmidt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sandford and Davenport both hit their stride in these three page turners. Great stuff. Besr of the series so far.

[Sue]

I love all John Sanford's books