Revenge Prey

I do love this series; there is never a dull moment. Although this is part of a series, I believe you could easily read this as a stand-alone and thoroughly enjoy it. For those of us who have read the series and come to know and love the characters, this doesn't disappoint. Along with Lucas, some old favorites make an appearance. Lucas and his partner Shelly, have been called to assist tracking down some Russian assassins, and have teamed up with the CIA. Also involved is the FBI, but not seemingly on the same page with the mission. Once again, Lucas follows his gut feelings, calls in favors, and narrowly misses disaster. There is a lot of action in this book, and an ending that keeps you guessing. Very good.

Another fantastic book by John Sandford. Seriously, how does this man do it? His imagination must never rest.
This time, his latest effort is "Revenge Prey". And I'm happy to say that it is a fantastic book. I have followed the author for years, and have watched as his main character, Lucas Davenport, grows just a bit more with each book. I now feel like I know Davenport, and while reading the series, feel like I am riding alongside of him in his work.
In this book, a Russian assassination team is sent to the US to kill a defector who is now in the US's Witness Protection Program. Davenport finds himself teamed with a CIA agent, who is almost as quirky as he is. Davenport is still the same smart aleck, deep thinking, and talented man show more that he has always been. Except now he is older, more mature, a little more careful, and a little less reckless than in his earlier adventures. I loved how Davenport manages to continue to irritate annoying bureaucrats.
The plot is great. Easily worthy of a good movie (come on Hollywood, you're missing the boat here). Exciting, suspenseful, full of action. Wraps up nicely at the end. AND....I believe Sandford has set the stage for a continuation/expansion of his Letty Davenport series, adding the CIA agent into her world. It will be interesting to see, and I am looking forward to it.
Great book, as always!
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Revenge Prey by John Sandford is a highly recommended thriller featuring Lucas Davenport in the 36th Prey novel. Davenport is protecting a former high-ranking Russian intelligence officer.

Leonard Summers, a pseudonym, was a high ranking Russian intelligence officer who defected to the U.S. and provided critical information about spies operating in the country. Leonard, his wife and son are relocated to a safe house in a wooded Minneapolis suburb when a sniper attacks, killing the wife and son but not Leonard.

U.S. Marshal Lucas Davenport and fellow marshal Shelly White are on the scene and immediately leap into action. While firing at the escape vehicle, two of the snipers are seriously injured. What follows is a Davenport and White, show more along with John Sherwood from the CIA, tracking down the assassins while also uncovering how information was leaked.

Long time fans of the series will definitely want to pick up this latest action-packed thriller and join Davenport and other recurring characters on the investigation and chase. While they are being tracked and chased, the hit team keeps trying to find Leonard and finish the job, so the tension rises throughout. This was another solid addition to the series which keeps the action going throughout the novel. There was a little slow down midway through, but things soon picked up again.

If you are following the series, you will be well acquainted with the characters. Sherwood was a welcomed addition and his character fit right into the plot. Even though this is a long running series those new to it can enjoy any of the books for the action-packed plots. Thanks to Putnam for providing me with an advance reader's copy via NetGalley. My review is voluntary and expresses my honest opinion.

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I didn't find Revenge Prey to be as good as the previous books in the Prey series. Having said that, it's still a good read although I did find the end unsatisfying.