Shadow Prey / Silent Prey

by John Sandford

Genres: Mystery

Paperback

First published May 18, 2012

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

[Camille LaRouex · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sanford started off kind off weak and wish-washy but MAN did he improve! He is truly one of the best mystery/suspense writers around and if you haven't read his work than you are clearly missing one of the best. Drop whatever you are reading and start with Sandford. He will thrill and delight you while keeping you on the edge of your seat!

[Diane · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've enjoyed all the Prey series books, but somehow had missed this one, so I'm glad I was able to get a copy & read it. Lucas is as enjoyable a character as ever, and this book is set in his "womanizing" days, where he's romancing two women at the same time, but it doesn't stop his getting the bad guys & killing a few along the way.

[Mona · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5. The story was pretty good. Again, the main character Lucas Davenport is creepy. Very misogynistic, borderline sexual predator. Yuck.

[Anita Mott · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm sure I already wrote a review on this book