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Silent Prey

Silent Prey

CrimeMystery
Pages
400
Published
1992
Language
English

Synopsis

Lucas Davenport is drawn into a disturbing case when a pathologist discovers a body that has been meticulously prepared for a ritualistic murder. The killer's chilling precision suggests a deep-seated motive, and Davenport must race against time to understand the killer's methods before another victim is found. This investigation takes him from the familiar streets of Minneapolis to the bustling anonymity of New York City.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

TenseDarkMysteriousGritty
Quest

Genres

Crime Mystery Thriller Espionage Hardboiled Police Procedural

Authors

J
John Sandford

A Pulitzer-winning American journalist, John Roswell Camp was asked to write the _Prey_ series of novels under the pseudonym John Sandford. With the popularity of that series, he continued to use the same pseudonym for subsequent novels, including even the sequels to Camp's earlier Kidd novels.

Characters

Lucas DavenportProtagonist
BekkerSupporting
All characters in Silent Prey

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Silent Prey a standalone story?

    Silent Prey is the third book in the Lucas Davenport series. While each book features a self-contained mystery, reading them in order allows for a deeper understanding of the recurring characters and their evolving relationships.

  • Does Silent Prey have a film or TV adaptation?

    The character of Lucas Davenport, who stars in Silent Prey, has been adapted for television in the series "Mindhunter." While "Silent Prey" itself is not directly adapted, the show draws from the broader universe and style of the books.