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Summary: "Never Kill Anyone You Know"
Review: He's called "maddog." He's a cold-blooded killer who hides behind his daytime attorney role. He believes his murderous success is due to a list of rules that he follows religiously. At every crime scene, he leaves a note with one of his lessons.Maddog's third attack is unsuccessful and now there is a witness. The Minneapolis police want this man caught quickly. Lieutenant Lucas Davenport is assigned to the case. Will the maddog claim another victim? It's up to Davenport to catch the killer in Sandford's classic thriller, "Rules of Prey." This first installment in the "Prey" series introduces Lucas Davenport as a police lieutenant in the twin cities. Though he doesn't play by the rules, his peers respect him. In his spare time he develops role-playing games. The profits from his hobby allow him to be the only cop who drives a Porsche to work. In "Rules of Prey" the identity of the maddog is known from the beginning. Readers see him plan his moves up to the final attack. Davenport creates his own trap as well, leading to the ultimate showdown between good and evil. Because this is the first book in the "Prey" series, the Lucas Davenport character is not fully developed. He's younger and more of a physical risk taker here as opposed to the more recent series installments. "Rules of Prey" is a fascinating thriller. The crimes are heinous, but the inevitable showdown between maddog and Davenport keep the pages turning. See how the series began. Pick up a copy of "Rules of Prey" today.
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Summary: First of the Prey series
Review: This book introduces us to Lucas Davenport, the hard-edged Minneapolis cop with a quick mind and an even quicker trigger finger. Davenport must track a killer who tries to reason away any pattern to his killings. I hope that this will be the first Prey book you read, that way you will be able to follow Lucas Davenport as he grows as a person. And that growing process is, to me, one of the best reasons to keep reading this series. Not to mention, the great edge-of-your-seat thrills and suspense of the hunt for killer.
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Summary: Lucas Davenport vs. Alex Cross?
Review: A friend recommended the Prey series to me and I've just finished Rules of Prey, the first in the series. I'm a fan of Patterson's Alex Cross novels, but I found Sandford's Lucas Davenport to be a much better written, complex and interesting character than the somewhat one-dimensional and overly noble Alex Cross. Sandford also writes real chapters (sorry but I find Patterson's two page chapters incredibly frustrating!) I didn't find the characterization of the psycho in Rules terribly innovative, but I liked the interplay between the psycho and Lucas. The plot paces well and there are many layers to the story. It's very engrossing. A couple of criticisms brought it down from 4 to 3 stars for me; in my opinion the female characters are pretty flat stereotypes, the use of the term "cripple" was offensive, and the psycho's motivation was pretty lame. I am looking forward to continuing reading this series.
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Summary: THE PREY BEGINS
Review: Okay, it's taken me years to start the Sandford series, and granted, Sandford knows how to write, but in many ways, he sacrifices tight, terse writing for just showing us how well he can write. "Rules of Prey" introduces to the quite unusual "hero," Lucas Davenport. Lucas is a cop who will resort to any means to nab his criminal: planting evidence; using dope dealers and prostitutes to further his cause; he sleeps it seems with any woman who'll have him; he's fathered a child, and still beds one of the serial killer's survivors; and in the end, he...well, not to spoil the ending, he just proves he is NOT your usual upright detective. The book is peopled with characters you can like (Carla, Sister Elle, to name a couple) and characters you can really hate: Jennifer Carey, Anna McGowan, and of course, our serial killer, Louis Villion. I found Villion's murders seriously under-motivated. We never really know why this respectable, if ineffectual, lawyer is killing these women. And although he starts off brilliant and seemingly uncatchable, by the end of the book, he makes so many stupid mistakes, you have to wonder how he got as far as he did. The nightlight faux pas is particularly stupid, and Lucas' catching of Louis quite far-fetched. All in all, though, you do get hooked in this book, and I will continue the series unless Sandford gets too off base with Lucas and company.
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Summary: A mean and crazy lawyer who would have thought it???
Review: After having read other books in the Prey series I was amazed to hear that this one was almost a bad joke. Boy, was i wrong! Everyone hates lawyers and this one will not make you feel any better about them. I was not going to read this book from what my friends who had read it told me. I decided to take a chance and try it out, I am happy I did. Once again Lucas Davenport shows us that he is human and that he can make mistakes. He even can cover up for himself. Davenports humanity or maybe lack of being a superman is what makes it so easy to sit down and read this book. It feels less like you are reading but more like you are having a beer with a friend and swapping war stories. READ THIS BOOK!!
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Summary: Scary---Scary-----Scary
Review: This is my second Prey book. I read one and went back and read Rules, which is the first one and will read them in order. It got my attention on the fist page and held it all the way through. Lucas Davenport is excellent in his mind games with the killer. He does what ever he has to. I could actually feel chills going over my body when he finally figured out the mans name. Then could he get to the last kill on time or not????? I really did not like Jennifer Carey, I guess if the author has written a character so well you despise her he has done a good job. If you like a thriller that will hold you attention this is it.
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Summary: Introducing Lucas Davenport!
Review: This was his first Prey novel, and it was great, Lucas Davenport is one kicking detective. He's tough, and he's not afraid to bend the rules if something needs done. He's a interesting guy, and I hope John Sandford keeps these books going for a long time.
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Summary: I loved it! I can't wait to read his other novels!
Review: Rules Of Prey is the first of thrillers in a series by John Sandford. I picked this up, since I'm interested in suspense novels. This does not disappoint. The characters were well thought out and believable. The plot had it twists and the storyline held together very well. The pace was excellent and it kept you reading and in suspense the entire time. Highly recommended!!
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Summary: Decent read
Review: I had read easy prey. It remains the only book i've read in less than a day. I got this one, the 1st in the series..Pretty good cat and mouse with the maddog and his victims. Lucas the main player, a term not yet coined when the book was written, plays the main role. He, a supercop, ladies man, marksman, and game inventor, is a little much, but a good character non the less. The clever maddog is over matched. Lucas still carries on with his life, as it should be in good versus evil. The book was probably ultra-modern 12 years ago with the computer game stuff. I give Mr. Sandford credit for the start of a good series.
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Summary: Totally Sickening
Review: I was absolutely disappointed and appalled at this book. There was more sex in this book than in some trashy romance novel. The women were so stupid and disfunctional that I couldn't even relate to them. I don't know any women that live like these women do. This could have been a good book but this authors wild fantasies got in the way. If you want a good suspense thriller stay away from Rules of Prey it is not worth your money. The name of this book should have been Rules of how to Prey on Women.
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