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This is a fun book review for me because it introduced me to a series of books I will definitely be following and reading when I need a quick book, leading up to the launch of the new Storm Prey by John Sanford. I’m also enjoying the reviews of the other books in the series because of the questionnaire format we are using, you should definitely check all of them out over at TLC Book Tours.

Title and series number of the book you read: Hidden Prey (Lucas Davenport, No. 15)

Year published: 2004

Tell us about Lucas Davenport: What is Lucas doing when he first appears in the book? Lucas is relaxing with his secret love, televised golf, when his wife drives her car through the garage door. Yea, this is why I don’t park in the garage because I’d either end up hitting the door or driving into the house when I accidentally put the car in drive instead of reverse. I immediately like Lucas’ wife Weather (okay, not her name though), and his reaction considering the fact that he’s warned her a million times to not come into the driveway so fast. While he’s cleaning up the mess he gets a call from his boss about a dead Russian that’s turned up that just happens to be a spy. I love those kinds of calls.

Lucas’s occupation or professional role? After years working intelligence and homicide Lucas is now running the Office of Regional Research at the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension “fixing shit” for the governor. I love that, there are so many jobs that can only be described as fixing shit for someone.

Lucas’s personal status: Lucas is newly married and now a father to Sam.

Lucas Davenport is a known clothes-horse; did you notice any special fashion references? I only remember one reference after reading the book, so it wasn’t overwhelming. I do recall his Porsche in the garage though, lol.

Let’s talk about the mystery: Avoiding spoilers, what was the crime/case being solved? A Russian spy group is active in the U.S. after lying in wait for decades. The youngest generation, a young boy, Carl, has been trained since he was young to kill, starting with dogs and working his way up to human targets, by his grandfather. A known Russian spy is murdered which opens the case and forces Lucas to work with the FBI and a Russian intelligence officer, an uncomfortable trio that is unwelcome in the small town of Hibbing and surrounding area.

Does the title of your book relate to the crime? I think Hidden Prey related to the hidden Russian cell and the fact that no one knew who they were after.

Who was your favorite supporting character, good or evil? Hmm, I didn’t really connect with any of the characters, but I guess Trey because she really makes a life change that is difficult after so many years of addiction and living on the street.

What was your favorite scene or quote? When Carl runs away from Lucas still holding the pizza box. Nothing like murdering someone and still bringing dinner home!

Finally, how do you envision Lucas Davenport? If he were to be portrayed in a movie, what celebrity would play him? I thought Lucas was kind of aloof, adept at his job, but not a real stickler for rules. He wanted to get the job done and was prepared to do it no matter what, but not in a “my way or the highway” kind of attitude. I can picture Jude Law playing Lucas

I would add the Prey series to my nightstand with the Harry Bosch series, great for quick reading on planes, the beach or when you just want something you don’t have to think about too much.

Storm Prey

Novel Whore Rating: 3 Notches on the Bed Post

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