Thursday, April 18, 2019

Neon Prey by John Sanford


Lucas Davenport keeps doing what he does best, chasing the bad guy, in John Sandford’s latest installment in the series.  The bad guy this time is Clayton Deese, a hired killer thought to cannibalize some of his victims.  As Clayton moves west to join his brother’s home invasion outlaw gang in L.A., the FBI investigates Clayton’s Louisiana home and finds several bodies buried in the swap behind his house.  Lucas now a U.S. marshal and his posse, Rae Givens and Bob Matees join him in pursuit of Deese.  They find Deese, his brother and their gang but upon closing in, Lucas is shot and the gang (less two dead members) moves on to Las Vegas.  After a couple months of convalescence, Lucas is back on the trail.  As the gang again feels the marshals closing in, they begin looking for one last big score.  But desperation leads to bigger chances and a climbing body count.

If you are a fan of John Sanford’s prey series, there’s nothing here not to like.  The same old Lucas Davenport, rich in lifestyle, clever in politics, and persistent in pursuit make for great entertainment.

Thanks to Netgalley for the advance look.

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