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Review: Twisted Prey is a page-turner
New John Sandford novel is a thrilling read
Sarah Cohen reviews Twisted Prey by John Sandford, published by Simon & Schuster
I foolishly dread picking up a book that is well into its series, but despite Twisted Prey being the 28th book in John Sandford’s Prey series, I was genuinely surprised that I found the plot easy to follow and remained engaged throughout.
Taking place in Washington DC, US Marshall Lucas Davenport is placed against a foe who attempts to eliminate her opposition to climb the political ladder.
Following an attempt on his life that leaves one person dead, Minnesota senator Porter Smalls does not hesitate to reach out to Davenport for help.
Davenport is a common thread in this series and as he craftily puts the pieces of this puzzle together, you will be immersed in an interesting investigation.
Sandford’s introduces characters as the story progresses with his dry humour and writing style leaving the reader smirking.
As I neared the half-way mark of this page-turner, I could sense the ending coming which left me wanting a little bit more of a build-up, however the sense of all of the “Twisted” threads coming together held my attention.
If murder, mystery and politics is just as much your interest as it is mine, you will be astounded at how the plot moves as quickly as real-world politics.
The author’s attention to detail creates suspense, tension and intrigue – I will definitely be on the lookout for the first book of this series.
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