Invisible Prey: a novel by John Sandford

Superb writing***** June 30, 2007

Lucas Davenport is back in the 17th Prey novel. He is involved in the investigation of a state politician who appears to have had sexual relations with a minor, the daughter of a woman he has been involved with. Lucas is assigned to deal with this situation sensitively. But at the same time he is called to the scene of an heinous murder of a weathy old lady and her maid. It appears that it may have been a robbery gone wrong but some valuable antiques are missing. Lucas turns up a series of other similar murders that appear to be related to antiques. He cleverly figures out who the killers are. They are hiding in plain sight. Sandford weaves a very smooth story well-plotted and with clearly drawn characters. This is one of his best.