Synopsis

Lucas Davenport, the charismatic and unconventional Minneapolis detective, finds his world upended when Michael Bekker, the cunning and sadistic serial killer he put behind bars years ago, orchestrates a daring escape. Bekker’s reappearance sends a chilling wave through the city, but it also presents Davenport with an unexpected opportunity. Driven by a complex mix of professional duty and personal vendetta, Lucas uses the manhunt for Bekker as a cover to delve into a far more insidious and dangerous investigation: a ring of highly organized, rogue police officers responsible for a staggering number of unsolved murders—over three dozen, meticulously executed and concealed. As Davenport navigates the treacherous underworld of corrupt law enforcement, he reluctantly draws his former lover, the brilliant but vulnerable Dr. Elle Kruger, back into his orbit, putting her directly in the path of both Bekker’s relentless pursuit and the rogue cops’ deadly reach. "Silent Prey" plunges Davenport into a morally ambiguous labyrinth where the lines between hunter and hunted, justice and corruption, blur with fatal consequences.

Critical Reception

"Silent Prey stands as a gripping and brutal installment in John Sandford's acclaimed Prey series, celebrated for its unflinching look at the dark side of law enforcement and its masterfully crafted suspense."

Metadata

ISBN:9780425137567
Pages:388
Age Rating:18+

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