Extreme PreyExtreme Prey
Score Modern
What it's about
No longer working for the Minnesota BCA, Lucas Davenport joins his friend the governor's presidential campaign as part of his staff. It seems like fun, until they realize they have a shadow: an armed man intent on killing a candidate, and anyone who gets in the way.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It's a fast, political Prey thriller.
You'll love it if you liked
Good to know
It follows Gathering Prey; it stands alone, but the series is best in order.
By the numbers
- Readers84 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller32 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #120 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #540 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #1042 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
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Quick answers
Is Extreme Prey worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #1,042 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 72.5 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Extreme Prey about?
No longer working for the Minnesota BCA, Lucas Davenport joins his friend the governor's presidential campaign as part of his staff. It seems like fun, until they realize they have a shadow: an armed man intent on killing a candidate, and anyone who gets in the way.
How long does it take to read Extreme Prey?
About 10 hours (418 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Extreme Prey?
If you liked it, try Golden Prey by John Sandford, Wicked Prey by John Sandford or 61 Hours by Lee Child.