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Cover of Golden Prey by John SandfordGolden Prey
Modern · Fiction, Thriller, Mystery

Golden Prey

by John Sandford
2017 · 402 pages · Fiction
73.3Must-Read
Score Modern
Lifetime bestseller
≈ 10 hours to read · about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day

What it's about

Thanks to influential people whose lives he saved, Lucas Davenport now works for the U.S. Marshals Service, free to pick his own cases, whatever they are and wherever they lead. His first case as a marshal takes him far from Minnesota, on the trail of dangerous criminals.

Why it's worth reading

It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. John Sandford's Prey novels are among the most dependable thrillers being written.

You'll love it if you liked

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Good to know

It's the 27th Prey novel, but Davenport's new job makes it a fresh start.

By the numbers

73.3Must-Read Score
  • Readers85 out of 100 · counts 42%
  • Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
  • Bestseller35 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

Why it made the list

Bestseller
#1 New York Times bestseller (1 week at #1)

Reads as

Gripping

How we rank

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Quick answers

Is Golden Prey worth reading?

Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #974 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 73.3 (the best book we found scores 99).

What is Golden Prey about?

Thanks to influential people whose lives he saved, Lucas Davenport now works for the U.S. Marshals Service, free to pick his own cases, whatever they are and wherever they lead. His first case as a marshal takes him far from Minnesota, on the trail of dangerous criminals.

How long does it take to read Golden Prey?

About 10 hours (402 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.

What should I read after Golden Prey?

If you liked it, try Wicked Prey by John Sandford, 61 Hours by Lee Child or The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly.