Lethal PreyLethal Prey
What it's about
Doris Grandfelt was stabbed to death and dumped in a thicket at the edge of a park east of St. Paul, Minnesota, and despite her twin sister's persistent calls, her killer was never found.
Why it's worth reading
It was a #1 New York Times bestseller.
You'll love it if you liked
Chosen Prey
Golden Prey
Naked PreyGood to know
It's a cold-case crime novel.
By the numbers
- Readers23 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller29 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
- #564 of the 623 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #446 of the 485 new books we rank
- #2819 of the 3,056 books we rank
Why it made the list
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Is Lethal Prey worth reading?
Yes. It was a #1 New York Times bestseller. It ranks #2,819 of the 3,056 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 56.5 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Lethal Prey about?
Doris Grandfelt was stabbed to death and dumped in a thicket at the edge of a park east of St. Paul, Minnesota, and despite her twin sister's persistent calls, her killer was never found.
How long does it take to read Lethal Prey?
About 10 hours (400 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Lethal Prey?
If you liked it, try Chosen Prey by John Sandford, Golden Prey by John Sandford or Naked Prey by John Sandford.