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Cover of Neon Prey by John SandfordNeon Prey
Modern · Fiction, Mystery, Thriller

Neon Prey

by John Sandford
2019 · 400 pages · Fiction
66.1Must-Read
Score Modern
Lifetime bestseller
≈ 10 hours to read · about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day

What it's about

Clayton Deese looks like small-time muscle for a loan shark. When he skips bail, the U.S. Marshals come looking, hoping he can help bring down his boss. But Lucas Davenport soon realizes Deese is far more dangerous than anyone thought.

Why it's worth reading

It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list.

You'll love it if you liked

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Good to know

It's one of the darker Prey novels and stands alone.

By the numbers

66.1Must-Read Score
  • Readers58 out of 100 · counts 42%
  • Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
  • Bestseller33 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 Neon Prey worth reading?

Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #1,743 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 66.1 (the best book we found scores 99).

What is Neon Prey about?

Clayton Deese looks like small-time muscle for a loan shark. When he skips bail, the U.S. Marshals come looking, hoping he can help bring down his boss. But Lucas Davenport soon realizes Deese is far more dangerous than anyone thought.

How long does it take to read Neon Prey?

About 10 hours (400 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.

What should I read after Neon Prey?

If you liked it, try Gathering Prey by John Sandford, Golden Prey by John Sandford or Ocean Prey by John Sandford.