Ocean PreyOcean Prey
What it's about
An off-duty Coast Guardsman reports a suspicious boat picking up a lone diver in the middle of the ocean. The three Guardsmen who go to investigate are shot and killed, and Lucas Davenport is drawn into the hunt for the killers.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It pairs John Sandford's two great investigators.
You'll love it if you liked
Righteous Prey
Golden Prey
Twisted PreyGood to know
It stands alone, though fans of both series get more from it.
By the numbers
- Readers61 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
- #253 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #280 of the 481 new books we rank
- #1621 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
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Quick answers
Is Ocean Prey worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #1,621 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 67.3 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Ocean Prey about?
An off-duty Coast Guardsman reports a suspicious boat picking up a lone diver in the middle of the ocean. The three Guardsmen who go to investigate are shot and killed, and Lucas Davenport is drawn into the hunt for the killers.
How long does it take to read Ocean Prey?
About 12 hours (496 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Ocean Prey?
If you liked it, try Righteous Prey by John Sandford, Golden Prey by John Sandford or Twisted Prey by John Sandford.