Righteous PreyRighteous Prey
What it's about
After a vicious predator is murdered in San Francisco, a mysterious group calling itself The Five sends out a press release. They are vigilante killers, very bored and very rich, who target the worst of society and then donate untraceable Bitcoin to victims and charities. As the media makes them popular, Lucas Davenport and Virgil Flowers are drawn into the hunt.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It brings together John Sandford's two great investigators.
You'll love it if you liked
Twisted Prey
Golden Prey
Shock WaveGood to know
It stands alone, though fans of both series get more from it.
By the numbers
- Readers76 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
- #158 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #207 of the 481 new books we rank
- #1167 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
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Quick answers
Is Righteous Prey worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #1,167 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 71.2 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Righteous Prey about?
After a vicious predator is murdered in San Francisco, a mysterious group calling itself The Five sends out a press release. They are vigilante killers, very bored and very rich, who target the worst of society and then donate untraceable Bitcoin to victims and charities. As the media makes them popular, Lucas Davenport and Virgil Flowers are drawn into the hunt.
How long does it take to read Righteous Prey?
About 10 hours (416 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Righteous Prey?
If you liked it, try Twisted Prey by John Sandford, Golden Prey by John Sandford or Shock Wave by John Sandford.