Twisted PreyTwisted Prey
Score Modern
What it's about
Taryn Grant, a rich psychopath, won a seat in the U.S. Senate, as Lucas Davenport predicted. He was also convinced she was responsible for three murders but could never prove it. Now a psychopath who gets that kind of rush needs another fix, and Davenport, now a U.S. Marshal, sees her again.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It brings back one of the best villains in the Prey series.
You'll love it if you liked
Golden Prey
Extreme Prey
Wicked PreyGood to know
Taryn Grant first appeared in Silken Prey; reading it first helps.
By the numbers
- Readers79 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller32 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
- #155 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #611 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #1158 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping
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Quick answers
Is Twisted Prey worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #1,158 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 Twisted Prey about?
Taryn Grant, a rich psychopath, won a seat in the U.S. Senate, as Lucas Davenport predicted. He was also convinced she was responsible for three murders but could never prove it. Now a psychopath who gets that kind of rush needs another fix, and Davenport, now a U.S. Marshal, sees her again.
How long does it take to read Twisted Prey?
About 10 hours (387 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Twisted Prey?
If you liked it, try Golden Prey by John Sandford, Extreme Prey by John Sandford or Wicked Prey by John Sandford.