Wicked PreyWicked Prey
Score Modern
What it's about
The Republican National Convention is coming to St. Paul, bringing protesters, politicians and criminals looking for an opportunity. Lucas Davenport has his hands full at work, while danger comes all too close to home.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It's a classic Prey novel, with twisting plots and sharp dialogue.
You'll love it if you liked
Golden Prey
The Night Fire
61 HoursGood to know
It's the 19th Prey novel; it stands alone, but the characters grow across the series.
By the numbers
- Readers79 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller41 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
- #108 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #514 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #991 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
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Quick answers
Is Wicked Prey worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #991 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 73.1 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Wicked Prey about?
The Republican National Convention is coming to St. Paul, bringing protesters, politicians and criminals looking for an opportunity. Lucas Davenport has his hands full at work, while danger comes all too close to home.
How long does it take to read Wicked Prey?
About 10 hours (420 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Wicked Prey?
If you liked it, try Golden Prey by John Sandford, The Night Fire by Michael Connelly or 61 Hours by Lee Child.