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Extreme Prey
582 pages
A high-octane, cat-and-mouse thriller that trades the police precinct for the campaign trail, fueled by dry wit and relentless momentum.
What it feels like
This is a thriller that hits the ground running and never looks back, trading the familiar confines of a police precinct for the chaotic, high-stakes arena of a presidential campaign. The reading experience is intensely propulsive, driven by a ticking-clock momentum and a deeply satisfying cat-and-mouse dynamic. You are plunged into a tense, adrenaline-fueled atmosphere where danger lurks just outside the camera frame. Yet, despite the gritty stakes and looming threat of political violence, the narrative is laced with a wry, cynical humor that keeps the dark subject matter from feeling oppressive. The prose is punchy and dialogue-heavy, perfectly suited for readers who love hyper-competent, slightly rogue protagonists who rely on sharp instincts and a blatant disregard for bureaucratic red tape to get the job done.
- Mood
- tense
- high-stakes
- gritty
- adrenaline-fueled
- Tone
- wry
- pragmatic
- cynical
- suspenseful
- Pace
- propulsive
- Themes
- the thrill of the hunt · political machinations · loyalty and duty · navigating bureaucracy
- The writing
- Punchy and dialogue-driven, featuring sharp, cynical observations and a distinctly dry Midwestern edge.
- The arc
- Moves from restless, post-career aimlessness into a tightly coiled, high-adrenaline pursuit that resolves with satisfying, hard-won justice.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave fast-paced, cat-and-mouse thrillers featuring hyper-competent, slightly rogue investigators who operate outside the rules.
Content notes
- gun violence
- political extremism
- murder
- strong language
About the book
After the events in Gathering Prey (2015), Lucas Davenport finds himself in a very unusual situation -- no longer employed by the Minnesota BCA. His friend the governor is just cranking up a presidential campaign, though, and he invites Lucas to come along as part of his campaign staff. "Should be fun!" he says, and it kind of is -- until they find they have a shadow: an armed man intent on killing the governor and anyone who gets in the way.
Description from Open Library.
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