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Lucas Davenport, a seasoned federal marshal, finds himself at odds with a former adversary: Taryn Grant, a psychopathic entrepreneur who has escaped justice and secured a seat in the U.S. Senate. Davenport, who once predicted Grant’s political ascent, is determined to prove that she is responsible for three murders. Tension rises as Grant gains influence within the Senate intelligence committee, raising the stakes for Davenport’s investigation.
"Twisted Prey" follows Davenport’s relentless pursuit of truth, confronting both political power and violent obsession. The novel weaves legislative intrigue with the procedural rigor of a law enforcement investigation, offering a tense and gripping narrative that continues the Prey series’ blend of suspense and character depth.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: John Sandford
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