Just finished "Sudden Prey", by John Sandford. It's about on par with the latest, "Righteous Prey" and a bit lesser than "Certain Prey". Snappy and quick read that took long because of responsibilities.
Dick LaChaise was a bitter moron, but Sandy Darling was a decent counterpart. Martin was just creepy.
Davenport is certainly angrier than in latter books, but I think he's more reckless in "Certain Prey", at least.
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