Title: Lucas Davenport
Series: Prey
Author: John Sandford
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons
Release Date: April 9, 2024
Lucas Davenport and his daughter, Letty, team up to track down a dangerous scientist whose latest project could endanger the entire world, in this latest thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author John Sandford.
Gaia is dying.
That, at least, is what Dr. Lionel Scott believes. A renowned expert in tropical and infectious diseases, Scott has witnessed the devastating impact of illness and turmoil at critical scale. Society as it exists is untenable, and the direct link to Earth’s death spiral; population levels are out of control and people have allowed disarray and disorder to run rampant. While most are concerned about deadly disease, Scott knows that it is truly humanity itself that will destroy Gaia. It’s only by removing the threat then the planet can continue to prosper, and luckily, Scott is just the right man for the job…
When Scott then disappears without a trace, Letty Davenport is tasked with tracking down any and all leads. Scott’s connections to sensitive research into virus and pathogen spread has multiple national and international organizations on high alert, and his shockingly high clearance levels at various institutions, including the Los Alamos National Laboratory, make him the last person they’d like to go missing. As the web around Scott becomes more tangled, Letty calls in her father, Lucas, help her lead a group of specialists to find Scott as soon as possible. But as Letty and Lucas begin to uncover startling and disturbing connections between Scott and Gaia conspiracists, their worst fears are confirmed, and it quickly becomes a race to find him before the virus he created becomes the perfect weapon.
Could happen!
Dr. Lionel Scott has a radical belief: Gaia, our planet, is dying, and the only way to save it is through a drastic reduction in the human population. His method? A deadly virus, spread rapidly among unsuspecting victims.
When Dr. Scott vanishes and the threat of a new epidemic looms large, Letty Davenport is tasked with finding him. It becomes clear that Scott is preparing to unleash the virus, prompting an urgent call for Lucas Davenport to join the manhunt. Time is of the essence, and the odds are stacked against humanity.
Can Letty and Lucas stop this madman in time?
"Toxic Prey" is packed with tension. The only thing missing that would have made it more compelling would have been the inclusion of Virgil Flowers in the investigation.
Lucas and Letty's relationship shines through, showcasing a strong bond and formidable teamwork. Bad guys should definitely beware!
Cliffhanger: No
4/5 Fangs
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