Bob Fulkerson
posts on 10/14/2009 5:43:25 PM
I liked the "Prey" novels, however, I have had it with the constant political lecturing of Sandford. I read about 50 pages of "Heat Lightning" before tossing it. In general, military bad, Vietnam vets crazy, Republicans worse, etc., etc.. It was my third and last try with today's Sandford.
I'm 67 and a retired pilot. When I encounter an old geezer that's still a "progressive", I wonder what happened or didn't happen to them to cause the suspension of their personal growth. It reminds me of the bitter losers who were never picked for a team, never dated, and generally invisible in school. Those socially dysfunctional types who have some talent for writing, forever more seek revenge for the imagined wrongs done them by their more popular peers. Boo-hoo. Get over it.
I'm generalizing based on life experience. Sue me.
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Lisa
posts on 7/29/2009 6:47:51 PM
I have read everyone of John Sandfords
Prey book, I love them all, I hope there will be more books with Lucas in them. I have the whole collection.
John Sandford is my favorite author.
Keep up the wonderful writing.
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pbabb
posts on 7/23/2009 12:32:40 PM
i'm so sad bobby was killed off. i cried even tho it wasn't real then i was mad at you for killing him off in the book. i'm going to miss him, he was awesome. keep writing, you're great....
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Belinda Elizondo
posts on 6/29/2009 9:49:12 PM
Just finished the newest book, Wicked Prey, and was happy to find Sanford back to his old form. The plot is well developed, and the characters thoughtfully brought to life. I was especially pleased to find that Lucas's ward Letty was given the attention that I had hoped for. It was almost as if he had read my message!
Susan, read this one to see how satisfying the author's older style was. Yes authors can change, but the detour Sanford took was "pulp lite."
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Verla Ledlow
posts on 6/29/2009 12:35:49 PM
I enjoy all of the novels, especially the Prey series and have been reluctant to send this message. Many years ago I had a wonderful language teacher who would walk around the class room and say "These are not words" (i.e. irregardless, enthused, etc.) and complected. When I read she was fair-complected (many times) I cringe. Sorry. And, for what it's worth, I think the books would be just as successful without the foul language. Now I'm through.
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Betsy Fogarty
posts on 6/19/2009 5:54:31 PM
Should John Sanford's "Prey" series be read in a particular order?
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Bill Marsalis
posts on 6/19/2009 5:38:23 PM
Does anyone know where Mr. Sandford might have gotten the last name of "Marsalis" for one of his characters?
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susan
posts on 6/8/2009 7:26:47 PM
I'm almost done with Phantom Prey and Loved it. Belinda sees a change in this book versus earlier work. Well, authors change and grow too so why no Mr. Sandford. Lucas has obviously changed in the last few books since he married Weather and had a child but, it was definately time for him to settle down and he doesn't seem any worse for wear. He is a little whipped and I would like him to tell Weather off once in awhile, but the writing is excellent and the plot to this one was really good, I had trouble putting it down. Great work Mr. Sandford
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susan
posts on 6/1/2009 9:53:20 AM
does anyone know when the next book will be out?
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Deb
posts on 5/18/2009 1:54:18 PM
thankyou Susan for answering my query
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