Certain Prey
Certain Prey by John Sandford, published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons in 1999, is a gripping narrative that unfolds within the realms of fiction, mystery, and thrillers. This first edition, comprising 339 pages, introduces readers to attorney Carmel Loan, whose beauty and ambition drive her to pursue a relationship with fellow barrister Hale Allen, despite his marriage. The plot thickens when a meeting with an ex-client leads to a deadly assignment involving a professional killer, Clara Rinker, who is tasked with eliminating Hale’s wife, Barbara.
As the story progresses, readers will encounter a web of deception and danger, with Loan’s plans unraveling due to unforeseen complications. The narrative follows deputy inspector Lucas Davenport as he investigates the case, linking Loan to the unfolding chaos. With themes of action, adventure, and police procedural elements, the book delves into the complexities of crime and the lengths individuals will go to protect their interests. Through its intricate plot and character dynamics, Certain Prey offers an engaging exploration of ambition and moral ambiguity.
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Attorney Carmel Loan is preternaturally beautiful, intelligent, and ambitious. When she becomes infatuated with fellow barrister Hale Allen, she isn’t going to let a little thing like his being married get in her way. A quick meeting with an ex-client sets up the hit on Hale’s wife, Barbara. The professional killer, Clara Rinker, is one of the best in the business. Smart, attractive, with a gentle Southern drawl, no one would suspect her of being a top Mafia hit man … er, hit person. When she takes the Allen assignment, she figures it will be easy money for a day’s work. But things go wrong from the beginning. Loan’s ex-client made a tape of the meeting, and is shaking her down for money. Worse, the shooting of a witness–a cop–brings deputy inspector Lucas Davenport into the case. Somehow Davenport has not only linked Loan to the killing, but seems to have a lead on Rinker as well. Carmel and Clara team up to clean up the loose ends, which includes getting Davenport off their back by whatever means necessary.
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