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Prey/Lucas Davenport

by John Sandford

36 books Started 1989 Latest 2026
Publication Reading Order

The Prey/Lucas Davenport is a Mystery / Thriller series by John Sandford, made up of 36 books published between 1989 and 2026. It begins with Rules of Prey (1989), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Revenge Prey (2026), spanning 37 years of storytelling.

36books
37years active
5decades
~1.1yrs between books
2026latest release
# Title Year Buy
1980s
1 Rules of Prey 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1990s
2 Shadow Prey 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Eyes of Prey ★ NYT 4w · peaked #11 1991 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Silent Prey ★ NYT 3w · peaked #12 1992 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Winter Prey ★ NYT 3w · peaked #8 1993 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Night Prey ★ NYT 7w · peaked #8 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Mind Prey ★ NYT 7w · peaked #7 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Sudden Prey ★ NYT 7w · peaked #5 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Secret Prey ★ NYT 6w · peaked #3 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Certain Prey ★ NYT 7w · peaked #4 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
11 Easy Prey ★ NYT 10w · #1 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Chosen Prey ★ NYT 8w · #1 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Mortal Prey ★ NYT 6w · peaked #2 🏆 Minnesota Book Award 2003Full award history → 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 Naked Prey ★ NYT 7w · #1 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Hidden Prey ★ NYT 5w · peaked #2 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 Broken Prey ★ NYT 5w · peaked #3 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 Invisible Prey ★ NYT 5w · peaked #3 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 Phantom Prey ★ NYT 5w · peaked #3 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 Wicked Prey ★ NYT 5w · #1 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
20 Storm Prey ★ NYT 4w · peaked #2 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 Buried Prey ★ NYT 10w · peaked #2 Goodreads Choice Award 2011Full award history → 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
22 Stolen Prey ★ NYT 7w · #1 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23 Silken Prey ★ NYT 6w · peaked #2 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
24 Field of Prey ★ NYT 7w · peaked #2 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
25 Gathering Prey ★ NYT 6w · #1 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
26 Extreme Prey ★ NYT 6w · #1 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
27 Golden Prey ★ NYT 6w · #1 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
28 Twisted Prey ★ NYT 5w · #1 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
29 Neon Prey ★ NYT 6w · #1 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
30 Masked Prey ★ NYT 4w · #1 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
31 Ocean Prey ★ NYT 4w · #1 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
32 Righteous Prey ★ NYT 4w · #1 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
33 Judgment Prey ★ NYT 4w · #1 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
34 Toxic Prey ★ NYT 4w · #1 2024 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
35 Lethal Prey ★ NYT 3w · #1 2025 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
36 Revenge PreyLatest 2026 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Prey/Lucas Davenport series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Prey/Lucas Davenport series?

Start with Rules of Prey (1989), the first book in the Prey/Lucas Davenport series by John Sandford. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Prey/Lucas Davenport series?

There are 36 books in the Prey/Lucas Davenport series by John Sandford, published between 1989 and 2026.

What is the first book in the Prey/Lucas Davenport series?

The first book in the Prey/Lucas Davenport series is Rules of Prey, published in 1989 by John Sandford.

What is the latest book in the Prey/Lucas Davenport series?

The most recent book in the Prey/Lucas Davenport series is Revenge Prey (2026) by John Sandford.

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About John Sandford

A Pulitzer-winning American journalist, John Roswell Camp was asked to write the _Prey_ series of novels under the pseudonym John Sandford. With the popularity of that series, he continued to use the same pseudonym for subsequent novels, including even the sequels to Camp's earlier Kidd novels.

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