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Winter Prey (Lucas Davenport, Bk 5) (aka The Iceman)
Winter Prey - Lucas Davenport, Bk 5 - aka The Iceman
Author: John Sandford
ISBN-13: 9780425141236
ISBN-10: 0425141233
Publication Date: 3/1/1994
Pages: 343
Rating:
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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4.1 stars, based on 327 ratings
Publisher: Berkley
Book Type: Paperback
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reviewed Winter Prey (Lucas Davenport, Bk 5) (aka The Iceman) on + 22 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
The Year's Most Highly Acclaimed Thriller-
John Sandford's most terrifying PREY novel...

The Iceman crept up to the house on the edge of the lake. He killed the father first. Then the mother and child. And when his work was done, he set the house on fire...

Lucas Davenport had tracked killers in cities across America. But the woods of rural Wisconsin are as dark and primal as evil itself. The winters are harsher and colder. And in the heart of every mother and father, there is fear...

Because tonight, the Iceman cometh.
reviewed Winter Prey (Lucas Davenport, Bk 5) (aka The Iceman) on + 4 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
This is part of the "Prey" series. A really quick read. I couldn't put it down!
SutterTom avatar reviewed Winter Prey (Lucas Davenport, Bk 5) (aka The Iceman) on + 191 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
A crime thriller about a mysterious serial killer pursued by a tough smart detective who isn't afraid to play by his own rules when he needs to.
MELNELYNN avatar reviewed Winter Prey (Lucas Davenport, Bk 5) (aka The Iceman) on + 669 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
WINTER PREY, the fifth book in the Lucas Davenport series, is the best of the Prey novels that I have read so far.

The plot is straightforward. Lucas Davenport is lured out of retirement to assist in a homicide investigation in a small Wisconsin town. A serial killer is a work, and Davenport has to find him before he strikes again. In the meantime, he develops a serious romantic relationship with a local doctor.

WINTER PREY is suspenseful and exciting. Unlike many of the Prey novels, the identity of the killer is concealed from the reader. So this novel is not just a thriller, but a whodunit (which increases the suspense). All the supporting characters are interesting and likable. I also enjoyed the romantic relationship in this book, which is very well developed.

This book is relatively graphic, and contains a high level of sex and violence. If you're easily disturbed by such content, you should skip this novel. Otherwise, I think you're in for a treat; WINTER PREY is a really entertaining book and I heartily recommend it.
celticscrapper27 avatar reviewed Winter Prey (Lucas Davenport, Bk 5) (aka The Iceman) on + 54 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I've enjoyed them all, but this was definitly my favorite Davenport book so far! The change in characters with rich development was great. And it was nice to go back to not knowing who the killer was and having to guess. I've read them all before, but forgot most of the details so it was also really cool to reread the beginning of Lucas's relationship with Weather. (not really a spoiler since the minute a woman enters one of these books you know they'll get together in some capacity :) Truly hard to put down!
dlhuett330 avatar reviewed Winter Prey (Lucas Davenport, Bk 5) (aka The Iceman) on + 4 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This is one of the Best Lucas Davenport novels! Keeps you on the edge of your seat.
bookluver-in-sc avatar reviewed Winter Prey (Lucas Davenport, Bk 5) (aka The Iceman) on + 229 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Prey by Sanford. A good read.
reviewed Winter Prey (Lucas Davenport, Bk 5) (aka The Iceman) on + 588 more book reviews
excellent
Acknud avatar reviewed Winter Prey (Lucas Davenport, Bk 5) (aka The Iceman) on + 82 more book reviews
Solving a serial murder case is bad enough in good weather but throw in sub-zero Minnesota temperatures and the action becomes dicier. Lucas Davenport is again thrown in the mix with the baddest of the bad guys. Another installment in a great character series.
athompson362 avatar reviewed Winter Prey (Lucas Davenport, Bk 5) (aka The Iceman) on + 45 more book reviews
The setting of this book was fascinating. Just the descriptions of a small town living through a Wisonsin blizzard are worth the price of this book. Not a bad who-dunnit either.
reviewed Winter Prey (Lucas Davenport, Bk 5) (aka The Iceman) on + 49 more book reviews
HAs one scarey badguy.
KansasSunflower avatar reviewed Winter Prey (Lucas Davenport, Bk 5) (aka The Iceman) on + 329 more book reviews
The Prey books are all good.
reviewed Winter Prey (Lucas Davenport, Bk 5) (aka The Iceman) on + 683 more book reviews
Lucas Davenport had tracked killers in cities across America. But the woods of rural Winconsin are an primal as evil itself. The winters are harsher and colder. In the heart of every mother and father their is fear.. because tonight the ice man commeth.
reviewed Winter Prey (Lucas Davenport, Bk 5) (aka The Iceman) on + 56 more book reviews
Always a good read
noisynora avatar reviewed Winter Prey (Lucas Davenport, Bk 5) (aka The Iceman) on + 130 more book reviews
I love all of the "Prey" books - the main characters are real, and I find the books very hard to put down!
Onetrack avatar reviewed Winter Prey (Lucas Davenport, Bk 5) (aka The Iceman) on + 21 more book reviews
Really great cop storys not like on TV.One smart hero.I really like this authers style.he still surprizes me.start at the beginning of this series it helps.I dident but im still reading
reviewed Winter Prey (Lucas Davenport, Bk 5) (aka The Iceman) on + 3 more book reviews
John Sandford is one of my favorite authors. This book was a very good read. It's about a Minneapolis cop who comes to a small town to help the local cops work on a homicide case since the case is something the small town as never seen before. You would never guess who the murderer is.
reviewed Winter Prey (Lucas Davenport, Bk 5) (aka The Iceman) on + 12 more book reviews
John Sandford's Prey series.
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(From the cover)

The Iceman crept up to the house on the edge of the lake. He killed the father first. Then the mother and child. And when his work was done, he set the house on fire

Lucas Davenport had tracked killers in cities across America. But the woods of rural Wisconsin are as dark and primal as evil itself. The winters are harsher and colder. And in the heart of every mother and father, there is fear

Because tonight, the Iceman cometh.
oldrockandroll avatar reviewed Winter Prey (Lucas Davenport, Bk 5) (aka The Iceman) on + 284 more book reviews
This is the 5th book in the Prey series. Each book gets better as John Sandford hones his craft of writing. This takes place in the brutal winter and the killings are definitely brutal. A lot of red herrings are thrown t the reader. Overall, a good read.
reviewed Winter Prey (Lucas Davenport, Bk 5) (aka The Iceman) on + 22 more book reviews
I haven\'t read one by him that I didn\'t like. Good book.
reviewed Winter Prey (Lucas Davenport, Bk 5) (aka The Iceman) on + 22 more book reviews
Well, if you like the Prey novels you'll like this. This time Davenport chases the Iceman after he kills a family of three in their home and sets the house on fire.
ErinMc avatar reviewed Winter Prey (Lucas Davenport, Bk 5) (aka The Iceman) on + 373 more book reviews
The Iceman crept up to the house on the edge of the lake. He killed the father first. Then the mother and child. And when his work was done,he set the house on fire..
Lucas Davenport had tracked killers in cities across America.But the woods of rural Wisconsin are as dark and primal as evil itself. The winters are harsher and colder And in the heart of every mother and father,there is fear....
Because tonight,the Iceman cometh....
gigi avatar reviewed Winter Prey (Lucas Davenport, Bk 5) (aka The Iceman) on + 355 more book reviews
Another hit, as usual. He always keeps me guessing up til the very end!
reviewed Winter Prey (Lucas Davenport, Bk 5) (aka The Iceman) on + 43 more book reviews
Wouldn't have missed this ride for anything. The series so far is great and am about to start the next one...thanks to this site. This book will definitely hold you until the end.
reviewed Winter Prey (Lucas Davenport, Bk 5) (aka The Iceman) on + 12 more book reviews
great series
reviewed Winter Prey (Lucas Davenport, Bk 5) (aka The Iceman) on + 82 more book reviews
Very good.
reviewed Winter Prey (Lucas Davenport, Bk 5) (aka The Iceman) on + 21 more book reviews
This is one of the Lucas Davenport Prey series of books. This one has one of the scariest bad-guys of all of them. This is one that will have you double checking your window locks and doors at night. It will also keep you guessing right to the end.
reviewed Winter Prey (Lucas Davenport, Bk 5) (aka The Iceman) on + 26 more book reviews
The Iceman crept up to the house on the edge of the lake.He killed the father first.Then the mother and child.And when he was done,he set the house on fire...Lucas Davenport had tracked killers in cities across America.But the woods of Wisconsin are dark and primal as evil itself.
reviewed Winter Prey (Lucas Davenport, Bk 5) (aka The Iceman) on
Great book!
reviewed Winter Prey (Lucas Davenport, Bk 5) (aka The Iceman) on + 8 more book reviews
Detective Lucas Davenport is one man that makes the world of crime more interesting!
reviewed Winter Prey (Lucas Davenport, Bk 5) (aka The Iceman) on + 8 more book reviews
This is the 5th book in the Prey series. It is, by far, my favorite Prey book.
reviewed Winter Prey (Lucas Davenport, Bk 5) (aka The Iceman) on
This is my favorite Prey novel. I have read it three times already.
navy avatar reviewed Winter Prey (Lucas Davenport, Bk 5) (aka The Iceman) on + 5 more book reviews
One of the better Lucas Davenport stories. Enjoyed it.
scottidawg avatar reviewed Winter Prey (Lucas Davenport, Bk 5) (aka The Iceman) on + 9 more book reviews
Good Sandford mystery.
reviewed Winter Prey (Lucas Davenport, Bk 5) (aka The Iceman) on + 112 more book reviews
good read
reviewed Winter Prey (Lucas Davenport, Bk 5) (aka The Iceman) on + 593 more book reviews
Very good read.
reviewed Winter Prey (Lucas Davenport, Bk 5) (aka The Iceman) on + 373 more book reviews
The Iceman crept up to the house on the edge of the lake. He killed the father first. Then the mother and child. And when his work was done, he set the house on fire...

Luca Davenport had tracked killers in cities across America. But the woods of rural Wisconsin are as dark and primal as evil itself. The winters are harsher and colder. And in the heart of every mother and father, there is fear...

Because tonight, the Iceman cometh.
renegadespiritcat avatar reviewed Winter Prey (Lucas Davenport, Bk 5) (aka The Iceman) on + 198 more book reviews
WOW this book grabbed me and pulled me into the story from the very first chapter. The cast of characters is delicious and diverse leaving one to wonder who did it. I look forward to reading a great deal more from this author.
reviewed Winter Prey (Lucas Davenport, Bk 5) (aka The Iceman) on + 30 more book reviews
A thriller with Lucas Davenport chasing a killer known as the "Iceman" in rural Wisconsin.
reviewed Winter Prey (Lucas Davenport, Bk 5) (aka The Iceman) on + 58 more book reviews
The Iceman cometh. A brutal killer strikes in rural Wisconsin. Chilling and thrilling!
reviewed Winter Prey (Lucas Davenport, Bk 5) (aka The Iceman) on + 711 more book reviews
The Iceman crept up the house on the edge of the lake. He killed the father first. Then the mother and child. And when his work was done, he set the house on fire...
Linda avatar reviewed Winter Prey (Lucas Davenport, Bk 5) (aka The Iceman) on + 770 more book reviews
The Iceman crept up to the house on the edge of the lake. He killed the father first. Then, the mother and child. And when his work was done, he set the house on fire....

Lucas Davenport had tracked killers in cities across America. But the woods of rural Wisconsin are as dark and primal as evil itself. The winters are harsher and colder. And in the heart of every mother and father, there is fear.....

Because tongiht, the Iceman cometh
Mel avatar reviewed Winter Prey (Lucas Davenport, Bk 5) (aka The Iceman) on + 186 more book reviews
I am posting a copy. Silly me got two of these. First come first served basis of availability.
cowanrn avatar reviewed Winter Prey (Lucas Davenport, Bk 5) (aka The Iceman) on + 8 more book reviews
I love all the Prey books so far