Letty Davenport, the brilliant and tenacious adopted daughter of Lucas Davenport, takes the investigative reins in this #1 New York Times bestselling thriller from John Sandford.
“Sandford fans rejoice! Davenport next generation has arrived and Letty is exactly the kind of cool-eyed, smart-mouthed, lethally dangerous heroine we’ve been waiting for.” --Lisa Gardner, author of One Step Too Far
By age twenty-four, Letty Davenport has seen more action and uncovered more secrets than many law enforcement professionals. Now a recent Stanford grad with a master’s in economics, she’s restless and bored in a desk job for U.S. Senator Colles. Letty’s ready to quit, but her skills have impressed Colles, and he offers her a carrot: feet-on-the-ground investigative work, in conjunction with the Department of Homeland Security.
Several oil companies in Texas have reported thefts of crude, Colles tells her. He isn’t so much concerned with the oil as he is with the money: Who is selling the oil, and what are they doing with the profits? Rumor has it that a fairly ugly militia group might be involved. Colles wants to know if the money is going to them, and if so, what they’re planning.
Letty is partnered with a DHS investigator, John Kaiser, and they head to Texas. When the case quicky turns deadly, they know they’re on the track of something bigger. The militia group has set in motion an explosive plan . . . and the clock is ticking down.
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“The Investigator is a procedural action thriller in which the technical sleuthing only heightens the tension. Letty is such a capable character, and Mr. Sandford such a fine tactician, it would seem incomprehensible and even cruel to deny readers a swift follow-up.”--Wall Street Journal
“John Sandford created a winning formula with his furiously paced Prey novels, which star Lucas Davenport, a Minnesota detective turned U.S. marshal with a penchant for sharp dressing, high romancing and expert marksmanship. In The Investigator he moves the chess pieces to a different board.”--New York Times
“Sandford’s first Letty Davenport novel is a violent, topical, fast-paced story that’s sure to please action fans.”--Library Journal (starred review)
"Readers are treated to Sandford's well-crafted prose, conversational but never chatty and charged with boisterous humor. A top-line thriller from one of thegenre's heavy hitters."--Booklist
"A domestic-terrorist plot gives the adopted daughter of storied U.S. Marshal Lucas Davenport her moment to shine. Generations may succeed generations, but Sandford’s patented investigation/action formula hasn’t aged a whit. Bring it on."--Kirkus Reviews
"Letty Davenport takes center stage in this welcome series spin-off. One of Sandford's best books in years."--Publishers Weekly
"If John Sandford’s The Investigator isn’t the most-anticipated spring book, it’s darn close…Sandford writes fully realized characters and no doubt he will deepen our understanding of Letty as the series matures.”--Pioneer Press
“Fans of the Lucas Davenport series will find much to like in the adventures of his adopted daughter.”--Criminal Element
"I love that Letty has gone into an investigative role that allows her to use all of her skills and knowledge. This was an interesting story and I enjoyed watching them investigate and then work together to stop it from happening and catch the bad guys."
— Anonymous (4/5)
Well Written, good characters
"It was a great read and I’m a slow reader but wanted to keep reading until it was finished."
— LThomas (5/5)
non stop
"could not put it down , even when watching the football game"
— Donnie (5/5)
Sandford knows when to pivot to a new audience!
"The Investigator follows the Lucas Davenport style, with Letty as the FMC. Twists, turns, chaos, explosions, and a badass at the helm. And book two and three are already out! Snag this as your next action / military / modern adventure reads!"
— Rose S. (5/5)
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"Enjoyed the Letty character Plot moved quickly lots of twists and turns"
— Betty (4/5)
ok read
"I enjoyed it never been big Sandford reader but enjoyed this one with the Letty character"
— Eric (4/5)
A definite buy!!!
"I love this author and this was another amazing one with Letty taking the lead role. Awesome!!"
— LT72 (5/5)
Great!
"Always entertaining! Can't wait to see more Letty!"
— Kelly (5/5)
Another good one
"It’s great to have Lucas’ adventures carry on and grow. I think it’s a nice addition having his daughter join in the stories more, now that she’s grown up"
— Nancy (5/5)
Great summer read
"Well-written and fast paced who dunnit with a great twist, a young, female protagonist which made the read interesting and different from the usual loner/ex-military/spy characters. A great read!"
— Carl (5/5)
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Published date: Dec 26, 2023
Language: English
No. of Pages: 496
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN: 9780593328705
Dimensions:
4.19" W x
1.0" L x
7.44" H
John Sandford is the pseudonym for the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist John Camp. He is the author of thirty Prey novels; four Kidd novels; twelve Virgil Flowers novels; three YA novels coauthored with his wife, Michele Cook; and three other books.
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