Title: This is an exciting, engrossing and original story.
Product review: "Certain Prey" is the first Sandford book that I have read and I was pleasantly surprised by its quality. The character of Clara Rinker is one of the most delightfully orginal villains I have ever come across. You can't hate her even though she's a sociopath, because she's funny, smart articulate and somewhat poignant. It's hilarious that she wants to strike up a friendship with Carmel, a truly coldblooded witch. Clara says that she'd like a girlfriend, since she's never had one of those. I also love the way Clara handles the hit men that are sent to get her. The plot is workmanlike, the dialogue is witty and clever and the ending is satisfying. The character of Davenport is fine, especially since he doesn't come across as infallible as so many police detectives do. I recommend this book to readers of police procedurals, especially to fans of Ed McBain.
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