
John Sandford is the pseudonym of Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist John Roswell Camp. He is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Prey series featuring Lucas Davenport, the Virgil Flowers series, and the Letty Davenport series. With over 50 novels published since 1989, Sandford is known for his fast-paced thrillers, complex plots, and memorable characters. His Prey series has become one of the longest-running and most successful thriller series in publishing history, with 36 books published through 2026.
2 books
The Letty Davenport series features Letty Davenport, Lucas Davenport's adopted daughter, now working as an investigator for the Department of Homeland Security. Smart, tough, and resourceful like her father, Letty tackles dangerous assignments involving national security threats. The series showcases a new generation of the Davenport family fighting crime.
36 books
The Prey series follows Lucas Davenport, a wealthy Minneapolis detective and later U.S. Marshal who hunts serial killers and dangerous criminals. Known for his unconventional methods, expensive tastes (he drives a Porsche), and brilliant investigative mind, Lucas tackles the most complex and brutal cases. The series combines intense action, psychological depth, and intricate plotting across 36 books spanning over three decades.
12 books
The Virgil Flowers series features Virgil Flowers, a laid-back Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension agent who investigates crimes in rural Minnesota. Unlike his boss Lucas Davenport, Virgil prefers jeans and band t-shirts, drives a pickup truck, and enjoys fishing. Despite his casual demeanor, he is a brilliant investigator who solves complex cases with intelligence and intuition.
This is the recommended reading order based on the story timeline.