Dead Eye (novel)

Dead Eye is a 2007 novel by American author John Sandford. It is the seventeenth book in the Prey series, featuring Lucas Davenport, a Minneapolis police investigator. The story follows Davenport's investigation into the murder of a U.S. Senator's daughter, which leads him into a complex web of political intrigue, corporate espionage, and professional assassination. The novel explores themes of power, corruption, and the blurred lines between justice and revenge. As with other novels in the series, Dead Eye is characterized by its fast-paced plot, realistic depiction of police procedure, and detailed character development. It received generally positive reviews, praised for its suspenseful narrative and Davenport's compelling persona. The book was a New York Times bestseller.