Storm Prey

Storm Prey (2010) by John Sandford. Minnesota detective Lucas Davenport swings into action again in this, the 20th Prey novel. This book is something of a departure from earlier books in the series, as it interweaves the story of wife Weather's job as a brain surgeon with the crime story. The crime in this installment involves some small-time crooks who decide (with some inside help) to rob the hospital pharmacy of all its re-sellable drugs. In the process of robbing the pharmacy, one of the crooks gets carried away and kicks a man to death, thus making it a capital crime and setting off a series of crimes aimed at covering up the crime. It's a little bit complicated, but it's an enjoyable read and Weather's story, which involves the separation of two toddler twins joined at the head, spices it up and adds human interest. Grade: B+