Series ✦ Penny’s Take
The Devil's Code
John Sandford · 2001
74/100
👍 Worth It
Sandford's Kidd books occupy a useful niche — clever antiheroes, clean prose, and surveillance-state themes that were ahead of their time in 2001. This entry is a little repetitive in its action beats but the core premise is sharp and the Kidd-LuEllen dynamic carries the book. A reliable adult thriller pick if you are not expecting the adrenaline level of the Prey series.
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Verdict receipt0–100
safety75
substance74
craft76
originality78
accuracy78
hype70
age-fit68
human-eye74
Penny’s verdict74
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