I'm not sure specifically which 'prey novels' you are referring to. There could be many novels with 'prey' in the title. It would be helpful if you could provide more context, like the author's name or the genre of these novels.
I don't have enough information to talk about the last 2 'prey novels'. If they are part of a science - fiction 'prey' series, they might deal with futuristic concepts related to being hunted or hunting. But again, this is all speculation without more context.
The order of the Prey novels generally follows the timeline of their publication. Each new book builds on the world and characters established in the previous ones. However, it can also be grouped thematically in some cases. Some early novels set the foundation for the series, introducing the main characters and the overall premise, like how the protagonist's skills and the nature of the 'prey' are introduced. As the series progresses, the stories might become more complex and interconnected, but they still maintain a sequential order based on when they were published.
I think 'The Hunger Games' can also be considered among the best prey - like novels. In this story, the tributes are the prey in a brutal, televised fight to the death. Katniss Everdeen has to use her wits and survival skills to avoid becoming the prey of the other tributes and the Capitol's cruel games. It's a great exploration of survival, power, and sacrifice.
I'm not sure exactly how many prey novels there are. It might depend on various factors like the definition of 'prey novels' and different publishing sources.
It could be a key element that drives the plot or represents a special power or perspective. Maybe it's related to how the characters hunt or avoid being hunted.
Doctor Zhivago, Jean-Baptiste, The Magic Mountain, and Joan of Arc are excellent satire novels that reveal the contradictions between society and individuals in different ways. In addition, Fortress Besieged and Yashe Skits were also works with satirical elements. The language style was humorous and worth reading.
The Hunter and the Prey was an American action film released in 2016, directed by William Eubank and starred by John Cousac, Cate Blanchett, Jason Statham, and others.
The film was about a former Marine who was sent to a remote island where he had to fight a fierce battle with a team of militants to protect his local residents and expose the true face of the organization.
In the battle, John cusack played an experienced hunter whose skill and determination helped the team defeat the organization. The film was full of action and gunfight scenes, but it also presented the complexity and conflict of human nature.
The Hunter and the Prey received a lot of praise after it was released and was considered one of the representative works of an action film.
Some of the highly regarded 'Prey' novels by Sandford include 'Rules of Prey'. It introduced the character Lucas Davenport in a really engaging way, with a complex mystery and great character development.