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The Poet
Author: Michael Connelly

Book Information
Publisher: Warner Vision
Book Type: Paperback
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ISBN-13: 9780446602617 - ISBN-10: 0446602612
Publication Date: 1/1/1997
Pages: 528


Other Versions of this Book: Hardcover, Audio Cassette (Abridged), Hardcover, Audio Cassette (Unabridged), Audio CD (Abridged)

Book Description:
Death is reporter Jack McEvoy's beat: his calling, his obsession. But this time, death brings McEvoy the story he never wanted to write-and the mystery he desperately needs to solve. A serial killer of unprecedented savagery and cunning is at large. His targets: homicide cops, each haunted by a murder case he couldn't crack. The killer's calling card: a quotation from the works of Edgar Allen Poe. His latest victim is McEvoy's own brother. And his last...may be McEvoy himself.

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Top Member Book Reviews

Carolyn N. (WhenPigsFly) wrote on 6/16/2007...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

A truly engrossing thriller. Michael Connelly has moved away from Harry Bosch for a really super read. I could not put the book down without wanting to finish whatever else I was doing, and get back to the plot. The characters are rich and fulfilling; the entire book is full of twists and turns that are delicious! It is really a great book and true to its genre.

Don L. (ProfDon) wrote on 4/10/2007...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

Another departure for Michael Connelly, but only in terms of the focus of the novel. Here a reporter takes center stage and outshines bored cops in his effort to track down his brother's (a cop) killer. And talk about layers of the onion! Connelly is a master at plot twists that only engage the reader further rather than distract. Buckle up when you sit down to read this one.

John W. wrote on 3/4/2007...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

Fifth book by Michael Connolly. First outside of Harry Bosch LAPD realm. At the time cutting edge computer thriller, now it is a little dated. However, doesn't interfer with enjoyment of tightly crafted thriller.

Ed S. wrote on 9/6/2009...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Excellent read!

Crystal B. (Sunshine) wrote on 7/29/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Good book. Surprise ending but also set up for a sequel.

Virginia K. (GinaK) wrote on 4/23/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

This was an excellent book that kept me guessing up until the last few chapters. Thrilling, exciting and very revealing on how the FBI does their job. I highly recommend this book. GinaK

Sandi W. wrote on 4/11/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

A moving murder mystery that keeps you on your toes. Very fast read, hard to put down.

Else M. wrote on 4/2/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

good thriller, very clever writer

Robert W. (Citation) wrote on 3/28/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Excellent book. Keeps your attention right up to the end.

Mary B. (NanaMary) wrote on 3/10/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Great murder mystery. Killer leaves quotes by Edgar Allan Poe.
Entertaining.


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Lisa C. wrote on 10/22/2009...


4stars

Sherrill G. (nicljack) wrote on 6/19/2009...


liked this book

Diana F. wrote on 3/9/2009...


This is a really enjoyable book - it captures your attention and you can't put it down.

Steven K. (sjk54) wrote on 7/22/2008...


Thriller / mystery where the protagonist is a reporter covering an FBI investigation of a serial killer. Chapters alternate between the investigators and the suspect.

Warning: pedophilia is a subject

3 stars out of 5

Gaylene G. (gigi) wrote on 5/30/2008...


Connelly weaves such an intricate tale of mystery that you can't help but be caught up in it. With great detail, he spins out a story that you don't want to put down.

Ang B. (jobella) wrote on 5/24/2008...


Good - keeps you guessing!

Pat W. (Scareplane) wrote on 2/20/2008...


WOW - did not expect this to be so good. Can't wait to read the sequel. Very exciting until the very end.

Barbara M. (LadyExplicate) wrote on 2/7/2008...


Connelly is one of the best mystery writers around today. Articulate, literate, creative, he is for me one of those who are currently holding the gold standard. He can sometimes seem unrelentingly dark, but he's never boring, and never ever stupid.

Stephanie S. (punkinema) wrote on 1/7/2008...


A homicide reporter's twin brother is found dead of apparent suicide. The reporter is convinced he is murdered and, from that discovery, he searches via the internet any other homicide detective "suicides". When he approaches the FBI about a connection, they allow him to accompany their task force in finding this illusive killer. There are many twists in this story, is riveting in the telling and you better be ready to not do anything else but read this book.

Melody B. (5ducksfans) wrote on 12/23/2007...


This and The Lincoln Lawyer are Connelly's best books, and that is saying a ton because all his books are good. This book is a roller coaster that you just don't want to get off of. It is smart, scary, and exciting. Not part of any series, so if you love myster/thriller you MUST read this book.


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