Some interesting work in this, a quasi-first person perspective of a journalist chasing a killer while a great many things pan out (or fail).“For her passivity in these horizontal moments was diametrically opposed to her demeanor in our vertical moments.” Quote from Jack McEvoy from “For her passivity in these horizontal moments was diametrically opposed to her demeanor in our vertical moments.” Quote from Jack McEvoy from Newspaper Reporter Jack McEvoy is having a hard time coping with the suicide of his twin brother, Detective Sean McEvoy.

That is always a risk that doesn't seem to payoff in the long run. After four Harry Bosch books I was tempted to skip The Poet and go right to the next Harry novel however after some research on the internet I was advised to read the Connelly books in order and so decided to give this standalone novel a try. Not part of the Bosch series but is linked to it. Sign up for my newsletter to be among the first to learn of upcoming titles!Jack McEvoy specializes in death. The compensating for us of the universe makes all the accounts come out even, but they grind down the good as well as the wicked in the process.”“It’s lucky no one else knows what our most secret thoughts are. Well worth a read. Jack begins to see a pattern between a series of homicide detective deaths. I don't know if there are multiple audio versions of This is less of a review than it is a sort of caveat to my rating—the caveat being that I listened to this book. I haven't read it yet but am sure it will come up to Michael Connelly's high standard of interest and suspense - a great writer. Some things are better left unsaid, so the saying goes.Some things are better left unsaid, so the saying goes.Not too much to say here except this was kind of middling. THE POET. New character. Please try again. Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote. Michael Connelly Biography: Michael Connelly is a best selling American author of crime fiction and detective books. Not a chance! This is a reasonably well-written book and, in places, a true page-turner with a solid premise. I think it's because I honestly did not care for Jack. It is well written and fast paced. Waiting for the next installment from Michael Connelly. I loved this book and Jack McEvoy is my new favorite character. Jack begins to see a pattern between a series of homicide detective deaths. They definitely worked better in a Bosch book than a Jack McEvoy book. Michael Connelly has been President of the Mystery Writers of America. When he finds a similar cop suicide in Chicago, Jake heads to DC to view an FBI study on cop suicides and runs into Rachel Walling, the toughest and most beautiful special agent ever. The early theory is that Jack's brother, who is also a detective, has become too obsessed with catching the killer of a young girl who has been brutally murdered and has taken his own life. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations

Sean M. (Denver police) was found dead - killed/suicide by shotgun? Excellent story, great attention to detail and fantastic characters. He also knows that in taking on the story, he’s making himself the most visible target for a murderer who has eluded the greatest investigators alive.“On the fright level, “The Poet” ranks with Thomas Harris’ ‘The Silence of the Lambs’.”“Infernally ingenious …An irresistibly readable thriller.”Sign up for my newsletter to be among the first to learn of upcoming titles! I thought: Ok, not a bad solution, but a bit obvious. I think it's because I honestly did not care for Jack. Twist at the end. Don't let that dissuade you from reading it. So when his homicide detective brother kills himself, McEvoy copes in the only way he knows how--he decides to write the story. Not part of the Bosch series but is linked to it. Decided to investigate and see if the author had actually written a separate book about this killer - and he had!! Brilliant story with a twist at the end.