The Poet

Written by Michael Connelly

Narrated by Buck Schirner

FROM THE #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE HARRY BOSCH AND LINCOLN LAWYER SERIES

An electrifying standalone thriller that breaks all the rules!

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 Allan Poe. His latest victim is McEvoy's own brother. And his last...may be McEvoy himself.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Brilliance Audio
• Release date: May 16, 2017
• ISBN: 9781543613292

Michael Connelly

Michael Connelly nación en Filadelfia y estudió periodismo. La afición compulsiva por la novela negra y la admiracion por los autores que cultivaron este género en Los Angeles lo llevaron a trasladarse a esa ciudad. Los diez años que dedicó al periodismo de sucesos en el Los Angeles Times le sirvieron para aprender los mecanismos del trabajo policial.La invención de Harry Bosch dio origen a la serie formada por El eco negro (premio Edgar de 1993), Hielo negro y La rubia de hormigón. Para escribir la cuarta novela de Bosch, El último coyote, Connelly abandonó el periodismo y se dedicó a la literatura a tiempo completo. Connelly es autor, además, de El poeta, Pasaje al paraíso, El vuelo del ángel, Luna funesta, Deuda de sangre, Más oscuro que la noche, Llamada perdida y Ciudad de huesos. Las novelas de Michael Connelly han recibido los premios Edgar, Anthony, Macavity, Nero Wolfe (Estados Unidos); Grand Prix, .38 Caliber (Francia) y Maltese Falcon (Japón).

Reviews for The Poet

[Deena Perry · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

I do not like when a book ends without ending.

[Jurriaan Knol · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Suspenseful, fleshed out characters and mostly good writing but near the end the twists, turns and coincidences really made the story run off the rails and rather than being at the edge of my seat, I was yelling "oh, come ON" in my car while listening to this far too often.

[Daryl Wilkins · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Just when I thought I knew what would come next, the next twist arrived. I didn’t discover the conclusion until it arrived. The characters mingled unpredictably to challenge the plot development from beginning to end.

[Shelmith Karonjora · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I LOOVED IT. CANT WAIT TO READ MORE CONNELLY SOON.

[David Weinreb · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Really good story and plot. Just a few too many loose ends that were not tied up well in the ending.

[Daniel Pillay · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Well written, well researched. A scintillating adventure from beginning to end

[MaggieAnne Downing · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Too many twists and turns. Not enough grit and heart, like Michael's other books.

[Naomi Brook · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Fantastic book, amazingly well written and pretty well read too. I don't normally read detective novels but this one gripped me from the start.

[Kristi Neal · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A good read Michael Connelly never disappoints in his storytelling.

[Kent Davidson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Good listen ,joy the book !
With lots of twists and turns

[evan · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

My favorite part of the book was the ending. I thoroughly enjoyed the book.

[Diane Gilbank · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The plot, the characters, the weaving in and out. Brilliant

[Deborah Seligman · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I "read" for enjoyment and I enjoyed this book. Will have to admit, I never would have guessed "who did it".

[SJudith Houghtalen · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

It was an interesting book - suspenseful and well written. A few parts contained morbid details that were unnecessary and detracted from the story.

[Jaedean Mitchell · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This story has some interesting twists. Definitely worth a listen.

[Jan McGill · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

So boring. The narrator did not change his monotone voice from one character to the other.
So not Michael Connolly’s usual talent. I am a huge reader of MC’s books. I gave up on this time one.

[danica · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

If you look past the ridiculousness of the typical underdog main character sleeping with a out-of-this-world beautiful woman a day afrer meeting her, all while chasing the killer of his BROTHER.. which is pretty awful, the book is actually good. Worth reading. The plot is good and unusual.

[Gary Carter · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I first discovered the writings of Michael Connelly through his books on Harry Bosch. But this book is a stark departure from his Bosch series. It is a stark gripping psychological thriller. It is full of twists and turns that .explores the dark side of the mind. It is one part FBI procedural, psychological study of the effects of child abuse, serial killers and the part that guilt plays both in our lives and the way we recognize ourselves and those we interact with. Enthralling read.

[Gabriela A. Vega · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Great book, great reader. The parts where the focus is on the perpetrators is chilling; the anguish of the protagonist is felt. Well written-another great book by Connelly.

[mary9picken · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Excellent story telling combined with a good gravelly voice makes this both an exciting listen and an enthralling one. Highly recommended.

[Bob Kavanagh · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Excellent whodunnit by the master. Although I didnt really warm to the protagonist Jack, I was thoroughly engaged throughout. Pacing was excellent and the characters were really well drawn and real. I experienced this book through audiobooks and I loved it.

[Ann Degaust Capstick · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book took so many twists and turns,it was the first book in a long time I didn’t guess the ending. I love Michael Connelly,his books are great.

[Mendl · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Pretty good but seems to ne an early work of his.

[Rob Roth · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Very good book, with an interesting twist. Can't always have a happy ending.

[Michael · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Connelly’s finest work, this is the standard to which I compare all other books in this genre. How this isn’t a major film release is beyond me.

[Glenda Floyd · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Interesting plot!! Strong characters. Well written. Typical Connelly - action packed until the end!

[Dana Gardner · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great listen! Fooled my all the way to the very end!

[Jim sullivant · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Another great michael connely book to listen to on audio

[Salvador Gonzalez · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Excellent , interesting how Connelly creates and interlinks stories.

[Linda Stocking · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I expected a great story but each twist caught me by surprise. More please