Yes, feel like I could have missed a few key points - its gripping and you get caught up in the moment at times.

Carver

Scarecrow - cant do better than that, it fits perfect.

Not the author's fault that I was bored, just chose the wrong story for me. I need more action than what is produced at a newspaper office.

Story moved too slowly, and was largely uninteresting. Again, it's MY view, not a recommendation to others to avoid it....you may find it riveting.

Flat tone, sounded like he was reading from a script. The main character was plain vanilla.

I'd cut the whole book and write about something else.

I made it about 75% thru the book, had to quit. There was this fly crawling up a drape which was more fascinating.

YOU might enjoy this type of murder mystery. I didn't. Not saying the writer is bad....other works are better. (This narrator, however, should find another line of work.)

Boring story + boring narrator = waste of 1 credit.

There have been a couple of good stories set in and around the newsrooms of dying newspapers. I find it a sad and very interesting topic, and it's a naturally convincing place to put investigators. In this case the basic locations are a Los Angeles newspapers and some good Silicon Valley tech stuff. The characters are believable and appealing, the villains sufficiently menacing and horrible. The narration is very good. Tension is high. FBI lore is well handled. I really liked the characters and am hoping for a sequel.

If you like excitement and a "can't turn it off" listen, this book is for you.

Always

No, Mystery are not the same if youa laready know the ending

very much

Jack McIvoy. glad to see him back, After The Poet I wondered if he would show up again.

Jack is back

Great read

Incredibly well written

The Poet. Both kept you on the edge of your virtual seat until the end. There were lots of twists and turns that kept you guessing throughout the entire book. I could not put it down!!

He brought the characters to life, gave them personality.

Beware of the Scarecrow.........he knows all, sees all, and can destroy all

I'm a big Connely fan and like always I wasn't disappointed.

I love Michael Connelly and this book doesn’t disappoint. Michael tells the story about Jack McEvoy, a newspaper reporter who has gotten the boot from his newspaper, and to add insult to injury, he is to train his replacement. Stinging from this, he decides to end his career with the company with a bang. The story starts strong and continues to the end, giving the reader satisfaction and intrigue throughout. This was one book that for some reason I put off reading, but when I did, I was more than satisfied. A thoroughly good read.

Yes. It flows smoothly.

The Poet. Same author, same protagonist, similar theme.

Good characterization.

No. I listen in the car going from one place to another.

great, great, great

not necessarily kept me to the edge of my seat but I have also never been sorry for buying Micheal Connely books!!

If you like mysteries this is one to listen to as Micheal Connely always comes through!

I have listened to many of Michael Connelly stories, and frankly enjoyed all of them. However, call me a prude, but why do we have to listen to the F* word continuously. Has our society diminished so that this is now common practice. I heard a report lately that professionals who are using this kind of language are less than successful people. It does not enhance the story. There are many good writers out there that do very well with out this kind of language.

NO

I wish there was a filter so I could choose to eliminate the F* word out of the story, which is never needed.

Disappointment and anger at having this word in my ear.