The Poet

By: Michael Connelly

Narrated by: Buck Schirner

Length: 15 hrs and 24 mins

Publisher's summary

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.

©1996 by Michael Connelly. (P)1996 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

The Poet

Mr. Connelly never disappoints. I have read all his novels and with The Poet I have been wondering how he could top this one and then came The Scarecrow to answer the questions left hanging in The Poet. Oh, what a pleasure it is to listen to Mr.Connelly weave his tales.

Very engaging!

It was engaging from the beginning. I guessed several key elements but the wrong culprits! Which made it more fun!

Twists and Turns, Excellent narrator

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. It was not predictable as so many mysteries can be.

Which scene was your favorite?

The digital store, don't want to give anything away.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, and did.

Any additional comments?

I haven't looked into it but if this (character, the writer) is in other books I will get them also. If there were sarcastic humor in it too and a definite romance I would give it five stars, but that is just me.

I love Michael Connelly

I read the sequel to this book first.....The one with Harry Bosch (great character) and Rachel Walling. I had no idea that it was the sequel until it was mentioned in the book. Since I loved that book so much (as I do with all Michael Connelly books) I decided to listen to where it all began. I enjoyed this book, In fact I could not stop listening to it. I think it was because I already knew the ending. Definately a good read. Two thumbs up in my opinion.

Dated but who cares...it's great!

Where does The Poet rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Top 25...

What did you like best about this story?

The twists and turns, it fooled me to the very end and I can usually see what's coming. Also there were many humorous moments that had me laughing down the road.

Which character – as performed by Buck Schirner – was your favorite?

I really grew to love this narrator, he did a great job...I guess the main character Jack would be my favorite.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

A fox in the henhouse....

always good!

What made the experience of listening to The Poet the most enjoyable?

Micheal Connelly creates a character the reader can identify with,and his plots are not predicable and keep the reader or listener guessing.

What did you like best about this story?

good characters and plot.

What three words best describe Buck Schirner’s performance?

believable with feeling

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

nothing extreme, just enjoyable

Any additional comments?

I listen to audible books on my kindle over my car radio on long drives and it really makes the time fly!

brilliant

Brilliant, scary, intriguing, intertwining, unexpected. At times u couldn't quit, and other times i couldn't stand to listen. i hope it doesnt turn some of you to the darkside. Multiple times i thought i was near rhe end, until i looked at the time remaining. certainly did not predict how it did end.

"The Poet" keeps you guessing until the end!

I've only listened to 3 of Michael Connelly's books, but I've loved them all. I'm hooked. Now I'll have to try to read all of them!

Another Great Connelly Novel

The storytelling is first rate. Great twists and turns though out. Just as good as Connelly's Bosch novels.

Enjoyed the listen

I didnt expect this ending. My first Michael Connelly book. I will listen to another soon.