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The Poet

By: Michael Connelly
Narrated by: Buck Schirner
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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.

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Couldn't stop reading

Although a dark subject, this book was really well written. I get so tired of continual conflict between the characters. "The Poet" had just the right amount, and the characters actually listen to each other, even when they disagree. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a good mystery. The narrator never gets in the way of the story and keeps you in the book throughout.

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HOLY MOLY.... SCARY! Start here!

Wow, The story keeps getting better. Definetly a page turner. love the characters and storyline. Absolutely draws you in.

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wow, amazing story.

Great story. Well read and changed gears several times. highly recommend it. great for long drives.

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Love it

Another excellent book by my favorite author.. I have totally enjoyed every one of his books so far.

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Good listen, plot contrivances aside

I liked the characters, the dialogue, the writing, the pace, the procedural aspects and the set up. I could’ve done without the contrived and gaps in normals protocols to allow other plot twists. All in all a solid listen.

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Great Story

I am usually good at guessing the killer, but not this time. Michael Connelly was really good I at making the story unpredictable. I loved it.

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Disappointing ending

The narrator did a great job but his voice did not fit the main character well. He sounded like a much older man and it kept throwing me off.

It dragged at times but was interesting with some good twists and turns. I felt the ending was just an opening to another book. I liked the way the story was going until the last suspect emerged. He should have stopped writing while the story was good.

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Great Book for Crime Fans

The narrorator is fantastic in this audiobook. For me the story was lacking I found it predictable and not very original but I may not be the right listener for this book. overall it's worth a listen especially if it's on sale.

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Kept me guessing

The author certainly made me so some imagining and searching for the clues. well written and performace was good as well.

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I liked the story. I may listen to it again

first time listening to this author. I really like the reader. wonder if I can search by narrator

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