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.

Quintessential Jack Reacher!

Would you listen to The Poet again? Why?

No! Because there are so many books and too little time!

What did you like best about this story?

It was a great listen! Good reader, with a story that kept you on the edge of your seat!

Which scene was your favorite?

I think the overall book was so good, it was hard to pick a favorite scene!

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

Yes!

Any additional comments?

So far it is my favorite Jack Reacher book by Lee Child!

Not too shab!

My first Connelly book and I enjoyed it. A fun mystery that kept me engaged and guessing up until the very end. I love trying to figure it out and being wrong! Sure sign of a well written story!

Excellent story, not no excellent narrator

I'm a huge fan, and have read Michaels'a books for years. I read this long ago and was eager to listen to the audio version. Unfortunately, the narration was difficult. I stopped and started several times before pushing through. The narration was flat and lifeless. Some lines were delivered so lifelessly that they sounded idiotic. Other parts were read so fast that I checked to see whether I had inadvertently increased the listening speed. Michael's writing is awesome and I will continue to listen to more of his books, but I will steer clear of this narrator.

Outstanding performance and plot by Michael Connelly

I can start with WOW! The book has a lot of background and history to start your listening pleasure. It is long, but not boring with lots of excitement and drama. The reward is at the end.

First story w Jack

I'm looking and hoping to find Jack Macevoy has a series. Thank you Michael Connelly. Love your work.

Finding a good book!

As an avid reader finding a good book was such a pleasure. Michael Connelly was always a favorite and he did not disappoint me. The narration was excellent and the storyline revetting what more could a fan want. Thanks to everyone. Carol from Dover Ohio

Interesting

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

Yes. It had a interesting plot that author handle very well

What did you like best about this story?

Like the use of clues from Poe's poetry.and the author's ability to weave them in to his story.

Any additional comments?

Good read, Really enjoyed .

Poe stars post humously

The quality of work you'd expect from this author. A bit dated due to the lack of cell phones but the suspense drives you to keep listening. I couldn't put it down.

Quick ending

Overall it was a great read but the ending just left me hanging with quite a few unanswered questions.

Connelly Does It Again

Would you consider the audio edition of The Poet to be better than the print version?

I didn't read the print version so I can't answer this question.

What did you like best about this story?

The twists and turns

Have you listened to any of Buck Schirner’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Don't rememeber

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

Neither. I'm not affected like that when I read books. I just get into them, or not.

Any additional comments?

no