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The Poet

By: Michael Connelly
Narrated by: Buck Schirner
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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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pretty good, but not my favorite Connelly Novel

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I have read almost every Connelly Novel and have enjoyed all of them. This one was not my favorite, but still a good read/ listen. Its very long, 15hrs...

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One of the best

I have listen to most of the Bosch books via Audio Books and loved most of them. I was a little hesident to step outside of my comfort zone, but was glad I did. This book had many twists and turns. All which were exciting. Get this book tonight! You'll be glad you did!
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Great page turner

I only listened to this book because it was a prequel to a book in the Harry Bosh series. I went back and forth but decided to give it a try and I am glad I did. Great book and it’s one I would highly recommend if you like murder mysteries

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great story

a story of a newspaper reporter following a serial killer and solving his mysteries. the story is in the 90's and a little dated, but still good.

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Slow to start but worth the wait

I thought the author would never get to the point and as I had paid for the book I stuck it out. Glad I did as it was a great book.

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Great read.

Couldn't put it down. Stunning finish that kept you guessing till the very end (and after).

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Connelly NEVER disappoints!!

His attention to every detail of each and every “scene” is unlike any other author I’ve read!!

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Great!

Story was great. The performance was great. Overall I found it very entertaining and enjoyable!

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Fun ride with lists of twists

Great investigative story! Grabs you and keeps you on edge! Get this! You will love it.!

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old book but great

Old book but still an outstanding story. sort of fun to hear people using fax machines, dial up email, pagers, hard line phones, phone booths, etc.

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