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The Scarecrow

By: Michael Connelly
Narrated by: Peter Giles
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Publisher's summary

Forced out of the Los Angeles Times amid the latest budget cuts, newspaperman Jack McEvoy decides to go out with a bang, using his final days at the paper to write the definitive murder story of his career. He focuses on Alonzo Winslow, a 16-year-old drug dealer in jail after confessing to a brutal murder. But as he delves into the story, Jack realizes that Winslow's so-called confession is bogus. The kid might actually be innocent.

Jack is soon running with his biggest story since The Poetmade his career years ago. He is tracking a killer who operates completely below police radar - and with perfect knowledge of any move against him. Including Jack's.

©2009 Michael Connelly (P)2009 Hachette

Critic reviews

"Narrator Peter Giles delivers the crisp and compelling copy with a deadpan tone and a pace that advances like Patton through Italy. Scenes involving the stalking of McEvoy and Walling raise hairs at the back of the listener's neck. Great characters and a satisfying ending cement Connelly's place as one of the best crime novelists working today." (AudioFile)

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EXCELLENT

Super job of establishing characters and maintaing story thru out the journey. Narrition was superior and kept them interesting from start to finish..a diffinate good read

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Great read!

I really enjoyed this book. Has a great story and the narrator is enjoyable. Hope there will be another book in this series.

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Once again Micheal Connely hit a home run!!

If you could sum up The Scarecrow in three words, what would they be?

Incredibly well written

What other book might you compare The Scarecrow to and why?

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!!

What about Peter Giles’s performance did you like?

He brought the characters to life, gave them personality.

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

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

Any additional comments?

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

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Another great story from a master story teller.

I enjoyed this book from start to finish. Kept me thinking. Great characters and performance

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Excellent

This was an excellent thriller. It keeps you engaged throughout the book. At no time did I feel it hit a lull point.

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a mixed review

A great narration of a good book. Intetesting storyline. In my opinion, Connelly has done better!

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Awesome book!

OMG From beginning to end the book was good. the characters plot was very well written!

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Fantastic

The story was enjoyable through out . Connelly
keeps the plot moving and interesting .

Peter Giles is an excellent narrator.

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excellent first half.

This is a terrific half book.The first half is very good.

The second half falls apart.
The bad guy makes many many dumb mistakes.

This is surprising because the evil person is very snart

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If you missed Jack Mcevoy, listen up!

He’s back after too long an absence. Connerly also reunited Jack with the beautiful and talented Rachel Walling. A must listen or read.

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