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

I couldn't stop listening
Intriguing story line, compelling narration and interesting, very human, real characters

Captivating read!

I got into this book book the better it got. The story turned into a spellbinding, twisty puzzle filled with many unexpected turns. Every time I thought I had it figured out a new suspect would emerge. The Definitely a good story with a good Reader.

Collins is a genre unto himself

I haven't read a Michael Collins book that didn't surprise me at the end. His writing is crisp and compelling. This book - one of his first - grabbed on and held on. We were surprised when we got to the apparent end and saw that two hours remained! Very satisfying!!!

best one yet

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

haven't read the print

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

yes

What about Buck Schirner’s performance did you like?

he made it easy to listen and each character was readily different

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

no

Any additional comments?

loved it

crazy but good!!!

What did you love best about The Poet?

I loved that it had soo many different twist in it.. u really didn't know who the poet was till the ending.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Omg yes this plot had me going.. I actually was stuck on the pedifiler killing the kids and police I never expected another cop to be doing it. And then I was like him thinking it was the lady cop and it really wasn't her.. it was soo crazy had me hooked from start to finish.

Which scene was your favorite?

My favorite scene had to be when gamble came to pick up the camera dressed ad a lady. That part I did not expect and threw me off.

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

Who done it?

Any additional comments?

None

Good book, different style from typical Connelly

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

This book is good with a very good storyline, although Connelly strays from his normal writing style. I really enjoyed listening to this book.

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

Yes

Great read

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

yes, good story, easy to read, fast paced, plot twists

What did you like best about this story?

plot and character developement

Which scene was your favorite?

when I found out why the lake was so important to the central character

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

no

Any additional comments?

Good stuff.

Enjoyable

I enjoyed this book and there was a nice twist, however some of the story did not gel for me.

A. Change Up

Enjoyed the story have listened repeatedly Hats off to the narrator also made it that much better of a story

Long story but enjoyable

This story-published back in 1996- was different from the Michael Connelly books I normally read/listen to. The story was quite good & had some twists to it that I found interesting. However, there are quite a few references to things & businesses from the 90’s and the narration did not quite distinguish all the various voices. I would recommend, especially if you can get it at a reduced price.