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.

A Good Thriller

Michael Connelly writes yet another good story. I've grown tired of Harry Bosch so I was pleased that this book uses new characters. Buck Schirner's reading style is very enjoyable and he has a nice reading voice. This is also a well produced audio without all the lip smacking, swallowing, and sucking on lozenges heard in some.

I'll not regurgitate the plot since many others have done so other than to say the characters in the poet are very believable until the ending. The ending is a bit super natural and unbelievable, though I do like the "left wondering" if the protagonist will show his ugly face again.

If you follow my reviews, I don't overly gush or rate good books as great. This is a good book, a good listen and well worth the listen. I save higher rating for those books very unusual or with exquisite, descriptive language like many of the classics. I think those that enjoy thrillers will find The Poet a good listen.

Loved it, start to Finish

Really enjoyed this thriller. Lots of twists and turns. Fantastic Narrator with an amazing voice

Highly enjoyable thriller

A thoroughly enjoyable thriller with a fine range of voices for the narration. It made the dog walking an even more entertaining experience

FANTASTIC

For me its always the narrator that makes the story. This story had many angles to it; with a great narrator and different sound affects in makes it really nice to listen to, thanks.

another great Connelly story

Really good twists and turns. I have enjoyed all of his characters, and the subtle links between books.

The sociopath next door

Another fine story from Mr. Connelly about the personality disorders that make the complex world we live in even more complex and dangerous. Very good narration by Buck Schirner make this book very entertaining. Good character development with a plot line that moves along at a pace that keeps the listener fully engaged in the story. Enough twists and turns to keep the outcome from being intuitively obvious to the reader/listener. Highly recommend.

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.

HOLY MOLY.... SCARY! Start here!

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

wow, amazing story.

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

Love it

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