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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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Great as always

Would you listen to The Scarecrow again? Why?

No, Mystery are not the same if youa laready know the ending

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

very much

Which character – as performed by Peter Giles – was your favorite?

Jack McIvoy. glad to see him back, After The Poet I wondered if he would show up again.

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

Jack is back

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Great read

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Killer Connelly

I don't know how they missed making a movie out of this. it's a great read

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Thrilling, excellent narration

I found this one of M. Connelly's best books that I have read so far. The narration is really excellent, clear and keeps the thrill of the read very well. The plot is great and the suspense really builds towards the end. A really satisying read!!!

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So scarey! Loved it!

This book was so good, I listened to it twice! I love it and highly recommend. Great story and great ending.

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5 stars on all

I really liked the Scarecrow. It had a well thought out story line that flowed well. The narrator was great. I loved the book.

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Michael Connelly at his best

Good story from start to finish couldn't stop listening loved every minute of it really good

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Excellent all around

This was a real "page turner." The Poet is one of my favorites and this return of Jack and Rachel was just as intriguing...Well done..great ending!

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A very engaging story!!!

The story line is really good and keeps you guessing what is going to happen. Connelly is a great author and the characters are great. A must listen.

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very enjoyable story

other than the constant mispronunciation of a few words, this was a really enjoyable story. the Narrator was easy to listen to.

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doesnt disappoint!!!

been a Connelly fan for years but recently discovered Jack McEvoy. Well told story, fully developed characters and the suspense is real.

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