The Poet

by Michael Connelly

Book Overview

When his homicide-detective brother suddenly kills himself, Jack McEvoy, crime reporter for the Denver Post, undertakes an investigative report into police suicides, only to uncover a sinister pattern that leads to a devious serial cop killer called the Poet. 100,000 first printing. $150,000 ad/pr

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0316153982
• ISBN13: 9780316153980
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Little Brown and Company
• Length: 434 Pages
• Weight: 1.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.5" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

Hurry up already!

I had read The Overlook by Michael Connelly and like that well enough, so I tried The Poet. Snoresville! It goes sooo slooow! I’d estimate 60% filler, like he had a contract that said he had to write a certain number of pages :(

My favorite book, by far

I loved this book and I didn’t want it to end. There were so many unpredictable twists and it kept me on the corner of my seat until I was done reading it. The tone this story created such a suspense throughout the story. I love each of the three books of the John McEvoy series, and I can’t wait to read more Michael Connelly books! I highly highly recommend.

A Fantastic Thriller!!

I have heard of Michael Connelly, but had never read any of his novels until "The Poet" was given to me by a friend. This is one of the best thrillers I have read since "Silence of the Lambs". I was completely sucked into the world of the poet, and couldn't turn the pages quickly enough. I hated to see the book drawing to a close, but I also could not wait to see where the story would take me. Connelly's writing is fantastic, and really captures the mood of the story. I found his description to people and places similar to the writing of James Lee Burke, who is also a master of this genre. This is a great introduction to Connelly's writing, and I plan on following up my reading of "The Poet" with it's sequel "The Narrows". Highly recommended for fans of great police thrillers!!

Michael Connelly is amazing!

I have read this book and BLOOD WORK and I am eager now to dive into the Harry Bosch books. THE POET is meticulously plotted, totally involving, and impossible to put down. I am beginning to like Connelly more than Jeffrey Deaver, which I thought would not be possible. This is the sort of book that you want to finish because it is so gripping, but you are so sorry when the book is over because you want to stay enthralled. Read this one for sure!

What Does A Really Creative Plot + Great Writing Equal?

The Poet! This book was really fun. While I am a fan of Connelly's Harry Bosch series, I was still able to fall for Jack McEvoy. I thought that Connelly's premise was very creative and great for bibliophiles.The killer uses Poe's literary works as a basis for his murders. What a fabulous way for Connelly to merge his genius with the brilliance of Poe - one of the genre's greats.I just could not put this one down. I found myself reading under the covers with my book light. A fun vacation from reality.