Description
The Poet by Michael Connelly is a crime thriller and the first novel in the Jack McEvoy series. The story follows Denver crime reporter Jack McEvoy, whose professional life revolves around covering violent crime. When his detective brother is found dead in what appears to be a suicide, Jack struggles to accept the official explanation and begins investigating the circumstances for himself.
As he digs deeper, Jack uncovers troubling connections that suggest a far more sinister truth. What starts as a personal search for answers soon evolves into the biggest story of his career, placing him on the trail of a calculating serial killer who leaves literary clues behind. The closer he gets to the truth, the greater the danger becomes, and Jack finds himself caught in a deadly game where the next victim could be him.
The Poet was a New York Times bestseller and is widely regarded as one of Michael Connelly’s finest stand-alone thrillers. It is an excellent choice for readers who enjoy intelligent serial-killer mysteries, investigative journalism and fast-paced crime fiction.
