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The Poet (25th Anniversary Edition)

Series: Jack McEvoy
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In The Poet (25th Anniversary Edition) by Michael Connelly, crime reporter Jack McEvoy becomes deeply involved when he investigates his brother's apparent suicide, which seems linked to a series of similar deaths among police officers. Driven by a compelling need to uncover the truth, Jack sparks an intense investigation into a mysterious figure known only as "The Poet". This thriller masterfully combines intricate suspense with unexpected twists as Jack races to untangle a deadly web.
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The Poet (25th Anniversary Edition)

Michael Connelly's breakout thriller: cunning, poet-quoting serial killer of unprecedented savagery executes one homicide cop after another.

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Death is my beat . . .

Jack McEvoy specialises in death. As a crime reporter for the Rocky Mountain News, he has seen every kind of murder. But his experience doesn't lessen the brutal shock of learning that his only brother is dead: a suicide.

Jack's brother was a homicide detective, and he had been depressed about a recent murder caseβ€”a hideously grisly oneβ€”that he'd been unable to solve.

McEvoy decides that the best way to exorcise his grief is by writing a feature on police suicides. But when he begins his research, he quickly arrives at a stunning revelation. Following his leads, protecting his sources, muscling his way inside a federal investigation, Jack grabs hold of what is clearly the story of a lifetime. He also knows that in taking on the story, he's making himself the most visible target for a murderer who has eluded the greatest investigators alive.

The Poet (25th Anniversary Edition) is described as 'The real thing, and the best of its kind since The Silence of the Lambs . . . An unputdownable masterclass in thriller writing.' - TimeOut

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The Poet (25th Anniversary Edition) by Michael Connelly has been well received for its gripping narrative and intense suspense. Readers appreciate the complex plot and depth of characterisation, particularly praising the lead character, journalist Jack McEvoy. The book's intricate twists and masterful storytelling continue to captivate crime and thriller enthusiasts even after 25 years.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760878375

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 April 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: Allen & Unwin

Edition: 9th edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 365g

Pages: 512

About the Author

A former police reporter for the Los Angeles Times, Michael Connelly is the international bestselling author of the Harry Bosch thriller series and the legal thriller series featuring Mickey Haller, as well as several stand-alone bestsellers.

Michael Connelly's books have sold more than seventy-four million copies worldwide. They have been translated into 40 languages and have won awards all over the world, including the Edgar and Anthony Awards. Michael Connelly has also been awarded the 2018 CWA Diamond Dagger, the highest honour in British crime writing.

Connelly is the executive producer of the successful TV series, Bosch, starring Titus Welliver. Bosch Season 4 is now available on SBS in Australia, with Season 5 to screen in 2019 and Season 6 also going into production.

Michael Connelly's new true crime podcast, Murder Book, premiered on 28 January, 2019.

Michael Connelly spends his time in California and Florida.

To find out more, head to:
Website: www.michaelconnelly.com.au
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MichaelConnellyBooks
Twitter: @Connellybooks

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