The hero of The Poet and The Scarecrow is back in this thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Michael Connelly. Jack McEvoy, the journalist who never backs down, tracks a serial killer who has been operating completely under the radar–until now. Veteran reporter Jack McEvoy has taken down killers before, but when a woman he had a one-night stand with is murdered in a … one-night stand with is murdered in a particularly brutal way, McEvoy realizes he might be facing a criminal mind unlike any he’s ever encountered.
Jack investigates–against the warnings of the police and his own editor–and makes a shocking discovery that connects the crime to other mysterious deaths across the country. Undetected by law enforcement, a vicious killer has been hunting women, using genetic data to select and stalk his targets.
Uncovering the murkiest corners of the dark web, Jack races to find and protect the last source who can lead him to his quarry. But the killer has already chosen his next target, and he’s ready to strike.
Terrifying and unputdownable, Fair Warning shows once again why “Michael Connelly has earned his place in the pantheon of great crime fiction writers” (Chicago Sun-Times).
A Kirkus Best Book of 2020
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Mr. Connelly at his typical best!
Excellent story of journalist turned detective who does the work of the police and FBI. Use of actual website “Fair Warning” enhances credibility of story. Not just a two hero writer.
New character for Connelly. Loved Bosch and I loved the series on Amazon.
Not the best of Connelly, but still worth reading. He’s a great story builder.
I found it interesting and fast moving.
It’s a Connolly book so a must read. Entertaining and tragic because the journo protagonist make the same mistake twice.
Just another wonderful reading experience. You cannot lose reading this one.
Connelly’s characters are real. Jack McEvoy is not #1, but I’ve followed his exploits, and imagine they mirror Connelly’s to a degree. Just wish Bosch, Mickey, or even Renee had stopped in for a cameo. Can’t find one of his books I haven’t read (And I’ve read several more than once)… but I’m still looking
Lots of suspense and action. Fast-paced and a real page-turner, classic Connelly. Learned alot about DNA.
Yes it’s fiction, but Connelly shows what can and does happen when all of our statistics and vitals are in the web. Abuses that could never happen a few years ago now are the new norm. It is well written and worth the time to read.
I’ve never read a Michael Connelly book I didn’t like. This book was his best, even better than the beloved Harry Bosch series. Main character Jack is a writer who stumbles onto information about suspicious but unconnected deaths of women across the USA. He’s an intelligent , hard-working but flawed-just-enough man to make the reader cheer him on as he tries to piece together the different deaths so he can write his Big Story. Totally engaging and tightly written, this is a pure pleasure read .
Well-drawn engaging characters, fine writing, and twisty until the very end.
I have always been a
Connelly doing what he does best…. writing a great story, full of interesting characters, intriguing mystery, and a plot that keeps you up all night!
I like complex plots, but this one had too many. It was hard to ID the most important ones and the good guys – there were a lot of bad guys with competing issues. It got a little too political for me too. I like escape books, not ones that promote agendas that I don’t agree with. I have read everything that Michael Connelly has written, and this one is the first I couldn’t give 5 stars.
Connelly is one of The BEST !
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as always Connelly books are great
love his characters. Never fails to be a good read.
Once again, Michael Connelly proves why he’s a modern master of police procedurals, expanding his repertoire into the world of modern journalism and the hunt for a possible serial killer. Jack McEvoy is a journalist trying to hold on in an age of vanishing mainstream news outlets. He’s a flawed hero with all too human screw-ups in his personal life, and this adds to the enjoyment of reading about a character who’s struggling to pay his bills, have some interpersonal relationships, and be the kind of old school newshound who won’t let go of a good story.
Another nice aspect of the tale is as Harry Bosch ages out of his ability to chase down the bad guys, Connelly’s got a new generation waiting in the wings to carry the torch. As a reader, this makes me happy.
Another home run for Connelly. I am an avid reader and have enjoyed all of his books. Can’t wait until the next one.