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 … Winslow’s so-called confession is bogus. The kid might actually be innocent.
Jack is soon running with his biggest story since The Poet made 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. Bonus materials include an in-depth interview with the author about writing “The Scarecrow” along with his exciting travel photos-plus a link to an online promotional video and links within the text to a fictitious website based on the novel and a teaser chapter from his next book, “Nine Dragons.”more
After a decade covering crime for The Los Angeles Times, Jack McEvoy has just gotten let go due to budget cuts. He has two weeks left to train his replacement, but he also intends to use that time to write one last major story. He thinks he’s found that story when he hears about Alonzo Winslow, a sixteen-year-old drug dealer in prison for a …
An excellent book no less than its predecessor, this is a continuation book but can be read without reference to the first one. After many years in which he exposed the serial killer “The Poet,” a minute before he fired from his job, Jack decides to write his latest article. An article that will be the main headlines and will be his redemption. …
Combination of police procedural and investigative reporter procedural. LA Time reporter Jack McEvoy is laid off as part of industry-wide cost-cutting. In a parting gesture he tries to write one more great story that will expose the false arrest of an innocent teenager and get the boy released from jail. In a series of enthralling events, Jack …
This is the second in the Jack McEvoy series that finds Jack made redundant from his job at The Times. He must also train his replacement while seeking one more big story. An underage murder suspect is to be trialled as adult, when the grandmother berates Jack for his initial reporting. So, the investigation begins, with many a surprise and danger …
Connelly never fails. This is one of his best
I love all of Connelley’s books. I like his style and his characters.
LOVE Michael Connelly!
One of the best authors out there and have read every book he has written. Great characters!
You can’t go wrong reading Michael Connelly. His Harry Bosch, is a character who follows in the tradition of Sam Spade, Phillip Marlow, and a few other great reads.
Not his best, but still awesome!
Michael Connolly writes the best characters.
I never skip any paragraph or word in his books. He usually gets 5 stars from me
I’m a Michael Connelly fan! I’ve read all his books! He does not disappoint! Try him! You’ll be glad you did!!
Jack is another favorite character. I was already a fan of Connelly’s Harry Bosh series and was thrilled to see another of his creation. Jack has also become a favorite and I look forward to seeing him more in print. Connelly is a great writer that makes his characters come alive. They have high EQ as well as IQ, which makes them endearing with …
Love Michael Connolly books.
One of his Best!
Michael Connelly writes excellent books
As always well written.
Any Connelley book is a great read!
Connelly makes his stories about the battle against the forces of evil and moral indifference. His characters care, which helps the reader to care as well. Well-written and constructed. Most Connelly books are similar, but this does not make them wear thin with familiarity.