The Scarecrow by Michael Connelly
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Book Reviews of The Scarecrow
Book Review: Crime Drama at its Best
Summary: 5 Stars
This book has everything. Great premise, creepy villain(s), excellent writing....
Connelly gradually unfolds the story as recently fired L.A. Times reporter Jack McEvoy and FBI agent Rachel Walling pursue a high tech serial killer from Los Angeles to Nevada to Phoenix. The pace is fast and the story is easy to follow despite its numerous plot twists. There is also a tie to previous Connelly books including "The Poet" and "The Lincoln Lawyer." This is a nice touch for regular Connelly readers, but reading the others is in no way a prerequisit for enjoying this one.
I love Connelly's writing. "The Lincoln Lawyer" is my all time favorite crime novel. "The Scarecrow" is almost its equal.
Book Review: Top Notch
Summary: 5 Stars
How does Michael Connelly write so many books and do them all so well? (Unlike other, unnamed authors, who churn out a poorly done book a year.) I sometimes wonder if it is due to his newspaper background, when he had to write fast and get it right.
This book is straightforward and well-done, with twists and turns, for sure, but nothing meant to trick or confuse the reader. Loved it! Lots of action, lots to make the reader think.
I liked how Connelly wrote about the demise of newspapers, but without being preachy.
And Connelly has a new one, a Harry Bosch book, coming out in October. While I was glad to re-meet Jack McEvoy from THE POET, I still love Harry best.
Book Review: Another Success
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm a long time Michael Connelly fan, so I wasn't surprised to find myself enjoying this book. While I generally favor the author's Harry Bosch books, I was happy to see Jack McEvoy making a return appearance. The thriller elements here are taut and suspenseful, just as they should, but I found the backdrop of the crumbling of the Los Angeles Times to be just as intriguing and captivating. The death of a newspaper I myself have been mourning the last few years brings another layer of tragedy to the proceedings. Another fine book from Mr. Connelly. A King of Infinite SpaceBook Review: A thriller that moves like a bullet
Summary: 5 Stars
Connelly uses a reporter, Jack, he introduced once before, in "The Poet". Jack has just been told he is being laid off from the Times. Newspapers are in serious trouble, and Jack's salary is higher than that of the brand new reporter who will take his place.
All of this just adds depth to the story, which centers around a murder. Jack had reported briefly about the routine slaying of a stripper by a 16-year-old who was apparently selling her drugs.
Or was the young man the killer?
This one is so much fun you will need to schedule a whole day free so you can read it all at once. Because you certainly won't want to stop!
Book Review: A Mystery Story That You Won't Want To Put Down
Summary: 5 Stars
The Scarecrow is another Connelly great and suspenseful story. Those of you who follow Michael Connelly will not be disappointed and those of you who are reading Connelly for the first time will be hooked.
Connelly also gives the reader some insight into what is currently happening within the newspaper business. Jack McEvoy, the main character in the story, is a reporter for the Los Angeles Times who has been laid off due to the down sizing of the staff. Living in the Los Angeles area myself, I know much of what has happened to the LAT staff and the product that is currently produced. It is nothing but a piece of junk full of lame content.