The Scarecrow (Jack McEvoy, #2)
by Michael Connelly
The Scarecrow by Michael Connelly holds a highly rated rating of 4.03 out of 5, based on 22.1K reader ratings. First published in 2009. The book spans 423 pages.
About The Scarecrow
For Jack McEvoy, the killer named The Poet was the last word in evil. Think again, Jack.Jack McEvoy is at the end of the line as a crime reporter. Forced to take a buy-out from the Los Angeles Times as the newspaper grapples with dwindling revenues, he's got only a few days left on the job. His last assignment? Training his replacement, a low-cost reporter just out of journalism school. But Jack has other plans for his exit. He is going to go out with a bang — a final story that will win the newspaper journalism's highest honor — a Pulitzer prize.Jack focuses on Alonzo Winslow, a 16-year-old drug dealer from the projects who has confessed to police that he brutally raped and strangled one of his crack clients. Jack convinces Alonzo's mother to cooperate with his investigation into the possibility of her son's innocence. But she has fallen for the oldest reporter's trick in the book. Jack's real intention is to use his access to report and write a story that explains how societal dysfunction and neglect created a 16-year-old killer.But as Jack delves into the story he soon realizes that Alonzo's so-called confession is bogus, and Jack is soon off and running on the biggest story he's had since The Poet crossed his path years before. He reunites with FBI Agent Rachel Walling to go after a killer who has worked completely below police and FBI radar—and with perfect knowledge of any move against him.What Jack doesn't know is that his investigation has inadvertently set off a digital tripwire. The killer knows Jack is coming—and he's ready.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Michael Connelly |
| Published | 2009 |
| Pages | 423 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 4.03 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 22,084 |
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What genre is The Scarecrow?
The Scarecrow is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Scarecrow worth reading?
Based on 22.1K reader ratings, The Scarecrow has an average score of 4.03 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Scarecrow?
The Scarecrow has 423 pages.
Who wrote The Scarecrow?
The Scarecrow was written by Michael Connelly. It was first published in 2009.
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