THE POET: JACK MCEVOY BOOK 1

The Poet by Michael Connelly is a gripping psychological crime thriller and the first novel featuring journalist Jack McEvoy, combining serial-killer suspense, investigative journalism and a complex mystery.

When homicide detective Sean McEvoy, Jack's twin brother, is found dead in what appears to be a suicide, Jack refuses to accept that his brother took his own life. Sean had been investigating a series of murders involving victims who were apparently connected to police investigations, and something about his death doesn't add up.

Jack begins digging into Sean's final case and soon discovers a disturbing pattern. Several detectives across the country have died in apparently unrelated suicides, yet each case may be connected to a mysterious killer who leaves behind a chilling signature.

As Jack follows the trail, he encounters the terrifying figure known as the Poet—a murderer whose crimes are carefully planned and whose knowledge of literature and police investigations makes him exceptionally difficult to catch.

Jack's search takes him beyond the world of journalism and into a dangerous investigation involving the FBI, hidden identities, psychological manipulation and a killer who seems to anticipate every move his pursuers make.

The deeper Jack goes, the more personal the investigation becomes. What began as an attempt to understand his brother's death turns into a race to expose a ruthless murderer before another victim is claimed—and before Jack himself becomes part of the Poet's deadly game.

Dark, atmospheric and relentlessly suspenseful, The Poet is a standout serial-killer thriller that blends investigative journalism, police procedure and psychological suspense. It introduces Jack McEvoy as a determined and resourceful protagonist and launches one of Michael Connelly's most compelling thriller series.