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The Poet (1996) is a standalone thriller novel by Michael Connelly featuring journalist Jack McEvoy. After his twin brother, a Denver homicide detective, apparently dies by suicide, McEvoy's investigation reveals a pattern of similar deaths across the United States, leading to the discovery of a serial killer who specifically targets police detectives and stages their murders as suicides.
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What is Michael Connelly's The Poet about?
The Poet is a 1996 thriller about journalist Jack McEvoy. After McEvoy's twin brother, a Denver homicide detective, apparently dies by suicide, he investigates a pattern of similar deaths.
Who is the main character in The Poet?
The protagonist is Jack McEvoy, a crime journalist. His reporting background leads him to question the apparent suicide of his twin brother and examine linked cases across the United States.
Is The Poet part of the Harry Bosch series?
The Poet is centered on Jack McEvoy rather than Harry Bosch. McEvoy later appears in other Michael Connelly novels, but this 1996 book works as a standalone thriller.
What genre is The Poet?
The Poet is a crime thriller built around investigative journalism, serial murder, and a national pattern of suspicious deaths. Its central mystery begins with a detective's apparent suicide in Denver.
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