Jack McEvoy
2 books
The Jack McEvoy series by Michael Connelly has 2 books. Start with The Poet (1996), then read the rest in the order below.
Jack McEvoy reading order
The Poet
Michael Connelly
A crime reporter accustomed to chronicling the darkest aspects of humanity finds his world shattered when his own brother, a homicide detective, dies by suicide. Driven by a need to understand and to tell the story, he delves into his brother's final days, uncovering a chilling conspiracy. His investigation reveals a cunning serial killer targeting police officers, leaving behind cryptic poetic messages that hint at a far-reaching and deadly agenda. Now, the reporter must race against time to expose the truth before he becomes the killer's next victim, turning a personal tragedy into the story of a lifetime.
The Scarecrow
Michael Connelly
Veteran crime reporter Jack McEvoy, facing a forced buyout from his newspaper, is determined to leave with one last, Pulitzer-worthy story. He initially targets a young drug dealer accused of murder, intending to expose the societal failures that led to the crime. However, as Jack investigates, he uncovers evidence suggesting the confession is false, leading him down a far more dangerous path. Teaming up with FBI Agent Rachel Walling, Jack finds himself hunting a meticulous killer who knows he's coming, turning his final assignment into a deadly game of cat and mouse.