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The Scarecrow

The Scarecrow

CrimePolice Procedural
Published
2010
Language
English

Synopsis

A serial killer's identity is pieced together by a former Los Angeles Times reporter and an FBI agent, as a case that began as a single murder in Santa Monica expands into a multi-jurisdictional investigation. When Jack McEvoy is hired to investigate the case of a murdered stripper, he and FBI agent Rachel Walling must race against time to uncover the killer's pattern before he strikes again.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

DarkTenseGritty
Morally Grey

Genres

Crime Police Procedural Thriller

About the author

M
Michael Connelly

Michael Connelly is an American author of detective novels and other crime fiction, notably those featuring LAPD Detective Hieronymus "Harry" Bosch and criminal defense attorney Mickey Haller. His books, which have been translated into 39 languages, have garnered him many awards. Connelly was the President of the Mystery Writers of America from 2003 to 2004.

Characters

Jack McEvoyProtagonist
Rachel WallingProtagonist
Wesley CarverAntagonist
All characters in The Scarecrow