The Scarecrow
About this book
Forced out of the Los Angeles Times amid the latest budget cuts, newspaperman Jack McEvoy decides to go out with a bang, using his final days at the paperto write the definitive murder story of his career. He focuses on Alonzo Winslow, a 16-year-old drug dealer in jail after confessing to a brutal murder. But as he delves into the story, Jack realizes that Winslow's so-called confession is bogus. The kid might actually be innocent.Jack is soon running with his biggest story since The Poetmade his career years ago. He is tracking a killer who operates completely below police radar--and with perfect knowledge of any move against him. Including Jack's. Bonus materials include an in-depth interview with the author about writing "The Scarecrow" along with his exciting travel photos-plus a link to an online promotional video and links within the text to a fictitious website based on the novel and a teaser chapter from his next book, "Nine Dragons."
Reader Profile
4.5/5 · 1447 readers · 632 pages · ≈ 11 h 42 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read The Scarecrow?
About ≈ 11 h 42 m — 632 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Scarecrow?
632 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Scarecrow?
It sits on the Mystery, Fiction shelves.
Is The Scarecrow in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who wrote The Scarecrow?
Michael Connelly.