--- product_id: 180255934 title: "The Scarecrow (Jack McEvoy, 2)" price: "£11.98" currency: GBP in_stock: false reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/180255934-the-scarecrow-jack-mcevoy-2 store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # The Scarecrow (Jack McEvoy, 2) **Price:** £11.98 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Scarecrow (Jack McEvoy, 2) - **How much does it cost?** £11.98 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/180255934-the-scarecrow-jack-mcevoy-2) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: The Scarecrow (Jack McEvoy, 2): 9781478948285: Connelly, Michael: Books Review: SIMPLY SENSATIONAL SEQUEL FOR McEVOY HERO OF THE POET!!! ONE OF CONNELLY'S BEST NOVELS!!! - THE SCARECROW (Jack McEvoy Book 2) [2009] By Michael Connelly My Review Five Stars***** I have been a huge fan of Michael Connelly's works for literally decades. I re-read THE POET (1996) last summer, in fact a year ago this month. I have been excited about the release of FAIR WARNING (2020) in the summer of this year, and have been looking forward to reading it. Having said that, it is Connelly's third novel to feature Jack McEvoy, the hero of THE POET (1996) and later of course THE SCARECROW (2009). It has been over a decade since I read THE SCARECROW but I certainly recall how much I loved it. I felt like it would enhance my enjoyment of Jack's new adventure in FAIR WARNING if I were to re-read THE SCARECROW. I will readily acknowledge that it is one of my favorite Connelly works, in part because I liked the protagonist, journalist Jack McEvoy, and of course FBI Agent and former profiler Rachel Walling is a fascinating character. Another reason that I feel that this novel felt so genuine and riveting is the fact that Connelly actually worked as an LA Times crime reporter. The author's technique of alternating the chapters and points of view between Jack and the chilling sociopath who inhabits this dark and captivating serial killer thriller is superbly effective. The "Scarecrow" is every bit the genius and the sadistic psychopath when we compare him to "The Poet". Character development is one of Connelly's strong suits, well to be fair so is writing dialogue, and ratcheting up suspense and tension. I'm not sure Connelly has an Achilles Heel. The story pulls you in right at the beginning and proves to be "unputdownable". I loved reading it again after all these years, and it is simply an outstanding thriller. In any case, adoring fans over the past nearly a decade since this book first fit the shelves nine years ago have delivered far more articulate and comprehensive accolades than I could ever manage to do. I love Connelly and he is among my very favorite authors. THE SCARECROW is a 5-Star Read with no need to even ponder the rating for a millisecond. Bonus materials in the Kindle Edition I purchased included an in-depth interview with the author about writing "The Scarecrow" which I enjoyed very much. It is pertinent that in part the author intended for this novel to be a swan song for the newspaper industry. It was obvious to Connelly when he wrote the book that the internet was the future of journalism and that all facets of reporting were rapidly going digital. Obviously now, almost a decade down the road, his instincts were "spot on". I am ready to start reading his new novel just released this summer FAIR WARNING. It was a coincidence that I spotted a review on desertcart that was indicative that the recent release featuring Jack McEvoy is politically slanted. I am SO HOPING that as a former reporter himself, and one of the most successful crime fiction writers on the planet, that the niggling feeling I have right now is simply paranoia. I guess I will find out soon... Review: Good read! - Great story line! Full of action and twist. I like the Mc Elvoy character! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #577,571 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #285 in Police Procedurals (Books) #722 in Murder Thrillers #1,083 in Suspense Thrillers | | Book 2 of 3 | Jack McEvoy | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (17,811) | | Dimensions | 4.13 x 1.13 x 7.5 inches | | Edition | Reissue | | ISBN-10 | 1478948280 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1478948285 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 480 pages | | Publication date | September 25, 2018 | | Publisher | Little, Brown and Company | ## Images ![The Scarecrow (Jack McEvoy, 2) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81jgVh++fAL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ SIMPLY SENSATIONAL SEQUEL FOR McEVOY HERO OF THE POET!!! ONE OF CONNELLY'S BEST NOVELS!!! *by P***1 on July 20, 2020* THE SCARECROW (Jack McEvoy Book 2) [2009] By Michael Connelly My Review Five Stars***** I have been a huge fan of Michael Connelly's works for literally decades. I re-read THE POET (1996) last summer, in fact a year ago this month. I have been excited about the release of FAIR WARNING (2020) in the summer of this year, and have been looking forward to reading it. Having said that, it is Connelly's third novel to feature Jack McEvoy, the hero of THE POET (1996) and later of course THE SCARECROW (2009). It has been over a decade since I read THE SCARECROW but I certainly recall how much I loved it. I felt like it would enhance my enjoyment of Jack's new adventure in FAIR WARNING if I were to re-read THE SCARECROW. I will readily acknowledge that it is one of my favorite Connelly works, in part because I liked the protagonist, journalist Jack McEvoy, and of course FBI Agent and former profiler Rachel Walling is a fascinating character. Another reason that I feel that this novel felt so genuine and riveting is the fact that Connelly actually worked as an LA Times crime reporter. The author's technique of alternating the chapters and points of view between Jack and the chilling sociopath who inhabits this dark and captivating serial killer thriller is superbly effective. The "Scarecrow" is every bit the genius and the sadistic psychopath when we compare him to "The Poet". Character development is one of Connelly's strong suits, well to be fair so is writing dialogue, and ratcheting up suspense and tension. I'm not sure Connelly has an Achilles Heel. The story pulls you in right at the beginning and proves to be "unputdownable". I loved reading it again after all these years, and it is simply an outstanding thriller. In any case, adoring fans over the past nearly a decade since this book first fit the shelves nine years ago have delivered far more articulate and comprehensive accolades than I could ever manage to do. I love Connelly and he is among my very favorite authors. THE SCARECROW is a 5-Star Read with no need to even ponder the rating for a millisecond. Bonus materials in the Kindle Edition I purchased included an in-depth interview with the author about writing "The Scarecrow" which I enjoyed very much. It is pertinent that in part the author intended for this novel to be a swan song for the newspaper industry. It was obvious to Connelly when he wrote the book that the internet was the future of journalism and that all facets of reporting were rapidly going digital. Obviously now, almost a decade down the road, his instincts were "spot on". I am ready to start reading his new novel just released this summer FAIR WARNING. It was a coincidence that I spotted a review on Amazon that was indicative that the recent release featuring Jack McEvoy is politically slanted. I am SO HOPING that as a former reporter himself, and one of the most successful crime fiction writers on the planet, that the niggling feeling I have right now is simply paranoia. I guess I will find out soon... ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good read! *by A***R on July 5, 2025* Great story line! Full of action and twist. I like the Mc Elvoy character! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic story! *by O***S on January 30, 2026* Written in 2009 but still a fabulous book in 2026. That’s because it was written by Michael Connelly and he is not capable of writing a bad book. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/180255934-the-scarecrow-jack-mcevoy-2](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/180255934-the-scarecrow-jack-mcevoy-2) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-23*