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  • The Scarecrow: Booktrack Edition

  • Written by: Michael Connelly
  • Narrated by: Peter Giles
  • Length: 11 hrs and 15 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (53 ratings)

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The Scarecrow: Booktrack Edition

Written by: Michael Connelly
Narrated by: Peter Giles
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Publisher's Summary

The Scarecrow: Booktrack Edition adds an immersive musical soundtrack to your audiobook listening experience!

From the number one best-selling author of the Bosch series and the Lincoln Lawyer series.

"An addictive read that, once it grabs you in those first few pages, won't let go of you." (Boston Globe)

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 paper to 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 Poet made 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.

Booktrack is an immersive format that pairs traditional audiobook narration to complementary music. The tempo and rhythm of the score are in perfect harmony with the action and characters throughout the audiobook. Gently playing in the background, the music never overpowers or distracts from the narration, so listeners can enjoy every minute. When you purchase this Booktrack edition, you receive the exact narration as the traditional audiobook available, with the addition of music throughout.

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What the critics say

"Connelly continues to discover new depths to his character and new stories to tell that reveal those depths in always compelling ways." (Booklist, starred review)

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I really hate the music I find it distracting for the louder areas I will try not to waste my money on them..

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well done and read!

loved it from beginning to end. the narrator was excellent. Micheal Connelly did it again.

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excellent story, music takes a bit to get used too

finished it in 2 sittings. great story very well narrated only issue is the background music that comes up. it took a while to get used to. but that's new to me

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Another great “listen”

The book, twists and turns, made for a great story. How does Connelly come up with his ideas ? Every book is a new adventure. Peter Giles made each character come to life. The diction was always clear. Thanks to Mike and Peter.

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