Books Like The Poet

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If you loved The Poet by Michael Connelly, these books share similar qualities — same genre, comparable themes, and the kind of reader ratings that signal something special. Whether you read on Kindle, in print, or on audio, these recommendations deliver the same kind of experience.

10 books for fans of The Poet

  1. 1
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    The Lincoln Lawyer

    A Lincoln Lawyer Novel • Book 1

    by Michael Connelly

    ★ 4.60 BLT Score (258.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.23 Goodreads (258.9K)
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  2. 2
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    Blood Work

    Harry Bosch Universe • Book 7

    by Michael Connelly

    ★ 4.43 BLT Score (62.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.16 Goodreads (62.4K)
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  3. 3
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    True Believer

    Terminal List • Book 2

    by Jack Carr

    ★ 4.78 BLT Score (43.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.35 Goodreads (43.6K)
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    Lone Wolf

    Orphan X • Book 9

    by Gregg Hurwitz

    ★ 4.54 BLT Score (13.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.33 Goodreads (13.4K)
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    The Lincoln Lawyer

    The Lincoln Lawyer • Book 1

    by Michael Connelly

    ★ 4.50 BLT Score (260.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.23 Goodreads (260.1K)
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    The Brass Verdict

    The Lincoln Lawyer • Book 2

    by Michael Connelly

    ★ 4.48 BLT Score (99.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.24 Goodreads (99.0K)
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    The Overlook

    Harry Bosch • Book 13

    by Michael Connelly

    ★ 4.24 BLT Score (57.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.02 Goodreads (57.2K)
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    Void Moon

    Harry Bosch Universe • Book 9

    by Michael Connelly

    ★ 4.23 BLT Score (36.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.02 Goodreads (36.8K)
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    Chasing the Dime

    Harry Bosch Universe • Book 12

    by Michael Connelly

    ★ 4.09 BLT Score (42.9K ratings)
    ★ 3.97 Goodreads (42.9K)
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    Code Zero

    Joe Ledger • Book 6

    by Jonathan Maberry

    ★ 4.59 BLT Score (6.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.35 Goodreads (6.0K)
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