Void Moon

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Summary: Not Bosch, but a mighty good read
Review: As a Connelly fanatic (I've read each of his books at least twice and several of them more times than that), I eagerly awaited VOID MOON. Connelly's Bosch books are so outstanding that everything else he writes has to be compared to them. By that standard, VOID MOON has some minor flaws, but still stands far and above anything any other mystery/adventure writer has yet penned. Cassie Black is a far better character study than Terry McCaleb was in BLOOD WORK; and the evil genius who relentlessly pursues her is more macabre than any character Steven King could dream up in his most creative writing. The juxtapositioning of the heroic ex-con and the despicable law enforcer shows, once again, the genius of Michael Connelly as a mystery writer. If you only read one book in your lifetime, make it Bosch. If you've read all the Bosch books and hunger for more, read THE POET. But before you reach for a book by any other author, treat yourself to VOID MOON. You'll be glad you did.

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Summary: A rewarding book
Review: A harder read than Connelly's other books, but well worth it in the end. OK, I'm a fan of Harry Bosch - but perhaps he does need a breather. Cassidy Black could be a wonderful new character to work with for a while. But can't something nice happen to this poor lady?

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Summary: a master novelist
Review: I have only read this book and the poet. but both are among my favorite books. Michael Connelly does a wonderful job in his desciprtions of action,and is extream;y intense at some points, I can hardly wait to start the Bosch novels, but the poet and Void Moon are well worth the reads...

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Summary: Slow Going Until The End
Review: This story never really gets off the ground until the end. Descriptions of some of the preparations for the heist were very tedious. The portion concerning the newspaper clippings of Max Freeling's death did not ring true. They were way too long and detailed for typical newspaper articles. If not for the finely tuned characters, I might have given up on this one. I'm glad I didn't because the ending made it all worthwhile.

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Summary: Where's Harry?
Review: Being a Michael Connelly fan I was eager to read this book. Being a Harry Bosch fan I could hardly wait for this book to come to print. I was very disappointed. Non of the characters in this book are likeable and I had no sympathy for any of them. Poor characters, predictable plot; not the makings of a good book. I'll wait for Harry's return!

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Summary: Eat Your Vegetables
Review: I finished this in one day, but I'm sorry I did. (My parents always made me eat my vegetables, so I would hurry to finish them in order to get on with the good stuff.) This was my first Michael Connelly. I bought it as a gift for my Significant Other, who read it and might rank it higher than I do. I felt the plot had quite a few logical holes and an explanation of the villain's motivation at the end of the book that was more like daytime soap operas than I care to read in an adult thriller. This guy writes pretty good descriptive narrative, but the characters lack the dimension one finds in, say, Elmore Leonard. It will probably make an entertaining and forgettable movie.

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Summary: Worth Every Second and Every Dime!
Review: The in-depth, fabulously constructed characters in Void Moon become people you are thinking about, way after you've put the book down. The story line will capture you in the first chapter. Connelly is great at writing a "mystery in a mystery." For those of us who have never visited Las Vegas, read this book and you'll feel you just hopped in a plane and arrived. Kudos to Connelly for his beautiful work.

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Summary: ****ANOTHER GREAT NOVEL****
Review: Michael Connelly did it again! This time with a new protaganist and female to boot-Cassie Black. This novel like so many of Michael Connelly's will keep you entertained and anticipating the next step and twist to the major plot with its many minnie climaxes. You must read this one!

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Summary: Connelly's Second non-Bosch Book
Review: While I enjoy the Bosch series, I like a change of pace by Connelly. I have read all of his books and have enjoyed everyone. My favorite is "The Poet". "Void Moon", his second non-Bosch book, is a good read, but not the best of Connelly's books. A good deal is predictable as you read this book and is excessively contrived in the final pages of the book, in my opinion. A fine read, but Connelly has done better.

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Summary: Not Bosch, but not needed!
Review: Although I have not really been a fan of M.C.'s non Bosch novels, I had nothing else to read so I picked up a copy of Void Moon and was happily blown away by it. By far this is the best "non Bosch" story he has written so far. It holds all that I look for in a mystery/suspense novel. The plot is deep and finely carved with no holes in it, the characetrs are well defined and easy to believe in, and the action is non-stop and drawn out very nicely. Though I am still panting for the next Harry Bosch novel this book definately quenched my thirst for a new book by Michael Connelly . I would recommend this book to any one who wants a fast paced, action packed thriller that won't easily be forgotten. Actually, I have already recommended this book to two people and I'm glad to report that they are still my friends afterwards! Everyone I know has just loved this book, and if you read it, I'll all but guarantee you that you'll enjoy it just the same. This is simply one novel not to be overlooked. Bravo Mr. Connelly, keep it up!