Void Moon

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Summary: This author is still on his game
Review: While The Poet, is in my opinion, this author's best work, Void Moon is a page turner that will hold the reader's interest throughout. Cassie Black, a thief you would like to love, has a problem...well, she has two, but she doesn't find out about the second until the Jack of Spades gets on her trail. Her first problem is to steal enough money so that she can get far away from her probation officer and the threat of being returned to jail. She becomes involved in a very intricate plan to accomplish this and she almost gets away with it. Her second problem presents her with a third problem. Staying alive. The story weaves it's way through the remainder of the book, as the bodies pile up and leaves the reader more than satisfied at the end.

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Summary: VOID (void), [ME<OF, voide], v.i., to evacuate body wastes
Review: It is always risky to criticize a popular author, but "Void Moon" stands in sad juxtaposition to "The Poet", another of Michael Connelly's diversions from his superb Harry Bosch series. "Void Moon" is simply a vacuum of character and a cheesy plot. It reads as if it were knocked off over an afternoon of martinis at The Ivy. "OK. First you got this tough-as-nails-with-a-heart-of-gold female protagonist, Cassie, an innocent aider and abetter who sealed her lips and took the fall for her boyfriend who got set up in a big Vegas heist and took his own fall through the casino's glass ceiling. Years later, Cassie jumps parole for one last score so she can go live in Paris or maybe Tahiti with her daughter who was taken from her at birth, see, 'cause she was doing time. You know, 'the system'. Follow me?" "Yeah, I got it. Cameron Diaz." "Then we got this evil detective, Karch, who pops all the nice folks like the tough-as-nails-with-a-heart-of-gold female parole officer. This Karch is seriously screwed up 'cause his old man was a first-rate magician who never got top billing, see, and therefore Karch likes to off little girls. Follow me?" "Yeah. I see comeback for Michael Douglas." "Yeah, like, you know, evil is good, good is evil. Both characters are trying to get revenge, but different, see. So we give it a twist. Mr. Evil pops Mr. Bigger Evil." "Wow!" "And you get two swan dives through the glass, plop on the craps table. They'll love it. And all the time we keep panning to this void moon - like twenty times - you know, mysterious, voodooy." "Yeah, but does Cassie make it?" "Oh yeah. She wrecks a Porsche, whacks the bad guy, saves the little girl, does the right thing, breaks your heart, gets some dough, you know, like a couple of mil, retires. Perfect. The American Dream." "Hasn't this been done before?" "Nah. This is original 'cause it's so real. Want some nachos?"

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Summary: Not his best!
Review: When I read Michael, I expect a home run each time!Not so in this case. The characters all seem beryond belief in this story. I wasa really disappointed. However, I will continue to read him--until he goes the way of Ludlum.

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Summary: Void Moon
Review: Any new novel by Michael Connelly is an event, and Void Moon is no exception. I have read all of Connelly's books, and while I am a huge fan of the "Harry Bosh" series, none of his 'non-serial' works suffer by comparison. All the elements of a Connelly book are here: the one and two line descriptions that capture mood and character in ways that are lifelike and authentic-his ability to create not only the outer life of where his characters live (in this case Los Angeles and Las Vegas) but he also manages to capture, just as truthfully,his characters' inner lives as well. Some of the previous reviews have mentioned that this novel might not be in the same catagory as "The Poet", and there is some truth to that. There is a richness and texture to that novel, as well as the Harry Bosh novels, that this book lacks. But don't be shy about picking this one up: reading one of Connally's novels is always a treat, and if you are new to his work, you have quite a treat ahead, and if you are an old fan, then the familiar feel of Connally with his characters and place will not be diminished.

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Summary: Reminded me of Richard Stark & The Outfit
Review: I knew when I bought this book that it was not a Harry Bosch book, but Michael Connely had done well with in "The Poet", without Harry. I took a chance and I was glad I did. The characterizations reminded me of the Richard Stark books about the Outfit. Not the best of all people, but they make for interesting reading. I hope Mr. Connelly goes back to Harry Bosch, but Cassie Black and the other low lifes in "Void Moon" make for a very good suspensful story.

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Summary: He does it again....
Review: Michael Connelly's new book "Void Moon" is an exceptional read. The author has an indescribable knack for creating compelling characters, great dialogue, and page turning excitement to keep you reading on into the night. I finished it in less than two days. Could not put it down. Bravo! I have read all of Mr. Connelly's previous books and have enjoyed them immensely. Buy this book...you won't be disappointed.

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Summary: Full Moon of pleasure
Review: Any one who has read Connelly beofre will well advised not to miss this one. Another one of his non Harry Bosch (like The Poet and Blood Work) Void Moon is a well written read that pulls you along like a mother with a little child who cannot help but move along with her. Cassie Black you know is good even if she is dark and sad and when you found out why you root for her all the way. I wa slucky enough to read Micheal Connoly from the first book The Black Echo and all of his books have only gotten better. If you like James Patterson and John Sanford then try him and enjoy the ride under the Void Moon.

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Summary: Another winner!
Review: I had the great pleasure of being involved in this book with Mr. Connelly. Even though I had access to the manuscript, I still couldn't put down the finished product until the last page! I've read all the Connelly books and I rate them tops in the mystery field. His development of the characters is excellent! I hope to see Cassie Black again in the future! This is a great book!

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Summary: Worth Reading But Not One Of Connelly's Best
Review: Void Moon is a fast-paced, entertaining thriller that will hold your attention. However,in comparing Void Moon to Connelly's other non-Bosch thrillers-- The Poet and Blood Works--Void Moon is not as good. Comparatively, it does not measure up on the extent of surprises, believability, and depth of character development (although Cassie Black and Jack Karch ARE interesting characters). If Void Moon is your first book by Connelly you might give it a higher rating than the '3' I gave it (which I actually would have rated a '3 1/2' if Amazon had such a rating), but it's hard for me to evaluate this book without comparing it to The Poet and Blood Works, which I would highly recommend. Keep in mind, that a '3' (or a '3 1/2') is a good rating and, as I said, Void Moon is worth reading.

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Summary: Great Read
Review: I like the non Harry Bosch books better. This is a fantastic read. You will not be disappointed. Great characters.