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Penzler Pick, January 2000: once again, one of the brightest stars of the New Generation of mystery writers doesn't disappoint. Here is a story that, seemingly without effort, calls to mind such masters as Elmore Leonard, Donald E. Westlake and Lawrence Block, with just enough Raymond Chandler. Michael Connelly temporarily abandons his LAPD homicide detective, Harry Bosch, in favour of the law's other side--the underworld. In the bright sunshine of Los Angeles, dark impulses and shadowy evildoers appear even more menacing, and their stop-at-nothing violence even more ghastly, to a young woman whose maternal desires serve to put her squarely in their sights.
Cassidy (Cassie) Black has been working at a Porsche dealership; as an ex-con, she's keeping as many secrets as she possibly can. Besides, she knows all too well that there are as many suckers with warped egos buying expensive cars as there were marks to rob back in Las Vegas, where she and her love, Max, were set up. The worst part of the fall they were forced to take was that it involved Max plunging to his death from an open window and Cassie getting the rap for the push.
Now she's out on parole and trying to stay within comfortable eye-shot of the daughter she bore--her only memento of the adored Max--and whom she gave up for adoption. Asking nothing more than to be able to see her from a distance and know she's safe, she suddenly must come up with a considerable sum of money to be able to follow the little girl to Europe where her family is planning to move.
That kind of money can only be realised quickly by means that she has supposedly foresworn. The situation becomes even more heart-pounding when she and a psychopathic enforcer wind up on opposing sides of a two-million-dollar package. Brought up by a magician father, the crafty, creepy Jack Karch is the sort of primal-slime villain who can use his sleight of hand to amuse a child one minute and deliver a murderous blow the next.
How Cassie struggles to stay one step ahead of him--while watching her allies fail at the same game--is what makes this tense, clever narrative ultimately sentimental in the best way. As a formula, the "tables turned" plot can never be beat, while Michael Connelly proves once again that neither can he. --Otto Penzler --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Cassie Black is an ex-con who needs to make one more score in order to fulfill the dream that sustained her in prison. A brilliant, high-tension thriller set in the glittery, surreal world of Las Vegas, from the award-winning No.1 bestselling author.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have read many Michael Connelly books, but this is definitely the best one to date, closely followed by The Poet.
It is defintely writen in a different style to his other books, but is so well constructed that you just have to keep turning to find out what happens next....so many twists...fantastic story line - it has everything and more!
I would go as far as saying this is the best crime genre book that I have read. Superb work.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Pretty good stand alone (non- Bosch) story from Connelly. Cassie Black an ex- Vegas con artist is released from jail and does 'one-last' trick to make enough money to run away. The trick realises too big a bonus and upsets a whole lot of bad guys who come out to play, and Casssie is in serious trouble. The plot is rather simple for Connelly but runs at a Patterson pace making it very enjoyable. The ending is a bit too sentimental, and something Connelly evidently wanted to attempt; having little potential to use with Bosh. Overall, I don't think Connelly deals an ACE, but certainly a good gamble, that works.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the first Michael Connelly book I have read and it certainly wont be the last. I couldnt put it down purely because I had to see where the next surprise was coming from.
I loved the fact that all the different sections came together so well for a fantastic conclusion.
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connolly great again
As always I love Connelly books. He keeps your interest all thru the book, and always a twist somewhere you did not expect.
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. S. F. Knights
Can Be Slow Go; Only for the Most Devoted Fans
"Void Moon," (2000) is a mystery standalone that comes a little earlier in the career of Michael Connelly, author of the best-selling Detective Harry Bosch series of mystery... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Stephanie DePue
As good as it gets
If Michael Connelly isn't the best crime writer at the moment I would like to know who is!
This book is a non stop page turner that will have you reading long into the... Read more
This book is a non stop page turner that will have you reading long into the... Read more
Published on 25 April 2010 by W. Dunn
Cassie Black - A likeable con
Cassie Black has just been released from doing time for her part in a Las Vegas Casino robbery that went horribly wrong and her partner Max ended up dead. Read more
Published on 18 April 2009 by Big Bertha
A-Void
Unless you feel like you have to read every novel by Michael Connelly, this one you can skip.
Void Moon is a crime story that will teach you more than ever wanted to... Read more
Void Moon is a crime story that will teach you more than ever wanted to... Read more
Published on 11 Oct 2008 by Donald Mitchell
A-Void
Unless you feel like you have to read every novel by Michael Connelly, this one you can skip.
Void Moon is a crime story that will teach you more than ever wanted to... Read more
Void Moon is a crime story that will teach you more than ever wanted to... Read more
Published on 11 Oct 2008 by Donald Mitchell
Great Stand-Alone Connelly
I'm gradually working my way through Michael Connelly's "Harry Bosch" series of books. However, "Void Moon" is a bit different as it is a stand-alone novel. Read more
Published on 22 July 2008 by Scottish Dave
Entertaining read
This is a worthwhile but not riveting read. Maybe it's me, but Connelly's non-Bosch books are not in the same class as his detective hero. Read more
Published on 19 Jun 2008 by Fergal Woods
Connelly fans will lap it up
Void Moon is another standalone from Michael Connelly only this time just about about every character is on the wrong side of the law. Read more
Published on 11 May 2008 by OEJ
Connelly fans will lap it up
Void Moon is another standalone work of crime fiction from Michael Connelly only this time just about about every character is on the wrong side of the law. Read more
Published on 11 May 2008 by OEJ
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