In L.A., Cassie Black is another beautiful woman in a Porsche: except Cassie just did six years in prison and still has "outlaw juice" flowing in her veins. Now Cassie is returning to her old profession, taking down a money man in Vegas. But the perfect heist goes very wrong, and suddenly Cassie is on the run - with a near-psychotic Vegas "fixer" killing everyone who knew about the job. Between Cassie and the man hunting her are a few last secrets: like who really set up the job, why Cassie had to take the chance, and how, in the end, it might all be a matter of the moon...
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"Now and then author Michael Connelly writes a crime drama not featuring his most famous character, Harry Bosch or his "brother from another mother" Mickey Haller. Void Moon is one of them. Paroled convict, Cassie Black, is pulled back into the life of crime for what seems to be a simple caper at a Vegas casino. All she has to do is get the combination to the hotel room safe occupied by a big roller. Neither the job or her background are simple in this enjoyable novel."
— Skyler (5 out of 5 stars)
“[This] riveting crime caper proves that Connelly is one of our premier suspense writers.”
— Entertainment Weekly“In Void Moon, the job’s high-tech gadgets and split second timing ratchet up the tension. Michael Connelly is outstanding.”
— Wall Street Journal“A slick, highly professional thriller that does not disappoint.”
— Washington Post Book World“There are several suspense novels decorating bestseller lists, but for style and substance along with thrilling action, Void Moon is the only game in town.”
— Los Angeles Times“Connelly has come up with yet another gem, a well-crafted crime tale that evokes Richard Stark’s hard-boiled Parker novels…As ever, the author delivers well-rounded characters…Add to this Connelly’s painstaking attention to detail, and you end up with high-octane entertainment.”
— Barnes & Noble“Connelly has written his best book to date. In astrology, a void moon is considered bad luck, but Connelly’s Void Moon is better than a four-leaf clover. Highly recommended.”
— Library Journal“L. J. Ganser delivers a mesmerizing and nuanced performance. In creating Jack Karch, the bon vivant Vegas private eye who moonlights as a hit man, Ganser settles on a genial, almost charming delivery, underplaying the character’s sinister psychopathology and adding to the suspense. As hunted and hunter race across the twists and turns of the novel’s shadowy landscape, author and reader combine to make all the right moves.”
— Publishers Weekly (audio review)“Void Moon races with a wind-swept breathlessness that no other Connelly book duplicates or even approaches.”
— Book Magazine“Ganser’s narration is crisp and clear at the beginning,…smooth and accomplished by the end.”
— AudioFile" Great read, as always with a Michael Connelly book. Fast paced and always on the edge of your seat suspense to the end. It keeps you guessing how it will turn out. "
— Randy, 2/7/2014" Very quick skim - single title. Surprises come up so better to read from the beginning. "
— Cherisse, 1/31/2014" Ehhh. This is one of those books where the rush to get a set of characters into a couple of melodramatic tableaus drives all the action. And then, they get there, and it's kind of conventional what they say and do. So unless you need to read all mysteries set in Vegas, or all mysteries by Michael Connelly, I wouldn't worry too much about it. "
— Jeremy, 1/31/2014" Although best known for the Harry Bosch novels - the west coast's procedural magnus opus to set against, say, James Lee Burke's southwestern atmospheric magnus opus - Michael Connelly allows himself to try out other characters from time to time. Void Moon - as far as I'm aware, the only one of his books whose principal character is female - is a little gem of a crime novel. Gutsy and fast-paced it's a real pleasure to read. "
— David, 1/27/2014" Excellcent. "
— Rochelle, 1/15/2014" Never learned to care about the characters or what happened to them. "
— Jeanette, 1/14/2014" Often feel like such books as Void Moon are an extension of the Hardy Boys series of my youth. They do not nourish, but they do distract, which may be its point. "
— Vincent, 1/11/2014" Have you ever rooted for the bad guy/gal? You will in Void Moon. "
— Maynard, 1/2/2014" Void Moon by Michael Connelly (2001) "
— Drew, 12/25/2013" As always, compelling story... "
— Bill, 11/30/2013" This is the first book I've read by Michael Connelly and I enjoyed it. Well written, and good character development. I will definitely read his other books. "
— Mustine, 9/28/2013" Decent book, really easy read. Sometimes that just hits the spot. "
— Katelyn, 8/12/2013" Void Moon did not have my favorite Harry Bosch, but instead a new primary, Cassie. She wasn't a true heroine because she was a criminal. I enjoyed it very much. "
— Lucile, 7/16/2013" An absolute Stunner. Love you M.C. "
— Jon, 5/14/2013" A bit slower than usual for Michael Connelly and didn't have the usual vibe I like so much from him. "
— Christian, 4/10/2013" I have always like Connelly. This book is not one of his Harry Bosch or Lincoln Lawyer. It was excellent although somewhat predictable. "
— Deb, 2/4/2013" Pretty good but certainly not a show stopper, can't put it down type of book. "
— Anne, 1/19/2013" One of Connelly's best efforts. You can't help but like Cassie Black despite her chosen occupation of robbing high rollers in Vegas. "
— Rhod, 11/17/2012" Didn't care for it. Maudlin, melodramatic, predicatable. No redeeming characters in the novel. "
— John, 10/30/2012" At first I thought a book without Harry Bosch or the other familiar characters...and then the story slowly takes off and moves faster through the gears (like a Porsche Boxter one might say) to a rip roaring conclusion. "
— Tom, 10/10/2012" the only michael connelly book i did not care for. too much killing and unlikely scenarios. "
— Madeline, 9/23/2012" Nice book, but didn't like the end. "
— Brigitte, 11/25/2011" another super page turned my a master story teller. the protagonist here is a woman, out of the pen for pulling heists in las vegas. she is recruited for one last hit and is pursued by a psychopathic hit man in the employ of a shady casino owner. two thumbs up. "
— Jrobertus, 9/25/2011" Interesting new character, Cassie Black. Was a bit different from the others I have read. Still a thriller! (4th Connelly book this year, 10th in all?) "
— Joan, 9/21/2011" Just could not get into Cassie Black as a character I could care about. I felt a little sorry for her but not really. "
— Steve, 9/18/2011" An out-of-series novel by Michael Connelly. Not Oceans Eleven, but still OK. "
— Mark, 6/26/2011" This is a stand alone, which is unusual for Connelly. It comes the closest to classic tragedy of his books - a failed mother seeking redemption, an implacable antagonist. One of my favorites by this author. "
— David, 5/10/2011" Kept waiting for Harry. All the main characters are evil, or at least "the bad guys". There was no hero/heroine. Not my favorite. The story was gripping, but.....there was no "good guy"! "
— Nana, 4/14/2011" Great writing, first book I've read by him. Will read more. "
— Laura, 3/26/2011" I couldnt put this one down. I think he is one of my new favorite authors. "
— Sarah, 3/18/2011" Classic Connelly, but one of the main characters was just a little too violent for me. "
— Angie, 3/5/2011" Just could not get into Cassie Black as a character I could care about. I felt a little sorry for her but not really. "
— Steve, 2/24/2011" Uma leitura que me deu muito prazer! <br/> "
— Babete, 2/22/2011" Excellent read..worth the time spent..good plot, characters composition is superb. Connelly gets better and better .. "
— Mukhtar, 2/20/2011" This is the book that launched me into reading mystery-thrillers. I don't know how much I would like it if I re-read it. But I couldn't put this book down at the time. "
— David, 2/3/2011" This is not a typical Connelly novel it is a stand alone book. Maybe I was getting tired of Harry Bosch or just needed a change but liked reading about this character. It is nice to see an author write a different type of story and as a reader not feel cheated. "
— Terri, 2/3/2011" Not one of the better MC books - I had to push myself to finish this one. The plot just kind of ....went on.... he worked hard to create a somewhat believable story line. I guess I'll go back to Harry Bosch :-) "
— Sue, 1/21/2011" One of the worst Michael Connelly books that I've read. Very disappointing. Not up to his usual standard. "
— Claire, 1/16/2011" Michael Connelly. Need I say more? He is the master. This is a stand alone, non-Harry Bosch and finds Cassie Black on one last heist. Things spin way out of control. Void Moon is a fast-paced thriller of a book. Read it. You won't be able to turn the pages fast enough. "
— Jodi, 1/9/2011Michael Connelly, author of suspense thriller and detective mysteries, was named a Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America in 2023. He has written several #1 New York Times bestsellers and numerous titles that made the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists. He has won most every award given in the mystery and thriller genres, including the Anthony Award for Best Novel and the Barry Award for Best Novel. He is a former newspaper reporter who also won numerous awards for his journalism.
L. J. Ganser is a multiple Audie Award–winning narrator with over six hundred titles recorded to date. Prized for versatility, his work ranges from preschool books to crime noir thrillers, from astronomical adventures in both science and science fiction, to Arctic Circle high school basketball stories. He lives in New York City with his family and dog, Mars.