The provided text is comprised of excerpts from Michael Connelly’s novel, “Void Moon,” which includes praise for the book and author from publications like Booklist and USA Today, along with the book's copyright information. The primary focus of the excerpts is on Cassie Black, a parolee and former criminal who is planning a return to her illicit trade, particularly for a high-stakes robbery in Las Vegas orchestrated by her contact, Leo Renfro. The narrative details Cassie's preparations, including acquiring specialized burglary tools and surveillance equipment from a paranoid supplier named Paltz, while simultaneously navigating her parole officer, Thelma Kibble, and her job at a car dealership. Unbeknownst to Cassie and Leo, a private investigator, Jack Karch, who was involved in the death of Cassie’s former lover, Max Freeling, is pursuing them to recover stolen money from an organized crime group, which ultimately leads to a violent confrontation and a desperate bid by Cassie to save her daughter, Jodie.

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