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The Lock Artist

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009

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Steve Hamilton

The Lock Artist

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Michigan • 1990s

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

HL630L

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Super Short Summary

The Lock Artist by Steve Hamilton is a young adult crime novel narrated by Michael, a silent young man with an extraordinary talent for lock picking and safe cracking. Traumatized at eight years old, Mike is drawn into a criminal underworld, navigates complex heists, forms connections with various criminal gangs, and falls in love as he confronts his past and struggles for redemption. The book includes topics such as rape, murder, child trauma, and violence.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Challenging

Dark

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.2

16,363 ratings

75%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Lock Artist by Steve Hamilton captivates with its unique protagonist, a mute lock-picking prodigy. Reviewers praise the book's engaging narrative and well-crafted suspense. Some critique the pacing and depth of character development. Overall, it's a compelling read for mystery and thriller enthusiasts, balancing innovation with familiar genre elements.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Lock Artist?

Mystery and thriller enthusiasts captivated by complex characters and intricate plots would enjoy Steve Hamilton's The Lock Artist. Fans of Stieg Larsson's The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo or Dennis Lehane's Shutter Island will appreciate the novel's blend of psychological intrigue and crime-solving elements.

4.2

16,363 ratings

75%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Michigan • 1990s

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

HL630L

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