Edgar Award Best Novel Winner
The Lock Artist
by Steve Hamilton
Summary
Michael, a young man who has not spoken since a childhood trauma, possesses an uncanny gift for opening any lock, a talent that drags him into the world of professional thieves. Hamilton tells the story across two timelines, tracing how a silent boy becomes a sought after safecracker and a fugitive in love. The unusual narrator and the craft of breaking into vaults give the novel a fresh angle on the heist tradition.
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Historical Context & Significance
The Lock Artist was a standalone novel from Steve Hamilton, who is otherwise known for his Alex McKnight series set in Michigan.