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The Lock Artist by Hamilton, Steve
by Hamilton, Steve | PB | Good
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- Binding
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- Product Group
- Book
- IsTextBook
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- ISBN
- 0312696957
- Book Title
- Lock Artist : a Novel
- Publisher
- St. Martin's Press
- Item Length
- 8.2 in
- Publication Year
- 2011
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.9 in
- Genre
- Fiction
- Topic
- Thrillers / Crime, Thrillers / Military, Thrillers / Suspense, Crime, Thrillers / Technological, Mystery & Detective / General
- Item Weight
- 10.6 Oz
- Item Width
- 5.6 in
- Number of Pages
- 336 Pages
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Publisher
St. Martin's Press
ISBN-10
0312696957
ISBN-13
9780312696955
eBay Product ID (ePID)
93007118
Product Key Features
Book Title
Lock Artist : a Novel
Number of Pages
336 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Thrillers / Crime, Thrillers / Military, Thrillers / Suspense, Crime, Thrillers / Technological, Mystery & Detective / General
Publication Year
2011
Genre
Fiction
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
10.6 Oz
Item Length
8.2 in
Item Width
5.6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
Hamilton maintains a seamless narrative of escalating suspense as he juggles alternating adolescent and late-teen storylines that merge in the revelation of Mike's brutal secret. With this absorbing coming-of-age tale scarred by horror and adversity, the New York author breathes new life into the oldest chestnut of all, the redemptive power of love., Hamilton has a knack for weaving a complicated web of intrigue and irony and a knack for hoisting the system on its own petard., Propelled by an aching desire to recover his voice, [protagonist] Mike has brushes with the law, flirts with romance and makes alliances with criminals, from rank amateurs to consummate professionals. Along the way, Hamilton drops tantalizing clues about Mike's troubled past and his uncertain future. Readers will hope to hear more from Mike., An enthralling read . . . Michael [is] an utterly believable and thoroughly captivating character . . . The Lock Artist is a terrific coming-of-age tale and a great crime novel all wrapped in one, with a liberal sprinkling of romance and teenage rebellion to boot., I haven't read a book this captivating in a long time. The Lock Artist is gutsy, genuine and, flat out, a great read. You won't be disappointed., The Lock Artist is far more than a suspenseful heist caper. It's the story of a boy emerging into his own life... The talent Steve Hamilton has developed over the course of the Alex McKnight series is in full bloom here in this daring and deeply satisfying novel., A Stolen Season is one of those mysteries that lulls readers into a sense of security, but nothing is certain here., Hypnotic ... a proven master of suspense moves in a brand new direction - and the result is can't-put-it-down spectacular., A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE CRIME BOOK WINNER OF THE ALEX AWARD NOMINATED FOR THE EDGAR AWARD FOR BEST NOVEL NOMINATED FOR THE DILYS AWARD "I haven't read a book this captivating in a long time. The Lock Artist is gutsy, genuine and, flat out, a great read. You won't be disappointed."--Michael Connelly "Hypnotic ... a proven master of suspense moves in a brand new direction - and the result is can't-put-it-down spectacular."--Lee Child "This one is too good for words." -- The New York Times Book Review "An enthralling read."-- San Francisco Book Review " The Lock Artist is superior in every way: intriguing, carefully crafted characters and a devious plot, all told in the haunting voice of a young man who has no voice. Just for spice, there's a really good love story, too. . . . Hamilton slowly builds this story in layers, using time as a device of suspense and never losing the threads. How and why Mike ended up in jail is only a small part of this incredibly clever novel."-- The Globe and Mail "Mike is one of those unreliable narrators you can't help rooting for-- a traumatized soul fighting his way back from the brink-- and the mystery of his silence will have you blazing through pages. A smart, inventive thriller, The Lock Artist is packed with a standout cast of characters, plus enough safe-cracking trade secrets to tempt you to dig up that old combination lock and test your newfound knowledge."-- The Courier Journal "An enthralling read . . . Michael [is] an utterly believable and thoroughly captivating character . . . The Lock Artist is a terrific coming-of-age tale and a great crime novel all wrapped in one, with a liberal sprinkling of romance and teenage rebellion to boot."-- San Francisco Book Review "Fascinating, with enough bits of high-voltage action to keep the pulse pounding."-- Houston Chronicle "The unconventional The Lock Artist surpasses even Hamilton's high standards. . . . Hamilton delves deeply into Mike's psyche, saving the tragedy that propelled him to silence until near the end. When the story of why Mike cannot speak is revealed, it is a devastating moment and Hamilton knows how to draw out all the emotional impact."--Florida Sun-Sentinel " The Lock Artist is far more than a suspenseful heist caper. It's the story of a boy emerging into his own life… The talent Steve Hamilton has developed over the course of the Alex McKnight series is in full bloom here in this daring and deeply satisfying novel."-- Reviewing the Evidence "Propelled by an aching desire to recover his voice, [protagonist] Mike has brushes with the law, flirts with romance and makes alliances with criminals, from rank amateurs to consummate professionals. Along the way, Hamilton drops tantalizing clues about Mike's troubled past and his uncertain future. Readers will hope to hear more from Mike."-- Publishers Weekly "Sharp prose and a strong cast."- Kirkus Reviews "Intense and involving."-- Booklist "Hamilton has a knack for weaving a complicated web of intrigue and irony and a knack for hoisting the system on its own petard."-- Chronogram Magazine "Hamilton maintains a seamless narrative of escalating suspense as he juggles alternating adolescent and late-teen storylines that merge in the revelation of Mike's brutal secret. With this absorbing coming-of-age tale scarred by horror and adversity, the New York author breathes new life into the oldest chestnut of all, the redemptive power of love."-- Winnipeg Free Press, Mike is one of those unreliable narrators you can't help rooting for-- a traumatized soul fighting his way back from the brink-- and the mystery of his silence will have you blazing through pages. A smart, inventive thriller, The Lock Artist is packed with a standout cast of characters, plus enough safe-cracking trade secrets to tempt you to dig up that old combination lock and test your newfound knowledge., The unconventional The Lock Artist surpasses even Hamilton's high standards. . . . Hamilton delves deeply into Mike's psyche, saving the tragedy that propelled him to silence until near the end. When the story of why Mike cannot speak is revealed, it is a devastating moment and Hamilton knows how to draw out all the emotional impact., The Lock Artist is superior in every way: intriguing, carefully crafted characters and a devious plot, all told in the haunting voice of a young man who has no voice. Just for spice, there's a really good love story, too. . . . Hamilton slowly builds this story in layers, using time as a device of suspense and never losing the threads. How and why Mike ended up in jail is only a small part of this incredibly clever novel.
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
813/.54
Synopsis
"I was the Miracle Boy, once upon a time. Later on, the Milford Mute. The Golden Boy. The Young Ghost. The Kid. The Boxman. The Lock Artist. That was all me. But you can call me Mike." Marked by tragedy, traumatized at the age of eight, Michael, now eighteen, is no ordinary young man. Besides not uttering a single word in ten years, he discovers the one thing he can somehow do better than anyone else. Whether it's a locked door without a key, a padlock with no combination, or even an eight-hundred pound safe ... he can open them all. It's an unforgivable talent. A talent that will make young Michael a hot commodity with the wrong people and, whether he likes it or not, push him ever close to a life of crime. Until he finally sees his chance to escape, and with one desperate gamble risks everything to come back home to the only person he ever loved, and to unlock the secret that has kept him silent for so long. Steve Hamilton steps away from his Edgar Award-winning Alex McKnight series to introduce a unique new character, unlike anyone you've ever seen in the world of crime fiction. The Lock Artist is the winner of the 2011 Edgar Award for Best Novel.
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