The Lock Artist A Novel
The Lock Artist A Novel by Steve Hamilton is a reprint edition published by St. Martin’s Publishing Group on March 1, 2011. This 336-page novel presents a unique character in the realm of crime fiction, introducing readers to Michael, a young man marked by tragedy and silence. After experiencing trauma at the age of eight, he has not spoken a word in ten years, yet he possesses an extraordinary talent for unlocking anything, from doors to safes, which draws the attention of dangerous individuals.
In this gripping narrative, readers will follow Michael’s journey as he navigates the complexities of his talent and the life of crime that beckons him. The story delves into themes of trauma and redemption, as Michael seeks to escape his circumstances and return to the only person he truly loves. With elements of suspense and crime woven throughout, The Lock Artist explores the consequences of a gift that is both a blessing and a curse, ultimately leading Michael to confront the secrets of his past.
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The Lock Artist is the winner of the Edgar Award for Best Novel and a Alex Award winner.
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.
“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.
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