60 pages • 2 hours read
Steve HamiltonThe Lock Artist
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
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.
Reviews & Readership
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 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.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsLexile Level
HL630LBook Details
Values/Ideas: Safety & Danger
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Modern Classic Fiction