At the age of eight, Michael survives an act of violence so horrific that the local press dubs him 'The Miracle Boy.' And orphan now, and no longer able to speak, Michael soon discovers the one thing he can do better than anyone else. Whether it's a locked door with no key, a padlock with no combination, or even an 800-pound safe.Michael can open them all.
It doesn't take long for him to become a hot commodity, and the best 'boxman' in the business. But like any valuable commodity, there are people who will do whatever it takes to own him. And once they see what Michael can really do, they're not about to llet him walk away.
Traveling all across the country, always on the run.If there's a heist in the works and a group of criminals with the right phone number, then Michael is their man. And he is always successful. Always. Until one day, when a seemingly simple job turns into a nightmare, and everything falls apart. With nothing left to lose, he decides to go back home to find the only person he ever loved. And to finally face his bigger secret - the secret that has kept him silent for all these years.
Best-known for his Edgar-and Shamus-winning Alex McKnight series, Steve Hamilton delivers a knockout standalone that will bowl over both his diehard fans and anyone looking for a bold, one-of-a-kind thriller.
It doesn't take long for him to become a hot commodity, and the best 'boxman' in the business. But like any valuable commodity, there are people who will do whatever it takes to own him. And once they see what Michael can really do, they're not about to llet him walk away.
Traveling all across the country, always on the run.If there's a heist in the works and a group of criminals with the right phone number, then Michael is their man. And he is always successful. Always. Until one day, when a seemingly simple job turns into a nightmare, and everything falls apart. With nothing left to lose, he decides to go back home to find the only person he ever loved. And to finally face his bigger secret - the secret that has kept him silent for all these years.
Best-known for his Edgar-and Shamus-winning Alex McKnight series, Steve Hamilton delivers a knockout standalone that will bowl over both his diehard fans and anyone looking for a bold, one-of-a-kind thriller.
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Hardback Editions
March 2010 : Hardback
| Title: The Lock Artist (Platinum Mystery Series) Author(s): Steve Hamilton ISBN: 1-60285-714-8 / 9781602857148 (USA edition) Publisher: Center Point Large Print Availability: Amazon Amazon UK More details... |
January 2010 : Hardback
| Title: The Lock Artist: A Novel Author(s): Steve Hamilton ISBN: 0-312-38042-9 / 978-0-312-38042-7 (USA edition) Publisher: Minotaur Books Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
Audio Editions
January 2010 : Audio CD
| Title: The Lock Artist Author(s): Steve Hamilton ISBN: 1-4418-1544-9 / 978-1-4418-1544-6 Publisher: Brilliance Corporation Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
January 2010 : Audio CD
| Title: The Lock Artist Author(s): Steve Hamilton ISBN: 1-4418-1545-7 / 978-1-4418-1545-3 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
January 2010 : Audio CD
| Title: The Lock Artist Author(s): Steve Hamilton ISBN: 1-4418-1546-5 / 978-1-4418-1546-0 Publisher: Brilliance Audio on MP3-CD Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
January 2010 : Audio CD
| Title: The Lock Artist Author(s): Steve Hamilton ISBN: 1-4418-1547-3 / 978-1-4418-1547-7 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
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January 2010 : Unknown
| Title: The Lock Artist (Playaway Adult Fiction) Author(s): Steve Hamilton ISBN: 1-4418-3792-2 / 978-1-4418-3792-9 Publisher: Playaway Availability: Amazon Amazon UK More details... |
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