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The Lock Artist
- Narrated by: MacLeod Andrews
- Length: 12 hrs and 38 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Edgar Award Winner, Best Novel, 2011
Marked by tragedy, traumatized at the age of eight, Michael, now 18, is no ordinary young man. Besides not uttering a single word in 10 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 800 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 closer to a life of crime. That is, 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 or heard in the world of crime fiction.
Critic Reviews
"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)
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- shelley
- 12-06-13
Good story Very Slow
What made the experience of listening to The Lock Artist the most enjoyable?
This has a good story line but is at times excruciatingly slow. For most of this book I almost forgot there was a plot, it seemed to just drag by this person's every day life.
What does MacLeod Andrews bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
He did a good job with what he had and had I purchased it in writing I don't think I would have finished.
14 people found this helpful
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- G. Sabin
- 10-10-11
A decent story, a little slow
Pros: interesting story line about a unique topic, told in a creative out-of-sequence narrative, good reader. Cons: a bit sappy with teenage love thrown into what otherwise would be a hard-boiled crime novel, characters were a bit overblown and cartoonish, a few of the character voices were a little annoying.
19 people found this helpful
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- C.M.
- 03-18-15
Strong language
The story line is very enjoyable; however, the language is very strong. Probably realistic but a distraction from an otherwise great story.
I found myself wanting more detail on lock picking and safe cracking.
There were plenty of good villains including Michael's own ghosts, with a few twists for good measure.
5 people found this helpful
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- Ty Liotta
- 03-04-10
Near Perfect
Combine a great story with a great narrator and you have a great audio book. The story is easy to follow and sucks you in almost immediately. Very well paced. The mechanics of lock picking are interesting and the main character is likable. Just the right amount of suspense and a few plot twists thrown in. A good solid work that delivers. I've listened to a lot of audio book fiction and this has been one of my favorites.
16 people found this helpful
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- Richard
- 12-09-10
One of my two favorite audiobooks thus far
Just finished the truly great...and exciting...story of The Lock Artist. Narration is outstanding. Along with "Wolf Hall" it is a perfectly told version of a great book. One of the NYTBR 2010 top 100 books, it is a coming of age...adventure...crime novel...love story...about a boy who goes mute via traumatic event and falls into a netherword where he becomes a "box man" for hire. No spoiler details here...Just great writing...and reading. I have listened to well over 150 books...some for fifteen minutes before bailing out...and some for over 20 hours of pleasure...this is one not to miss. I'm recommending this audio version over the book...hard to imagine that reading is better than this particular narration.
24 people found this helpful
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- John
- 12-17-16
2nd Listen after a couple years
This was a nice easy story to listen to. Great narration was a big plus.
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- Darwin8u
- 11-18-12
Boxman Bildungsroman or Safecracking Künstlerroman
I liked this 'Boxman' Bildungsroman (or Safecracking Künstlerroman), I just didn't really love it. Hamilton builds an interesting character, throws him into an alternating narrative arc (weaving backstory and primary narrative), but then makes the primary story a predictable no-exit, locked-box mystery. That said, I still listened to it in almost one sitting. Anyway, it was compelling and interesting, but just seemed a tad gimmicky/forced at times, and a little too easy to crack. Probably a 3 star novel and maybe a 4 star mystery.
15 people found this helpful
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- Jean
- 10-21-11
A tedious listen
A dark secret is alluded to from the beginning, which is guaranteed to keep many listeners intrigued. But the story itself is peopled with unappealing characters, including the protagonist. The plot proceeds rather dully for long stretches, and the love story is simplistic and kind of sophomoric. After slogging through to the end, I decided it wasn't worth the time I gave to it.
10 people found this helpful
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- Cheryl
- 02-11-10
Outstandingly Different!
Thanks, Steve Hamilton, for delivering a truly suspenseful book with a different kind of "hero". I thoroughly enjoyed this one, from beginning to end!
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- Snoodely
- 02-06-12
Brilliant!
"The Lock Artist" will keep you spellbound. Here Steve Hamilton creates a character about whom we care, then puts him into an impossible situation. You will enjoy watching how young Mike works his way through this predicament, while maintaining his integrity. Mr. Hamilton employs deft writing skills to define multi-dimensional characters and to envision the world through which they move. MacLeod Andrews does a magnificent job narrating this novel, creating unique voices for all of the characters, so that we can easily distinguish who is talking. Even if Mr. Hamilton hadn't crafted such an intriguing plot, I would still recommend "The Lock Artist" in audio, just so you could hear a master actor at work. If you don't mind being kept up late at night ??? to find out what happens next ??? buy "The Lock Artist."
12 people found this helpful