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His standalone novel the lock artist was a new york times notable crime book and won an alex award and the edgar award for. As his story begins, he is the lock artist, held in a highsecurity prison for his audacious skill in. I chose the lock artist, 2010 best novel winner, because it sounded interesting. In 2006, he won the michigan author award for his outstanding body of work. The lock artist steve hamilton minotaur books paperback 336 pages march 2011.
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His novels have won numerous awards and media acclaim beginning with the very first in the alex mcknight series, a cold day in paradise, which. I quickly found myself totally immersed in michaels life. The lock artist is gutsy, genuine and, flat out, a great read. Ive read all the alex mcknight books and ive kind of read them out of order. Aside from the alex mcknight series which encompasses the majority of his work, steve hamilton has also written two standalone novels. Ones opinions to book the lock artist other viewers is able to come to a decision with regards to a ebook. His standalone novel the lock artist was named a new york times notable book, was given an alex award by the american library. The story is narrated by mike, a boxman someone who can open any lock without a key whether its on a safe, a door, a window or a padlock.
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