The Lock Artist Audiobook

" This was just fabulous. I loved the sympathetic teen protagonist and found the plot very believable. The author does a great job of keeping the tension and suspense high. This was one of the best books I've read this year. Highly recommended, but be sure you have plenty of time to finish it once you start. "

" I didn't really enjoy this book. I read it as fast as I could because I wanted to know what happened, but it wasn't worth the time. "

" Couldn't even get past the first few chapters; don't waste your time "

" Departure from Hamilton's Alex McKnight series. Very nicely done. "

" I really enjoyed this mystery because the main character was such a unique person. Most mysteries focus on plot ... in this mystery the characterization was just as important as the plot and I found that quite refreshing! "

" The audio of this book is excellent! "

" Great! Excellent insight into the mind of the main character. A love story. A patient man. A man who knows what he wants. A crafted writer. A bit tough to follow the time forward and backward. It could use a little less of that. Clean. "

" I don't know why but I didn't like this book for an unknown reason. Story is written in the 1st. person but after 2 trys & getting almost 1/2 thru I gave up. Disappointing for a crime novel junkie reader like me... "

" Great mystery book about a boy who doesn't talk but can crack safes. His story and how he started to how he ends will keep you turning pages. I personally don't like the skipping back and forth style but I enjoyed the book a lot. "

" Nominated for Edgar Award, wonderful read! "

" Best book I've read all year! "

" I loved this story, complex and different. I listened to it and the reader really brought life to this book! "

" A wonderful read that works as both a crime novel and a coming-of-age story. Fluid prose that really moves the story, Hamilton really makes it look easy. The characters are living, breathing people given a level of detail that really draws you in. Original and entertaining. Highly recommended. "

" Good read. Kept my interest. We used as a book club book made for good discussion "

" A quick read, and not too emotionally draining while still very interesting. "

" A very unusual book. I enjoy well written police procedurals with great characterization, emotion and some romance. This had all that except its not a police procedural, more like a crime procedural told mostly from the viewpoint of the criminals. A fascinating read. "

" the story is so-so I guess. The plot itself is interesting, but its a bit lack of punch. "

" Great read. I actually listened to the audiobook, and MacLeod Andrews is a fantastic narrator. "

" I've found a great new author whose first book I've read is terrific. The story line is really two stories in one. Highly recommended. A page-turner you can do in one sitting. His award-winning book will be my next read: A Cold Day in Paradise. "

" A unique book and well deserving of the Edgar Award. Loved it. I'll be reading more of Steve Hamilton's books. "

" 2011 Edgar for Best Novel; off-beat thriller with a protaganist with traumatized past and unusual talents in art and lock picking/safe cracking; Hamilton steps outside his Alex McKnight series with excellent results "

" Suspenseful, fun read. I guess the takeaway is if you let the bad guys see your hidden talents, you're done for . . . except it's awfully hard to distinguish the good guys from the bad guys. "

" Fantastic. A deserving Edgar winner. "

" Best book I've read this year. AMAZING. "

" Wow, excellent book! Was totally captivated by Hamilton's use of characterization in his protagonist. I hope there is more to come as it would make a great series. Great choice for this year's Edgar! "

" Edgar winner, I think. well-deserved. exciting, different. "