The Lock Artist

The Lock Artist is a standalone crime novel by American novelist Steve Hamilton. It was first published in 2010 by Minotaur Books. The story centers on a young man with a talent for lock picking.

The Lock Artist
First edition
AuthorSteve Hamilton
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
GenreCrime fiction
Published2010
Media typeHardcover
Pages304
ISBN978-0-312-38042-7

The Lock Artist has won several awards, including the 2011 Edgar Award for Best Novel and the 2011 Alex Award from the Young Adult Library Services Association, commending the book's appeal to young adult readers.

In 2012 Shane Salerno acquired the film rights.[1]

Awards and honors

References

  1. "'Savages' Co-Writer Shane Salerno Options Edgar-Winning 'The Lock Artist'". Deadline. June 14, 2012. Retrieved 2014-10-30.
  2. "Notable Crime Books of 2010". New York Times. December 3, 2010. Retrieved 2014-10-30.
  3. 2011 Edgar Allan Poe Award winners. Mystery Writers of America. Retrieved 2014-10-30.
  4. 2011 CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award. Retrieved 2014-10-30.
  5. 2011 Alex Awards. American Library Association. Retrieved 2014-10-30.
  6. Barry Awards. Archived 2012-04-23 at the Wayback Machine Deadly Pleasures Mystery Magazine. Retrieved 2014-10-30.
  7. Tom Franklin wins the CWA Gold Dagger 2011. Archived 2014-10-31 at the Wayback Machine Crime Writers' Association. Retrieved 2014-10-30.
  8. Anthony Award nominees and winners. Bouchercon World Mystery Convention. Retrieved 2014-10-30.
  9. The Dilys Award. The Independent Mystery Booksellers Association. Retrieved 2014-10-30.
  10. Kono Mystery ga Sugoi! 2013 (in Japanese). Takarajimasha. December 2012. ISBN 978-4-8002-0527-8.
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