Martin’s Press /Thomas Dunne books Publication Date: AugBlurb In this wicked debut, safecracker Michael Maven must pull off the most dangerous theft of his long careeror his friends and family will be killed. Martin's Press and NetGalley for providing an eARC in exchange for honest review consideration. Safecracker by Ryan Wick Genre: Thriller Publisher: St. I'd recommend this to anyone who loves Ozark, Ray Donovan, heists, or lovable antiheroes. Overall, Safecracker is a fun, fast-paced, smart read with unforgettable characters and a steady stream of cinematic action. It's a fine line between blatant gore and what I like to think of as 'gore with a purpose.' and these scenes allowed us to empathize with Mave in a way that pushed the plot forward and gave depth to Mave's character arc. Here, Wick proved to be at his best, as the visceral imagery jumped off the page. On top of this, there's no shortage of brutality that is jarring compared to the lighthearted sarcasm of our MC. Mave and Liz reminded me so much of Ray Donovan and Lena-and that is always a winning combination in my book. How can you not root for an antihero of this caliber? The supporting characters are equally likable, Liz being perhaps my favorite. Yes, he's a thief, but he has morals and standards and cares deeply about the few real relationships he holds dear. Well-paced, quick-witted, and exploding with action, Mave is an enticing narrator who, in spite of your best intentions, you will find yourself rooting for. Without giving too much away, Safecracker is a hell of a book. She murders the mark and escapes with the coin, a series of events that endanger Mave's livelihood and thrust him into a precarious situation with a cartel boss. He accepts a job doing just that, but his heist is interrupted when the mark comes home unexpectedly with a woman-who, as it turns out, has a similar motive. He's funny, smart, and has a particular set of skills that make him bad news for rich hedge fund managers with rare coins. A member of both the Mystery Writers of America and the International Thriller Writers, when Ryan isnt hunkered down writing in his apartment in New York, he still teaches Filipino Martial Arts, travels the world and enjoys scuba diving. Mave is a professional thief, born in a family of thieves, who is an expert at cracking safes. Ryan Wick is an author, award-winning director, screenwriter and Filipino martial arts instructor.

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