Heists and capers books
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New to the genre? These 5 are the books to read first.
The Asphalt Jungle
W. R. BurnettEstablished the template of assembling specialist criminals for an intricate robbery that unravels through human error.
The Hot Rock
Donald E. WestlakeThe definitive comedic caper, introducing John Dortmunder and a crew forced to steal the same gem repeatedly.
The Great Train Robbery
Michael CrichtonA meticulous, historically grounded procedural detailing the 1855 gold bullion train theft in Victorian England.
Harlem Shuffle
Colson WhiteheadA literary exploration of mid-century Harlem centered on an opportunistic furniture dealer pulled into a hotel heist.
The Amateur Cracksman
Ernest William HornungThe foundational gentleman-thief short story collection featuring A. J. Raffles.
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The Lies of Locke LamoraScott Lynch - Six of Crows
Six of CrowsLeigh Bardugo - Il Furto Del Diamante Gigante
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