Steve Hamilton

Steve Hamilton is an American author known for his crime novels, particularly the Alex McKnight series. He has won several awards for his writing, including the Edgar Award.

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  1. 1. The Lock Artist

    A gripping tale of redemption and self-discovery, this novel follows the life of a young man named Michael who, after a traumatic childhood incident, loses his ability to speak. Despite his silence, he discovers an extraordinary talent for lock picking, which leads him into a world of crime and danger. As he navigates this perilous path, Michael grapples with his past and the secrets that haunt him, ultimately seeking a way to unlock his own voice and find a sense of freedom and identity.

  2. 2. An Honorable Assassin

    In this gripping thriller, a skilled hitman finds himself caught in a web of deception and betrayal as he navigates the dangerous underworld of international espionage. Tasked with a mission that challenges his moral compass, he must confront his past and make choices that could alter the course of his life forever. As alliances shift and secrets unravel, the assassin's journey becomes a relentless pursuit of redemption and survival, where every decision could be his last.

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  3. 3. The Second Life Of Nick Mason

    A gripping crime thriller that follows the story of a man who is released from prison under a mysterious deal that binds him to a life of crime. As he navigates the dangerous underworld of Chicago, he struggles to balance his newfound freedom with the moral dilemmas of his situation. With each task he completes for the enigmatic crime boss who orchestrated his release, he finds himself deeper in a web of deceit and danger, forcing him to confront his past and make choices that could determine his future.

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  4. 4. Die A Stranger

    In this gripping mystery, a former Detroit police officer turned private investigator finds himself entangled in a web of crime and deception in the remote Upper Peninsula of Michigan. When his close friend, a Native American, is implicated in a drug smuggling operation gone wrong, the investigator must navigate a landscape of betrayal and hidden motives to uncover the truth. As he delves deeper into the case, he confronts his own past and the complex relationships that bind the small community together, ultimately leading to a dramatic and unexpected resolution.

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