by Tom McCarthy
First published 2019
Tom McCarthy presents nine true accounts of criminal masterminds who pulled off spectacular heists. These stories reveal thieves with ice-cold determination and steel nerves who executed brilliant schemes under enormous pressure. One hijacker commandeered an airplane, demanded ransom money and two parachutes, then vanished without a trace. Another inventor created a device to record bank vault combinations and used it to break into multiple vaults. The book chronicles a daring theft from a brutal mob boss's secret depository and a midday bank robbery where criminals rode away without hesitation. McCarthy examines the meticulous planning behind each audacious caper that left law enforcement baffled and searching for answers. These well-orchestrated crimes demonstrate the extraordinary efforts required to execute truly magnificent heists.
Genres: crime, thriller, non-fiction, true-crime
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: cat-and-mouse, high-stakes
264 pages · Paperback · Lyons Press