The lone thief. A team of misfits. An elaborate plan. A treasure with worth beyond compare. These are just some of our absolute favorite tropes to be found in heist books—and trust us when we say that there are plenty more to be enjoyed. Books with heists are a blast to read because you know they are going to be filled with high stakes, clever characters, and a mission that will rival all other missions. They really demand an elevated plot and investment—and when they deliver, whoa.
For our 2019 Year of Epic Reads challenge, we're challenging you to pick up an awesome high-stakes heist book today. Whether that invovles characters stealing their weight in gold, returning a lost painting, or pulling off a mission that could save the world, this list of heist books will be sure to bring some fun and excitement into your week!
