52 In 52 Challenge (2025) - hosted by hkveit

Plot includes a heist
A heist is another word for a robbery. Heist fiction usually involves an organized, large-scale theft of cash or valuable objects such as jewelry or artwork. These books often feature a charming but motley crew with various skills who undergo intense planning and organization in preparation for the heist. (Think Oceans 11!) They may be striving for revenge, out for financial gain, etc. Similar to mysteries, heists are often fun to watch a seemingly impossible puzzle solved.

This novel could be from the perspective of the individuals committing the heist (many heist novels feature lovable anti-heroes) or include the perspective of a detective trying to catch them. As a non-fiction option, you might also choose a true crime exploration of a famous heist.

The heist may be the main focal point of the plot or a secondary storyline. As long as a heist occurs somewhere within the story (successfully or not) it works toward this prompt.
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The Girl from Everywhere by Heidi Heilig

The Girl from Everywhere

The Girl from Everywhere #1

Heidi Heilig

454 pages • 2016

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous medium-paced
A Game of Hearts and Heists by Ruby Roe

A Game of Hearts and Heists

Girl Games #1

Ruby Roe

344 pages • digital • 2023

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ romance adventurous dark emotional fast-paced
Other People's Houses: The gripping, twisty new thriller by Clare Mackintosh

Other People's Houses: The gripping, twisty new thriller

DC Morgan #3

Clare Mackintosh

400 pages • digital • 2025

fiction crime thriller mysterious tense medium-paced
Aurora Rising by Jay Kristoff, Amie Kaufman

Aurora Rising

The Aurora Cycle #1

Jay Kristoff, Amie Kaufman

480 pages • hardcover • 2019

fiction science fiction young adult adventurous funny fast-paced
Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao

Water Moon

Samantha Sotto Yambao

9 hours, 41 minutes • audio • 2025

fiction contemporary fantasy adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced
Last Chance to Save the World by Beth Revis

Last Chance to Save the World

Chaotic Orbits #3

Beth Revis

176 pages • hardcover • 2025

fiction science fiction adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
A Drop of Corruption by Robert Jackson Bennett

A Drop of Corruption

Shadow of the Leviathan #2

Robert Jackson Bennett

459 pages • paperback • 2025

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ mystery adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
The Phoenix Crown by Janie Chang, Kate Quinn

The Phoenix Crown

Janie Chang, Kate Quinn

384 pages • paperback • 2024

fiction historical lgbtqia+ mystery adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced
A Court of Mist and Fury (1 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation] by Sarah J. Maas

A Court of Mist and Fury (1 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation]

A Court of Thorns and Roses (GraphicAudio) #3

Sarah J. Maas

8 hours, 26 minutes • audio • 2016

fiction fantasy romance adventurous dark emotional medium-paced
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

The Goldfinch

Donna Tartt

784 pages • paperback • 2013

fiction contemporary literary mystery dark emotional reflective slow-paced