The Burglar

By: Thomas Perry

Narrated by: Christina Delaine

From the New York Times best-selling author Thomas Perry, "who can be depended upon to deliver high-voltage shocks" (Stephen King), comes a new thriller about an unlikely burglar - a young woman in her 20s - who realizes she must solve a string of murders or else become the next victim.

Elle Stowell is a young woman with an unconventional profession: burglary. But Elle is no petty thief - with just the right combination of smarts, looks, and skills, she can easily stroll through ritzy Bel Air neighborhoods and pick out the perfect home for plucking the most valuable items. This is how Elle has always gotten by - she is good at it, and she thrives on the thrill. But after stumbling upon a grisly triple homicide while stealing from the home of a wealthy art dealer, Elle discovers she is no longer the only one sneaking around. Somebody is searching for her.

As Elle realizes her knowledge of the high-profile murder has made her a target, she races to solve the case before becoming the next casualty, using her breaking-and-entering skills to uncover the truth about exactly who the victims were and why someone might have wanted them dead.

With high-stakes action and shocking revelations, The Burglar will keep listeners on the edge of their seats as they barrel toward the heart-racing conclusion.

©2019 Thomas Perry (P)2019 HighBridge Company

Love this author

I recently discovered Thomas Perry with The Old Man. I absolutely loved that story. I enjoyed this one also, and wish it wasn't over. With all 3 of his recent books, I find myself wanting to follow the main characters into their next life chapters. They are very good, intriguing stories that compel the reader forward. They are not predictable and do not follow a formula. I like that. I think you'll enjoy getting to know Elle.

More than excellent

Thomas Perry never disappoints me and this is no exception. I'm not sure how he can make Elle so appealing and intriguing, but this is the first time I have been rooting for a burgler. Elle is smart like all of Mr. Perry's heroines/heros (or anti-heros?). The reader does an excellent job capturing Elle's personna and voice. As always, Perry has the perfect ending. I am sorry that this ended.

Disappointing—Not Up to Perry’s Usual

Interesting concept—young female cat burglar accidentally caught in a triple homicide/art fraud/paramilitary conspiracy type thing—yeah, not so interesting.

I liked the main character and found the intricacies of burglary intriguing. Everything else was just too unrealistic and kept kicking me out of the story. Good narration!

A burglary procedural

I am a big Thomas Perry fan, beginning with “The Butcher’s Boy.” His novels are all procedural — hitman, life on the run or on the dl, finding someone. This is a burglary procedural, and, as with al Perry’s novels, is informative and highly detailed. The weakness in this book is not the plot exactly, it’s the implausible underlying premise. Nevertheless, the book is very well narrated by Christina Delaine, and recommended, as well as a must for Perry fans.

Fast paced thriller

Fun and fast paced. Interesting info regarding her profession. Good narration. Enjoyed the characters.