is a non-fiction memoir by Dave McOmie , a professional safecracker with over 35 years of experience. Published in July 2021 by Lyons Press , the book provides a behind-the-scenes look at the secretive world of legal vault-breaking. Key Content & Stories
It is described as grueling labor involving heavy power tools; the author even recounts losing a finger in the line of duty. Safecracker: A Chronicle of the Coolest Job in ...
The book culminates with McOmie's real-life job cracking the ultra-secure music vault in the basement of Prince’s Paisley Park estate. is a non-fiction memoir by Dave McOmie ,
The work requires extreme precision, as McOmie must know exactly where to drill based on specific safe models to avoid triggering security "relockers". The book culminates with McOmie's real-life job cracking
Despite the nature of his work, McOmie has never been arrested because he is hired by banks, insurance companies, and estates to solve "unbreakable" problems. Critical Reception