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
The narrative follows McOmie through a single, high-stakes week of work, interspersed with major career recollections:
McOmie recounts drilling the exact model of ATM used in the famous "Peekaboo" episode of Breaking Bad . Insights into the Profession Safecracker: A Chronicle of the Coolest Job in ...
It is described as grueling labor involving heavy power tools; the author even recounts losing a finger in the line of duty.
He describes cracking high-security safes for the Department of Defense and massive antique vaults in bank basements. is a non-fiction memoir by Dave McOmie ,
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
The work requires extreme precision, as McOmie must know exactly where to drill based on specific safe models to avoid triggering security "relockers". Insights into the Profession It is described as
Reviewers from sites like Goodreads and Amazon often describe the book as a fast-paced, suspenseful read that feels like a "Hitchcock movie" or a real-life Mission Impossible .