Everyone in This Bank Is a Thief by Benjamin Stevenson delivers a thrilling heist narrative praised for its clever plot twists and engaging characters. Readers appreciate the humor intertwined with tension, though some find the pacing uneven. Overall, it's a compelling read for fans of inventive crime stories.

Readers who enjoy heist comedies and clever twists, such as those found in Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club, will appreciate Everyone in This Bank Is a Thief by Benjamin Stevenson. Fans of sharp wit and intricate plots are sure to be entertained.

Humorous / Suspenseful / Mysterious / Playful

**Ernest Cunningham**  
The protagonist and amateur detective, Ernest is a self-aware narrator who attempts to establish a detective agency while grappling with moral dilemmas during a bank robbery investigation.

**Bryce Fredericks**  
Initiates the robbery with a compassionate motive, embroiled in a plan aimed at securing a future for his child, he exemplifies a blend of desperation and parental love.

**Juliette Henderson**  
Ernest's fiancée, serving as the moral compass, she challenges his decisions and provides critical insights during the investigation, showing both loyalty and independence.

**Winston Huxley**  
Co-director of the family bank, he represents inherited privilege with complex motivations related to family legacy and fraternal concern.

**Tobias Cuthbert**  
A lawyer and hostage negotiator whose motivations are hidden under a facade of professionalism, driven by paternal instincts and protective actions.

**Eric Cuthbert**  
A teenage esports player who becomes unintentionally involved in the narrative's central mystery, marked by his internal conflict and desire for his father's approval.

**Cordelia and Laverna Bright**  
A granddaughter-grandmother con team engaged in fraudulent activities, with Cordelia evolving in her perspective on the consequences of their actions.

**Remy Allard**  
A Hollywood producer characterized by his financial desperation and elaborate insurance scheme, providing a comedic yet critical perspective on opportunism.

**Felix Gao**  
The bank's security guard tied to a historical family injustice, he uses his knowledge for a long-term personal mission of retribution.

**Father Gabriel**  
A priest entwined in the plot through an eBay gambling operation, balancing a vow of silence with morally complex actions.

**Michelle**  
A security consultant working covertly, respected for her professionalism and unique moral code, pivotal in stress-testing the bank's security.

**Edward Huxley**  
The missing co-director, whose absence and personal history form the core of the mystery, defined through his past decisions and complex motivations.

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Part 1: “The First Heist: A Gold Pen”

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