Everyone in This Bank Is a Thief

Benjamin Stevenson
64 pages2-hour read
Fiction
Novel
Adult
Published in 2026

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Book Brief

Benjamin Stevenson

Everyone in This Bank Is a Thief

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2026
Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Mystery & Crime Fiction

•

Horror & Suspense

•

Action & Adventure
Setting

Contemporary

Theme
Grief

•

Guilt

•

Revenge
First Publication Year

2026

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

3.8

21,430 ratings

68%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Everyone in This Bank Is a Thief?

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.

3.8

21,430 ratings

68%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Character List

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Mystery & Crime Fiction

•

Horror & Suspense

•

Action & Adventure
Setting

Contemporary

Theme
Grief

•

Guilt

•

Revenge
First Publication Year

2026

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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