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
McOmie recounts drilling the exact model of ATM used in the famous "Peekaboo" episode of Breaking Bad . Insights into the Profession
The work requires extreme precision, as McOmie must know exactly where to drill based on specific safe models to avoid triggering security "relockers". Safecracker: A Chronicle of the Coolest Job in ...
He describes cracking high-security safes for the Department of Defense and massive antique vaults in bank basements.
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 ,
It is described as grueling labor involving heavy power tools; the author even recounts losing a finger in the line of duty.
The narrative follows McOmie through a single, high-stakes week of work, interspersed with major career recollections: Insights into the Profession The work requires extreme
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
