Forced to keep a level head as she and her crew fight for one of their own, Kat is prepared to do the impossible, but first, she has to decide if shes willing to save her boyfriends company if it means losing the boy. So instead of being the heir-this time, Hale might be the mark. But Kat wont let him go that easily, especially after she gets tipped off that his grandmothers will might have been altered in an elaborate con to steal the companys fortune. When Hale unexpectedly inherits his grandmothers billion dollar corporation, he quickly learns that theres no place for Kat in his new role. No matter the risk, the Bishops can always be counted on, but in Hales family, all bets are off when money is on the line. If their families have one thing in common, its that they both know how to stay under the radar while getting-or stealing-whatever they want. Hale the fifth were born to lead completely different lives: Kat comes from a long, proud line of loveable criminal masterminds, while Hale is the scion of one of the most seemingly perfect dynasties in the world.

Intrigue, adventure, romance, and charm abound in this New York Times bestselling series. Daring, delicious, but filled with a sense of purpose, 'Heist Society' mixes classic elements of the adolescent bildungsroman into a high-stakes escapade.'Caitlin Augusta, Stratford Library Association, CT' Copyright 2010 Media Source Inc.Book Synopsis Kat Bishop can steal anything-including your heart. Amid themes of family loyalty and identity, the protagonist comes to understand herself, her beliefs, and her place in her family. Carter's style is conversational, smooth, and clever, exposing Kat's wry humor and her steely determination. This irresistible light-fingered fairy tale is elevated by glamour and mystery.

She negotiates complicated relationships in an action-packed plot, and the unknown identity of the thief suggests a sequel. However, her resolve falters when she learns that the paintings are Nazi war spoils. Determined to save him by locating the real thief and stealing the paintings back, Kat gathers a crack team of larcenous teens for the heist to be pulled off before the two-week deadline. He informs her that five paintings have been stolen from the menacing Arturo Taccone and that her father is the prime suspect. Then after a mere three months there, 16-year-old billionaire Hale arranges for her to get kicked out. Gr 6-10 Tired of her lifelong involvement in her family's illicit dealings, teenager Katarina Bishop enrolls herself in a prestigious boarding school.

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