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The Heist
Will McIntosh · Book · 2013
What hooked you in The Heist was the way a high-stakes, impossible robbery forces a motley crew to test their moral boundaries.
Films on the same thread
Now You See Me
Louis Leterrier · Film · 2013
Shares a thread with The Heist: Heist.
Much like the unconventional team in The Heist, this film focuses on the theatricality of complex crimes where the line between reality and elaborate misdirection remains dangerously thin.
Hell or High Water
David Mackenzie · Film · 2016
Shares a thread with The Heist: Heist.
The Heist explores the consequences of desperate actions, and here you will find that same gritty reality where family loyalty drives individuals to execute high-stakes schemes under immense pressure.
Ocean's Eleven
Steven Soderbergh · Film · 2001
Shares 2 threads with The Heist: Teamwork, Heist.
If the Las Vegas setting and team dynamics of The Heist drew you in, this classic caper offers the ultimate blueprint for a coordinated robbery executed with style and precision.
Heat
Michael Mann · Film · 1995
Shares a thread with The Heist: Existentialism.
The Heist highlights the tension of professional criminals, and this film mirrors that intensity by examining the personal toll and obsession required to maintain a life of high-stakes theft.
Series on the same thread
Money Heist
Álex Pina · Series · 2017
Shares a thread with The Heist: Heist.
This series captures the meticulous planning found in The Heist, focusing on how a group of outcasts with nothing left to lose can pull off the most ambitious robbery imaginable.
CSI: Vegas
Jason Tracey · Series · 2021
Shares a thread with The Heist: Teamwork.
While The Heist explores the criminal side of Sin City, this procedural captures the same high-stakes atmosphere and teamwork required to solve complex mysteries within the iconic Las Vegas landscape.
Hustle
Tony Jordan · Series · 2004
Shares 2 threads with The Heist: Teamwork, Heist.
The Heist thrives on the chemistry of its unconventional crew, a trait mirrored in this series as a group of skilled con artists navigates intricate stings and moral ambiguity.
Timeless
Shawn Ryan · Series · 2016
Explores: Time Paradox, Protecting the Timeline, Historical Fiction.
Just as The Heist blends speculative elements with criminal activity, this show features an unlikely team using advanced technology to alter history and prevent a catastrophic criminal outcome.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe · Podcast · 2026
Explores: untold historical anecdotes, curiosity-driven learning, American cultural history.
The Heist uses short-form storytelling to pull you into a mystery, and this podcast offers a similar experience by unraveling obscure historical anecdotes and secrets for the curious mind.
The Habitat
Gimlet · Podcast · 2020
The Heist centers on the psychological weight of a life-altering mission, much like this exploration of volunteers pushed to their limits while living in an isolated, simulated environment.
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Common questions
Is The Heist a full-length novel?
No, The Heist is a short story written by Hugo Award winner Will McIntosh. It provides a concise narrative experience centered on a robbery in Las Vegas rather than the extended length of a traditional novel.
Who is the author of The Heist?
The Heist was written by Will McIntosh. He is an acclaimed author who has received a Hugo Award for his work in the science fiction and fantasy genres.
What is the primary objective of the crew in The Heist?
In The Heist, the unlikely crew gathers in Las Vegas to pull off a robbery where the ultimate target is life itself. This short story explores the high-stakes nature of their mission and the unique circumstances surrounding their plan.
When was The Heist published?
The Heist, a short story by Will McIntosh, was published in 2013. It remains a notable entry in the author's body of work, focusing on a high-stakes heist set against the backdrop of Las Vegas.