Criminal volume 1 is the best most predictable story I have ever read. I admit that I found Coward a very engaging read despite the fact thay all heist cliches are there - an epic fuck up, crooked cops, vengeance and death, drugs, diamonds, armored vehicles. 
 What lacks in originality is being complemented by a good story. Coward has just the right touch of emotions to drive the characters do what they should, even if it is against their will. That emotional appeal of the story all throughout the pages is more than enough to make you pick this volume and start to read the Criminal books.