The Almost Perfect Heist

The Diamond Job: An Easy Read True Crime Story (A2-B1 Level English)

By: E.Z. Read

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

The world’s most secure diamond vault.
A team of master thieves.
A robbery so clever the alarms never made a sound.

In February 2003, a gang carried out one of the most ambitious crimes in history: the Antwerp Diamond Heist.

They left no fingerprints.
No DNA.
No witnesses.

So how did they get caught?

The Almost Perfect Heist tells the true story behind the legendary break-in — rewritten in clear, simple English for A2–B1 English learners and adult reluctant readers.

Discover how Leonardo Notarbartolo charmed a city, assembled a team of specialists, and defeated a vault considered “unbreakable”… only to be undone by a salami sandwich and a pet ferret in the woods.

E.Z. READ — Easy Read True Crime Series

Real cases. Simple English. Powerful stories.

Written especially for English learners (A2–B1), this book includes:

• Short chapters

• Clear, controlled vocabulary

• Natural, easy-to-follow dialogue

• A fast-paced, real-life crime story

• An ESL-friendly writing style for adults

Fast, gripping, and easy to read — perfect for:
🔹 English learners (A2–B1)
🔹 ESL teachers and classrooms
🔹 Adult reluctant readers
🔹 Fans of Netflix-style true crime
🔹 Anyone who loves unbelievable real stories