Stainless Steel Rat - the Novel

Published in 1961, 'The Stainless Steel Rat' by Harry Harrison follows the adventures of James Bolivar diGriz, a clever con artist and thief known as Slippery Jim. As he navigates a futuristic universe, he simultaneously commits crimes and takes on the elite law enforcement agency, the Special Corps. The novel is notable for its blend of science fiction and humor, establishing a unique anti-hero in diGriz and influencing the genre with its satirical take on crime and morality in a high-tech society.