The Stainless Steel Rat

Meet James Bolivar diGriz, a.k.a. "Slippery Jim," a charming rogue in a future so pristine, crime is practically an endangered species. Jim, however, is a thriving specimen, a "stainless steel rat" expertly navigating the cracks in an otherwise impenetrable society. His exploits, a delightful ballet of cons, disguises, and narrow escapes, eventually catch the eye of the Special Corps—not for imprisonment, but for recruitment into their shadowy ranks. This fix-up novel throws Jim into a high-stakes game where his unparalleled criminal genius is suddenly a galactic asset.