Stainless Steel Rat - the Novel
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James Bolivar diGriz, alias Slippery Jim, alias The Stainless Steel Rat, is an interstellar con man, crook, and thief. He's also the bane of the Special Corps, an elite law enforcement squad. When Jim pulls off a successful bank job, he inadvertently saves the galaxy. But Jim is more than just a criminal. He's also a master of disguise, a skilled fighter, and a brilliant strategist. He's always one step ahead of the Special Corps, and he always manages to escape their clutches. Jim is a lovable rogue, and his adventures are always full of humor and excitement. He's a hero to the downtrodden and a thorn in the side of the powerful. Jim is a reminder that even the most hardened criminal can have a heart of gold.Book Details
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Harry Harrison
United States, Ireland
Harry Max Harrison was an American science fiction author, known mostly for his character The Stainless Steel Rat and for his novel Make Room! Make Room! (1966).The latter was the rough basis for the...
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