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97/100 I've always thought Harry Harrison was a very underrated author, he doesn't get the mentions other writers of his era does. James "Slippery Jim" diGriz is his best creation. Con man, thief, smuggler and rogue, he knows how to fight but would rather think and talk his way out of bad situations, also he tries never to kill anyone unless its self defense. This book contains 3 of his short novels, and is a great introduction to

When the office door opened suddenly, I knew the game was up.

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#characteronthenaughtylist #seasonsreadings16 I have always had a soft spot for Slippery Jim DiGriz since these books got me back into reading sci-fi in high school. Intergalactic Con man, thief and all round troublemaker, reluctantly turned agent for the authorities, a man who will charm you, flatter you and then steal all that you can afford to loose, but still leave you feeling good about the overall experience.