The Stainless Steel Rat

The Stainless Steel Rat is a restored edition of the fast‑paced, irreverent science‑fiction classic featuring master criminal and anti‑hero James Bolivar diGriz — better known as “Slippery Jim.” This 2026 edition presents the novel in a clean, modern format for readers who enjoy sci‑fi adventure, crime capers, and sharp, humorous storytelling.

DiGriz is a thief, con‑artist, and escape artist operating in a future where crime is nearly impossible — which only makes him better at it. When one of his heists goes sideways, he finds himself entangled with the Special Corps, a shadowy organisation that recruits the very criminals it hunts. What follows is a whirlwind of disguises, escapes, futuristic gadgets, and moral ambiguity, all delivered with the Rat’s trademark charm and cynicism.

Designed for fans of classic science fiction, pulp adventure, and anti‑hero narratives, this volume is part of the Rectory Print Science‑Fiction Classics series — a collection dedicated to restoring influential works that shaped the genre.