Jim DiGriz is a criminal in a galaxy where crime is scarce. This book tells the origin of this clever crook and how he goes from petty theft to robbery of all sorts. Jim is smarter than a lot of ordinary people and very lucky. He uses many different gadgets and disguises to carry out his well planned crimes.

I think Harry Harrison has a fascinating sense of humor. He writes his stories so that they keep you on the edge of your seat.