Re: Heist/caper science fiction?

douglas winston wrote:
Peter Knutsen wrote:

What are some of the most famous science fiction stories about thieves?

I can think of the Stainless Steel Rat series (of which I only liked the first), "Against a Dark Background" by Iain M. Banks, and "Neuromancer" (mostly about hackers, but they do steal a physical object early on).

Are there any other major novels, short stories, book series, or characters, with such a theme?

Several stories by Mike Resnick or Steve Perry may be what you want.
How do you feel about spies and secret agents?

Spies and secret agents interest me in general, although I specifically want to be told of science fiction novels and short stories that are about thieves.

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Peter Knutsen
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  • Re: Heist/caper science fiction?
    ... I can think of the Stainless Steel Rat series (of which I only liked ... Several stories by Mike Resnick or Steve Perry may be what you want. ... Spies and secret agents interest me in general, ... space opera and manhunt as thieving, ...
    (rec.arts.sf.written)
  • Re: Heist/caper science fiction?
    ... I can think of the Stainless Steel Rat series (of which I only liked ... Several stories by Mike Resnick or Steve Perry may be what you want. ... Spies and secret agents interest me in general, ... stories that are about thieves. ...
    (rec.arts.sf.written)
  • Re: Heist/caper science fiction?
    ... I can think of the Stainless Steel Rat series, "Against a Dark Background" by Iain M. Banks, and "Neuromancer". ... Several stories by Mike Resnick or Steve Perry may be what you want. ...
    (rec.arts.sf.written)