Re: Heist/caper science fiction?

Peter Knutsen wrote:
Johnny Tindalos wrote:
Peter Knutsen <peter@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in
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.

It isn't one of the latter, but next time you're in a spysome mood,
you might like to take a look at _Declare_ by Tim Powers; it's one
of his best and like a cross between the finest of Le Carre and Ye
Seriously Scary Supernaturae.

Thanks. Right now I'm interested in caper stories, but I can always
make use of spy story suggestions later, so that's fine.

Will try to think of some light-fingered skiffy now...

Wasn't there a Delaney short story about a master thief? With some
odd, long title?

"Time Considered as a Helix of Semi-Precious Stones". An amazing
story, but nothing in it you'd call a caper.


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