Lilly’s estranged son, a "short-con" artist who operates small-scale scams involving quick-change tricks with currency.
The work is characterized by its "ice-cold tone" and a "deceptively simple writing style" that portrays human brutality and the oppressive nature of poverty. The Grifters
The Grifters – Jim Thompson - Battered, Tattered, Yellowed, & Creased Lilly’s estranged son, a "short-con" artist who operates
A veteran grifter who works for a brutal mob boss, Bobo Justus. Her job involves placing large bets at racetracks to lower the odds on "long shots". Lilly’s estranged son
