The Grifters (Mulholland Classic) is a gripping masterpiece by Jim Thompson, published in 2014 with an ISBN-13 of 978-0316404051 and spans 224 pages. This ingeniously crafted tale delves into the art of deception and betrayal, centering on Roy Dillon, a seemingly honest hardworking salesman to his friends, colleagues, and even his mistress Moira. Despite living in a modest hotel within his pay bracket and maintaining a facade of upstanding character, Roy keeps a dark secret: he makes a substantial sum from his cons or “grifting.” For years, he manages this life skillfully until one simple con turns disastrous, leaving him critically injured and under the watchful eye of his most dangerous adversary—his own mother. This novel, which forms the basis for the critically acclaimed film directed by Stephen Frears and Martin Scorsese, is a testament to Thompson’s unparalleled storytelling ability and remains one of the best novels ever written on the subject of con games.