Put a lid on it
(Book)
Author:
Published:
New York : Mysterious Press, [2002].
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
247 pages ; 24 cm
Status:
Description
In this uproariously funny novel from "a national literary treasure," a career criminal is offered a new life outside of prison — if he can steal a compromising video of the president (Booklist).
Meehan, a career thief staring at life without parole, is awaiting sentencing at the Manhattan Correctional Center when he is called to a meeting by someone masquerading as his lawyer.
The man, it turns out, represents the presidential re-election campaign committee — now finding itself in need of a little professional help. So they "outsource" Meehan in return for a walk from all pending criminal charges. All he has to do is steal a compromising video tape before the other side springs an "October Surprise" on the president.
A shrewd burglar, Meehan bites, and shows just how easy Watergate would have been had they left it to the professionals.
Meehan, a career thief staring at life without parole, is awaiting sentencing at the Manhattan Correctional Center when he is called to a meeting by someone masquerading as his lawyer.
The man, it turns out, represents the presidential re-election campaign committee — now finding itself in need of a little professional help. So they "outsource" Meehan in return for a walk from all pending criminal charges. All he has to do is steal a compromising video tape before the other side springs an "October Surprise" on the president.
A shrewd burglar, Meehan bites, and shows just how easy Watergate would have been had they left it to the professionals.
Copies
Location
Call Number
Status
Bethany/Clark Adult Collection
MYS WES
On Shelf
Old Saybrook/Acton Adult Fiction
F WESTLAKE
On Shelf
Woodbridge Adult Fiction
FIC WESTLAKE
On Shelf
More Details
Language:
English
ISBN:
0892967188
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 5.8, 10 Points
Level 5.8, 10 Points
Notes
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader,UG,5.8,10,74321
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Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Westlake, D. E. (2002). Put a lid on it. Mysterious Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Westlake, Donald E. 2002. Put a Lid On It. Mysterious Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Westlake, Donald E, Put a Lid On It. Mysterious Press, 2002.
MLA Citation (style guide)Westlake, Donald E. Put a Lid On It. Mysterious Press, 2002.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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