Put a lid on it
(Large Print)
Author:
Published:
Waterville, Me. : Thorndike Press, 2002.
Format:
Large Print
Physical Desc:
311 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.
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Location
Call Number
Status
Old Saybrook/Acton Adult Fiction Large Print
LTE F WESTLAKE
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More Details
Language:
English
ISBN:
0786246693
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 5.8, 10 Points
Level 5.8, 10 Points
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APA Citation (style guide)
Westlake, D. E. (2002). Put a lid on it. Thorndike Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Westlake, Donald E. 2002. Put a Lid On It. Thorndike Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Westlake, Donald E, Put a Lid On It. Thorndike Press, 2002.
MLA Citation (style guide)Westlake, Donald E. Put a Lid On It. Thorndike Press, 2002.
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