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100 1 _aRichard North Patterson
245 1 _aThe Lasko Tangent
260 _bBallantine Books
300 _a368 pages
520 _a"Mr. Patterson is a natural storyteller....Fast moving...A handsome job."THE NEW YORK TIMESWilliam Lasko is a self-made millionaire who's got an eye for wealth and influence, the ear of the president, and a talent for using both to get what he wants. Now the Economic Crimes Commission wants the corrupt, untouchable Lasko brought down--and U.S. Attorney Christopher Paget is tapped to take on the job. To gather enough evidence to nail Lasko without alienating the White House, Paget's got to go by the book. But Lasko makes his own rules. And eliminating enemies is William Lasko's golden one....
650 _aThriller/Intrigue
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