Put a Lid on It - by Donald E Westlake (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Facing life without parole, career thief Francis Meehan awaits sentencing in Manhattan when he's approached with an offer he can't refuse: all charges will be dropped if he steals an incriminating videotape that could cost the President of the United States his reelection.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>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 (<i>Booklist</i>). </b><br> 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. <br>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. <br>A shrewd burglar, Meehan bites, and shows just how easy Watergate would have been had they left it to the professionals.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Donald E. Westlake</b> has written numerous novels over the past thirty-five years under his own name and pseudonyms, including Richard Stark. Many of his books have been made into movies, including <i>The Hunter</i>, which became the brilliant film noir <i>Point Blank</i>, and the 1999 smash hit <i>Payback</i>. He penned the Hollywood scripts for <i>The Stepfather</i> and <i>The Grifters</i>, which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Screenplay. The winner of three Edgar awards and a Mystery Writers of America Grand Master, Donald E. Westlake was presented with The Eye, the Private Eye Writers of America's Lifetime Achievement Award, at the Shamus Awards. He lives with his wife, Abby Adams, in rural New York State. For more information, visit his website: www.donaldwestlake.com.
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