The Lasko Tangent

by Richard North Patterson

Book Overview

The investigation of a politically powerful industrialist; the death of a key witness; the corruption of a federal agency. These are the explosive elements facing cynical young government lawyer... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 034532532X
• Release Date: July 1985
• Publisher: Ballantine Books
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.5" x 0.8" x 4.0"

Customer Reviews

Great read!

I just had to keep reading to see what happened next. Don't confuse this author with the other Patterson. Both are good but Richard North Patterson has depth to his stories that is fascinating.

Chris Paget lives!

Haven't read _The Lasko Tangent_ (yet: I know, I know--so why am I writing this review?!). Truth be told I came to Richard North Patterson's plot and character development from his more recent books. And I'd like you to know that Chris Paget remains a great character in the ones that I've read where he has appeared... _Conviction_ is (perhaps?) the most recent. Now that I'm halfway done with _Degree of Guilt_ I think I've got to put _Exile_ back on the library shelves and go to Patterson's first book. And I am VERY much looking forward to it, even if it's not as good as his later books... But thanks anyway.

ANOTHER WINNER!

Good story, well crafted and hard to put down! I'll read ALL his books in the future.

Glad I read it!

It was actually Degree of Guilt that led me to this book. I had heard it was great, and read over the reader's reviews. One reader said it's best to read The Lasko Tangent first, since that's where Christopher Paget is first introduced. The Lasko Tangent was pretty good, although I thought Degree of Guilt was much better. I'm now eager to read all Patterson's books--he has a great style, with intricate plots, excellent characterization and sophisticated dialog. I'd enjoy any recommendations from other readers who particularly like this author.

A well-written book

"The Lasko tangent" is a very well-written book. The plot is refreshingly novel and the story-line does not insult the intelligence of the reader, unlike some novels of late(read "the best laid plans"). In short, it is a compulsive read!