00926nam a22001337a 4500020001600000082001100016100002900027245004700056250000800103260003700111300002800148520060600176650001000782  a034532532-X  a813.54  aPatterson, Richard North  aThe Lasko TangentcRichard North Patterson  a1st  aNew YorkbBallantine Booksc1980  a360 Pagesb17X11 cmbPB  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 ...  aNovel