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Downs, Joseph M.

 
9781403315410: Life of Lies

Synopsis

Peter Drake is a rare and honest politician. Hampered by being too naive, he is faced with challenges throughout his life, brought on by one man, and a wife whose beauty tempts his best friend to destructive obsession. The adored politician lives what most call a charmed life. But most don't have the threat of Pat Casey.Patrick Casey, the Irish mobster, has no qualms about killing. He is man who stops at nothing to obtain anything or anyone. Childhood friends with the now honest politician that is determined to see him in prison, the mobster has resolved to win the game, and collect the spoils.Ronald Goldman preys on the naivet of his best friend while offering a world of riches to a cold and cruel criminal. With a lifelong desire for his prey's wife, the lawyer knows to settle for less, until both the time and woman are ripe. His challenge is being smart enough to stand between the two rivals and come out as king.Follow this engrossing tale of the dangers of living with the temptation of success at all cost. There's no guarantee who will be on top after a Life of Lies.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Peter Drake is a rare and honest politician. Hampered by being too naive, he is faced with challenges throughout his life, brought on by one man, and a wife whose beauty tempts his best friend to destructive obsession. The adored politician lives what most call a charmed life. But most don't have the threat of Pat Casey.Patrick Casey, the Irish mobster, has no qualms about killing. He is man who stops at nothing to obtain anything or anyone. Childhood friends with the now honest politician that is determined to see him in prison, the mobster has resolved to win the game, and collect the spoils.Ronald Goldman preys on the naivet of his best friend while offering a world of riches to a cold and cruel criminal. With a lifelong desire for his prey's wife, the lawyer knows to settle for less, until both the time and woman are ripe. His challenge is being smart enough to stand between the two rivals and come out as king.Follow this engrossing tale of the dangers of living with the temptation of success at all cost. There's no guarantee who will be on top after a Life of Lies.

Biographie de l'auteur

Joe Downs is a life-long resident of Louisville, Kentucky. He is a husband, father, and four-time grandfather. Possessing a keen knowledge of the workings of this world, a propensity for how justice should work, and his insight and experience in dealing with people provides for this unique novel's twists and turns. An adept writer of many professional subjects, this is his first fictional masterpiece.

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9781403315427: Life of Lies

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  1403315426 ISBN 13 :  9781403315427
Editeur : AuthorHouse, 2002
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