Devil in the House [Paperback]

Paul Theis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 19, 2004

This novel about the inner workings of the U.S. Congress is as timely as today's news and as unsettling as tomorrow's headlines-and just as intriguing. -Robert H. Michel, former Minority Leader, U.S. House of Representatives"A gripping read, Devil in the House provides a tantalizing look inside Washington politics and at duplicity on Capitol Hill."-Milton Friedman, former senior White House speech writer"A powerful look at the unprincipled use of power on Capitol Hill."-Sidney Yudain, founder and former editor/publisher of Roll Call, the Newspaper of Capitol Hill

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About the Author

A former journalist, Paul A. Theis served as executive editor to the President, staff consultant to the U.S. House of Representatives, public relations director of a national political party on Capitol Hill and as a top aide to an Ohio Congressman. He resides with his wife, Nancy, in Washington D.C.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse (January 19, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595303145
• ISBN-13: 978-0595303144
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,384,068 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Discovery Of A Fiction Writer, February 28, 2004

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Norman L. Wolfson (Point Pleasant, N.J. United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Devil in the House (Paperback)

I have known the author for nearly a half century. But did I really know him? He was great in politics and the book gives an inkling of this. But I think, after reading "Devil In The House", he missed his calling. His writing grabs the reader from the start. And the deeper one goes the more one is hooked. I thoroughly enjoyed it-- and marvelled at the the plot and character development.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clever Maneuvering in Congress, February 23, 2004

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"genecowen" (Washington, DC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Devil in the House (Paperback)

What do you do about a death in Congress? Make the most of it, according to Neal Pickett, the conniving main character in Paul Theis' fascinating "Devil in the House." The clever anti-hero contrives an elaborate scheme to delude Congress and the press, and in the process gives the reader interesting lessons in legislative procedures and political maneuvering in a tight campaign for the House of Representatives. But the main reason for reading this book is that it carries you along through clever twists and surprises that will prevent you from putting it down until the moving climax.

5.0 out of 5 stars Praise for "Devil in the House", May 25, 2004

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"[e-mail]" (Baltimore, MD United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Devil in the House (Hardcover)

This novel is an excellent read. Paul Theis did a wonderful job with detailing what goes on behind the scenes of a Congressional election. The book was very griping and suspenseful. I truly enjoyed reading every page of it.