--- product_id: 5743010 title: "The Intern's Handbook: A Thriller (1) (A John Lago Thriller) Hardcover – April 8, 2014" brand: "shane kuhn" price: "VT10452" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 4 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/5743010-the-interns-handbook-a-thriller-1-a-john-lago-thriller store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # The Intern's Handbook: A Thriller (1) (A John Lago Thriller) Hardcover – April 8, 2014 **Brand:** shane kuhn **Price:** VT10452 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Intern's Handbook: A Thriller (1) (A John Lago Thriller) Hardcover – April 8, 2014 by shane kuhn - **How much does it cost?** VT10452 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/5743010-the-interns-handbook-a-thriller-1-a-john-lago-thriller) ## Best For - shane kuhn enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted shane kuhn brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Intern's Handbook: A Thriller (1) (A John Lago Thriller) Hardcover – April 8, 2014 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71pPgdMpYDL.jpg) ![The Intern's Handbook: A Thriller (1) (A John Lago Thriller) Hardcover – April 8, 2014 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/714-Lf-hVhL.jpg) ![The Intern's Handbook: A Thriller (1) (A John Lago Thriller) Hardcover – April 8, 2014 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31h+5dI6nVL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Summer Blockbuster in Written Form *by L***A on May 27, 2014* Shane Kuhn delivers high-voltage entertainment in his debut novel The Intern's Handbook, a smart, punchy thriller that makes a brilliant addition to anyone's dude-lit library. In main character John Lago, Kuhn concocts a snarky combination of world-weary wisdom and brash, punkish bravado. Lago is a twenty-something hitman with nothing much to lose as he blends in and blasts through one final job before retirement. His first-person narration rolls face-forward (the whole book is a mock desk manual explaining the intricacies of assassination as a career choice) and addresses the reader as a fellow "intern" in the employ of HR, Inc. This device allows for some slick behind-the-curtain revelations of his motives and methods in a wickedly sarcastic first-person dialect. And the action scenes pulsate with urgency as Lago--also a devoted film buff--displays his singular acumen at dispensing his targets and reminisces prior take-downs, peppering his tales with fun cinematic references. He even works his way through a sharp-edged contemporary romance that balances out the shop talk, told largely through another clever literary device best left as a fun surprise. But an unexpected layer of this character that struck me most-- and which I hope strikes other readers just as much--was the self-recognition the author bestows upon his character in the midst of all the mayhem: at his core, John Lago is a grown-up child haunted by the loss of things he never had the opportunity to possess, understanding the world through a framework of brutality because his survival has demanded it of him. He knows all too well the toll his work has taken, and he's ready to move on from it by any means necessary. This well-delivered stroke humanizes the one-man death squad and gives resonance to his overriding quandary without coming across as forced or maudlin.If you're a fan of high-concept action flicks with a touch of humanity thrown in the mix for good measure, you've just found your next read. Fire it up. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Stuff *by K***R on March 7, 2019* This one grabbed me from the beginning and took off like a rocket. Great characters, great story concept and a decent plot are all included. The lead character and narrator, John, is likeable for a hired assassin. His actions are believable until he starts messing up. Then I had some problems sustaining my willingness to believe his boss, Bob, would give him so many second, third and even fourth chances. I also found the ending surprisingly weak. Still, it was very readable. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Wait for the movie *by S***M on August 27, 2015* The opening of the book is quite fun. The tone of voice the narrator uses is a bit snarky with some amusing comments on corporate hierarchies in general and law firms in particular. But its really hard to maintain that fun aspect of the book when the narrator is someone who confesses to multiple murders. If you can see the humor in a character who puts a bullet into his lover before confessing his love for her then you are doing better than I am. The author is trying to combine romantic comedy and a "Dexter" like character but it eventually just breaks down for me. I'm assuming the movie will need a major rewrite. And then the author has a sequel where he starts by stealing the title from an author who did a much better job than he did. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Intern's Handbook: A Thriller (1) (A John Lago Thriller) - Hostile Takeover: A John Lago Thriller (2) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/5743010-the-interns-handbook-a-thriller-1-a-john-lago-thriller](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/5743010-the-interns-handbook-a-thriller-1-a-john-lago-thriller) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-02*