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Fast Track

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DeDakis' debut novel is a page-turner, full of interesting sub-plots, suspense, and energy. One can easily imagine this as movie material, because it is very visual and action-filled. The protagonist and narrator is a young woman, and DeDakis easily makes the transition to a woman's voice. He clearly understands her motivation and her character. She, Lark, is a likable and appealing figure, and she, foibles and strengths combined, makes the entire novel attractive and interesting. The 300 pages of this mystery go by fast, and mystery lovers will find it compelling. This reader hopes for more novels to come from this author, whose profession is editing the early morning news for CNN.

Lark Chadwick is a likeable, naive young woman who gets a rude awakening into real life. There were times when I wanted to smack her for the stubbornness she displays, but I had to keep reading just to find out what was really going on. Thanks, John, for creating such a wonderful page-turner. I lost sleep but it was worth every wink....even reading it for the second time! The characters and scenery are very real, and the surprise near the end makes sense of the entire story. Can't wait for the sequel!

What a great ending! Totally unexpected!

I love to read and have always enjoy a good suspense novel! All of the suspense novels that I have read over the past couple of years have been disappointing because I was able to figure out the ending. NOT Fast Track! This novel kept me guessing until the end. Every time I thought I figured it out, I was proven wrong. The greatest point was realizing that what really happened was not even close to what I ever guessed! A true suspense novel that kept me wanting to turn the pages until the end!

I am very much looking forward to reading "Bluff"!

Fast Track held off the daily grind while it's writer kept my interest with every page. I like to think I'm clever enough to figure out endings but the sidetrips in this story are so good it made the plot-detective in me happy to just enjoy the ride. It wouldn't have done any good anyway, DeDakis is crafty till the end. A big part of the fun too is that his characters are so well done, it's like knowing the people next door, then finding out they have very deep and dark closets.

When I met John Dedakis in a Barnes & Noble bookstore, I bought the book expecting a story about a hardcore, investigative MALE journalist with years of experience. Instead we get the refreshingly young and troubled Lark Chadwick, new to the journalist scene with personal tragedy to overcome as she investigates the secrets behind her mother and father's death in a train accident which she was fortunate to survive in her infancy. The tension and engaging content kept me reading quickly to the end. Lark's mentorship with the older journalist gave such practical tips, I would recommend it to all journalism students and investigative writers alike. I look forward to more work by John Dedakis.

This is a great book! I found it difficult to put down. I was very surprised at the ending, what a twist! I was not able to pick out the suspect..very good!(and I am in Law Enforcement. No one fools me...) It took me by surprise! I especially liked the descriptions of the characters. I felt like I could visualize them and by the end of the book, I felt I actually knew them. DeDakis was able to use all my senses throughout the entire book.
It's obvious that DeDakis spent the necessary time on creating a masterpiece. This story is an adventure. This author is well on his way to becoming an icon, a writer placed in a text book of great literature. I am looking forward to more of his work.

Captivating, interesting, and suspenseful, Fast Track is a page-turner with complex themes and detailed characters. There are so many surprises throughout the novel that I couldn't put it down. I was constantly engaged, questioning what would happen to the main protagonist, Lark Chadwick, next. I would highly recommend this novel to anyone who wants a fun and suspenseful read combined with a very developed plot. This was a well written novel intertwined with journalistic morals and teachings. I can't wait for the next book by John DeDakis!

Equally suspenseful with the story line is the unfolding of the main character Lark Chadwick. Lots to be gleaned from her struggles,choices and conclusions.

Also found "Fast Track" to be insightful into the world of responsible reporting and journalism.

I couldn't put it down! The characters were wonderful, very human and real. The story grabs the reader right from the beginning, and doesn't let go until the end, which is filled with surprises. "Fast Track" is fast-paced and exciting, yet still believable. A great read!

Don't start until you have time to read straight through. A fascinating mystery even more special if you are familiar with Madison , WI and the surrounding area. I'm waiting for number two.