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Dead Heat
by
Lisa Nowak (Goodreads Author)
Alex is a machine whisperer. He can tell what’s wrong with a broken-down car with a touch. But his gift can’t save him from the brutality of his meth-addict father. For two years, Alex experienced kindness through Cole, his mentor. Now Cole’s dead, and the violence in Alex’s life is escalating.
When Cole reappears as a ghost, Alex clings to the tenuous link. Then he learns...more
When Cole reappears as a ghost, Alex clings to the tenuous link. Then he learns...more
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Published
October 2012
by Webfoot Publishing
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Wow, grab your tissues for this one.
Alex, the main character, has stayed with me now for a couple weeks. I can't shake his story. I swear he's a real person out there. I just have to go down the street and turn a corner and I'll find him.
Alex is a completely believable character. Dealing with an abusive drug addict for a father isn't easy, until Alex finds a friend and mentor in Cole. Except Cole is a race car driver and dies in an accident. Alex's world is turned upside down but Cole still vis...more
Alex, the main character, has stayed with me now for a couple weeks. I can't shake his story. I swear he's a real person out there. I just have to go down the street and turn a corner and I'll find him.
Alex is a completely believable character. Dealing with an abusive drug addict for a father isn't easy, until Alex finds a friend and mentor in Cole. Except Cole is a race car driver and dies in an accident. Alex's world is turned upside down but Cole still vis...more
DEAD HEAT is probably in my top three favorite books of 2012. I'll admit, it caught me off guard. I don't know what I was expecting, but it wasn't what I got. And what I got was AMAZING.
This book is less supernatural than contemporary, less frivolous read than powerful story telling.
I think the author, Lisa Nowak, is a genius.
At first it took me a bit to get into the voice of the main character (and first person narrator) of DEAD HEAT, but it didn't take me long to discover its rhythm. Besides,...more
This book is less supernatural than contemporary, less frivolous read than powerful story telling.
I think the author, Lisa Nowak, is a genius.
At first it took me a bit to get into the voice of the main character (and first person narrator) of DEAD HEAT, but it didn't take me long to discover its rhythm. Besides,...more
A man who longs for a son and a boy who can’t escape his father’s violence. Even death can’t break their bond.
Looking for a modern-day ghost story? One with an interesting mortal story? Dead Heat by Lisa Nowak fits the bill.
Alex is a troubled kid with a train-wreck family. But, he’s a good kid, talented with machines, and longing for someone in his life. With his mentor and friend Cole, Alex starts to put his life on track. He gets a job, stays in school, and gains confidence. When Cole is kille...more
Looking for a modern-day ghost story? One with an interesting mortal story? Dead Heat by Lisa Nowak fits the bill.
Alex is a troubled kid with a train-wreck family. But, he’s a good kid, talented with machines, and longing for someone in his life. With his mentor and friend Cole, Alex starts to put his life on track. He gets a job, stays in school, and gains confidence. When Cole is kille...more
Lisa Nowak has crafted a character-driven tale that will simultaneously break your heart and fill you with hope. The characters are believable and unique, and the situations never stretch the limits of credibility - even when they involve ghosts. An emotional, gripping read, with well-executed flashbacks filling in the background even as we are learning about the present circumstances. Nowak may be a YA author, but this is a book that will appeal to all ages.
Lisa has done it again. I started reading this book and couldn't put it down until I'd finished it. Lucky for me it was a shorter book!
Lisa knows her characters very well and she makes it easy for the reader to fall into their lives. Alex and Cole have a very strong bond that transcends death. Her writing style keeps things interesting and totally believable. I recommend this for tweeens and older.
Lisa knows her characters very well and she makes it easy for the reader to fall into their lives. Alex and Cole have a very strong bond that transcends death. Her writing style keeps things interesting and totally believable. I recommend this for tweeens and older.
A very touching read. Even though it took a little getting used to, Alex's voice was great and I really liked it. I would have liked to see a little more of Cole's past in order to understand his actions, but the lack of it didn't take anything away from the story. Yes, it has paranormal elements, but I wouldn't call it a paranormal book, just a contemporary with a paranormal twist.
I love/hate this book. It was a great book. I hate that this type of stuff goes on. As a mother I just couldn't stand by & let this go on. That being said I have never been in abusive relationship so maybe I can't fully comprehend the situation. As trying as being a parent can be, I would never lay a hand on them or let someone else.
Another great book from Lisa Nowak. At first, I wasn't sure if I liked the idea of Cole not "being there" for Alex, but Nowak's clever plot saved the day. Brilliant. I always love her books because of the strong mentor/protegee relationships. DEAD HEAT is a winner!
I really liked this book, but as a warning, it is not for the faint of heart. It contains a lot of swearing and deals with drug use and dealing. The whole time I read this book, I kept thinking kids in schools should have to read this in their health classes. It would keep their attention and they would, in no uncertain terms, get the picture about drinking, drug use, dealing, physical abuse, and their effects on people. Gripping. A great read.
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In addition to being a YA author, Lisa Nowak is a retired amateur stock car racer, an accomplished cat whisperer, and a professional smartass. She writes coming-of-age books about kids in hard luck situations who learn to appreciate their own value after finding mentors who love them for who they are.
Lisa has no spare time, but if she did she’d use it to tend to her expansive perennial garden, wa...more
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