This is a signed first printing of Fake: A Lark Chadwick Mystery by John DeDakis, published in 2019 by Strategic Media Books. This suspenseful political thriller follows reporter Lark Chadwick as she investigates a high-stakes case of deception in the White House. The book is personally inscribed by the author with a humorous message:

“To Janet – If you don’t like this book, it’s Maxine’s fault.”

Signed and dated 2023 by John DeDakis.

The cover design features a striking collage of newsprint with a black-and-white photo of the White House, reinforcing the novel’s journalistic and political themes.