{"product_id":"fast-lane-damian-nwokeji-9798294193270","title":"Fast Lane: Dead End: A Tale of Choices, Consequences, and the Price of Quick Success","description":"\u003ci\u003eFast Lane: Dead End\u003c\/i\u003e is a gripping, powerful, and thought-provoking novel that confronts one of the most urgent challenges of contemporary society-the destructive allure of fast wealth and the moral consequences of shortcuts. Authored by Damian Chinazor Nwokeji, C.S.Sp, Ph.D, a Catholic Religious Brother of the Holy Ghost Congregation (Spiritans), Province of Nigeria, South-East, this inspiring work offers more than entertainment; it is a moral compass and a transformative literary journey that speaks directly to the heart of today's youth and the society that shapes them.\u003cbr\u003eThe novel is uniquely crafted in a hybrid structure, blending drama, prose, and poetry. This dynamic multi-genre format creates an immersive experience for readers, allowing the story to unfold through emotionally charged dialogue, reflective narration, and lyrical expressions. Each genre serves to enrich the exploration of Lazarus's inner turmoil, societal pressure, and eventual redemption-offering a layered and profound insight into the themes of ambition, hard work, integrity, failure, and grace.\u003cbr\u003eAt the center of the novel is Lazarus, a bright, hardworking young man raised in the rural village of Umuozu. Grounded in values of honesty and resilience, Lazarus is driven by a desire to uplift his family from poverty. However, seduced by the glitter of quick success, he turns to crime-and the path leads to devastating consequences. In prison, stripped of all illusions, he begins a painful but redemptive journey of reflection, faith, and self-discovery. His transformation is anchored by the voice of Ada, a compassionate guide whose words strike at the core: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Quick money is like fire in your hands. It warms you fast-but it burns just as quickly.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFast Lane: Dead End\u003c\/i\u003e is more than a cautionary tale-it is a mirror for the misguided, a guide for the lost, and a resource for educators, counsellors, mentors, religious leaders, and rehabilitation programs. It speaks directly to young adults, African literature lovers, and communities searching for narratives rooted in cultural truth and universal values.\u003cbr\u003eThis novel is dedicated to \u003cb\u003eHis Excellency, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR\u003c\/b\u003e, Governor of Anambra State, whose bold vision for a value-based society serves as the ideological backbone of the work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrab your copy today and join a movement-one story, one heart, one life at a time.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet this novel guide you-or someone you know-off the fast lane... and onto the path of purpose.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBecause success earned with integrity may grow slower, but its roots run deeper-and its fruits last longer.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Damian Nwokeji\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798294193270\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/25\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 130\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.28d","brand":"Damian Nwokeji","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49169905484031,"sku":"9798294193270","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/fast-lane-damian-nwokeji-9798294193270","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}