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The authors--father-daughter private investigators--know from experience just how often people want to find family members, natural parents, old flames, old friends, deadbeat dads, witnesses, or missing heirs. Furthermore, they know how easy and inexpensive it is to conduct the search. Using CD-ROM databases, death records, military connections, and the Internet (with its listings by phone directory, alumni lists, and professional associations), they say you can find what you're looking for on your own. Following their instructions and using their comprehensive resources, you ought to be able to find anyone in no time.

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Rapid growth in the ways in which information is shared has made it easier than ever to find long-lost friends and family members. What once involved searching through public records, documents, and piles of paperwork now can be accomplished with a click of the mouse in the right direction. This guide provides that direction by unlocking the secrets of professional private investigators and explaining how the public can use the latest resources and technology. Included are directories of sites that allow a person to be located by telephone number, sites that list voter registration records and death records, and listings of databases for lawyers, doctors, pilots, members of the military, and more.

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Solid........2002-09-03

This book has much solid advice from what appears to be
an experienced private detective. The writing is clear and
there are helpful lists of addresses and other information.

In fact, I was successful in a search where I'd failed before.

Some of the info was outdated or not true (for example, Texas
universities will not confirm enrollment via a phone call), but this is nitpicking.

Rather Elementary................2001-06-23

This book was o.k., but it is basically for someone who doesn't know anything. The word "Fast" in the title was also misleading. That's really the only reason I bought it, because I thought it would give some other facts and instructions other than the old-fashioned "go to the court house", "haggle with the clerk", "write to some records office somewhere using snail mail" stuff. It's just a little outdated, though that is not unusual for todays fast-moving technological pace. There were a few informative points and references, but generally I'd say it is very basic. For those who are just now needing to learn the basics, it's a good place to start. For those who already know a thing or two, I doubt it would help all that much.

If you are searching, this is the first book you should get!.......1999-12-29

There are MANY books out there on finding people and/or getting information on them. "Find anyone fast" is by far one of the most superior books out there. As an experienced investigator it still provides me with invaluable leads and resources!

The first chapter gives you 'case studies'. Invaluable to anyone just starting out in this field or looking for someone. Understanding how people are found is easy when you see the different twists and turns it takes. This is no movie where finding people is easy and glamorous.

Johnson and Knox also provide information on using the internet to find people (of course one of the easiest and free ways to do it), performing adoption related searches with ease (they provide the necessary places to check and how to do it) , military searches (I also recommend getting the book "How to locate anyone who is or has been in the military" also available on Amazon.com), and they also provide a very valuable section: Solving difficult cases...something I haven't seen in very many books on this subject!

You also get a great resource: every state address and phone number for all sorts of informaiton...you need this information! And they provide it in a very easy and comprehensive manner. There is also federal resources and civillian resources in this appendix as well.

You are also taught how to do a FOIA or Freedom of information act request letter, get a data sheet so you can organize your investigation and more!

Get the book, you will not regret the small investment you'll make in it!

An excellent resource!.......1999-09-01

A well presented collection of some of the best sources of public information available both off-line and online.

Well written and comprehensive investigation resource.......1999-02-17

"Find anyone fast" is a well thought out and great resource for anyone who is new to conducting an investigation or who is unsure of how to proceed with one. There is a good mix of actual case histories as well as how it is done and how it can be applied in 'your' case.

And the best part is a well laid out appendix of every state with names, addresses and phone numbers of virtually anyone you might need to contact for records or assistance.

All in all, it's a definite 'must have' for both the amateur and intermediate layman conducting their own investigation to find anyone.

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Find Public Records Fast, 4th Edition: The National Directory of Government Agencies That House Public Records (Find Public Records Fast: The Complete State, County, & Courthouse Locator)
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A great book for certification review.......2002-10-28

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Someone who isn't half-retarded.......2003-09-15

I have read this book and it just doesn't make sense. I don't even have time to point out the reasons why. You should read this book too, but be wary.

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