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  • John Milton, Book 17
  • By: Mark Dawson
  • Narrated by: David Thorpe
  • Length: 12 hrs and 7 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (733 ratings)
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Killa City

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Narrated by: David Thorpe
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Summary

A storm is brewing in the heartlands of America and John Milton senses something in the air....

John Milton has a nose for trouble. He can smell it a mile away. And when he witnesses a suspicious altercation between a young man and two thugs in a car auction parking lot, he can’t resist getting involved. Milton came to Kansas City hoping to find a way out of danger. His recent vendetta against a cartel hitman who killed his friend has made him enemies in high places. Now he needs to find the only man who can get him out of this mess. But, like a moth to a flame, Milton is drawn to anyone who needs his help. And this time, he’s also drawing the attention of money laundering criminals who really mean business. Driven by a desire to atone for the darkness in his past, Milton is a man on a mission. But, in a city of undercover crime and corruption, what does that mean for his future? With danger all around him, will Milton’s burning conscience finally be the death of him?

©2020 Mark Dawson (P)2020 W. F. Howes Ltd

Critic reviews

“Mark Dawson’s John Milton books are sharper than a stiletto. If you’ve run out of Lee Child books, Dawson is your man. Absolutely brilliant.” (Matt Nixson, Books Editor, Mail on Sunday)

"It’s impossible not to think of Lee Child’s super-selling Jack Reacher." (The Times)

"A literary sensation." (The Daily Telegraph)

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love a bit of milton!

cmon it's john milton and it's book 17 ( or 18) of course your going to love it by now.

my wife asked me the other day what it was about and I said bond without the gadgets, and older and grittier and erm more like Bourne?

will I did a great job explaining it, hope that helps you all to but and read it :)

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*Thrilling*

**4.5 Stars**

John Milton (Aka John Smith) is in trouble after what went down in Columbia he is back under the gaze of the government group he has been trying to distance himself from, Group Fifteen, he was their Number One Assassin. The group was disbanded and now reformed and a mysterious woman is in charge. John crossed paths with them in Columbia and has made many enemies to add to a very long list.

This time he is in Kansas City (Aka Killa City as the locals call it) John tracks down Tanner an ex employee of the group, he wants to get a heads up about the group.

John in need of wheels goes to a car auction, he spots a young boy buying a van and spots men approaching him. This looks suspicious to John and he is right so he intervenes. The boy manages to drive away while Milton was dealing with the men. Milton finds it curious that the van cost $500 what is so special about the van?.

As Milton is on a mission to atone for the things he has done whilst with the group, he just cannot keep himself out of trouble. What does he do? He charges straight towards it. Soon in his quest to help he is up against the most notorious criminals and the Group have someone on his tail ……. Thrilling how resourceful Milton is….

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Another Awesome Milton

Just love John, so basic in his desire to be a better man. I really enjoyed the interview with Mark and David, the men who brought Milton to life. Like many fans I am addicted to the series and so relieved there are quite a few to go. I hope one day Milton gets to rest a while! In the meantime we get to listen to his exploits bringing the baddies to justice in his own special way! Bring on Ronin!

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Classic Milton

Fast paced storyline that combined various threats into one storyline. I really liked the in depth epilogue as often in books in general, little detail is given in an epilogue which ruins it.

The Q&A was interesting as well. David Thorpe sounds completely different from his narrating voice and was interesting to learn the work that goes into an Audible production.

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Superb from start to finish

I listened to all of Marks John Milton books and have enjoyed everyone, as I've explained to Mark on his Facebook page I drive a lot and this gives me the perfect escape to listen and Marks books on Audible help eat into the miles. They are both well written and narrated so it's win win.

Roll on 2021 for the next adventure of John Milton 🤔🤔

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Another Hit

I absolutely adore the John Milton series. The details of places, cars, guns and action etc makes you clearly see in your minds eye what is happening. loved the chat at the end.

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Another Stunner!

Love this series. Thanks to the author and narrator for allowing us to enter the world of John Milton. Can’t wait to see what happens in Bali...

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Love John Milton, But........

I've been listening to the John Milton novels from the start, listening to them over and over whilst waiting for the next. I am disappointed that the group has decided to go against him again, although it's clear how fickle politics can be.

This is another excellent story. the only letdown is the ending. Yes he sorts everything out, but for the end solution to be "he calls in the FBI and everything is left nice and tidy" is disappointing. Still, can't wait for the next!

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Another good one

The usual fast-paced but character driven thriller. So very well narrated - plus an interesting chat between Mark Dawson and David Thorpe.

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Another fantastic Milton adventure!

I emailed the author after this book to express my gratitude for autism and ADHD being portrayed with such care and accuracy.
The book overall is well written, engaging, and I completely agree with the author in the interview at the end that there can be no other to narrate Milton but David Thorpe. He just IS Milton!!!

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