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The Ninth Step

John Milton Series Book 8

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The Ninth Step

By: Mark Dawson
Narrated by: David Thorpe
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John Milton is a former assassin for the British government. He is a ronin, trying to atone for his past sins by offering his services to those people who have no-one else to whom they can turn.

Milton is keeping a low profile in London when he meets Eddie Fabian. Fabian confesses that he is considering suicide, and that the reason for his depression was the abuse that he suffered as a child. Milton offers to help, but, before he can, Eddie is found dead in circumstances that Milton considers suspicious. And then events take a turn that no-one could have anticipated…

Milton’s attempted good deed becomes a quest to unveil corruption at the highest levels of government and murder at the dark heart of the criminal underworld. Milton is pulled back into the game, and that’s going to have serious consequences for everyone who crosses his path.

Prepare yourself for another hair-raising, heart-pounding adventure from the new master of the thriller. With over one million downloads and thousands of five star reviews, if you haven’t read Mark Dawson yet, what are you waiting for?©2026 W. F. Howes Ltd Action & Adventure Espionage Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Spies & Politics Thriller & Suspense Crime Heartfelt Government
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I’ve been listening to the John Milton series from the beginning, in order. Each story isn’t just binge-worthy; the whole series is.

I didn’t really have a favourite, as they’re all excellent, but I have to say this is the best one yet.

It goes without saying that Mark Dawson is a top-class writer who keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout. But what truly makes these 5-star audiobooks is the outstanding narration by David Thorpe, who, in my opinion, is one of the best in the business. He absolutely nails the accents, and his rhythm and timing have the precision of a virtuoso musician, every word and pause perfectly judged to pull you deeper into the story.

It’s quite something not only to maintain quality after six or seven books, but to exceed expectations. Hat’s off to Mark and David for producing one of the best thriller series available on audiobook.

Gripping stuff: the best yet

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The narrator can do plenty of accents, but their general tone is far too upbeat and not reflective of the context or content. Slightly off-putting.

Great book, sketchy narration

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The story and the narration were both excellent. The twists and turns of the story keep you on the edge of your seat! The action scenes have you holding your breath, and the history leaves you fighting and praying for the underdog! Enjoy!

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