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John Milton #22-24
The John Milton Series: Books 22-24
Books 22-24 in the multi-million selling John Milton series.
UppercutA long weekend in Dublin takes a deadly turn when John Milton is drawn into a violent feud between rival crime families. With a young girl’s life in danger and his own past closing in, Milton must fight to survive in a city where betrayal waits around every corner.
Bloodlands
John Milton is thrust into a deadly conspiracy stretching from the battlefields of Ukraine to the frozen depths of Siberia. As old enemies resurface and alliances crumble, Milton must risk everything to protect a friend and uncover the truth.
VulturesThe vultures are circling—and John Milton is the only one standing in their way. Drawn into a global cryptocurrency scam, he sets out to bring down a ruthless criminal empire before more lives are destroyed.
UppercutA long weekend in Dublin takes a deadly turn when John Milton is drawn into a violent feud between rival crime families. With a young girl’s life in danger and his own past closing in, Milton must fight to survive in a city where betrayal waits around every corner.
Bloodlands
John Milton is thrust into a deadly conspiracy stretching from the battlefields of Ukraine to the frozen depths of Siberia. As old enemies resurface and alliances crumble, Milton must risk everything to protect a friend and uncover the truth.
VulturesThe vultures are circling—and John Milton is the only one standing in their way. Drawn into a global cryptocurrency scam, he sets out to bring down a ruthless criminal empire before more lives are destroyed.
1214 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 19, 2025
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Mark Dawson
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Mark Dawson was born in Lowestoft and grew up in Manchester and Chicago. He has worked as a lawyer and currently works in the London film industry. His first books, "The Art of Falling Apart" and "Subpoena Colada" have been published in multiple languages.
He is currently writing two series. Soho Noir is set in the West End of London between 1940 and 1970. The first book in the series, "The Black Mile", deals with the (real life but little known) serial killer who operated in the area during the Blitz. "The Imposter" traces the journey of a criminal family (think The Sopranos in austerity London and you'd be on the right track).
The John Milton series features a disgruntled special agent who aims to help people to make amends for the terrible things that he has done. Mark, as a child of the 80s, will freely admit that he watched a lot of The Equalizer in his youth.
Mark lives in Wiltshire with his family.
You can find him at www.markjdawson.com or www.facebook.com/markdawsonauthor.
http://eepurl.com/Cai5X
Mark Dawson was born in Lowestoft and grew up in Manchester and Chicago. He has worked as a lawyer and currently works in the London film industry. His first books, "The Art of Falling Apart" and "Subpoena Colada" have been published in multiple languages.
He is currently writing two series. Soho Noir is set in the West End of London between 1940 and 1970. The first book in the series, "The Black Mile", deals with the (real life but little known) serial killer who operated in the area during the Blitz. "The Imposter" traces the journey of a criminal family (think The Sopranos in austerity London and you'd be on the right track).
The John Milton series features a disgruntled special agent who aims to help people to make amends for the terrible things that he has done. Mark, as a child of the 80s, will freely admit that he watched a lot of The Equalizer in his youth.
Mark lives in Wiltshire with his family.
You can find him at www.markjdawson.com or www.facebook.com/markdawsonauthor.
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June 8, 2026
4.5 Stars
…He considers himself an artisan. A craftsman. His trade is murder.
Milton is the man the government sends after you when everything else has failed. Ruthless. Brilliant. Anonymous. Lethal. You wouldn't pick him out of a crowd but you wouldn't want to be on his list. But now, after ten years, he's had enough - there's blood on his hands and he wants out. Trouble is, this job is not one you can just walk away from…
The John Milton Series by Mark Dawson brims with gripping action, moral complexity, and emotional depth – and kept me engrossed right from the very first page.
John Milton is a former government assassin who has walked away from a life of sanctioned killing, now burdened by guilt and haunted by the ghosts of his past. Instead of disappearing into obscurity, Milton sets out on a personal mission to help those in desperate need, often putting himself in harm’s way to right wrongs and protect the vulnerable.
Mr. Dawson has a great knack for balancing high-octane action with moments of quiet humanity. Milton isn’t a flawless hero - he’s a man wrestling with his conscience, battling insomnia, and trying to atone for the blood on his hands. This vulnerability makes him relatable, even as he navigates dangerous situations with the precision of a seasoned operative.
Perfect for readers who enjoy thrillers with a lone-wolf protagonist, morally grey dilemmas, and a strong emotional undercurrent.
Happy Reading…
…He considers himself an artisan. A craftsman. His trade is murder.
Milton is the man the government sends after you when everything else has failed. Ruthless. Brilliant. Anonymous. Lethal. You wouldn't pick him out of a crowd but you wouldn't want to be on his list. But now, after ten years, he's had enough - there's blood on his hands and he wants out. Trouble is, this job is not one you can just walk away from…
The John Milton Series by Mark Dawson brims with gripping action, moral complexity, and emotional depth – and kept me engrossed right from the very first page.
John Milton is a former government assassin who has walked away from a life of sanctioned killing, now burdened by guilt and haunted by the ghosts of his past. Instead of disappearing into obscurity, Milton sets out on a personal mission to help those in desperate need, often putting himself in harm’s way to right wrongs and protect the vulnerable.
Mr. Dawson has a great knack for balancing high-octane action with moments of quiet humanity. Milton isn’t a flawless hero - he’s a man wrestling with his conscience, battling insomnia, and trying to atone for the blood on his hands. This vulnerability makes him relatable, even as he navigates dangerous situations with the precision of a seasoned operative.
Perfect for readers who enjoy thrillers with a lone-wolf protagonist, morally grey dilemmas, and a strong emotional undercurrent.
Happy Reading…
November 9, 2025
Good read. You all will like it.
I like these John Milton books.
They don’t need to be read in order but a couple do. I read all in order. I think there is only one after this and I’ll get to it soon.
Hopefully the author writes more.
I like these John Milton books.
They don’t need to be read in order but a couple do. I read all in order. I think there is only one after this and I’ll get to it soon.
Hopefully the author writes more.
May 24, 2026
very informative !! Thx Mark..
Really, a very exciting installment. I love Milton and can identify with him. He’s truly a solid albeit stubborn character.
Really, a very exciting installment. I love Milton and can identify with him. He’s truly a solid albeit stubborn character.
November 26, 2025
Good read
Good quick reads. Nice mixture of detail and action. I Found the 22 the best. I’m looking forward to more installments of the series.
Good quick reads. Nice mixture of detail and action. I Found the 22 the best. I’m looking forward to more installments of the series.
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