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ONE THOUSAND YARDS (A John Milton Novella) By Mark Dawson LOW LIFES (A Crime Mystery Novella) By Simon Wood LIGHTNING RIDER (Arthur Ellis Award Winner for Best Short Story) By Rick Mofina CHASING IVAN (A Kyle Achilles Novella) By Tim Tigner THE GUARDIAN (A Marty Singer Short Story) By Matthew Iden THE UNEXPECTED HERO (An Evan Nash Novella) By Michael Grumley ORIGINS (A Black Flagged Short Story) By Steve Konkoly BOUND IN BLOOD (A Ray Fletcher Novella) By Abraham Falls A KILLING TRUTH (A Leine Basso Novella) By D.V. Berkom CHOSEN By (A Corps Justice Short Story) C.G. CooperNOBLE INTENTIONS (A Jack Noble Novella) By L.T. Ryan
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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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December 15, 2016
Must read for everybody.
When I received an email from one of my favorite author, had to buy this book. All the money made from this book goes to IJM, International Justice Mission. This organization is fighting human trafficking around the world. Very good way to discover new authors, most of them was already on my top ten list. You'll discover many jewels too.
When I received an email from one of my favorite author, had to buy this book. All the money made from this book goes to IJM, International Justice Mission. This organization is fighting human trafficking around the world. Very good way to discover new authors, most of them was already on my top ten list. You'll discover many jewels too.
March 1, 2017
All of the stories in this collection are worth reading. This book was put together as an intro to each of the authors with all proceeds going to a charity. It's available at Amazon for 99 cents.
One Thousand Yards - Mark Dawson - 4 stars
- A U.S. sniper enters North Korea to kill some of the leaders of their computer crime group. This is one of those stories that has everything break in the "good guy's" favor while his supporters all seem to die. A nice read, though.
Low Lifes - Simon Wood - 5 stars
- A San Francisco policeman with a lot of personal problems gets framed for murdering a friend and has to track down the actual killer. If you live in the San Fran area, you might like reading it just for all of the location references.
Lightning Rider - Rick Mofina - 3 stars
- A very brief story of the robbery of an armored car by the driver. Includes a Native American bent.
Chasing Ivan - Tim Tigner - 4 stars
- A CIA agent blocks an attempt by a Russian criminal to influence the London mayoral election and finds out that the plot goes much deeper. I'm getting tired of "the leaders of the department are the bad guys" stories, but this one has a nice twist at the end.
The Guardian - Matthew Iden - 5 stars
- A well written story of a retired policeman saving a young boy from a child molester. The dog that the neighbors don't control as well as they should barks in the distance, the neighbor knows that it shouldn't be where it is so he follows, reads the clues, follows and tries to be prepared for what he will find. A nice plot.
The Unexpected Hero - Michael Grumley - 5 stars
- A young man suffers a head injury which leads to psychic powers, which he then uses to help track down abducted children. Not very good science, but a nice story.
Origins - Steve Konkoly - 3 stars
- During the civil wars in the fracturing Yugoslavia, a man works his way into the security detail of one of the military leaders, with an unexpected intention. Short, to the point, an opening for future stories.
Bound In Blood - Abraham Falls - 3 stars
- Competing Mexican drug cartels try to force an outside assassin to kill opposing leaders. Lots of torture and blood. Sam Peckinpah would love to make a movie of it.
A Killing Truth - D. V. Berkom - 4 stars
- Government assassins getting double-crossed by corrupt leaders. You may not like the ending, but it's hard to disagree with it.
Chosen - C. G. Cooper - 3 stars
- An all-star high school football player chooses an unexpected career path. Short, not really much to the story. Again, just a lead-in to future stories.
Noble Intentions - L. T. Ryan - 3 stars
- A criminal gang member shows a human side. The responses of the characters aren't very real.
The Way of the Wolf - David Archer - 4 stars
- A young boy sees his parents die and loses the ability to feel emotion. And again, a lead-in to future stories, but it's pretty well done and worth reading.
Thaddeus Murfee - John Ellsworth - 3 stars
- A new law school graduate ends up in the middle of government corruption. I'm not a lawyer, but the courtroom scenes just don't seem at all realistic. It's a fun ride, though.
One Thousand Yards - Mark Dawson - 4 stars
- A U.S. sniper enters North Korea to kill some of the leaders of their computer crime group. This is one of those stories that has everything break in the "good guy's" favor while his supporters all seem to die. A nice read, though.
Low Lifes - Simon Wood - 5 stars
- A San Francisco policeman with a lot of personal problems gets framed for murdering a friend and has to track down the actual killer. If you live in the San Fran area, you might like reading it just for all of the location references.
Lightning Rider - Rick Mofina - 3 stars
- A very brief story of the robbery of an armored car by the driver. Includes a Native American bent.
Chasing Ivan - Tim Tigner - 4 stars
- A CIA agent blocks an attempt by a Russian criminal to influence the London mayoral election and finds out that the plot goes much deeper. I'm getting tired of "the leaders of the department are the bad guys" stories, but this one has a nice twist at the end.
The Guardian - Matthew Iden - 5 stars
- A well written story of a retired policeman saving a young boy from a child molester. The dog that the neighbors don't control as well as they should barks in the distance, the neighbor knows that it shouldn't be where it is so he follows, reads the clues, follows and tries to be prepared for what he will find. A nice plot.
The Unexpected Hero - Michael Grumley - 5 stars
- A young man suffers a head injury which leads to psychic powers, which he then uses to help track down abducted children. Not very good science, but a nice story.
Origins - Steve Konkoly - 3 stars
- During the civil wars in the fracturing Yugoslavia, a man works his way into the security detail of one of the military leaders, with an unexpected intention. Short, to the point, an opening for future stories.
Bound In Blood - Abraham Falls - 3 stars
- Competing Mexican drug cartels try to force an outside assassin to kill opposing leaders. Lots of torture and blood. Sam Peckinpah would love to make a movie of it.
A Killing Truth - D. V. Berkom - 4 stars
- Government assassins getting double-crossed by corrupt leaders. You may not like the ending, but it's hard to disagree with it.
Chosen - C. G. Cooper - 3 stars
- An all-star high school football player chooses an unexpected career path. Short, not really much to the story. Again, just a lead-in to future stories.
Noble Intentions - L. T. Ryan - 3 stars
- A criminal gang member shows a human side. The responses of the characters aren't very real.
The Way of the Wolf - David Archer - 4 stars
- A young boy sees his parents die and loses the ability to feel emotion. And again, a lead-in to future stories, but it's pretty well done and worth reading.
Thaddeus Murfee - John Ellsworth - 3 stars
- A new law school graduate ends up in the middle of government corruption. I'm not a lawyer, but the courtroom scenes just don't seem at all realistic. It's a fun ride, though.
January 22, 2017
My four star rating is really an average of how I feel about each of these 13 stories. Some are truly excellent 5-star stories while some I would feel generous granting 3 stars.
What you will get is a sampling of the writing style of these 13 up and coming authors. Most of the stories are origin tales that show how the various lead characters in each author's series began their sagas. And each writer provides a link to his website where you can find out what else is available.
I can't imagine anyone who is a fan of the genre not finding SOMETHING to love in this volume. And, like me, you'll probably add a few new writers to the list of those you follow regularly.
What you will get is a sampling of the writing style of these 13 up and coming authors. Most of the stories are origin tales that show how the various lead characters in each author's series began their sagas. And each writer provides a link to his website where you can find out what else is available.
I can't imagine anyone who is a fan of the genre not finding SOMETHING to love in this volume. And, like me, you'll probably add a few new writers to the list of those you follow regularly.
December 19, 2016
Excellent
I thoroughly enjoyed all of the stories. I highly recommend it to everyone. And I'd like to thank the authors for doing this and donating the proceeds to such a worthy cause. I also found some new authors that I'm planning to watch for more of their work. And found a few stories by ones I already follow.
I thoroughly enjoyed all of the stories. I highly recommend it to everyone. And I'd like to thank the authors for doing this and donating the proceeds to such a worthy cause. I also found some new authors that I'm planning to watch for more of their work. And found a few stories by ones I already follow.
June 17, 2018
Interestingly, perhaps - although there is an Amazon ASIN neither Amazon.com or Amazon UK have it listed...
Thirteen thriller novellas, only one of which I've read before, though I'm familiar with a few authors and characters
Mark Dawson One Thousand Yards: This is the one I've read already - a John Milton novella with
a timely setting and subject matter (North Korea) and a pleasantly different (not
obvious) assignment; enjoyable as a reread
Simon Wood Low Lifes: Failing detective in SFPD becomes embroiled in a murder case - after
blacking out and losing four hours. He is largely convinced of his innocence but
there is the nagging doubt that perhaps...
Rick Mofina Lightning Rider: What starts out as a normal day delivering cash to casinos in Las
Vegas becomes something else
Tim Tigner Chasing Ivan: A Mission Impossible type assassination caper (the comparison is
made by the author so I can't claim originality)
Matthew Iden The Guardian: Retired policeman finds his evening hijacked by a missing dog and
child
Michael Grumley The Unexpected Hero: Following an accident a teenager finds he has certain
abilities - but they come at a cost.
Steve Conkoly Origins: Covert ops man inserts himself into a brutal regime
Abraham Falls Bound in Blood: A covert assassin (is there any other sort?) nicknamed The Ghost
(the second such in this collection but here it's an American rather than a
Russian) is coerced into taking one more job when his prvipusly unknown son is
threatened
D.V. Berkom A Killing Truth: Prequel to the series
C.G. Cooper Chosen: High school footballer suffers a personal blow that sends his career onto
a new path
L.T.Ryan Noble Intentions: Episode One of Five - and I'd have been more than a little
irritated had I not already bought the entire Season... Ends on a pause rather than
a conclusion
David Archer The Way of the Wolf: After witnessing his father shoot his mother and then
commit suicide Noah Foster gradually comes to realise that he lacks emotions
though he can simulate the correct response in most situations - that he is a 'wolf
in man's clothing'. He is bidden to write an account of his early life as part of a
vetting process
John Ellsworth Thaddeus Murfee: Espionage and corruption (shock! horror!) in Washington DC. A
newly qualified lawyer is recruited and immediately instructed to spy on his boss.
A good collection to introduce authors and some characters who have series devoted to them. I'll be following up on at least two more in addition to the three I already know.
Thirteen thriller novellas, only one of which I've read before, though I'm familiar with a few authors and characters
Mark Dawson One Thousand Yards: This is the one I've read already - a John Milton novella with
a timely setting and subject matter (North Korea) and a pleasantly different (not
obvious) assignment; enjoyable as a reread
Simon Wood Low Lifes: Failing detective in SFPD becomes embroiled in a murder case - after
blacking out and losing four hours. He is largely convinced of his innocence but
there is the nagging doubt that perhaps...
Rick Mofina Lightning Rider: What starts out as a normal day delivering cash to casinos in Las
Vegas becomes something else
Tim Tigner Chasing Ivan: A Mission Impossible type assassination caper (the comparison is
made by the author so I can't claim originality)
Matthew Iden The Guardian: Retired policeman finds his evening hijacked by a missing dog and
child
Michael Grumley The Unexpected Hero: Following an accident a teenager finds he has certain
abilities - but they come at a cost.
Steve Conkoly Origins: Covert ops man inserts himself into a brutal regime
Abraham Falls Bound in Blood: A covert assassin (is there any other sort?) nicknamed The Ghost
(the second such in this collection but here it's an American rather than a
Russian) is coerced into taking one more job when his prvipusly unknown son is
threatened
D.V. Berkom A Killing Truth: Prequel to the series
C.G. Cooper Chosen: High school footballer suffers a personal blow that sends his career onto
a new path
L.T.Ryan Noble Intentions: Episode One of Five - and I'd have been more than a little
irritated had I not already bought the entire Season... Ends on a pause rather than
a conclusion
David Archer The Way of the Wolf: After witnessing his father shoot his mother and then
commit suicide Noah Foster gradually comes to realise that he lacks emotions
though he can simulate the correct response in most situations - that he is a 'wolf
in man's clothing'. He is bidden to write an account of his early life as part of a
vetting process
John Ellsworth Thaddeus Murfee: Espionage and corruption (shock! horror!) in Washington DC. A
newly qualified lawyer is recruited and immediately instructed to spy on his boss.
A good collection to introduce authors and some characters who have series devoted to them. I'll be following up on at least two more in addition to the three I already know.
March 17, 2018
Thirteen stories in one book, some good, some not so good, but none of them bad or downright boring. Although I would not call them "thriller" - for me, a thriller is a book full of suspense, something I cannot put down, something that makes me bite my fingernails again, holding my breath, and usually set in the adventure or crime genre (for example, can they find the kidnap victim before they choke or whatever).
Except for one or two of these stories, I did not really like any of the protagonists - most of them were assassins, cold blooded killers, or other criminal elements, some apparently with ninja super poweres, immune to any type of pain (yeah right, if it is too unbelievable, I will switch off, sorry).
There were two stories I actually loved, the one from Michael Grumley, and the one from John Ellsworth, the others were average, but still entertaining. Some were only about 14 minutes long, others over one or two hours.
All in all, hours and hours of entertaining stories, but nothing that cannot be interrupted.
Except for one or two of these stories, I did not really like any of the protagonists - most of them were assassins, cold blooded killers, or other criminal elements, some apparently with ninja super poweres, immune to any type of pain (yeah right, if it is too unbelievable, I will switch off, sorry).
There were two stories I actually loved, the one from Michael Grumley, and the one from John Ellsworth, the others were average, but still entertaining. Some were only about 14 minutes long, others over one or two hours.
All in all, hours and hours of entertaining stories, but nothing that cannot be interrupted.
December 19, 2016
All thirteen were terrific.
Each book was interesting and well written. The characters were believable. The plots were interesting and caught my imagination. I would recommend to any mystery fan.
Each book was interesting and well written. The characters were believable. The plots were interesting and caught my imagination. I would recommend to any mystery fan.
February 1, 2017
Excellent book of stories to discover new great authors!
Every story in this book leads to a new author many of whom have free stories of their own. All stories are adventurous and exciting and will keep you reading quickly!
Every story in this book leads to a new author many of whom have free stories of their own. All stories are adventurous and exciting and will keep you reading quickly!
May 24, 2017
Captivating!
Loved all 13 novels. I'm usually not a fan of short stories but these were perfect length to not feel "jipped" of a fully developed plot line but short enough to keep me entertained. Would recommend!
Loved all 13 novels. I'm usually not a fan of short stories but these were perfect length to not feel "jipped" of a fully developed plot line but short enough to keep me entertained. Would recommend!
December 10, 2017
Cracking read at an unbeatable price
How much would you expect to pay for a best seller, let alone 13, all great stories and all different in the way they are written.
I would thoroughly recommend this group of books to anyone who likes fast paced and easy to read stories.
How much would you expect to pay for a best seller, let alone 13, all great stories and all different in the way they are written.
I would thoroughly recommend this group of books to anyone who likes fast paced and easy to read stories.
January 9, 2020
Wonderfully diverse collection
I am very pleased that I downloaded this collection of “thrillers”. It was a good introduction to a group of talented authors. The only one that was familiar was Michael Grumley. I have long been a fan of his work.
Wil Goff
I am very pleased that I downloaded this collection of “thrillers”. It was a good introduction to a group of talented authors. The only one that was familiar was Michael Grumley. I have long been a fan of his work.
Wil Goff
February 20, 2017
Wonderful
All of these stories were great. Each was different but engrossing and all were enjoyable. I highly recommend this for all
All of these stories were great. Each was different but engrossing and all were enjoyable. I highly recommend this for all
March 11, 2017
Great Collection!
Some of these stories were so good that I ordered books from the authors. Tigner, Morfina, and a few others stand out. Great stories!
Some of these stories were so good that I ordered books from the authors. Tigner, Morfina, and a few others stand out. Great stories!
December 7, 2017
This is a nice sampler of works by various authors. Great marketing ploy. I have sought out other works from some of the authors, after reading their works in this volume. Mark Dawson, etc.
January 26, 2018
Real good read. A wide variety of action, adventure and chacters. A lot of authors I have read and some I will look for in the future.
April 4, 2018
Fantastic value and some really great reads too
August 26, 2018
Interesting
Interesting plots. Kept my interest throughout the stories. Thrilling parts for the actors to act out. Kept you guessing. Thanks.for the stories in one acquisition
Interesting plots. Kept my interest throughout the stories. Thrilling parts for the actors to act out. Kept you guessing. Thanks.for the stories in one acquisition
March 15, 2017
Fast paced read
Fun and fast paced read, exposing one to a variety of authors in one book. If you love mystery and spy novels, this is for you!
Fun and fast paced read, exposing one to a variety of authors in one book. If you love mystery and spy novels, this is for you!
March 1, 2017
Exciting read
This book was so hard to put down each story was short to the point and kept your attention the whole time I can't begin to tell you how much I enjoyed each story how much I like the style of each writer this was so well put together I highly recommend it
This book was so hard to put down each story was short to the point and kept your attention the whole time I can't begin to tell you how much I enjoyed each story how much I like the style of each writer this was so well put together I highly recommend it
February 24, 2017
Best ever
Enjoyed all 13. Will differently share with my friends.. Am so glad proceeds go to stop human trafficking. Our prayer group was talking about and praying for the children and young women sold into this horrid business every day.
Enjoyed all 13. Will differently share with my friends.. Am so glad proceeds go to stop human trafficking. Our prayer group was talking about and praying for the children and young women sold into this horrid business every day.
December 26, 2016
Excitement Galore
Which novel was filled with excitement? All were real page turners. You just hate to put the book down you gotta find out what's happening next.
Which novel was filled with excitement? All were real page turners. You just hate to put the book down you gotta find out what's happening next.
December 21, 2016
These thirteen stories have a wide range of claims to being 'thrillers'. At least two of them seemed to be off topic. A couple of these authors incorrectly assumed a familiarity with their character or series - the story here doesn't quite stand on its own. Definitely plan to skip or skim several of these stories.
January 5, 2017
The thirteen novellas were not short, and were authors mostly new to me ... but wow, what an introduction. Collectively I enjoyed this tremendously. I joined half a dozen fan clubs, which gave me free first books in the series, and added about 50 to my want-to-read list. I'll be spending a good part of the new year with a bunch of new friends. Well done!
October 28, 2022
Thank you for this set
I really enjoyed most the stories in this collection, I will continue reading many of these authors works. I could not get into "Origins" and I didn't like "Lightning Rider" I felt it left me hanging.
My favorites are: Mark Dawson, C.G. Cooper, L.T. Ryan, David Archer. I will keep an eye out for books of the other talented authors as well.
I really enjoyed most the stories in this collection, I will continue reading many of these authors works. I could not get into "Origins" and I didn't like "Lightning Rider" I felt it left me hanging.
My favorites are: Mark Dawson, C.G. Cooper, L.T. Ryan, David Archer. I will keep an eye out for books of the other talented authors as well.
December 21, 2016
Incredible collection
This is an incredible collection of fast paced action stories that you will love. It allows the reader to sample a bit of 13 talented authors for under a buck. And it helps a worthy organization to fofht human trafficking at the same time.
This is an incredible collection of fast paced action stories that you will love. It allows the reader to sample a bit of 13 talented authors for under a buck. And it helps a worthy organization to fofht human trafficking at the same time.
December 29, 2016
Good stuff, Maynard!
It you want to help a good cause and enjoy yourself while doing it, buy this set. Every story is well written, and I discovered many new authors I am sure to love in the days ahead.
It you want to help a good cause and enjoy yourself while doing it, buy this set. Every story is well written, and I discovered many new authors I am sure to love in the days ahead.
February 2, 2017
Outstanding read.
I loved this collection. I had already read on of the novellas. But I have added to my list of authors to look for in the future.
If you enjoy suspense, I highly recommend this collection!
Enjoy yourself, I certainly did!
I loved this collection. I had already read on of the novellas. But I have added to my list of authors to look for in the future.
If you enjoy suspense, I highly recommend this collection!
Enjoy yourself, I certainly did!
December 17, 2016
A Good Read For A Good Cause
All thirteen stories kept me reading all the way to the end without a break. Amazing for a fundraiser effort
All thirteen stories kept me reading all the way to the end without a break. Amazing for a fundraiser effort
December 21, 2016
Nice compendium of intrigue.
Many different types of the genre represented here. Some excellent, some not so. Overall many hours of suspense with good entertainment value.
Many different types of the genre represented here. Some excellent, some not so. Overall many hours of suspense with good entertainment value.
December 27, 2016
Potpourri
A collection of short stories /novellas by several authors. I can honestly say I enjoyed them all. And they don't require a significant investment in time.
A collection of short stories /novellas by several authors. I can honestly say I enjoyed them all. And they don't require a significant investment in time.
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