From Amazon number-one best-selling author Mark Dawson, this novella is an introduction to John Milton, the most dangerous assassin in the pay of Her Majesty’s government.
Meet John Milton. 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. In this dip into his case files, Milton is sent into North Korea. With nothing but a sniper rifle, bad intentions, and a very particular target. Will Milton be able to take on the secret police of the most dangerous failed state on the planet?
Mark Dawson 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.
outstanding This short read is excellent. Even in the small amount of available space the characters become meaningful and the plot is fully developed. I will read everything this author has written.
5 out of 6 ain’t bad. Looking for a short thriller to occupy a bit of your free time during your busy day? I’d say you’ve found it in this taut introduction to the John Milton series. Well written and believable, this quick read grabs your attention immediately and has you flying through the pages as you move toward the thrilling conclusion. If this prequel was written to inspire you to look for and purchase additional books in this series…it fully accomplishes its goal.4 1/2 stars for this gem.
Short, but sweet. If Dawson’s intention was to write a short story that made the reader feel obligated to buy his next book, then he succeeded. There isn’t much to 1000 Yards. But, the short story is difficult to put down. What it lacks in character development, it more than makes up for with suspense. I found myself purchasing the next book in the series before I even finished this introductory short story.