Bøger af Mark Dawson

John Milton is trying to make amends for a career spent killing for the British Secret Service. He has a burning need to right wrongs - and rewrite his own bloody past. He finds himself in Louisiana - the Big Sleazy, the bayou, and the post-Katrina wreckage of the Gulf Coast - with a debt of honor to repay. Isadora Bartholomew, who saved his partner's life, needs his help. Joel Babineaux, a ruthless property magnate, is out to sink the charity she established to help rebuild the Lower Ninth Ward. Just when Milton thinks he has neutralised Babineaux's scheming, a dangerous man from his past takes an unhealthy interest in his present. Claude Boon used to work for the Mossad and might be more than Milton can handle. And then the stakes get even higher... 'Salvation Row' is the most explosive thriller yet in Mark Dawson's bestselling John Milton series. It's a book no self-respecting suspense fan will want to be without.

Can the man who never was catch the criminals who never get caught? John Milton is used to operating in the shadows, weaving his way through dangerous places behind a fake identity. Now, to avenge the death of a close friend, he must wear his mask of deception once more. Beau Baxter was brutally murdered by a drugs cartel but that doesn't stop Milton from blaming himself for his friend's death. With the help of a trusted team of undercover experts and Beau's son, Milton is determined to track down the killers. And he isn't just after the man who gave the order. He's heading right for the top. Milton plans to follow the trail of cocaine from the nightclubs of Amsterdam all the way to its source in Colombia. Disguised as an ambitious buyer, he's prepared to work his way up the cartel hierarchy one rung at a time. But the ladder can be slippery and, as Milton travels deeper into a world of violence, ruthlessness and greed, he finds himself in a jungle that could prove impossible to escape.

A daughter lost... Nine months ago, Beatrix Rose had her family brutally taken from her. Now all that matters is getting her daughter back. And Beatrix is no ordinary mother - she's a skilled assassin who will do whatever it takes to find her child. A daughter found... Danny Nakamura deserted his post in Vietnam and disappeared into Hong Kong's Walled City, vowing never to go home again. Decades later, his health failing, he's suddenly found a reason to return to LA: the discovery of a daughter he never knew he had. But getting home won't be easy. Danny has powerful enemies in the CIA who will do whatever it takes to keep him out of the country. The search begins. Two people adrift in a foreign land, Beatrix and Danny need all the help they can get. A storm is coming. Can they help each other survive it and find their children before time runs out for both of them?

A man called Milton walks into town...On the run from his own demons, John Milton treks through the Michigan wilderness into the town of Truth. He's not looking for trouble, but trouble's looking for him. He finds himself up against a small-town cop who has no idea with whom he is dealing, and no idea how dangerous he is.But Milton is double crossed and badly injured. Unarmed and alone, he flees into the remote Porcupine Mountains with a posse on his tail. His enemies thought they could hunt him down. That was a mistake and, where Milton is concerned, one mistake is all you get.From best-selling author Mark Dawson (the John Milton and Beatrix Rose series), The Sword of God is the latest in the acclaimed series of thrillers that readers love.

She does Britain's dirty work, but this time she needs help. Beatrix Rose, meet John Milton... Beatrix Rose has a knack for making the British government's problems go away. When the assassin is sent to Venezuela to track down a missing scientist, she meets a contact who knows the lay of the land: none other than John Milton... As the state-sanctioned assassin and the special forces soldier team up in South America, they'll do more than capture a missing scientist. They'll discover a secret that will change Beatrix's life forever... Phoenix is a short story that unites two landmark thriller characters in a single tale. If you like ruthless assassins, fast-moving plots, and Jack Reacher-style action, then you'll love USA Today bestselling author Mark Dawson's latest short. Buy Phoenix to witness the thrilling team-up today! All proceeds from Phoenix will go to fund breast cancer treatment for superhero mother Emma Johns and her family.

Is John Milton on the path to redemption or the road to revenge? John Milton has done some bad things in his life. Very bad things. Now he's looking for ways to make amends. But trouble always seems to be looking for him.Heading from San Francisco to Las Vegas, Milton's solo road trip takes an unexpected turn when he picks up Jessica Russo, a young woman in distress at the side of the road. She urgently needs a ride and he's happy to help her out. But what starts out as a simple favour quickly becomes something more sinister. Once they get to their destination, it's clear something isn't right. Working for the Vegas casinos has got Jessica's father wrapped up with the wrong people. A mistake that could prove fatal for him and his family. This is just the beginning of a dangerous journey that will take Milton from Sin City to Siena and beyond. As Milton goes deeper into a world of violence, ruthlessness and revenge, will he finally put his demons to rest? Or is he about to awaken the devil he's been trying to smother for so long? "Mark Dawson has all the skills. A great thriller writer on the top of his game." - Sunday Times bestselling author Steve Cavanagh

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? Don't start this book at night if sleep is important to you...

John Milton hasn't seen Elijah Warriner for three years. The last time they met, Milton's efforts to keep the boy safe didn't go exactly to plan. Now Elijah is a promising boxer, preparing for the bout that will take him to the big time. Milton decides that he will spend the week before Christmas in London so that he can watch the fight. But Elijah's burgeoning fame has brought him to the attention of old acquaintances with long memories and grudges to bear. They have noticed Elijah, too, and decide that now is the time to settle old scores. Can Milton keep the young man and his mother safe, or will Elijah's old running mates get to him first? "Nerve-shreddingly tense. Utterly addictive" - International bestselling author MJ Arlidge

An assassin haunted by his past. Two young refugees out of their depth and in need of his special talents. John Milton is no stranger to the world's seedy underbelly. But when the former British Secret Service agent comes up against a ruthless human trafficking ring, he'll have to fight harder than ever to conquer the evil in his path. After Milton meets a refugee who lost a sister to people smugglers, he travels through war-torn Libya and the murkiest parts of Italy and France to get the girl back. As enemies watch his every move, Milton confronts a group of Albanian pimps and smugglers so dangerous, they could easily make this mission his last. The Jungle is a gripping standalone thriller in Mark Dawson's bestselling John Milton series. With cinematic set pieces, characters you'll grow to love, and edge-of-your-seat action, it's easy to see why Dawson's books have been downloaded more than one million times and optioned for a big screen film franchise. Buy The Jungle to watch "the British Jack Reacher" get pushed to the brink today.

"This is the most fun and inspirational book I've ever read!""It changed my life, it's sooo good!"My life crashed when I experienced the loss of my son, loss of my family and the loss of my business, which made me feel bankrupt. I've experienced the "sucky" lifestyle first hand in every aspect of my life, from depression, to loss, to wanting to throw in the towel. However, I chose to hang in there, and not give up, even when I wanted to. I got my life back from what most people see as major tragedies and I transformed it into a happier and richer me.I know it sucks when things don't happen as we plan; it's disappointing when things don't work out as we expect; and it's not as easy to deal with the cold hard facts you're dealt with. I'm here to help you because I've been there, done that and I know the "how-tos" you desperately need!Since life doesn't give you what you want, it gives you what you need, sucking is the downside of rhetorical BS, while blowing is rising above the crowd with a powerful positive overture. The two belong as one, because when you suck as in negative chatter, you can blow big time, as in becoming positive matters!I'm here to have fun and give you the tools to transform your life from the inside out.You'll learn: How to use my "Whiteboard Technology" to get into your genius zoneThe skills of asking better questions that will get you out of your "funk"How to maximize your "painful" experience into a lifetime gainMaster all my BBQ=Bounce Back Quips that will shift your mood instantlyAnd much more......At the end of the journey, you'll be fully equipped to handle any past pain or future challenges, because you've mastered the tools that will shift your mind and help you reinvent your life like me! From "sucky" to "super!"

John Milton var Number One. Den farligste snigmorder i Group Fifteen, den hemmelige organisation, der løser problemerne, når diplomatiet har slået fejl. Men nu er John Milton blevet MI6’s mest eftersøgte flygtning – en anonym enspænder med dødbringende metoder. Og da han bliver anholdt efter et slagsmål på en bar i Texas, er den sidste person, han forventede, ville betale kaution for hans løsladelse, en glamourøs agent fra den russiske efterretningstjeneste.Milton bliver afpresset til at finde den tidligere Number One. Men hun er også på flugt, og hun er lige så farlig som ham. Milton spiller russerne ud mod briterne i et desperat forsøg på at redde sin ældste vens liv, og nu bliver der for alvor problemer.Nogle spøgelser skal man helst lade være i fred. Men de to er blevet forstyrret, og nu er helvede løs.SPØGELSER er fjerde bind i Mark Dawsons hæsblæsende og bedst sælgende action-thrillerserie om den hårdkogte og desillusionerede eks-MI6-lejemorder John Milton.

Han vil bare gerne være anonym. Men det er ikke nemt, når man har været lejemorder for MI6 …Lejemorderen John Milton er begyndt at turde håbe på, at han måske går en lysere fremtid i møde. Han har fået job som taxachauffør i San Franciscos gader. Han har sin hverdag og sin anonymitet. At være usynlig er blevet en behagelig vane. Han ønsker ikke at blive fundet. Men da en ung pige, som han kører til en fest, forsvinder, bliver Milton bekymret. Især da to lig bliver fundet, og politiet begynder at betragte ham som hovedmistænkt. Milton er på flugt fra den britiske efterretningstjeneste, og han har virkelig ikke brug for al den ekstra opmærksomhed.Efterhånden som ubehagelige hemmeligheder slipper ud, og antallet af lig stiger, er der én ting, der er sikker. Milton er måske bare den rette mand på det forkerte sted på det forkerte tidspunkt ...CHAUFFØREN er tredje bind i Mark Dawsons hæsblæsende og bedst sælgende action-thrillerserie om den erfarne eks-MI6-lejemorder John Milton.

Han redder uskyldige for at sone sine synder. Men han kan ikke flygte fra sin blodige fortid.Lejemorderen John Milton har holdt sig under radaren i et halvt år. Men nu dukker han op i Mexico, i Ciudad Juárez, en af verdens allerfarligste byer ved grænsen til USA, og han bliver inddraget i en brutal krig mellem de to narkokarteller, der styrer grænseområdet. En ung, idealistisk journalist står til at blive henrettet, og for at redde hende må Milton smugle hende til Texas. Sammen med de politifolk, der endnu ikke er købt af kartellet, og en menneskesmugler, hvis motiver ikke står helt klare, beskytter han hende inden den farlige rejse.Men da det viser sig, at den mand, der i virkeligheden er ude efter hende, er lejemorderen Santa Murte – Dødsenglen – er det lettere sagt end gjort …DØDSENGLEN er andet bind i Mark Dawsons bedst sælgende serie om den erfarne lejemorder John Milton, der helst vil lægge sin blodige fortid bag sig for at sone sine synder. Men den branche er ikke nem at komme ud af igen …Mark Dawson er uddannet jurist og har i ti år arbejdet som advokat, først som anklager i internationale hvidvaskningssager og siden med at hjælpe kendte, der anklager medier for bagvaskelse. I dag lever han af sit forfatterskab.

The third book in Mark Dawson's Atticus Priest crime series. Three men die and three incriminating videos are sent to a local newspaper. Atticus Priest and DCI Mackenzie Jones face a baffling case.

Han vil ud af den blodige branche. Der er bare lige et sidste job …John Milton er lejemorderen, som den britiske regering sender, hvis hverken MI5 eller militæret kan ordne det. Han er hensynsløs, skarp, anonym. Dødsens farlig.Men ti år med mord i hendes majestæts tjeneste har givet ham ar på sjælen. Han plages af mareridt, og han vil ud af det. Han har bare lige et sidste job, og så er det slut …En ung og ulykkelig mor i Londons East End har desperat brug for Miltons hjælp. Hendes søn er fanget i en gangsterbande, og den karismatiske og farlige bandeleder vil ikke lade ham slippe ud af det igen. John Milton opdager snart, at han kæmper mod en stærk fjende, og da hans arbejdsgiver sender endnu en agent efter ham, er han pludselig selv den jagede.OPRYDDEREN er første bog i Mark Dawsons bedst sælgende serie om den erfarne lejemorder John Milton, der vil lægge sin blodige fortid bag sig for at sone sine synder. Men den branche er ikke nem at komme ud af igen …Mark Dawson er uddannet jurist og har i ti år arbejdet som advokat, først som anklager i internationale hvidvaskningssager og siden med at hjælpe kendte, der anklager medier for bagvaskelse. I dag lever han af sit forfatterskab.

A Place to Bury Strangers is a gripping novel penned by the renowned author, Mark Dawson. Published in 2023 by the esteemed Welbeck Publishing Group, this book promises to be a riveting addition to any reader's collection. The story is a captivating blend of mystery and suspense, a hallmark of Dawson's storytelling. The narrative weaves an intricate tapestry of intrigue that will keep you on the edge of your seat from the first page to the last. A Place to Bury Strangers is a testament to Dawson's prowess in the genre, showcasing his ability to craft a narrative that is as compelling as it is thought-provoking. This book is a must-read for all fans of the genre and a great introduction to Dawson's work for newcomers. Get your copy today and immerse yourself in the world that Mark Dawson has so masterfully created.

The House in the Woods is a captivating masterpiece by the renowned author, Mark Dawson. Published in 2023 by the Welbeck Publishing Group, this book takes you on an unforgettable journey. The genre of the book is not specified, but knowing Mark Dawson's writing style, we can expect a thrilling narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The House in the Woods, like the title suggests, is likely to be a tale filled with mystery, suspense, and an underlying sense of eeriness, characteristic of a house in a secluded woods. If you are a fan of Mark Dawson's previous works or a lover of well-crafted narratives, this book will undoubtedly be a great addition to your collection. Remember, great stories are not just read; they are experienced. Experience this thrilling tale from the Welbeck Publishing Group.

The fourth in a series of gripping adventure stories, perfect for fans of Enid Blyton.Max is distraught when he receives a letter from the school telling him he has to go on a weekend of cycling and camping for the Duke of Wellington awards scheme. But things vastly improve when his friends agree to come with him.It isn't long before they find adventure - or adventure finds them... They make a friend called Byron and set up camp in a forest near to his home. But that night they wake to see strange lights and a fierce wind blowing through the trees. Moments later Byron arrives, running and screaming that 'they' are after him. When the gang follow him, they find his rucksack but no sign of the boy. It looks like Byron has been abducted by a UFO! But surely that's not possible . . . is it?

A fresh, accessible and interdisciplinary take on the subject wishing to engage the reader with the wider context of the EU project. Suitable for one-semester and introductory courses in law, political/social science or European studies at both undergraduate and graduate level.

The race is on. The After School Detective Club is on the trail of Ragnar's gold - a hoard of treasure said to have been buried by a Viking warrior and guarded by his demon hound . . . that is, unless someone else gets there first.

Ex-MIC assassin John Milton has started to hope that he might have a future. He has a job driving a taxi around the streets of San Francisco. He has his anonymity and his solitude. But that's all about to change...

When Lucy, Max, Joe, and Charlie and his faithful dog, Sherlock, spot a phantom figure on Southwold beach one winter's night, they are thrown together to unravel a mystery that none of them expected.

John Milton has been off the grid for six months. He surfaces in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, and immediately finds himself drawn into a vicious battle with the narco-gangs that control the borderlands.

John Milton is the man the government call when they want a problem to vanish. But what happens when he's the one that needs to disappear?