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  • John Milton, Book 10
  • By: Mark Dawson
  • Narrated by: David Thorpe
  • Length: 10 hrs and 56 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,260 ratings)
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Blackout

By: Mark Dawson
Narrated by: David Thorpe
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Summary

A clue he can't refuse. A murder he can't remember....

Join thousands of fans around the world who can't get enough of USA Today best-selling author Mark Dawson's John Milton thrillers!

John Milton's life is about to change. The former government assassin follows a lead to Manila that he hopes will transform everything. But things don't go to plan. He never expected to wake up in an unfamiliar hotel room beside a dead body. And, unfortunately for him, Milton doesn't remember a thing about the night before....

Thrown into a gruesome Filipino prison, he puts together the clues of his betrayal. With no allies and even less hope, Milton must use his wits to escape and take revenge on the men who put him there. If he doesn't lose his life in the process....

Blackout is the tenth book in Mark Dawson's gripping series of John Milton thrillers. If you like gripping action, globetrotting spies, and perfectly paced suspense, then you'll love this spy series from a USA Today best seller.

©2017 Mark Dawson (P)2017 Audible, Ltd

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  • 09-01-18

Epic....!

Frankly, this was superb! I've listened to a few in the Milton series, and they just keep getting better. Milton, unusually lackadaisical at the outset of this story, finds himself in a Filipino jail - having been accused of the murder of a past acquaintance. This time he needs help to put the record straight.
Great storyline and keeps the reader/listener engaged. I wanted to listen to this in one go, and would have if time had allowed.
Once again, great narration from David Thorpe.

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Unmissable!!

Gets better and better. Believable characters, great story and David Thorpe is a real winner. His narration brings it all to life. I want a friend like Hicks!! When is the next instalment!!

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I was very uncomfortable with the narration.

Would you try another book written by Mark Dawson or narrated by David Thorpe?

I like Mark Dawson's John Milton books. I have all of them on Kindle. However, I did not enjoy the narration, particularly the voice given to John Milton. I gave up very quickly.

Would you be willing to try another one of David Thorpe’s performances?

Probably not, but it could be bad jusdgement on the Milton voice.

Was Blackout worth the listening time?

Not for me.

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The best yet

Would you consider the audio edition of Blackout to be better than the print version?

The tension built in this book to an amazing end

What was one of the most memorable moments of Blackout?

That would spoil it for other listeners

Which scene did you most enjoy?

The prison was atmospheric

Any additional comments?

Buy this book

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Super

Great book I think that the Milton series is developing brilliantly please write and record more

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very good listen

it was a great story but the middle was a little far fetched. Always a pleasure to listen to Mark Dawson' s book.

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Another great listen...

You know what it's like; it can be a great story, written by a favourite author, but the narrator ruins the book. Not the case with David Thorpe. He's a great performer and - I think - adds to the enjoyment of the story. Great stuff. Only problem is, I've now listened to them all...

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What a shame!

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

Well that is where my disappointment lies. I have over 200 audio books so I know when a book is well read. For me, the reader here is dire. I just cannot get into the book because in my view the reading spoils it. So the time spent in trying to by pass the voice to the story was time ill spent. \Maybe it is just me. I strongly suggest that you listen to the example right through.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

Not much impressed about the story or the style of writing

How could the performance have been better?

Now your asking!. A different reader. I now this must sound really hard, but I just cannot help but feel so disappointed in the performance.

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great book

I love this series of books great lead character and good story's stacking up keep the coming

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  • 06-07-17

They keep Getting better

I am working my way through the series. Really enjoying the stories and performance. Looking forward to the next one

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