Bright Lights

John Milton, Book 15

By: Mark Dawson

Narrated by: David Thorpe

Length: 8 hrs and 12 mins

Publisher's summary

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?

©2019 Mark Dawson (P)2019 Audible, Ltd

I love John Milton

I love this series, and everyone just makes me mad when it’s finished. I think I’m in love with John Milton. 😏

Finally, John Milton is back in full force!

This is an exciting gateway to the next storyline in the John Millton series...also, Ziggy Penn, Alex Hicks and Beau Baxter all in one place together??? Awesome! Note: Has anyone else noticed that all the important women in these books are all named Jessica? Also, Dawson always describes them as smelling like citrus...weird, right? (I'm a woman, so maybe you guys didn't pick up on it, but it's weird). Anyway, narration is great, as always.

Is it possible...

...to get tired of John Milton? It seems, I can't. Always a joy...please never let him die.

Thanks to David Thorpe

Sometimes a reader is so good that I get hooked. David Thorpe is a good example. I get a shot of joy just hearing him say "chapter four" (or whatever the number — and Mark Dawson's novels with their short chapters give him ample occasion to display this unique effect.) He says the chapter number in an energetic, invigorating way that immediately takes you out of the drama of the story (as well as your own drama whatever that may be!) and resets your good humour. It is also the perfect transition from one scene to another that is different.

Dawson's novels are entertaining enough, but I might not be quite so impatient for them were I not so hooked on David Thorpe's delightful narration.

Every now and then a reader is so perfectly suited for a particular series that I can hardly imagine another. One such is Dick Hill in Lee Child's Reacher novels: I was greatly dismayed when the last one featured Scott Brick rather than Dick Hill. I just hope no Milton novel will ever appear with another reader than David Thorpe!

This is the John Milton story I know and love

Excellent story. A little short but an excellent story. Makes up for the last book which I really disliked. This has restored my love for the series. To Mark Dawson keep the John Milton series going I can’t wait for the next book.

best narrator

david thorpe is the best. He is top of his class and brings the books to life.

One of the best..

Jeez, John Milton is not afraid of anyone and is constantly tell bad guys that they should be afraid of him, but they never listen. This story was about the cartel screwing Las Vegas out of millions, of John having to deal with a traitor, of a friend being murdered, and ending with John, Hicks, Ziggy and Mason Baxter going after the people who ordered the death of his friend.

No romance and the F-bomb was used 15 times.

As for the narration: It's such a joy listening to David Thorpe; the accents, the different voices and the emotions when he reads. Wonderful.

Release the Beast!

Just minding his own business, continuing to work the 9th Step, Milton is drawn into a web of deceit and murder. Nothing is as it seems, and good and bad get flip-flopped. But some things are just so wrong they must be righted. Milton has some hard decisions to make here. These skills he has, they have been gained at a price.

This is one of the best Milton stories. There's plenty of action, mystery, suspense, and surprise. Our mild-mannered hero continues to grow in introspection, while David Thorpe continues to bring all the people to life!

One of the best of the series!

The quality of the novels in Mark Dawson's John Milton series has been somewhat variable recently, but BRIGHT LIGHTS is a solid 5 star suspense thriller. The ending of this novel sets up the next book in the series. Author Dawson releases novels in this series every 6 or 7 months so the wait will not be long.

The author-narrator combination just gets better and better

I was beginning to think that it might be time for the John Milton series to end. However, Dawson and Thorpe’s work on Book 15 completely changed my mind. If you’ve been following you the series via audiobook you will be more than satisfied. If you are new to the Milton series, you can begin your addiction here.