In Cold Blood

Beatrix Rose, Book 1

By: Mark Dawson

Narrated by: Mark Deakins

The new book from acclaimed writer Mark Dawson (author of the number one best-selling John Milton series), In Cold Blood is an action-packed thriller about ruthless betrayal and bloodthirsty vengeance.

Beatrix Rose was the most dangerous assassin in an off-the-books government kill squad until her former boss betrayed her. A decade later, she emerges from the Hong Kong underworld with payback on her mind. They gunned down her husband and kidnapped her daughter, and now the debt needs to be repaid. It's a blood feud she didn't start but is going to finish. Beatrix has already crossed one name off her Kill List. Her second target is a mercenary being held hostage by Somali terrorists. Can she infiltrate the most dangerous failed state on the planet and scrub him off the List, too?

Packed with explosive action and pause-resistant suspense, this is the must-listen first novel in a brand new series that is sure to be as successful as the John Milton series.

©2014 Unputdownable Limited (P)2014 Unputdownable Limited

Another hit for Dawson

If you could sum up In Cold Blood in three words, what would they be?

Sassy bitch revenge

What did you like best about this story?

It's a quick listen that you won't want to turn off

Have you listened to any of Mark Deakins’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

They picked the wrong woman.

Any additional comments?

Mark Dawson's style is easy yet exciting . He doesn't overthink his story lines, choosing instead to stick to the plot, the action and the character development. I'm hooked - they're quick reads and guilty action pleasures.

Climbs to a clamorous climax!Recommended

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I'd recommend this audio version to all, who like international action thrillers - especially for lovers of the genre who may not have tried audio books before.

What was one of the most memorable moments of In Cold Blood?

The final escape sequence was a pleasant surprise. I thought it would be far-fetched.

Which character – as performed by Mark Deakins – was your favorite?

Mark Deakins' voice for Number 10 was performed perfectly for my ear.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

During the raid, my muscles tensed occasionally and my heart rate rose a tiny bit.

Any additional comments?

To me a good audiobook needs a good story and a the right reader. Mark Dawson and Mark Deakins are a good fit in more ways than the same initials and first names.

Excellent side story!!

I love this side step to the John Milton legacy...I just hope that it has more life in it than she does!

Mark Dawson has written an Audiobook success!

Would you consider the audio edition of In Cold Blood to be better than the print version?

Mr. Dawson is such a descriptive writer. I believe that helps to make this book perfect for the audio format. His broad vocabulary and fast paced style helps keep the reader involved and on the edge of their seats.

What did you like best about this story?

This book is well written, the reader is not left with the niggling doubt that they missed something earlier in the book. Mark Dawson does a great job making sure that his series novels do well as stand alone reads.

Which character – as performed by Mark Deakins – was your favorite?

I appreciate the level of depth in Beatrix Rose, it's hard to imagine what an assassin, heroine addict, mother would be like. This great read however draws the picture so well that she is engraved in my imagination.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I love the mental battle when she has to decide on simply completing her goal ( retrieving the next person on her list) or rescuing the rest of the prisoners in the jail.. The decision to rescue the brother was made so easily but the battle over the rest of the prisoners shows the depth of her character.

Any additional comments?

The narrator does a great job pacing this book. I look forward to more works by the author and narrator.

Another good one from Mr Dawson

I've recently discovered this wonderfully entertaining author and have read or listened to six of his novels I the last month. Beatrix and john Milton are fantastic characters and his descriptive style or writing gives you a sense of being there. I'm not one to give spoilers or plot rehashes. If you like action with well developed characters Please read or listen to these books. It has made my long commute something to look forward to.

Revenge with a Vengeance -The Payback Starts Here!

A well written and well interpreted action packed thriller. If you like fast paced, explosive storytelling 'In Cold Blood' ticks all the boxes. A great listen from start to finish.

The audio is great for this book!

Would you consider the audio edition of In Cold Blood to be better than the print version?

Both the print version and the audio version are very, very good. I have read this book before and was looking for an audio book to take on a long car trip. I was tickled to find out this was now available on audio.

What did you like best about this story?

This is an exciting, thrilling ride of a story. I don't like reading reviews where the story is retold, so I will refrain from doing that. Suffice to say that this book is a really fun ride.

Which character – as performed by Mark Deakins – was your favorite?

I enjoyed the narrator's silky smooth voice and I enjoyed his interpretation of the material.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

This book made me so excited that I actually shook with anticipation of the "next thing." It was a great way to pass the time in the car while driving solo.

wonderful narration for a wonderful book

This was a wonderful narration. Very easy to listen to, and natural sounding. I finished this audio book in three days, and will defiantly be continuing with this series.

Gut-wrenching to a fault

If you could sum up In Cold Blood in three words, what would they be?

Interesting, Gory, Factual

What did you like best about this story?

The interesting way the story kept your interest peaked from the first page to the last. I truly liked the descriptions of the characters and especially the descriptions of the weapons used.

What about Mark Deakins’s performance did you like?

Mark Deakin's inflections made you feel as if you were on the ground in the middle of the fire fights.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No really extreme reaction to the book, but I'm looking forward to the next book in the series. It made me cry when we were told that Ms. Rose had cancer and I had to laugh at some parts when she got the job done.

Beatrix Rose + Revenge is my kind of bedtime story

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Definitely, especially for those who commute. It's a great story and helps the time pass quickly

What did you like best about this story?

The character. Mark Dawson creates some really messed up and totally mesmerizing characters. They have awful, violent pasts but you really, really like them - even if they aren't nice!

What does Mark Deakins bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

It's nice being read to by someone with a wonderful voice. I haven't been read to since I was a kid so the experience was definitely of the warm and fuzzy variety, in spite of the story line!!

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Revenge Served Cold.... Beatrix Rose

Any additional comments?

Have really enjoyed Mark's other books and hope he continues to occasionally offer the audible versions.