Phoenix Paperback – 9 May 2017

Well, not quite what I expected but worthy of the hype.Why should you read Phoenix?Firstly it is by Mark Dawson a great writer with proven page turning inducing qualities. If you don't read it now the day will come if you've read anything if his that you'll succumb.Secondly, it tells us more about the early working life of Beatrix Rose and love for her husband Lucas.Thirdly, it informs us of pre-Group fifteen John Milton.Control and Bloom are seen together is a fourth good reason to read this short book.And lastly, although this isn't an exhaustive list, the novella is quite mesmerising good and informative into the world Mark has spun and weaved regarding agents and the dark secrets imagined in trained spies and committed assassins at the behest of western governments.Beatrix is sent on a routine mission as a favour for the US to return a rogue scientist in the area of genetics. Not before Control insists Beatrix has a little chat with man regarding his work and motives.Needless to say what at first appears a simple and straightforward mission soon places Beatrix in unforeseen danger and questioning 'rookie' Milton her back-up.Meanwhile details of Beatrix's personal life are exposed regarding her own difficulties to conceive and we start to realise how precise the gift of childbirth is to her and Lucas and why the death of her husband and abduction of Isabella left her so devastated.Dawson has plucked another chapter in the lives of his loved characters from his imagination to tell a story few will have considered and all will adore like any pre-school child being introduced to books and stories for the first time. The author has the power to thrill and enrapture and it is no surprise that his growing number of fans hang on his every word.

Typical Mark Dawson. Good story, lots of action and twists in the tail

I really enjoyed this book, now after reading all the Isabella Rose books, this was a good way to learn new things. Looking forward to reading the next book.

Great read unfortunately the book was not longer gives you a backstory for characters Beatrice and John in the following books e

As with all his books, entertaining , fast paced, so descriptive. Almost got the whole set now and none of them have disappointed, they are all so well written. Highly recommended.

Another good read from Mark Dawson with Beatrix Rose and John Milton, if anything it was a short story but enjoyable.

I bought this book because I saw it advertised as the proceeds were going to pay for the treatment of a young mother who had cancer. I wasn't sure what to expect from this author other than his obvious kind heart and generosity.The book drew me in straight away, the character Beatrix Rose was realistic and likeable - yes she was a superwoman but in the respect that could be expected from someone who'd had that training. I love how the author introduced her personal life into the story, making her more relatable as it showed her human side.The story was gripping and intense, fast-paced when it needed to be and steady for the rest of the time. The action made me sit on the edge of my seat in anticipation.  It's a short story but packs a strong punch within the pages.I will certainly be reading more from this author.

This is an intriguing book, it details the bringing together of three of Mark Dawson's best characters, John Milton, Beatrix Rose and Isabelle Rose, who all have their own brilliant series. I am not normally a fan of short stories, but this one is the exception that proves the rule, as it makes a great read, with a clever plot, some great action sequences and also manages to weave in some back-stories as well. It would be well worth reading for these reasons alone, but as the proceeds are being donated to help a very sick friend of Mark it makes it almost a compulsory purchase for anyone who is a fan of Mark's writing, or indeed anyone who loves thrillers. I don't normally say this, but, If you haven't bought it yet, please do so as soon as possible, you won't regret it.

Wow, Mark Dawson is a new to me author, how have I missed him till now. I have had a boxed set with one of his stories for a long time now but never read any of the stories yet! I will now. 1000 yards coming up.This story had me on the edge of my seat and I was disappointed when it ended, but I did love the ending.I definitely recommend this story that I read through Kindle Unlimited and I think I am going to binge read a few John Milton stories now. Time to catch up.I like that some of the proceeds from this book are going to a charitable cause.

Get to know John Milton, in his first appearance for the group 15.And also, how Beatrix Rose got her daughter Isabella.Thanks to Mark Dawson for making nightshifts passing quickly while reading his books.

Ok Phoenix is a good speedy thriller with non stop action and Beatrice is an unbreakable character who I'm sure will be back

I love Mark Dawson's books so I've been following the development of this project on his social media. And it was QUICK! From inception to publication was a matter of a only few weeks. For those who aren't aware, Mark Dawson wrote this short story as a fund-raiser for a friend of his who is fighting cancer and has mounting medical bills. Mark Dawson is donating all of his proceeds from the book, to this person in need. Of course I was onboard for that--a cracking good read and a good deed to boot!So, about the story. In typical Mark Dawson fashion, it's nearly wall-to-wall action. It stars one of my favorite characters from Dawson's "world", Beatrix Rose, in an episode from the distant past, from when his other major character, John Milton, first comes onto the scene. So not only do we get a great story, we also learn more about the origins of John Milton's story arc, Beatrix's, and also Beatrix' daughter Isabella Rose, who is now blazing her way through her own breathtaking series of Mark Dawson novels. To those who are new to Mark Dawson's books, I think will enjoy it if you like thrillers, and perhaps it will pique your interest to continue on with these characters. I assure you, you'll bee in for quite a ride.I am at once in awe of, and sympathetic with, Mark Dawson's achievement here. To put out a product of this caliber, even though it is a short story, in such a short amout of time is nothing short of astonishing. Of course the writing itself is a huge task, but all of the other moving parts, from editing to formatting, cover design, all of the ancillary promotional work, the actual publishing of the e-book, not to mention keeping all of his fans updated on social media with countless posts and even live video chats where he quite graciously took the time to acknowledge every participant and answer all questions. I've heard Mark Dawson extend his appreciation to those who have helped him--editors, beta readers, cover designer, et al--but to see everything he takes on, mostly doing it himself without staff or assistant, is quite impressive.

Any book written by Mark Dawson is a starter for me and none more so than his Beatrix Rose collection. She is a formidable protagonist who has a back story and a depth of character that is not often seen for female characters in books of this genre. Start with the first book and don’t miss any of this series, or the John Milton books or the Isabella Rose ones. Sincere thanks to Mr Dawson for sharing his writing talent.