The Cleaner (John Milton Series Book 1) Download

ISBN: B00DUFCHVM
Title: The Cleaner (John Milton Series Book 1) Pdf

MI6 created him. Now they want him dead.

John Milton is an assassin for the British government, but he’s old and tired and wants to quit. Unfortunately, that’s impossible. Milton knows too much. The only way out of his job is in a box – there are no exceptions.

Milton goes on the run and meets a young mother who needs his help. Her son has been tempted by a life with a glamorous gang and the charismatic criminal who leads it. Milton must get the boy out of trouble – before it’s too late.

And when his old agency sends another agent after him, the odds against him are stacked even higher.

If you like Lee Child's Jack Reacher, Vince Flynn's Mitch Rapp, and Robert Ludlum's Jason Bourne, you won't be able to put down the compulsively addictive John Milton series.

JOHN MILTON IS AN ASSASSIN WITH A TWIST FOR HELPING PEOPLE WHO NEED IT. This is the first full-length book in the John Milton series, and it is the first book I have read in the series. John Milton is personified as a bad^ass assassin that seeks to help people with their problems in order to atone for the things he has done in his past. In this book we actually don't learn very much about what it is he is running from, but that he has had enough of "Group 15" [an MI5 type of outfit] and has unofficially retired from the group without permission to go his own way and find himself. The Group's leader "Control" sets out to keep an eye on John by assigning "Agent 12" to keep tabs on Milton, who has fallen in with a single mother and her fifteen year old son Elijah. The boy Elijah, who becomes involved with a gang running the area known as LFB, decide that to initiate the boy, he has to kill a rival gang leader in order to prove he is worthy. Milton steps in to intervene, and the action gets taken up twenty notches. You will have to read the rest to fins out how it ends.My Take on this book:I read a lot of fiction books, maybe 9-10 books a month. about half those I don't finish. The plot becomes too complicated, characters do stupid things or nothing at all, or the action is slow to progress. "The Cleaner" has none of those issues. The story opens with a hard-hitting scene of John Milton taking out two people with a sniper rifle at the beginning and sparing a twelve year old boy as a witness. From there the plot moves along quite rapidly and, because there are less than ten characters to follow throughout the book, readers can enjoy the journey without having to recall who was who even if you put the book down for several days. Try that with game of Thrones and you'll be totally lost.The atmosphere of the book and story is great; the characters are well-thought out and they do exactly what they are supposed to. You either love them or hate them. The plot has a nice flow to it and with a story line that is quite "clean" and easy to follow, it makes for an enjoyable read that has you quickly flipping [scrolling] to the next chapter. Although the character Milton does have a bit of a soft spot and a conscience, it fits well into the story as he is trying to redeem himself; and then in the end, when he is forced to act, he does and with measurable violence that readers would be expecting.I'm very impressed with "The Cleaner" and will be recommending it to anyone looking for an engaging and enjoyable action story. And, will be reading more titles from this author soon.it's been like buying a giant bucket of popcorn at the movies ... I bought this book less than two weeks ago and since then I have read it and an additional eight novels in the John Milton series and all three of the novels in the Beatrix Rose series. I started on the first of the Isabella Rose series today. I an generally not an obsessive reader, but since these novels are either free for Prime members or very cheap if you buy the three-packs, it's been like buying a giant bucket of popcorn at the movies and, since you bought the giant bucket, you can get a refill for free if you finish it. Reading Dawson's novels is just like eating popcorn. It's almost like you can't help keep eating and all of a sudden you've gone through a frightening amount.Other reviewers have compared him to Lee Child and the Reacher series. I agree with the comparison. The books are similar mindless action adventure novels involving justice seeking protagonists, but Dawson is a better writer. His prose is better than Child's and his characters are more interesting and better drawn. His locations are more deftly described and his characters travel the world killing people, There is a fair amount of moral ambiguity entailed. They're supposed to be good guys, but they seem to end up killing a lot of innocent bystanders. Fortunately, it's popcorn.Dawson is English and he commits an occasional howler when he uses a United States setting: on one instance he placed Bridgehampton in upstate New York, which leads one to believe he has never been in the Hamptons. Still, the books have a fair feeling of verisimilitude and they are extraordinarily entertaining. As good as it gets in the mindless action genre and the price is right.Not Dawson's Best Material ... Dawson is an exceptional writer, never boring, but I'm surprised The Cleaner was written in 2016 as I felt it didn't match his other novels. Main character Milton makes some glaring mistakes well into the story, and human as he may be, his choices have such devastating results that it detracts from the main characters and overall result. In fact, so disappointing at times that I had to put the novel down for quite a rest. Eventually finishing the read, it also didn't have the feeling of a satisfactory ending. If this was the first novel I had read by Dawson, I likely would not have read more of his material which would be a shame, as he usually leaves the reader with a measure of satisfaction through Milton's choices and actions.

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The Art of Racing in the Rain Download

ISBN: 0061537934
Title: The Art of Racing in the Rain Pdf
Author: Garth Stein
Published Date: 2008-05-13
Page: 336

If you've ever wondered what your dog is thinking, Stein's third novel offers an answer. Enzo is a lab terrier mix plucked from a farm outside Seattle to ride shotgun with race car driver Denny Swift as he pursues success on the track and off. Denny meets and marries Eve, has a daughter, Zoë, and risks his savings and his life to make it on the professional racing circuit. Enzo, frustrated by his inability to speak and his lack of opposable thumbs, watches Denny's old racing videos, coins koanlike aphorisms that apply to both driving and life, and hopes for the day when his life as a dog will be over and he can be reborn a man. When Denny hits an extended rough patch, Enzo remains his most steadfast if silent supporter. Enzo is a reliable companion and a likable enough narrator, though the string of Denny's bad luck stories strains believability. Much like Denny, however, Stein is able to salvage some dignity from the over-the-top drama. (May) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. “One of those stories that may earn its place next to Richard Bach’s Jonathan Livingston Seagull, Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist, and Yann Martel’s Life of Pi.” (Portland Oregonian)“Splendid.” (People (3 ½ out of 4 stars))“Fans of Marley & Me, rejoice.” (Entertainment Weekly)“The perfect book for anyone who knows that some of our best friends walk beside us on four legs; that compassion isn’t only for humans; and that the relationship between two souls...meant for each other never really comes to an end.” (Jodi Picoult)“The Art of Racing in The Rain has everything: love, tragedy, redemption, danger, and—most especially—the canine narrator Enzo. This old soul of a dog has much to teach us about being human. I loved this book.” (Sara Gruen, Author of Water for Elephants)“The Art of Racing in The Rain has everything: love, tragedy, redemption, danger, and--most especially--the canine narrator Enzo. This old soul of a dog has much to teach us about being human.” (Sara Gruen, Author of Water for Elephants)“I savored Garth Stein’s The Art of Racing in the Rain for many reasons: a dog who speaks, the thrill of competitive racing, a heart-tugging storyline, and--best of all--the fact that it is a meditation on humility and hope in the face of despair.” (Wally Lamb, Author of She's Come Undone and I Know This Much Is True)

The New York Times bestselling novel from Garth Stein–a heart-wrenching but deeply funny and ultimately uplifting story of a dog’s efforts to hold together his family in the face of a divisive custody battle.

Enzo knows he is different from other dogs: a philosopher with a nearly human soul (and an obsession with opposable thumbs), he has educated himself by watching television extensively, and by listening very closely to the words of his master, Denny Swift, an up-and-coming race car driver.

Through Denny, Enzo has gained tremendous insight into the human condition, and he sees that life, like racing, isn't simply about going fast. Using the techniques needed on the race track, one can successfully navigate all of life's ordeals.

On the eve of his death, Enzo takes stock of his life, recalling all that he and his family have been through: the sacrifices Denny has made to succeed professionally; the unexpected loss of Eve, Denny's wife; the three-year battle over their daughter, Zoë, whose maternal grandparents pulled every string to gain custody. In the end, despite what he sees as his own limitations, Enzo comes through heroically to preserve the Swift family, holding in his heart the dream that Denny will become a racing champion with Zoë at his side. Having learned what it takes to be a compassionate and successful person, the wise canine can barely wait until his next lifetime, when he is sure he will return as a man.

The human language, as precise as it is with its thousands of words, can still be so wonderfully vague." "I bark twice because I want him to hear, I want him to know."As a rule I avoid sad dog things. Not because I don't like dogs, but because I love them. For me, a sad situation with a dog is 1000x worse than with a person, and I just don't have the emotional capability to keep it together. But a friend of mine recommended this book multiple times over the past year, so I finally bite the bullet and read it.And let me tell you, I regret nothing. This book was amazing. I cried in the first chapter and could not stop reading. The voice of this book is crystal clear. It's wonderful to hear a life told from a dog's perspective and Enzo is so much more than just a dog. He is a confident, a shoulder, a protector, and a prisoner. I love him. I love Garth Stein for doing this.The one disclaimer I have, don't read this in public. I finished this book in an airport and thought TSA was going to have to get involved. So many feels.The art of a relationship between two souls I don't think I've ever written a review for a book before but I felt the need to write one for this book because it is now one of my favorite of all time. I got this book as a Christmas gift and I finished reading it in less than 24 hours because I couldn't put it down. It was emotionally gripping, insightful and written completely from the point of view of a dog as he described his life with his best friend, Denny. I cried, I laughed, and I learned a lot from Denny and Enzo. It also made me appreciate and cherish my relationship with my best friend more than ever. I think the review from Ms. Jodi Picoult describes the book very well:"The Art of Racing in the Rain is the perfect book for anyone who knows that some of our best friends walk beside us on four legs; that compassion isn't only for humans; and that the relationship between two souls who are meant for each other never really comes to an end."A familyfavorite to read....again and again! l am in love with this book, personally my favorite from Garth Stein, have read it 2x. When my oldest was 16 I handed the book to her to read, she's a avid reader and was hesitant to ready a book 'her mom recommended', however, she decided to give it a try. She finished in a week and said, "best book I've ever read...I actually want a copy for myself because I know I'll want to read it again". When my youngest was 12 she asked to read it, based on how much her sister and I talked about this book. She read and I got the SAME reaction, 'best book I've read thus far and I want my own copy!". I would only recommend to a 12-15 year old IF you are okay with some, what society considers, 'bad language' and some adult content, otherwise it's a great story and love by very single person I've lent the book too. I have 4 copies in my home, one for each of us and one used as a 'loaner'. I highly recommend this book to anyone that hasn't read it yet.

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Thanks a Lot, Mr. Kibblewhite Download

ISBN: B07FW55ZM3
Title: Thanks a Lot, Mr. Kibblewhite Pdf My Story

In this audiobook, the frontman of one of the greatest bands of all time tells the story of his rise from nothing to rock 'n' roll megastar, and his wild journey as the voice of The Who. 

"It's taken me three years to unpack the events of my life, to remember who did what when and why, to separate the myths from the reality, to unravel what really happened at the Holiday Inn on Keith Moon's 21st birthday," says Roger Daltrey, the powerhouse vocalist of The Who.   

The result of this introspection is a remarkable memoir, instantly captivating, funny and frank, chock-full of well-earned wisdom and one-of-kind anecdotes from a raucous life that spans a tumultuous time of change in Britain and America. Born during the air bombing of London in 1944, Daltrey fought his way (literally) through school and poverty and began to assemble the band that would become The Who while working at a sheet metal factory in 1961.  

In Daltrey's voice, the familiar stories - how they got into smashing up their kit, the infighting, Keith Moon's antics - take on a new, intimate life. Also here is the creative journey through the unforgettable hits including "My Generation", "Substitute", and "Pinball Wizard" and the great albums Who's Next, Tommy, and Quadrophenia.    

Amidst all the music and mayhem, the drugs, the premature deaths, the ruined hotel rooms, Roger is our perfect narrator, remaining sober (relatively) and observant and determined to make The Who bigger and bigger. Not only his personal story, this is the definitive biography of The Who.

The most important member of the Who Roger Daltrey’s importance to the Who has long been the subject of debate and question. After all, he was just the singer who rarely played instruments and almost never wrote songs. Roger wasn't a genre changing musician, like Keith Moon or John Entwistle. Roger wasn't a genre changing songwriter, like Pete Townshend. I suppose a lot of people might think Roger was the most replaceable of the original four members. But I think the opposite is true: Roger was the only irreplaceable member of the Who and his wonderful, very readable new book, “Thanks A Lot Mr. Kibblewhite,” more than adequately adjudicates that point.The Who were Roger's band. Period. He formed it (before it was called the Who). He was the leader. He called the shots. And initially he was the lead guitarist. Roger invited John to join as bassist and then, on John's recommendation, let Pete join as rhythm guitarist. After Roger decided to be the lead singer, he let Pete play lead guitar. Moon, as most Who fans probably know, famously showed up at a gig in early '64 and said he was better than the band's current drummer. Moon always thought he was never officially invited to join the band, he felt the other guys simply never told him to leave. But that's a whole other issue.The Who’s instrumentation was as powerful as it was unique. Everyone was an aggressive player but they also developed a dynamic that turned music upside down. The bass was a lead instrument. The drums rarely kept time and instead embellished and punctuated the vocals and guitar. The so-called lead guitarist was often relegated to keeping time, because no one else was bothering to do so. “What’s the difference between the Rolling Stones and the Who?” I’ve often asked other music lovers. “Easy,” I always say. “In the Stones, everyone played rhythm. In the Who, everyone played lead.” That stunning, amazing, dynamic didn’t happen from day one and it certainly wasn’t the result of foresight and planning. Instead, that dynamic develop and flourished solely and entirely because of the one person who didn’t play an instrument: Roger Harry Daltrey.Roger was the driving force of the Who, especially in their early days. Without his persistence, leadership, and organizational and logistical skills, the Who never would have taken off. And without his discipline, often delivered in the form of a knuckle sandwich, the Who most certainly would have sputtered and failed. Roger rounded up the three idiots and literally dragged them to gigs. Roger drove the van. Roger kept them in line. The other three were alternately indifferent, lazy, immature, and irresponsible. The Who never would have achieved even a modicum of success if not for resolve and tenacity of Roger Daltrey.Mr. Kibblewhite, Roger’s grammar school headmaster, famously expelled Roger for being a hellion. In what I imagine was a moment of anger and frustration, that headmaster delivered a parting shot to Roger by telling him that he’d never amount to anything. That cutting comment, perhaps cruel but also honest, stuck in Roger’s head and motivated Roger to prove his old headmaster wrong. Roger’s optimism, determination, and desire to be successful clearly becomes evident throughout the entirety of the book. And we all have Mr. Kibblewhite to thank for that.Roger didn’t come from means and like most people of his generation, he went without while growing up in post-war Britain. That frugal, careful nature never left him. While he instantly understood the marketing possibilities of the band’s penchant to destroy equipment on stage, he also inherently disliked the wanton destruction. It was wasteful to him. And while he laughed at the destructive hotel antics of the other members, he also regretted the messes they left for the hotel staff to clean up. Far from being a jaded, indifferent rock star, Roger never forgot his humble roots.Roger’s leadership role within the Who never really left. Yes, things changed as Pete developed into an incredible songwriter and the "three dwarfs" Roger hired to be his backup band eventually eclipsed him as musicians. Then again, John, Keith, and Pete eclipsed all other pop musicians of the day (in my opinion). Roger never had a chance. Roger and Pete famously battled each other in the press and in person (fights always won by Roger, of course) and at an early gig Roger was so incensed at his band-mates' sloppy, drug infused performance that he flushed Keith's stash down the toilet. When Keith complained, Roger knocked him out. Roger was kicked out of the band for a few weeks and only allowed to rejoin -- rejoin his own band, mind you -- when he agreed to stop fighting. He was able to put aside his anger and frustration because he was driven to be a success. He didn’t want to return to the sheet metal factory. Roger felt he had no other viable options but to continue to strive and climb.When Keith died, Roger was the one who kept things together. When Pete went off the drug deep end a few years later, Roger was the one who kept things together. When John died, Roger was the one who kept things together. And when Pete stupidly accessed an illegal porn site and was pilloried in the press, who do you think was Pete's staunchest defender? You guessed it, Roger.When I think of the personalities and roles of the original four members, I always consider Pete to be the brain. That's obvious. He wrote the vast majority of the material and was the one who came up with the grandiose themes. John, with his incredible bass playing, his amazing creativity and unmatched musicianship, was the heart of the band. Keith, with his antics and out-sized personality and wildly improvisational drumming, was the soul. I always puzzled over Roger's role. He was just the singer, of course. Just a mere singer in a band with three of the most amazing players in the history of rock'n'roll. Then it hit me. When I thought about Roger's role in starting, maintaining, and protecting the band, his role was obvious to me: Roger was the backbone. He was the spine. He was the firmness and support that allowed the other three to flourish. He was the mettle and grit and sheer determination that fostered the creation of an amazing collective of musicians. The fact that he was also an incredible singer and performer is almost secondary. Roger was the backbone of the Who and the most indispensable of the original four members.If you are a fan of the Who, and even if you already know many of their legendary stories, you will love this book. Roger writes in a simple, straightforward, very readable, but surprisingly engaging style. Even if you are unfamiliar with the Who, you will enjoy this book. I started reading it and couldn’t put it down until I finished it. Five stars.Honest memoir from "just a singer"... A real page-turner; breezy, humorous and reflective. I've read a lot "about" Roger Daltry, but nothing actually from him until he released this living memoir beginning with his birth in bomb-raided England, through the '50's '60's, '70's, the rise of The Who and their incredible success, all of the infamous infighting, Keith Moon's death, his perspective on "what really happened" in many of the Who's stories that have become embellished and journalized through the years. Daltry is also a great writer - his style is a 'straight from my heart to yours' kind of voice - just as is his singing, always bringing you into his heart and soul, and there is a lot of it here. I like Pete Townsend's recent biography too, but where Pete ultra-analyses everything to death, Roger just seems to have a way of speaking to the reader as though he had invited you over for a cup of strong tea for a visit. I highly recommend this biography from one of the legends of Rock and Blues.Awesome book from a true rock superstar I'm only a quarter through and am enjoying this book immensely. I've had a crush on him since Jr.high school. That beautiful hair, smile and VOICE. I've read a couple of rockers bio's that we're nothing but pity parties or self promotion. Not this guy. He's stayed true to himself and his fans. The mere fact that he never got caught up in the drug scene speaks volumes to his character and the fact that he's a bit of scrapper, makes him all the more lovable! If you love the Who, you will not be disappointed!!

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