Into the Fire

Vultures by Mark Dawson is Book 24 in A John Milton Novel Series. 

In Venice, Italy, John Milton becomes aware of a destructive crypto-currency scheme that has robbed hard-working people of their life-savings. It's a polished and convincing ponzi-scheme with testimonies from those who claim to have transformed their lifestyles. The "face" of the presentation is given by a beautiful young Italian woman whose story, confidence, and empathy convinces audiences of all kinds to buy into "True Coin."  

One of Mark's other former MI6 Group characters, Charlie Cooper, joins Milton to help find the head of this outfit, their goal being to recover the money lost to these vultures after shutting them down and legally prosecuting all who are involved. 

In order to facilitate that, John must find a way to contact the female featured in the presentations. After that happens, and she is discovered, she is whisked away to one of the locations occupied by this heartless psychopath leader of True Coin. She intuitively knows it's not a pleasure trip, but she follows orders secretly given her by Milton – even though Milton and Cooper know they're compromised which is the only way they can discover where the leader is located. 

Needless to say, immense precision is needed to pull off the plan Milton and Cooper have concocted, but they do have a few elements of surprise and contingencies. Even with their best efforts, it's almost too late for Cooper and the girl. Almost.

This is an interesting venture, a little out of the norm for Milton. I haven't yet read the Charlie Cooper series, but it was a seamless entrance to bring him aboard in this story. He and Milton formed a good partnership with mutual respect and a cohesive relationship to accomplish their goal. I particularly enjoyed the ending as each of their needs for closure in this case were met. 

I always enjoy John Milton. He's aging realistically and facing it well. Tough as nails and never gives up. A truly good thriller character. 

I highly recommend the John Milton Series.  

Father, please continue to give Mark whatever he needs to continue these multiple series. Let him know apart from you, none of us can do anything. Guide him, Lord. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.