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Mark One: A Mark Midway Thriller (Mark Midway Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by John Hindmarsh (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Mark Midway will kill to survive...

He is genetically engineered. He doesn't know by whom, where, or why.

Nine men, ex-military, are on a mission to destroy a genetics laboratory and capture a genetically engineered specimen. They are supported by four rogue CIA agents, who have commandeered a test drone and a missile at a Marine base. The team attacks the genetics laboratory complex before dawn, during a raging blizzard. Within hours, seven of the men are dead, one is severely wounded and one barely escapes. The drone with its missile has been destroyed. The next morning the four rogue agents are found dead from carbon monoxide poisoning. Mark flees the laboratory complex, seeking safety and somewhere he can call home.

The FBI is on his case and a mysterious organization offers him its assistance. However, he is at risk. There are unknown killers chasing him and he needs to protect himself and his friends.

He will survive.

A fast-moving, finely plotted thriller that will keep you reading.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00FNX33VW
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rexon Press (January 14, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 14, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1337 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 296 pages
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John Hindmarsh was born in 1785. From Wikipedia - Rear-Admiral Sir John Hindmarsh RN (1785 – 1860) was a naval officer and the first Governor of South Australia, from December 1836 to July 1838.

During the Battle of the Nile on 1 August 1798, the fire on board the French line-of-battle ship l'Orient put the Bellerophon (1786) in danger; all the other officers on the quarterdeck on the Bellerophon were killed or wounded, so 13-year-old Midshipman John Hindmarsh gathered some of the crew, cut the anchor cables, and raised a spritsail to get the ship moving.

You realize I write fiction? The above is all true - except I'm a different John Hindmarsh.

Yes, I write science fiction and thrillers, sometimes with crossover. Well, you need a thrill in your SF and an occasional touch of science in your thrillers. I'm Australian, and now live in Southern California, where I'm writing full time. I could be simply relaxing when I'm not writing.

My books generally are written with an American voice [well, I try], although I prefer to write British English. So I get mixed up - in any event, I claim aluminium is the correct word.

See more details at http://www.JohnHindmarsh.com

Thrillers.

Mark Midway series. Midway is genetically engineered. His challenge - to discover why. Mark One, Mark Two, Mark Three, and Mark Four are available now; individually, or as a set.

Annihilation. This series takes a thrilling perspective and examines what happens when Artificial Intelligence gets too intelligent. Remember, there's nothing artificial about AI.

The theme - AI: Demon or Friend, the Beginning or the End?

Science Fiction.

The Glass Complex series. The first book is Broken Glass, followed by Fracture Lines and the third book, Diamond Cut, was released in 2017.

Shen Ark: Departure was released as a possible beginning of a series. Currently it is a standalone title.

I have written a number of short stories, all science fiction although perhaps one or two have a touch of fantasy. Check my web site - www.JohnHindmarsh.com

Remember, for updates and the occasional freebie, join my mailing list - go to http://johnhindmarsh.com/contact/.

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Sean Flanagan
5.0 out of 5 stars An interesting and unusual premise penned by an exceptional author yields a great read.
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2019
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I found "Mark One" by John Hindmarsh compelling from the first chapter. I received the book as a gift from BookFunnel, and the description piqued my curiosity, so I downloaded it to my phone and tested the first few pages.

Although I struggled with fully understanding the circumstances and the focus, the descriptions were so clear and persuasive that I moved the book to my tablet and quickly immersed myself in an exciting and well-written yarn, with a smorgasborg of: bad guys; bible-thumpers; bikers; CIA agents; FBI agents; good guys; intellectuals; politicians; Russian crooks; scientists; and numerous innocent bystanders.

With such an enormous and varied cast of characters it usually would be very difficult for me to keep them straight in my mind; fortunately Hindmarsh's skill at yarn-weaving let me keep up—not entirely without difficulty, yet I never had to ask the Goodreads forum (or Hindmarsh) for clarification.

The premise is unusual: a genetically-engineered man is discovered and sought by various entities, from evil Russian crooks and U.S. agents to god-fearing bible-thumpers intent on ridding the world of evil scientific experiments.

The man turns out to have some incredible abilities, so he escapes a lot of the snares created to variously kill or use him—but not without an occasional "oops" that puts him in the hands of strangers, some of whom yearn for his instant demise.

John Hindmarsh's writing style; grammar; and composition make this an enjoyable read. His peculiar imagination makes it delightful… and for some of us, addictive.
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Justme
4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for what I wanted.
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2019
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First off, I received a free copy of the book for review. "Free?" Love it, gimme. I knew this book was probably going to have a "sequel ending." About 1/2 way into the book, I realized that this was such a good story, with good characterizations, and enough "action" to keep it interesting, that I went ahead and bought the 4-book set. Fortunately, I got a good deal on amazon Kindle.
The main premis is believable, and human gene splicing will probably will be reality in the next 10 years or so. However, government corruption, elite persons in places of power and corporate manipulation are here already. Combine all these with a very likeable protagonist, and you have a great story line.
Some reviewers may down-grade the book for its brevity, but I find that it makes the story move along like a runaway freight train. I found myself staying awake to finish "one more chapter."
Great books, good content and fast-moving. These could have been stretched out and padded with tone of extraneous scientific and emotional content like a Tom Clancy novel. I'm glad they are what they are.
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Mary E. Oney
5.0 out of 5 stars The first installment in a spectacular new espionage series!
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2013
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This is a really great read! On the immediate face of it is a spy thriller with a sympathetic protagonist and really rotten bad guys that you love to hate. There is also a tantalizingly hinted at back story and the characters are well drawn, complex and very, very human. Beyond this though is the wealth of information about government agencies and their operating procedures, tools, weapons and strategies. This is a mature well-written book that will continue to call to you long after you have read the last page. Which is a very good thing because apparently it is the first in a series. I am anxiously awaiting the next installment in the life of Mark Midway.
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JFSIV
5.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable page-turner
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2018
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John Hindustan has written a thriller that became one of my favorites because it has all the realistic and continuous action a good thriller should have but without the frenetic rush so many writers use nowadays to keep their readers' need for stimulation satisfied. "Mark One" gives the reader the fast pace any good thriller should without leaving lots of loose ends and the feeling that the reader has missed something along the way. The mystery items left are those the reader can anticipate with confidence will be covered as more of Mark's story unfolds in future novels. Well done!
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Michael Click
3.0 out of 5 stars Another in the superhero secret agent genre
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2019
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Interesting twist on the superhero/ secret agent story. I found it a worthwhile read, but I would not spend a lot of time or money reading further.
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Code Toad
4.0 out of 5 stars This was a good read. I liked the story and even the way it ended.
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2018
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It's always frustrating with some of these two to four book series stories that don't bring any kind of closure to the book's central story line. This book doesn't leave you hanging like that. Sure -- it's got some open questions and some unanswered plot aspects (which is why there's three more books), but it was a good, interesting read and ended in a way that made sense while not being completely predictable. My main complaint is that it's not a Kindle Unlimited title. So beware -- if you like the story and want to move forward, be prepared to buy the additional books in the series. I prefer the KU route and for now will be stopping at #1. I'll probably eventually move forward, but I've got a long list of KU titles I want to read and am two behind on an 8 or 9 book series that I was keeping up with so it will likely be months before I (re)consider Mark 2.
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Walter Scott
5.0 out of 5 stars A thriller that really delivers
Reviewed in Canada on May 18, 2017
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Mark Midway has above-normal reaction speed, is a gifted shooter, and learns much faster than an average person. 12-years-old, but appearing to be in his mid-20’s, he is now fighting for his life, while trying to protect those around him. And he learns that he is the product of genetic manipulation.
Yes, there is lots of action, but it is not the hyped-up Hollywood Jason Bourne blood bath. This is a story of self-discovery, with a great cast of characters, all of whom are very well rendered, and very convincing, whether they be the “good”, the “bad” or the “ugly”. Those who are among the living at the end of this novel give great promise of future revelations as to who they really are. Personally, I am looking forward to further details of the backstory of Archimedes Schmidt.
I have downloaded the next two books in the series with great expectations. “Discovering” John Hindmarsh is already one of the highlights for me of 2017.
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Peter Knight
5.0 out of 5 stars Could not put it down
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 14, 2017
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I don't normally leave a review for books, I just move on to the next but this book caught me by surprise.
I have never heard of John Hindmarsh before but I thought I'd give this free book a go not expecting much but it is a great read and I went straight to buy the second book as soon as I read the last page of this one.
I cannot recommend this enough. It's well written, has relatable and completely separate characters that have their own personalities and makeup. The story flows very well and keeps you turning the pages.
As soon as I finish this review I'm starting the second and I am looking forward to seeing where it goes.
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Mandy Walkden-Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow, this was a cracking good read!
Reviewed in Australia on January 7, 2017
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Great cast of characters, a really fascinating plot and very well written. I seem to have stumbled across a succession of fantastically good reads lately - hope my luck holds!

A trail of dead bodies, a crooked politician and a sinister group with rather violent plans are on the loose. This book has a lot going on, all of it well plotted.

Fast-paced, tension and suspense on every page, this was an addictive, thoroughly enjoyable read. A series I'll be following!

Highly recommended!
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Nick Brett
4.0 out of 5 stars Quite fun
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 21, 2020
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I enjoyed this fast paced thriller. There are some aspects slightly swept over (presumably to be picked up in future books) but this works as a thriller with a touch of sci-fi dropped in.
Mark is an enhanced human with additional ability and stamina (think more Bourne than the Bionic Man), When his adopted family is killed and their laboratory is destroyed, Mark survives and realises that he has powerful enemies. These enemies are within the establishment and Government and he needs friends and quickly.
The theme where the good guys within the Government and the FBI are combating those within the establishment worked well and was a good counterbalance to Mark and his story. Luckily Mark is not portrayed as superhuman so credibility is not stretched and it’s not too sci-fi at all.
I thought it all worked pretty well to be honest and I did find it an enjoyable read. One story thread ends too abruptly but there is a mysterious element also dropped in to set up the next book.
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takeiteasy
4.0 out of 5 stars Good enough to keep me reading though and I will ...
Reviewed in Australia on February 13, 2017
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There are some aspects of this story I found unconvincing - I would give it 3 and 1/2 if I could. Good enough to keep me reading though and I will read the next in the series..
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