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  • Dark State

  • Jason Trapp, Book 1
  • By: Jack Slater
  • Narrated by: Mark Garkusha
  • Length: 11 hrs and 30 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (25 ratings)

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By: Jack Slater
Narrated by: Mark Garkusha
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Summary

If you come after the CIA’s most feared assassin, there’s one cardinal rule: Don’t miss.

America is under attack. Thousands lie dead after simultaneous strikes across the country. The day will come to be known as Bloody Monday.

Jason Trapp, codename ‘Hangman’, was a covert operative whose feats became the stuff of legend. He was the tip of the spear—the man his country unleashed when all hope was lost.

Six months ago, someone sold him out. The Agency listed him as killed in action. He lost everything—and everyone—he held dear. But Trapp’s not that easy to kill. As his country reels from the deadliest terrorist attacks it has ever witnessed, Trapp’s personal vendetta leads him right back to where he started: duty to his country. The violence, the terror, the assassination of his partner… It’s all connected.

And now the Hangman is coming for the guilty.

"Fans of Ryan, Reacher and Bourne will love betrayed CIA operative Jason Trapp, who stars in a pulse-pounding revenge thriller in 2019's breakout hit."

Note: Dark State was previously published as Deep State.

©2021 Jack Slater (P)2023 Jack Slater

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A good gripping story

the narration of the book really brought the story to life I thoroughly enjoyed

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Oops, I’d already read the book …

I started listening to this audiobook and quickly realised that I had already read it. However this did not stop me in the slightest. If anything, it is even better as an audiobook and I particularly enjoyed listening to it on my commute home. In fact, sometimes I took a particularly long route to and from work just so I could listen to more. Well done.

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Non stop action

Compelling character narrative drives this action packed story forward. Jason Trapp is a well defined action hero, a complex man with a sense of duty. Supporting characters continue to knit together and weave a story of intrigue and betrayal. Can’t wait until I read more of this fascinating character.

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A brilliant and scarily plausible thriller

Loved this book. First one I have listened to featuring Jason Trapp. Great narration and a scarily plausible plot. Can’t wait for the next Trapp thriller

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A good story

I read a lot of these types of books. This one stood out. Excellent main character who was believable, and a good plot.

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Great

Fast paced spy/military thriller without any lingering on dull, insignificant points. Unpredictable but not left too long wondering. Very enjoyable.

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gripping listen

looking forward to listening to all these books and see where it all ends up

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Read Greaney, Hurwitz and Lively first.

This novel does not compare to titles by the above authors, but can fill a gap if you have already devoured theie works and need something to bide your time. Story is ok if highly unrealistic and full of clichés and tropes. the characters are almost parodies of the various roles they fulfill and it is difficult to believe in the action as it plays out. Again, fine if you want a filler while you are waiting for other titles.

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