• Dark State

  • Jason Trapp, Book 1
  • By: Jack Slater
  • Narrated by: Mark Garkusha
  • Length: 11 hrs and 30 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (572 ratings)

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Dark State

By: Jack Slater
Narrated by: Mark Garkusha
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Publisher's 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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Enjoyed

This audio tape kept my interest throughout. The story was a little bit incredible but, given the times we live in, maybe not too hard to believe (even for fiction)

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Most pleased!

I quite enjoyed the story. Purchased the next in series, book 2. So happy to have Jason Trapp to fill in while awaiting a return of Evan Smoak as well as Court Gentry!!!
Well done Mr Slater and excellent narration Mr Garkusha.

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Solid beginning to story line

This was a good novel. Typical twists and turns. Can’t wait to read the rest of the series.

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Overall great opener to a series!

I’ve read all the series in the same genre as this book, and it’s a really strong first book in the series. Is it perfect? Nope. Is it pretty dang good? Yes! Can’t wait to start the 2nd book! Not overly predictable, strong character development, good plot structure, and a happy ending.

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Riveting story line

Exceptional presentation and performance with a riveting story line thoroughly enjoyed the book. Well written

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Generic

Decent yet predictable story. Very few climaxes and cliche ridden. Narrator was mostly monotone and very unfamiliar with the nuances and nomenclature of the spy world.

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Good Thriller

The work started out a bit slow but picked up nicely. I enjoyed the character development and their personalities. Well written over all and nice performance to boot.

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This is a great audio book!

Until now, I have not had the opportunity to listen to an audio book for this series. I am so glad that they are now publishing in the format. Mark Garkusha does an excellent job with the characters and the story is outstanding (as most of you probably know if you read the books). I cant say enough good things about this audio book. Absolutely worth it!

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FANTASTIC

This is a phenomenal debut audiobook from jack slater. From start to finish it’s a nonstop roller coaster ride! Can’t wait for the other books to become audiobooks.

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Great listen! Characters were strong and believable.

Great 1st book in this series. Looking forward to more to come and characters developing into long term series.

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