Dark State

Jason Trapp, Book 1

By: Jack Slater

Narrated by: Mark Garkusha

Length: 11 hrs and 30 mins

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

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!

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.

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.

Jason Trapp is not Evan Smoak or Mitch Rapp

Narrator was ok, one dimensional at times. Story line was good, but the repetition of some things was annoying. It was like the author wanted you to know what what happening if you started reading this book 4 or 40 chapters in. The author has also never had a real interaction with a woman. Or has zero clue how to write them.

Excellent, authentic storytelling

I usually listen to audiobooks while driving or on walks. But I found myself switching this one on whenever I had a spare minute. And even when I didn’t have a spare minute. Looking forward to the next installment!

Great story

Interesting story line. Didn’t care for him using our Lords name as he did, unnecessary, in my opinion.

Thank you Mark Garkusha!

What a great read. How can you not like Jason Trapp! He's what you'd expect, smart, cunning, and efficient when it comes to taking out bad guys. I like the story too, those attacks really hit close to home as something that is very possible. What a thrill

Non Stop Action

Fun book to listen to, Great plot, non-stop action and great performance by Mark Garkusha! Already downloaded the next book in the Jason Trapp series!

It was an interesting political plot story

It was good enough to keep me awake on a drive from Boston to Philadelphia. And a couple more little drives. Already purchased the second book, hoping it’s better, but it will still keep me awake on drives.

Enjoyed this book, refreshing storline.

Narrator went right to the next chapter, no pause, no change in tone. Just chapter 2 and right into narration.