A solid, entertaining read -- 4 stars
After finishing “Forever Odd,” I asked Amazon to recommend an author similar to Dean R. Koontz. I’m not 100% sure that author Jack Slater quite fits that bill, but I did enjoy his Jason Trapp thriller, “Dark State.” This book’s intricate twists and turns made it a compelling read.
The story revolves around both foreign and domestic terrorists executing a series of sophisticated attacks on U.S. soil (reminiscent of the events of 9/11). Agencies like the CIA, FBI, Homeland Security, NSA, and the military find themselves at a loss, with no leads or suspects, and questioning who could orchestrate such precise attacks. Initially, they suspect all the typical adversaries -- Russia, North Korea, China -- but they soon realize none were responsible for this elaborate scheme.
And then Jason Trapp enters the scene.
Trapp was presumed dead after a CIA mission went awry, resulting in the actual death of his best friend and partner. Trapp returns to the U.S. under a new identity to uncover what went wrong with the operation, and so he accidentally stumbles upon a link between the domestic terrorist attacks and his own failed mission.
Determined to find answers and seek revenge against those responsible for this betrayal, Trapp uncovers a shocking conspiracy. The mastermind behind the plot surprises everyone, as their ultimate goal is not only orchestrating terrorist attacks but also carrying out multiple assassinations at the highest levels of government.
Will Trapp be able to stop them in time?
“Dark State” held my attention from start to finish. While it didn’t quite match the craving I had for something similar to Koontz’s work, it was a strong beginning to a series, and I enjoyed it enough that I’m considering trying the next installment at some point. So I can definitely recommend this book.
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