Deep State

Deep State The most addictive thriller of the decade

Chris Hauty2020
A CONSPIRACY TO KILL THE PRESIDENT AND ONE WOMAN’S FIGHT TO STOP IT 'Full of twists, this one will keep you hooked to the very end' JAMES SWALLOW 'One of the most surprising double-reverse plot twists I have seen in some time' NEW YORK TIMES ‘Trust no one’ The warning is loud and clear. Shortly after uttering it, the White House Chief of Staff is found dead in his home. It’s ruled as a heart attack. Only his intern, former soldier Hayley Chill, knows something is not right. Starting her own investigation, Hayley uncovers a secret organisation buried in the furthest reaches of government. THE DEEP STATE – noun A covert state hidden within a government; a secret organisation of high-level operatives; exerts control through manipulation and a culture of pain and fear. When she discovers the plot to assassinate the president, they realise someone is on to them. How long will it be until they know that it’s her? So Hayley must work like the Deep State: Infiltrate. Trust no one. Kill – or be killed. Fans of series like The Bodyguard and Designated Survivor, or books by of James Swallow, Terry Hayes, Gregg Hurwitz and Rob Sinclair will love this stunning debut. With twists you won’t see coming, this thriller is a true page-turner. PRAISE FOR DEEP STATE 'The ending is a jaw-dropper' 'This is going to be THE book for 2020' 'The definition of a great political thriller’ ‘A gripping tale of political skulduggery that is deeper than it initially appears’ THE TIMES ‘Brilliantly fast-moving and absorbing… the twists just keep coming’ SUNDAY TIMES CRIME CLUB 'It’s unique, fresh and the word ‘twist’ is just not acceptable to cover what happens… SUPERB! 10/10' 'This one had great twists and turns. When I thought we were headed in one direction, it would veer off into another and I loved it'
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D B@qruqsk
4 stars
Nov 27, 2021

Thank you Netgalley, Atria Books and Chris Hauty for allowing me to read this advance copy in exchange for an honest review. In light of what is going on Washington today, this book brings to light what could and possibly does occur behind closed doors. The book is absolutely fiction however, it makes you question, who is who and what are their true purposes for serving under the most powerful man in the U.S. Hailey Chill is a strong, patriotic female that is dedicated to serving her country and the President in the White House. In the course of her internship, she has learned more than what she bargained for in her duties. Even with all her training she received in the Army, she still questions who she can trust and whether she is on her own with what she has learned. When she learns that the President may be in danger, she knows she must do whatever it takes to protect him...even if it means putting her own life in jeopardy. Sometimes the least likely ally is someone you would never expect. There are a few twists that I figured out but then there was a huge twist that I never saw coming. Well done Mr. Hauty! When you have a debut thriller that is this good, there is nothing but massive success in the future of this author.

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Bradley@bradleyjp
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Mar 18, 2024
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Manuel J. Rivera@manueljrivera
5 stars
Feb 6, 2023
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5 stars
Aug 24, 2022
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Caitlin Snyder@caitlinrose
3 stars
Jan 19, 2022