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State of the Union

Scot Harvath • Book 3

by Brad Thor

Narrated by George Guidall

4.43 ABR Score (37.3K ratings)
★ 4.22 Goodreads (31.1K) ★ 4.49 Audible (6.2K)
11h 35m Released 2011 Thriller

Why Listen to This Audiobook?

Cold War weapons hidden in American cities, a dead empire clawing back to life — Guidall reads it like a man who knows exactly how bad this gets.

  • Great if you want: Cold War-era geopolitical stakes with a modern action hero
  • Listening experience: propulsive and tense, never lets the threat feel distant
  • Narration: Guidall's measured baritone adds gravitas to every escalation
  • Skip if: post-Soviet Russian villain plots feel overly familiar to you

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About This Audiobook

When Soviet-era sleeper agents surface with suitcase nuclear devices hidden throughout American cities, ex-Navy SEAL turned Secret Service agent Scot Harvath faces his most harrowing mission yet. The discovery of these weapons forces President Rutledge into an impossible corner: conventional military strikes against Russia would prove futile against their newly activated air defense system, leaving diplomatic solutions as the only apparent option. With time running out before the nuclear payloads detonate across major metropolitan areas, Harvath receives a covert assignment that will take him deep into hostile territory to uncover the truth behind this elaborate conspiracy threatening American sovereignty.

George Guidall's masterful narration transforms this high-stakes thriller into a pulse-pounding audio experience that capitalizes on the story's relentless momentum. His authoritative delivery perfectly captures both the political tension in Washington's corridors of power and the visceral danger of Harvath's fieldwork, seamlessly transitioning between boardroom strategizing and explosive action sequences. Guidall's nuanced character work brings distinct voices to politicians, intelligence operatives, and international adversaries alike, while his measured pacing allows listeners to absorb the complex geopolitical maneuvering without losing the story's breakneck urgency. The audio format amplifies the thriller's cinematic quality, making each revelation and close call feel immediate and personal.