Brad Trasker is a retired intelligence operative who now works in security for an aerospace company. When details of the company’s top-secret plane appear on the dark web, Trasker follows the trail to Bangkok where the young coders responsible have gone missing. This is a fast-paced thriller with lots of spycraft and action. If you like the Reacher series, you will enjoy this. I did!
My thanks to the author, publisher, producer, and #NetGalley for early access to the audiobook for review purposes.

I requested this audiobook because I loved the Theo Cray series by Andrew Mayne.

Brad Trasker is a retired FBI agent now working for mega rich Wind Aerospace as head of security. Then Brad receives a call from Colonel Melchor about a security breach a the Pentagon. And Brad won’t say no to helping.

Quick paced through multiple cities, a little off-beat. Trasker is likeable, and has a quick wit, which leaves you waiting for next smart a$$ remark.

Thank you #NetGalley for the complimentary copy of #DeathStake in exchange for an honest review.

I've been a huge fan of Andrew Mayne since I read my first book in his Naturalist series, and I haven't been disappointed since. Trasker is a totally different character, and I recommend reading the first book before reading this one so you know more about the characters. Trasker is a complicated character, and has almost fallen into his current situation. He's a retired spy working for a high tech company.
Death Stake has high stakes and has a lot of action, and you have to suspend your disbelief. While chasing down leads while investigating financial/cyber crimes, Trasker travels to Thailand and deals with dangerous people. I love his logical spin on everything and his internal dialogue.
The audiobook is terrific because the narrator brings out Trasker's cynicism and snark. Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this

I enjoy the underwater investigation unit series so I thought I’d try a new series by this author.

I love this one even more. I need to go back and read book one in November!!

Brad Trasker is a gruff & scary retired spy who’s currently the head of security at an aerospace facility where a breach has occurred involving a top secret engine design.

He’s tasked with finding out what happened. During his investigation he’s flown to Bangkok and runs down 3 coders who seem to be caught in something well out of their depth.

Trasker & his support staff travel around the globe and get themselves in a variety of situations. This is a great story. I recommend it if you like spy-like high-octane thrillers.

Publication day is 10/29/24.

Thank you NetGalley and Brilliance Audio. Now I look forward to book one!