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Agent Dallas Thriller #3
The Trap
"Sellers scores again with another fast-paced, thought-provoking thriller!"—Jodie Renner, editor While skydiving with an adventure group, FBI Agent Jamie Dallas overhears plans to carry out criminal acts against a politician. Believing the group may have already committed murder, the bureau sends Dallas to infiltrate the activists. But to worm her way inside the tight-knit clan, Dallas makes dangerous compromises and starts to sympathize with their cause. She ends up so deep undercover she can’t make contact with the bureau. Across town, a Washington DC detective investigates a death that looks like a simple “hooker homicide.” But as Detective Larson peels away the layers, she uncovers something far more sinister, something deeply connected to a high-profile judge’s death. Meanwhile, working against her own conscience, Agent Dallas struggles to gather evidence and push the activist group toward the major takedown the FBI has orchestrated. But inside the group’s safe house, another imposter lurks, and when the real motive surfaces, Dallas is caught in a cunning trap that will make her both a victim and a killer. Can the law enforcement players come together in time to help Dallas, or is she on her own—to live or die—depending only on her wits and timing? "I can’t think of another author who can sustain this level of suspense in novel after novel. I can barely turn the pages fast enough."—OverMyDeadBody.com "Sellers scores again with another fast-paced, thought-provoking thriller!"—Jodie Renner, editorReaders compare the Agent Dallas Series to books by James Patterson and David Baldacci.
260 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 10, 2014
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About the author
L.J. Sellers
59 books479 followersI write the bestselling Detective Jackson mystery/thriller series—a four-time Readers Favorite award winner—as well as the Agent Dallas series, the Extractor thrillers, and provocative standalone thrillers. My 30 novels have been highly praised and have sold more than a million copies.
I reside in Eugene, Oregon where my many of my novels are set, and I'm also an award-winning journalist who earned the Grand Neal. When not plotting murders, I enjoy standup comedy, cycling, social networking, and attending mystery conferences. I've also been known to jump out of airplanes.
I reside in Eugene, Oregon where my many of my novels are set, and I'm also an award-winning journalist who earned the Grand Neal. When not plotting murders, I enjoy standup comedy, cycling, social networking, and attending mystery conferences. I've also been known to jump out of airplanes.
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December 22, 2014
L.J. Sellers opened 2014 with a blockbuster introduction of FBI undercover Agent Jamie Dallas. Sellers’ readers end 2014 with another thrilling action filled story of Agent Dallas going undercover infiltrating a potential dangerous terrorist group.
While on a skydiving trip, Dallas overhears three other skydivers discussing a plan to attack a politician. As an FBI undercover agent Dallas becomes suspicious of their actions and conversations and fears they can be dangerous. Their activity might include a murder. Dallas takes her concerns to her Special Agent in Charge and it is agreed she will go to Washington D.C. and try and infiltrate the group.
“The Trap’s” plot is full of suspense due Dallas’ assignment requiring deep undercover work. Six months after her first meeting with the group, Dallas has earned the trust of the most of the group. This deep cover assignment is the dangerous because Dallas can’t have regular contact with her contact control agent. Dallas successfully wins over the group, but there is always the danger that one of the groups is watching her.
Nothing denotes the title, “The Trap,” better than when the TERRORIST group leader invites her to join the group and move into their gathering place. The group’s leader tells her she can have no contact and her phone and computer are taken by their computer guru. The suspense builds from this time on, and Sellers putS readers inside Dallas’ head so they can feel and visualize how much danger Dallas is facing. Readers are on pins and needles each time Dallas finds a new obstacle keeping her from making contact with her control agent.
Readers learn details how Agent Dallas prides herself on being a good judge of character. She feels some of the members are angry because of how the justice system had treated them. One of the leaders opens up to Dallas, and she looks into his case to find out what the circumstances are that put the terrorist in prison for ten years.
The story has several sub-plots as Sellers tells readers about other law enforcement investigations underway showing some of the other cases overlapping activities of the terrorist group. Dallas grabs the reader’s attention when she finds a connection that shows the potential corruption in the system that put the leader of the terrorist group in prison. Dallas finds proof the justice system is being manipulated. Corrupt politicians are profiting by sending people prison.
Sellers does an amazing job of keeping all the sub-plots moving forward and keeping readers informed as to where things stand. “The Trap” grabs the reader’s attention at the beginning Sellers’ story and keeps them running all the way to end. As the last couple of chapters unfold, Sellers keeps everyone on pins and needles as to what is going to happen to whom. A must read story with a 5 star ranking.
While on a skydiving trip, Dallas overhears three other skydivers discussing a plan to attack a politician. As an FBI undercover agent Dallas becomes suspicious of their actions and conversations and fears they can be dangerous. Their activity might include a murder. Dallas takes her concerns to her Special Agent in Charge and it is agreed she will go to Washington D.C. and try and infiltrate the group.
“The Trap’s” plot is full of suspense due Dallas’ assignment requiring deep undercover work. Six months after her first meeting with the group, Dallas has earned the trust of the most of the group. This deep cover assignment is the dangerous because Dallas can’t have regular contact with her contact control agent. Dallas successfully wins over the group, but there is always the danger that one of the groups is watching her.
Nothing denotes the title, “The Trap,” better than when the TERRORIST group leader invites her to join the group and move into their gathering place. The group’s leader tells her she can have no contact and her phone and computer are taken by their computer guru. The suspense builds from this time on, and Sellers putS readers inside Dallas’ head so they can feel and visualize how much danger Dallas is facing. Readers are on pins and needles each time Dallas finds a new obstacle keeping her from making contact with her control agent.
Readers learn details how Agent Dallas prides herself on being a good judge of character. She feels some of the members are angry because of how the justice system had treated them. One of the leaders opens up to Dallas, and she looks into his case to find out what the circumstances are that put the terrorist in prison for ten years.
The story has several sub-plots as Sellers tells readers about other law enforcement investigations underway showing some of the other cases overlapping activities of the terrorist group. Dallas grabs the reader’s attention when she finds a connection that shows the potential corruption in the system that put the leader of the terrorist group in prison. Dallas finds proof the justice system is being manipulated. Corrupt politicians are profiting by sending people prison.
Sellers does an amazing job of keeping all the sub-plots moving forward and keeping readers informed as to where things stand. “The Trap” grabs the reader’s attention at the beginning Sellers’ story and keeps them running all the way to end. As the last couple of chapters unfold, Sellers keeps everyone on pins and needles as to what is going to happen to whom. A must read story with a 5 star ranking.
November 19, 2017
L.J. Sellers writes great police thrillers. Agent Dallas is an undercover Fed infiltrating a terrorist group. This is a real page turner that I do recommend.
June 9, 2015
For profit prisons.
Drug laws has to change, especially their treatment in and out of the prisons. Dallas dealing with this undercover assignment, her work or her future. Companies that pays for judges, congressman and senators elections so they get favorable laws pass.
Drug laws has to change, especially their treatment in and out of the prisons. Dallas dealing with this undercover assignment, her work or her future. Companies that pays for judges, congressman and senators elections so they get favorable laws pass.
May 1, 2025
An intriguing story and series
This was an intense undercover assignment for Agent Dallas. With many unexpected twists, it will keep you guessing until the very end.
I would recommend this book, series, and author.
This was an intense undercover assignment for Agent Dallas. With many unexpected twists, it will keep you guessing until the very end.
I would recommend this book, series, and author.
April 10, 2020
Very, very enjoyable. This character is someone I would like to meet. Very well written n
December 16, 2021
Excellent suspense novel. A group of misfits, some of whom are likeable.
Wonder if this series will keep going.
Wonder if this series will keep going.
September 6, 2023
I enjoyed it.
March 6, 2025
A good undercover agent story set around Washington
May 9, 2025
A trap for many!
Oh my gosh! This was a hard to put down read with so much action, adrenaline rush, terror and emotions running wild! Looking forward to the next in this series!
Oh my gosh! This was a hard to put down read with so much action, adrenaline rush, terror and emotions running wild! Looking forward to the next in this series!
January 1, 2015
“The Trap” is the third book in the Agent Dallas Thrillers by L. J. Sellers. It is the first book that I have read by this author but it will not be the last, I plan on going back to read the previous ones. I am an avid reader of suspense and strong female characters in a book and this one meets all the requirements and much more. While on a skydiving trip, FBI undercover agent Dallas overhears three other skydivers discussing a plan to attack a politician. Dallas becomes suspicious of their actions and conversations and fears they could be dangerous with the possibility of murder. Dallas takes her concerns to her Special Agent in Charge and it is agreed that she will go to Washington D.C. and try and infiltrate the group.
Six months after her first meeting with the group, Dallas has earned the trust of most of the group. This deep undercover assignment is the most dangerous because she can't have regular contact with her contact control agent. While Dallas successfully wins over the group, but there is always the danger that one of the groups is watching her. The terrorist group leader invites her to join the group and move into their gathering place. He tells her she can have no contact with anyone outside of the group as well as her phone and computer which are taken by their computer guru. She even has to leave her car behind which leaves her completely cut off from the outside.
The suspense continues to builds and you can feel the dangers that Dallas is facing, you feel almost like you are the one in danger. As new obstacles are developing she tries to make contact with her control agent for help you feel her frustration as the situation escalates and she can’t control it. As FBI Agent Dallas even at times working against her own principles, she struggles to assemble evidence and thrust the activist group toward the major take down the FBI has planned. However, another charlatan lurks and as the real motive is shown, she is caught in the cunning trap that makes her a victim and a killer.
Will all of the law enforcement players that are supposed to help Dallas come to her aid, or is she on her own?
Six months after her first meeting with the group, Dallas has earned the trust of most of the group. This deep undercover assignment is the most dangerous because she can't have regular contact with her contact control agent. While Dallas successfully wins over the group, but there is always the danger that one of the groups is watching her. The terrorist group leader invites her to join the group and move into their gathering place. He tells her she can have no contact with anyone outside of the group as well as her phone and computer which are taken by their computer guru. She even has to leave her car behind which leaves her completely cut off from the outside.
The suspense continues to builds and you can feel the dangers that Dallas is facing, you feel almost like you are the one in danger. As new obstacles are developing she tries to make contact with her control agent for help you feel her frustration as the situation escalates and she can’t control it. As FBI Agent Dallas even at times working against her own principles, she struggles to assemble evidence and thrust the activist group toward the major take down the FBI has planned. However, another charlatan lurks and as the real motive is shown, she is caught in the cunning trap that makes her a victim and a killer.
Will all of the law enforcement players that are supposed to help Dallas come to her aid, or is she on her own?
March 18, 2015
My first to read
This is my first time to read this author's writings. I read it in one day. It has been one of those perfect rainy days to read and escape. And this story was an adventure. Thrilling from start to end. As the plot thickens to closure things change to an unexpected dramatic end. Now, I plan to read another one of her books. Michael Prescott has some competition here!
This is my first time to read this author's writings. I read it in one day. It has been one of those perfect rainy days to read and escape. And this story was an adventure. Thrilling from start to end. As the plot thickens to closure things change to an unexpected dramatic end. Now, I plan to read another one of her books. Michael Prescott has some competition here!
January 19, 2015
Loving the Dallas series
I am happily that lj sellers decided to start the Dallas series. This book is just as good as the others and I only put it down because I was exhausted! I have read all of the agent Jackson series as well and recommend lj sellers to everyone who is interested in a good read and good characters.
I am happily that lj sellers decided to start the Dallas series. This book is just as good as the others and I only put it down because I was exhausted! I have read all of the agent Jackson series as well and recommend lj sellers to everyone who is interested in a good read and good characters.
January 16, 2015
Legal error
No way would someone indicted on felonies be sentenced to 10 years in jail without a lawyer & opportunity for trial. Flawed foundation for story it was enjoyable, nonetheless..
No way would someone indicted on felonies be sentenced to 10 years in jail without a lawyer & opportunity for trial. Flawed foundation for story it was enjoyable, nonetheless..
May 7, 2015
These books never fail to make me think
It's a benefit when you have an exciting storyline , authentic characters , and a theme that is thought-provoking . LJ Sellers writes for an intelligent reader. Recommended
It's a benefit when you have an exciting storyline , authentic characters , and a theme that is thought-provoking . LJ Sellers writes for an intelligent reader. Recommended
May 28, 2016
This is the 3rd book in the Agent Dallas series and as gripping as the first 2. This was a bit more predictable and a lot of complex characters were introduced making it hard work at times. LJ is an excellent author cant wait for her next book.
April 4, 2016
Another great book
This was another great Dallas book. This one had tons of twists and turns. Then some really messed up things come into play, but all is well ultimately! Great read!
This was another great Dallas book. This one had tons of twists and turns. Then some really messed up things come into play, but all is well ultimately! Great read!
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July 12, 2016Third book of this author that I have read. This one has been the best. Good read. Under cover agent in a believable situation that kept your attention until resolution.
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