State of Zen

by Thomas Scott

Virgil Jones has seen plenty of violence over the years, but nothing prepares him for what comes next...

When Nicholas Pope, and his bride, Emily, vanish aboard their private jet without a trace, Virgil and his partner, Murton Wheeler, are pulled into a conspiracy that stretches far beyond the skies...

From hidden compounds to high-altitude standoffs, Virgil races against time to untangle the clues before Emily is broken and Nicholas is destroyed. With Murton at his side, and newlyweds Nicky and Emily fighting their own battle for survival, Virgil must navigate betrayal, corruption, and relentless violence in a fight that could cost them all.

STATE OF ZEN is a heart-pounding mystery featuring Thomas Scott's signature style...one that blends nonstop action with emotional depth, where friendship and family collide with obsession, all leading to a battle that will push Virgil Jones to his limits…and beyond.

430 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 14, 2025

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Reviews

[Angela]

Another amazing story

I loved the dedication by the author at the beginning of this book. He's certainly a very lucky man to have had such amazing people in his life.
This was another intense, complex, and suspenseful story that will hook you from beginning to end. It's a definite must read book and series!
I really hope that there will be many more stories in this awesome series!!
I would definitely recommend this book, series, and exceptional author.

[Black Butterfly]

I LOVED MR. SCOTT'S DEDICATION IT WAS WONDERFUL. I TRY TO SAVOR EACH OF THESE BOOKS I'VE READ IN THIS SERIES. ITS SO HARD TO READ SLOWLY WHEN THE STORYLINE IS SO GOOD YOU CAN'T WAIT TO FIND OUT WHAT OR HOW IT'S GONNA END. THEY ARE SO GOOD I READ AT WARP SPEED. I'M TRYIN' NOT TO START BOOK #27 AND SAVE IT FOR LATER. I'M AMAZED I JUST FINISHED NUMBER 26 THEY'RE LIKE YOU'RE FAVORITE FOOD I NEVER GET TIRED OF THEM. ;D

[Debbie Moore]

lots of action

Thomas Scott is a brilliant writer! This book kept me engaged and unable to stop reading till it was finished. The characters are fun, lovable, and loyal.
I love this series and look forward to the next book.

[Kalyn Yeager]

Love, love this series!!!

So many ups and downs but like most families, together for all of it! I have yet to not finish a book in this series in one reading! Now on pins and needles awaiting the next book.

[Wendy J Desjarlais]

I have read all the Virgil Jones books

This series is exciting and keeps me interested. I love each of the characters and feel they are very well developed. Can't wait for the next book.

[Beverly De Vivo]

great book

These books just get better an better. Thomas Scott sure knows how to entertain. Once again Virgil and the gang are in deep trouble cause they lost two members of the gang. The plane ride was so exciting. Don’t miss one of the best books he has written.

[Elizabeth Louitus Moncur]

What a thriller!

Mr. Scott, you have done it again! This book kept me on edge until the very end and I loved how all the characters blend together to get it all done. Great book and am waiting on the next one!

[Cliff Dalton]

Goodbye Vern, Murt and Company

State of Zen is the final book for the Virgil Jones series. I enjoyed every one of the books and the people who populated the stories. I recommend reading all the books for fun, action and feels.

[Timothy L Roth]

Must read book

A phraseology correction: a plane is "clear to land" "not cleared to land. There is only one wind, example "wind one eight zero at one zero"
(former air traffic controller)
Excellent book, on to book 27

[Claudia Belanger]

wow

Loved the book it was so well written! I can’t wait for the next one. The characters and the story blended into the together and made it a book I couldn’t put down and read in a day! Thank you

[Ken Mills]

State of series has hit another home run

I recommend this series to anyone. When things look dark a small thread of light starts to unravel the mystery.

[Margo Crane]

Excellent Read

I love this series and they just keep getting better. I rank this book as the best so far. Can’t wait for the next one!

[Lisa Newell]

Best one ever

Zen is the best Virgil Jones book I have read in a while and I have read them all. Full of action that keeps you on edge the entire time.

[Karen Schlickeisen]

Zen

The best one yet! I’m so glad you didn’t kill Murton or Virgil off! They are what brothers should always be! Love them

[Pam Fears]

Excitement at every turn!

Spellbinding thriller from the Kindle version.
Easy read with lots of course changes and will hold the reader’s attention to the bitter end!

[Russ Leavitt]

Gosh, I forgot how much I like these characters. Bravo ...again!

[Janice Jones]

I haven’t chimed in before

As usual, a riveting story. All of the Virgil Jones books have been exciting to read. I hope we have more to look forward to!

[Carmel L.]

Thomas Scott Does It Again

Another exciting read about Virgil Jones and the crew. Like the 25 of the series before, this one is a nail-biter.

[Drystal]

Best series I’ve read in a longtime…love some pickle chick & family

[CWJ]

what a series!

26 very well written and outstanding stories! Read them all from number one. This one like them all has a block buster ending!