Trapped

By: James Patterson, Max DiLallo

Narrated by: Justin Hartley, Stana Katic, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Rhenzy Feliz, full cast

Twenty thousand hostages. New York’s most famous building. And an FBI agent forced to face his darkest demons.

When Russian terrorists seize control of New York's iconic Empire State Building, FBI crisis negotiator Theo Requa is thrust back into action.

Still reeling from an incident that left his FBI partner dead just months ago, Theo faces a shocking revelation: the terrorists' spokesperson is none other than Christine Travers, his former FBI partner, who he’s sure he watched die in the line of duty.

The terrorists claim they want $119 million from a prominent senator, but their true target may be something far more valuable.

From James Patterson, the world's #1 bestselling author, comes an edge-of-your-seat audio thriller starring Justin Hartley (Tracker) and Stana Katic (Castle). Trapped takes listeners inside a hostage crisis like no other, where loyalty and betrayal intertwine, and one negotiator's personal demons could determine the fate of New York City's most famous landmark—and the tens of thousands of people inside.

Please note: This audio drama is for mature audiences only. It contains violence and adult language. Discretion is advised.

Available in Dolby Atmos on Audible.

©2025 James Patterson Entertainment, Inc. (P)2026 Audible Originals, LLC.

i liked it!

it was a great free listen, special audio with headphones was immersive. good story, just wish it was a little longer! hope to find another story like this!

The cast

Excellent. Caught my attention from start to finish. Great, would read more from this author.

Obvious character

Patterson is getting obvious with the one high ranking woman character who is shrill, stubborn, and demanding, Barnes, in his stories now. It's getting frustrating and unfortunately stereotypical. How about switching that up.

I really like the emersive experience

I was a great listen and I really got into it. I felt it was very emersive and like listening to a movie.

Kept me guessing most of the time.

A a worthwhile love to watch and read thank . Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Would make a good movie.