Damascus Station

Here is a summary of the book:
"Damascus Station" is a gripping spy thriller set in Damascus, following CIA officer Sam Joseph and his recruit Mariam Haddad as they hunt for a killer. Their relationship creates danger, leading to assassinations and the discovery of a dark secret at the heart of the Syrian regime. The book offers a textured portrayal of espionage, love, loyalty, and betrayal and is praised for its accurate portrayal of the intelligence services.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 26 January 2023
Publisher: Swift Press

One of the most exceptional and genuine spy thrillers in recent years has been The Times' acclaimed thriller of the year. CIA case officer Sam Joseph travels to Paris to enlist Syrian Palace official Mariam Haddad, and the two develop an illicit relationship that jeopardizes Haddad's recruitment and unleashes unimaginable peril when they travel to Damascus to find the person responsible for the disappearance of an American spy.
But the pursuit of the murderer quickly turns into a trail of high-profile assassinations and the revelation of a sinister secret at the core of the Syrian regime, placing the pair in the crosshairs of Assad's spy catcher, Ali Hassan, and his brother Rustum, the commander of the feared Republican Guard.
Damascus Station is a compelling thriller that provides a nuanced portrayal of espionage, love, loyalty, and treachery in one of the most challenging CIA missions on the planet.
Praise for Damascus Station has been pouring in, with critics describing it as simply marvelous storytelling and a stand-out thriller that is essential reading for fans of the genre.
- Financial Times, "The best spy novel I have ever read"
- General David Petraeus, former director of the CIA
"For the most accurate fictional account of what life is like working in today's intelligence services, forget John Le Carré and read David McCloskey's thrilling Damascus Station."
- Sir John Sawers, ex-Head of MI6
Rave reader reviews for Damascus Station have also been flooding in, with readers praising the book as an intense, unforgettable tour de force that must be read.
"An astonishing read," one reviewer exclaimed. "David McCloskey knows his stuff... an impressive page-turner."
Another reviewer commented, "Read this book... and order Moscow X. An intense, unforgettable tour de force that must be read."
Damascus Station is a must-read for anyone who loves thrilling spy stories and is eager to explore the complex and dangerous world of espionage and intrigue.

Weight: 386g
Dimension: 198 x 128 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800752696