A CIA officer and his recruit arrive in Damascus to hunt for a killer.
CIA case officer Sam Joseph is dispatched to Paris to recruit Syrian Palace official Mariam Haddad. The two fall into a forbidden relationship,which supercharges Haddad's recruitment and creates unspeakable danger when they enter Damascus to find the man responsible for the disappearance of an American spy.
But the cat and mouse chase for the killer soon leads to a trail of high-profile assassinations and the discovery of a dark secret at the heart of the Syrian regime,bringing the pair under the all-seeing eyes of Assad's spy catcher,Ali Hassan,and his brother Rustum,the head of the feared Republican Guard.
Set against the backdrop of a Syria pulsing with fear and rebellion,Damascus Station is a gripping thriller that offers a textured portrayal of espionage,love,loyalty,and betrayal in one of the most difficult CIA assignments on the planet.
Publisher: Swift PressISBN: 9781800752696Dimensions: 198 x 129 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
'Damascus Station is simply marvellous storytelling...a stand-out thriller and essential reading for fans of the genre.'- The Financial Times
'One of the best spy thrillers for years... McCloskey is a former CIA analyst who worked in the Middle East. As with le Carre,much of the fascination of his writing comes from his insider's knowledge of spying's shadow ballet...Treat yourself to a walk along the Street Called Straight: you won't find a more compelling guide than David McCloskey.'- The Times
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