Damascus Station

David McCloskey

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'One of the best - and most authentic - spy thrillers in years' The TimesTHE TIMES THRILLER OF THE YEAR?A CIA officer and his recr...

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'One of the best - and most authentic - spy thrillers in years' The TimesTHE TIMES THRILLER OF THE YEAR?A CIA officer and his recruit arrive in Damascus to hunt for a killerCIA 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.PRAISE FOR DAMASCUS STATION:'Simply marvellous storytelling...a stand-out thriller and 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 Carre and read David McCloskey's thrilling Damascus Station' - Sir John Sawers, ex-Head of MI6_RAVE READER REVIEWS FOR DAMASCUS STATION'Read this book... and order Moscow X''An intense, unforgettable tour de force that must be read''WOW! What an astonishing read''David McCloskey knows his stuff... an impressive page-turner''Genuinely original''Excellent, gritty espionage novel''A refreshingly credible, engaging and exciting spy thriller'