Damascus Station

David McCloskey

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“Probably one of the best thrillers I've read in a long time. It's a modern day spy story but told in a way that feels immediate and utterly authentic. Set against a backdrop of a wrecked and war-torn Syria, the book pulsates with hidden threat and danger. You follow the journey of CIA case officer Sam Joseph dispatched to Damascus to hunt for the man responsible for the disappearance of a fellow American spy. Insightful characterisation coupled with intrigue, a forbidden relationship and high-tension dialled right up, make for a cat-and-mouse-thriller you won't forget.”
Damascus Station
Review by Rachel White

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.

ISBN: 9781800752696 Category:

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‘One of the best – and most authentic – spy thrillers in years’ The Times

?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.

Additional information

Weight 0.376 kg
Dimensions 19.8 × 12.9 × 3.4 cm
Author

Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Paperback

Pages

419

Language

English

Edition

Paperback original

Dewey

813.6 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K

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