Damascus Station, David McCloskey
Damascus Station, David McCloskey
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Damascus Station
A Novel

Author: David McCloskey

Narrator: Andrew B. Wehrlen

Unabridged: 12 hr 48 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 10/05/2021


Synopsis

A CIA officer and his recruit arrive in war-ravaged Damascus to hunt for a killer in this pager-turner that offers the "most authentic depiction of modern-day tradecraft in print." (Navy SEAL sniper and New York Times bestselling author Jack Carr).

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.

About David McCloskey

David McCloskey is a former CIA analyst and former consultant at McKinsey & Company. While at the CIA, he worked in field stations across the Middle East and briefed senior White House officials and Arab royalty. He lives in Texas.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Chris

This book is about as intense as you can get. Great story and non-stop from the first page.......more

Goodreads review by Bob

I Expected To Like This Spy Thriller A Lot But Wound Up Being Somewhat Disappointed! Based on Damascus Station’s intriguing plot concept — which is very representative of the type of books I enjoy — and the advance praise it generated, I highly anticipated it to be a book I’d be recommending highly.......more

Goodreads review by Ross

David McCloskey's first novel is a compelling and realistic political and spy drama set during the early stages of the Syrian civil war. Unlike many American "spy" thriller authors, his book actually emphasizes spycraft and espionage rather than gunfights, explosions, and special operations. The plo......more