Damascus Station: Unmissable New Spy Thriller From Former CIA Officer (Damascus Station, 1)

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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.

The most realistic and authentic depiction of modern-day tradecra ft in nonpermissive and hostile environments you will find in print. This reinstatement of hope is embedded within the complex and captivating characters Mr McCloskey has created.A spy story – of securing an asset for vital intelligence capture; a love story – of star-crossed lovers; two-sides that never should mix, a Romeo and Juliet for modern times; a survival story – of the Ikhwan rebels existing against all odds against the brutal onslaught of the Assad war machine and a human story – of familial links, mixed motives, past histories and ultimately, their intrinsic ties to a regime that would ultimately destroy them. The writing is fine, the characters well-drawn, and the action moves along at a pace that's breakneck but often seems unhurried.

Well I had high hopes for this book, which quickly were dashed by shoddy writing, poor character development, and a plot that was like a Twinkie without the filling---quite unsatisfying. Standout debut from a veteran former CIA officer … packed with insider knowledge and the story itself feels completely authentic. Over the last year I have read a few spy novels I considered some of the best ever written and Damascus Station might be the best of the lot.T]his propulsive thriller is at once a master class in spy craft and a poignant story of forbidden love set during the brutal Syrian civil war. David McCloskey takes readers on a thrilling journey through the world of international intrigue in "Damascus Station," featuring the relentless CIA Case Officer Sam Joseph.