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The SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER from former CIA analyst and The Rest is Classified Podcast Co-Host David McCloskey
Series: David McCloskey spy thriller
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'A superb and compelling espionage drama inside the Iran-Israel shadow war by the top spy thrillerist of these wild turbulent times' — Simon Sebag Montefiore 'A great spy writer' — Tim Shipman Kamran Esfahani, a Persian Jewish dentist from Stockholm, dreams of starting afresh in California....
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'A superb and compelling espionage drama inside the Iran-Israel shadow war by the top spy thrillerist of these wild turbulent times' — Simon Sebag Montefiore
'A great spy writer' — Tim Shipman
Kamran Esfahani, a Persian Jewish dentist from Stockholm, dreams of starting afresh in California. To finance his new life, he agrees to spy for Mossad in Iran, working with a clandestine unit tasked with sowing chaos and sabotage inside the country. When he's captured by Iranian security forces, Kamran is compelled to confess his experiences as a spy, in a testimonial dealing not only with the security of nations, but also with revenge, deceit, and the power of love and forgiveness in a world of lies.
Mixing suspense with strikingly cinematic action, David McCloskey takes readers deep into the shadow war between Iran and Israel, delivering propulsive storytelling and riveting tradecraft.
The fourth novel from former CIA officer, the The Rest is Classified podcast co-host, and the bestselling author of The Times Thriller of the Year Damascus Station ('One of the best spy thrillers in years' The Times) and Sunday Times Book of the Year Moscow X.
Reader Reviews
'A brilliant gripping read. This is one of his best books.'
'An excellent read from the pen of one who has been there and done it all, especially in light of current events in the Middle East.'
'This is the best book I have read in years. A superb spy novel.'
'Couldn't put it down, this is an amazing book... This is a must read from a great writer!'
Series: David McCloskey spy thriller
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Damascus Station
'The most realistic and authentic depiction of modern-day tradecraft in nonpermissive and hostile environments you will find in print. I am shocked the CIA's Publication Review Board allowed David McCloskey's Damascus Station to see the light of day. Read it now, before it is banned!' - Jack Carr, Navy SEAL sniper and New York Times bestselling author of The Devil's...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Moscow X
Thrilling, propulsive and terrifying - Simon Sebag Montefiore The second novel from former CIA officer and the bestselling author of The Times Thriller of the Year, Damascus Station ('One of the best spy thrillers in years' - The Times) A daring CIA operation threatens chaos in the Kremlin. But can Langley trust the Russian at its centre? CIA operatives Sia...Paperback$2600Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
The Persian
From the Sunday Times-Bestselling author of The Seventh Floor 'A great spy writer' Tim Shipman What happens when a spy is forced to reckon with the consequences of his deception? Kamran Esfahani, a Persian Jewish dentist from Stockholm, dreams of starting afresh in California. To finance his new life, he agrees to spy for Mossad in Iran, working with a...Paperback$2999Elsewhere:$3799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
The Seventh Floor
The Sunday Times BestsellerThe Times Books to Look Out for in 2025 'A rare combination of experience and talent' - Mick Herron 'His best yet ... Superb, addictively suspenseful, its politics and tradecraft coolly accurate, scary, intricate and complex ... The new maestro of espionage thrillers' - Simon Sebag Montefiore 'A John le Carré level game of cat and mouse....Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Pre-orderThe Persian
'A superb and compelling espionage drama inside the Iran-Israel shadow war by the top spy thrillerist of these wild turbulent times' — Simon Sebag Montefiore 'A great spy writer' — Tim Shipman Kamran Esfahani, a Persian Jewish dentist from Stockholm, dreams of starting afresh in California. To finance his new life, he agrees to spy for Mossad in Iran, working...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableOut 29 Sep 2026Pre-order -
The Seventh Floor
'A rare combination of experience and talent' - Mick Herron 'His best yet ... Superb, addictively suspenseful, politics/tradecraft accurate, scary, complex ... A new maestro of espionage thrillers' - Simon Sebag Montefiore 'A John le Carré level game of cat and mouse. It could have only been written by someone like David McCloskey, who has an insider's sharp angle' -...HardbackSold Out
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781800754041
Publisher: Swift Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 July 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Swift Press
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 400
About the Author
David McCloskey is a former CIA analyst who worked in field stations across the Middle East and briefed senior White House officials and Arab royalty. His first novel, Damascus Station, was called ‘one of the best spy thrillers in years’ by The Times; his second, Moscow X, was a Sunday Times Thriller of the Year. His third, The Seventh Floor, was a Sunday Times bestseller, as was his fourth, The Persian. He is the co-host of the podcast The Rest is Classified, and lives in Texas.
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The Seventh Floor
The Seventh Floor is the third novel from former CIA officer and the bestselling author of Damascus Station (The Times Thriller of the Year) and Moscow X (Sunday Times Book of the Year). All your life you're CIA. Then you're not. A Russian arrives in Singapore with a secret to sell. When the Russian is killed and Sam Joseph, the...Paperback$3100Elsewhere:$3699Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Damascus Station
'The most realistic and authentic depiction of modern-day tradecraft in nonpermissive and hostile environments you will find in print. I am shocked the CIA's Publication Review Board allowed David McCloskey's Damascus Station to see the light of day. Read it now, before it is banned!' - Jack Carr, Navy SEAL sniper and New York Times bestselling author of The Devil's...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Moscow X
Thrilling, propulsive and terrifying - Simon Sebag Montefiore The second novel from former CIA officer and the bestselling author of The Times Thriller of the Year, Damascus Station ('One of the best spy thrillers in years' - The Times) A daring CIA operation threatens chaos in the Kremlin. But can Langley trust the Russian at its centre? CIA operatives Sia...Paperback$2600Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
The Persian
From the Sunday Times-Bestselling author of The Seventh Floor 'A great spy writer' Tim Shipman What happens when a spy is forced to reckon with the consequences of his deception? Kamran Esfahani, a Persian Jewish dentist from Stockholm, dreams of starting afresh in California. To finance his new life, he agrees to spy for Mossad in Iran, working with a...Paperback$2999Elsewhere:$3799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
The Seventh Floor
The Sunday Times BestsellerThe Times Books to Look Out for in 2025 'A rare combination of experience and talent' - Mick Herron 'His best yet ... Superb, addictively suspenseful, its politics and tradecraft coolly accurate, scary, intricate and complex ... The new maestro of espionage thrillers' - Simon Sebag Montefiore 'A John le Carré level game of cat and mouse....Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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What if the CIA and British intelligence began spying on each other? This is the question at the heart of David McCloskey's thrilling fifth novel, London Station. A new US Administration has taken office, installing a brash and unconventional CIA Director determined to disrupt the Agency and sceptical of its close relationship with their cousins across the Atlantic. Case officers,...Paperback$3199Elsewhere:$3699Unit price /UnavailableOut 13 Oct 2026Pre-order -
The Seventh Floor
'A rare combination of experience and talent' - Mick Herron 'His best yet ... Superb, addictively suspenseful, politics/tradecraft accurate, scary, complex ... A new maestro of espionage thrillers' - Simon Sebag Montefiore 'A John le Carré level game of cat and mouse. It could have only been written by someone like David McCloskey, who has an insider's sharp angle' -...HardbackSold Out
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