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The Persian: The SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER from former CIA analyst and The Rest is Classified Podcast Co-Host David McCloskey

(Author: David McCloskey)

What happens when a spy is forced to reckon with the consequences of his deception?

Kamran Esfahani, a Persian Jewish dentist living in Stockholm, dreams of starting afresh in California. To finance his new life, he agrees to spy for Mossad inside Iran, joining a clandestine unit tasked with sowing chaos, intelligence gathering, and sabotage. But when he is captured by Iranian security forces, Kamran is compelled to confess his experiences. His testimony becomes more than an account of intelligence operations—it transforms into a raw examination of national security, revenge, deceit, and the fragile power of love and forgiveness in a world of lies.

Mixing relentless suspense with strikingly cinematic action, former CIA officer David McCloskey takes readers deep into the shadow war between Iran and Israel, delivering propulsive storytelling and authentic tradecraft.

Praise for the Book:

• “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

• “A brilliant gripping read. This is one of his best books.” — Reader Review

Key Highlights:

• Authentic Tradecraft: Written by a former CIA operative and co-host of The Rest is Classified podcast.

• High-Stakes Middle Eastern Espionage: Explores the secret intelligence wars and geopolitical tension between Iran and Israel.

• Bestselling Author: Follow-up to critically acclaimed bestsellers Damascus Station and Moscow X.