The Persian: A Gripping Espionage Thriller

Dive deep into the high-stakes shadow war between Iran and Israel with The Persian, the compelling espionage drama from former CIA analyst David McCloskey. This novel follows Kamran Esfahani, a Persian Jewish dentist from Stockholm who agrees to spy for Mossad in Iran to finance a new life in California. When captured, his forced confession uncovers a narrative woven with national security, revenge, deceit, and the complex power of love amidst a world of lies.

McCloskey, author of the critically acclaimed Damascus Station and Moscow X, delivers propulsive storytelling, riveting tradecraft, and strikingly cinematic action in this fourth novel from the bestselling author.

• Explores the consequences when a spy is forced to reckon with his deception.
• Set against the backdrop of the clandestine conflict between Iran and Israel.
• Features propulsive storytelling and detailed tradecraft from a former CIA officer.
• Praised as a "superb and compelling espionage drama" by Simon Sebag Montefiore.
• The fourth novel in a series, following the bestselling Damascus Station (THE TIMES Thriller of the Year) and Moscow X (SUNDAY TIMES Book of the Year).

• Author: David McCloskey
• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: Approximately 400 pages
• Publisher: Swift Press
• Publication Date: July 2, 2026
• ISBN-13: 978-1800754041
• Dimensions: 143 x 29 x 198mm
• Weight: 300 g

If you seek a brilliant, gripping spy novel rooted in real-world conflict, secure your copy of The Persian today.