Moscow X

Bestselling Author of THE TIMES Thriller of the Year DAMASCUS STATION and co-host of hit podcast THE REST IS CLASSIFIED

David McCloskey author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Swift Press

Published:29th Aug '24

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In a high-stakes CIA operation, Sia and Max pose as a couple to infiltrate Russian elite, leading to thrilling twists in Moscow X.

In Moscow X, a daring CIA operation unfolds against the backdrop of political intrigue in Russia. Operatives Sia and Max are tasked with recruiting Vladimir Putin's moneyman, Vadim. The stakes are high as they must navigate the complexities of deception while posing as a couple. Sia, working for a London firm that conceals the wealth of the elite, and Max, whose family business has been a CIA front for decades, find themselves in a web of danger and espionage. The tension escalates as they engage with Vadim and his wife, Anna, who is not only a banker but also an intelligence officer in her own right. Trust is a luxury they cannot afford, and every move could mean the difference between success and catastrophe.

As the story progresses, the narrative delves deeper into the moral dilemmas faced by the characters. Sia and Max must grapple with their identities and the implications of their mission. The line between right and wrong blurs as they become more entangled in the lives of their targets. Moscow X offers a gripping exploration of loyalty, betrayal, and the high stakes of international espionage, keeping readers on the edge of their seats.

With praise from notable figures, including former CIA officers and journalists, Moscow X is hailed as one of the most authentic depictions of CIA operations. It captivates readers with its fast-paced plot and intricate character dynamics, establishing itself as a standout in contemporary spy fiction.

‘As gripping as its predecessor … Complex yet satisfyingly vicious, especially so once Max and Sia in turn enter Russia, Moscow X is a tense, all too plausible depiction of the struggle for power within a corrupt regime’ - The Times, Book of the Month


'A gripping depiction of the struggle for power within a corrupt regime' - Sunday Times, Best Summer Reads


‘The spy thriller has a champion who can peek behind the curtain’ The Times 


'An informed, gripping tale' - Financial Times, Best Books of 2024


‘McCloskey shows all the talents that brought so much acclaim for his debut, Damascus Station, and takes us inside the inner workings of the CIA, where he once worked as an analyst … It’s the cast of layered, complex characters that makes Moscow Xsuch a gripping read — one often leavened with dry, poetic wit’ - Adam LeBor, Financial Times


'McCloskey is the most thoroughly convincing spy novelist to have emerged in the last decade' - Mail on Sunday


‘Thrilling, propulsive and terrifying … unputdownably superb’ - Simon Sebag Montefiore


Praise for Damascus Station:

'Simply marvellous storytelling...a stand-out thriller and essential reading for fans of the genre' - Financial Times

'The best spy novel I have ever read' - General David Petraeus, former director of the CIA

'For an authentic representation of what it's like to work in intelligence, look no further than Damascus Station. McCloskey has captured it all: the breathtaking close calls, the hand in glove of tech and ops, the heartbreaking disappointments, the thrill of a hard-won victory' - Alma Katsu, author of Red Widow and former CIA and NSA analyst

ISBN: 9781800752917

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464 pages