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David McCloskey

David McCloskey is a former CIA analyst and consultant at McKinsey & Company.

While at the CIA, he worked in field stations across the Middle East and briefed senior White House officials and Arab royalty. He lives in Texas.

Genres: Thriller

New and upcoming books

September 2026

London Station

Novels

   Damascus Station (2021)
   Moscow X (2023)
   The Seventh Floor (2024)
   The Persian (2025)
   London Station (2026)

Award nominations

	2025 Ned Kelly Award for Best International Crime Novel (shortlist) : Moscow X
	2025 Barry Award for Best Thriller (nominee) : The Seventh Floor
	2024 British Book Award Crime and Thriller Book of the Year (shortlist) : Damascus Station
	2022 ITW Award for Best First Novel (nominee) : Damascus Station

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