David McCloskey
@mccloskeybooks
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Author of spy novels | cohost @triclassified | former CIA
Joined July 2021
Thrilled to announce I’m co-hosting a new podcast with @gordoncorera …The Rest is Classified launches Nov 27 Authentic stories about the espionage business, past&present. Eps drop weekly We start with shady CIA-MI6 ops in Iran, 1953 Subscribe: https://t.co/XenzQjW76w
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This was really really good and features what’s easily one of the most creative conspiracy theories around the Kennedy assassination @ChrisHauty
I’ve got my copy of DEAD RINGER. Have you pre-ordered yours? Comes out in 5 days! https://t.co/YC56xPryIi
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Modern Russia expert @MarkGaleotti sits down with @gordoncorera and @mccloskeybooks to talk all things Putin 🇷🇺 A former advisor to the UK Foreign Office on Russian security, Sunday Times columnist, and author of multiple books, Mark brings unmatched insight into understanding
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@mccloskeybooks a new french review of Mission Damas on Babelio : "Une nouvelle lecture dans le cadre du jury du meilleur polar points pour 2026. Mission Damas c'est un roman d'espionnage qui se déroule en Syrie quelques mois après le début des printe… https://t.co/z2wlL9l4KD
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“Making damn sure that you kick the groin first” @mccloskeybooks and @gordoncorera sat down with leading Putin expert Mark Galeotti for an in-depth, members-only conversation. Join The Declassified Club today to unlock the full interview 🎧 @MarkGaleotti
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@mccloskeybooks @Mpolymer Just finished “The Persian” and I think it’s my favorite yet. One of those stories where you are so into the characters you can’t wait/can’t bear the ending. Do hope we hear from Artemis A Procter again, tho.
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An absolutely fantastic book 👇 @adamlebor
'This superb account is not to be missed – and will haunt you' @mccloskeybooks
#TheLastDaysOfBudapest by @adamlebor is told through the lives of a cast of vivid, gripping characters using newly uncovered sources. Out in paperback now! https://t.co/RTDrSRqOsu
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What happens when a spy is forced to reckon with the consequences of his deception? @mccloskeybooks takes readers deep into the shadow war between Iran and Israel, delivering propulsive storytelling and riveting tradecraft. Read on BorrowBox now! @_SwiftPress
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Tremendous thanks to everyone who has listened to The Rest is Classified this year, especially those misguided souls and Secret Squirrels who have decided to make it a regular part of their week. @gordoncorera and I thank you. @triclassified @GoalhangerPods
@Apple has released its Top Charts of 2025 and The Rest Is Classified has landed two incredible top spots! 🏆 #1 New Show 🏆 #1 Most Followed A huge thank you to everyone who’s supported the podcast so far. More exciting things ahead! 👀 There are still tickets available for
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In the latest mini-series, @gordoncorera and @mccloskeybooks are joined by leading Putin expert @MarkGaleotti to trace Vladimir Putin’s rise from an unknown in St. Petersburg to a dominant force on the world stage 👀 Just head to https://t.co/mIsSlEfb0j
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Exploring the art and craft for my former podcast Artful Periscope with the author of the Seventh Floor David McCloskey also stopping by Jeffrey Archer.episode 93 https://t.co/G5IyFqjRjf.David’s new book is The Persian.@mccloskeybooks @thrillerwriters @atrflperipod #Repost
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This week’s guest on the DANGER CLOSE Podcast is bestselling author and former CIA analyst @mccloskeybooks David McCloskey. David is the author of THE PERSIAN, DAMASCUS STATION, MOSCOW X, and THE SEVENTH FLOOR — gritty, authentic spy thrillers born from firsthand experience. We
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@mccloskeybooks absolutely awesome storytelling with The Persian. What a unique way to see through the narrative. Being within the confession of was riveting.
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As a fan of @triclassified I thought I would give #ThePersian a try. Well done @mccloskeybooks ! @wwnorton @GoalhangerPods @gordoncorera
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THE PERSIAN by @mccloskeybooks is brilliant. It’s intricate & beautifully written. I loved it. Full of emotion & intrigue. A story within a story. Politically poignant. It twists & turns till the final words. A definite 5 ⭐️for me. @kashif1307
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Had a great chat with @JackCarrUSA about the CIA, writing, The Persian, and talking about the Kennedy assassination on @triclassified - check it out!
Today’s guest on the DANGER CLOSE Podcast is former CIA analyst & bestselling author @mccloskeybooks David McCloskey. We talk about his new spy thriller THE PERSIAN, life at the CIA, and the real stories behind his hit podcast The Rest is Classified. Find our conversation
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Putin’s chef-turned-butcher, Yevgeny Prigozhin, takes the spotlight in our explosive new series💀🚨 Discover his ruthless rise, power, and catastrophic fall. Episode 1 is out now - or watch the full six-part series instantly at https://t.co/bKBLeigWTW as a Declassified Club
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Thank you @_SwiftPress for my copy of The Persian by @mccloskeybooks. From Tehran to Tel Aviv, Istanbul and Stockholm, The Persian is a gripping thriller exploring what happens when a loner spy is forced to reckon with the consequences of his deception. Out in January.
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THE REST IS CLASSIFIED LIVE - ON SALE NOW! 📍Southbank Centre, London 📅 January 31st Get your tickets now! 👉 https://t.co/QVKNAEi2na
@GoalhangerPods @gordoncorera @mccloskeybooks
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