The Cormorant Hunt
A Novel
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2.3 • 3 Ratings
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- $20.99
Publisher Description
A renegade CIA officer must infiltrate an extremist group in the heart of Europe in a novel offering “spy fiction at its headiest and most addictive” (Kirkus Reviews).
“Left me breathless with its nimble plot work and sheer storytelling audacity.” —The New York Times
A Financial Times "Best Summer Books of 2026"
Ari Falk has just blown the lid off a massive conspiracy at the highest level within the CIA. While some hail him as a hero for exposing government corruption, others brand him as a dangerous traitor to his country. His quiet exile in the Republic of Georgia is shattered when a new mission arises—one perfectly suited for someone as jaded and unpredictable as him.
A hot war in Europe and shadowy political schemes set the stage for danger at every turn. Enter Asha Tamaskar, a brilliant, neurodivergent CIA officer with her own secrets, and Felix Burnham, a chilling antagonist with radical alliances that could change the global balance of power. From Tbilisi to Prague and Andorra to Bethesda, Falk’s quest for justice takes him on a high-stakes journey around the world.
The Cormorant Hunt explores geopolitics with grit and authenticity, weaving together a narrative that is both urgent and unforgettable. Razor-sharp dialogue, heart-pounding twists, and complex characters abound—blending suspense, wit, and brilliant storytelling, this is a must-read for fans of political intrigue, espionage, and thrillers that don’t play by the rules.
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
Brilliant but jaded spy Ari Falk is back in Michael Idov’s kinetic follow-up to The Collaborators. (You don’t need to read that one first, but it’s fun.) This time, Ari is in self-imposed exile in the Republic of Georgia after detonating a major international intelligence scandal. When a former ally is murdered, he gets pulled into a new operation that plunges him deep into the tangled world of modern extremism and weaponized ideology. Teaming up with razor-sharp CIA analyst Asha Tamaskar, he’s soon chasing a threat that stretches from Eastern Europe to the American suburbs. Idov excels at blending high-stakes, morally grey espionage with dark humour and lightning-speed plotting. Idov’s spies are flawed professionals navigating a world where everyone’s motives are suspect and no one’s hands are completely clean. The Cormorant Hunt is a fast, funny spy thriller that feels unmistakably of the moment.
