The Cormorant Hunt
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Michael Idov's 'The Cormorant Hunt' is a literary spy novel centering on the morally complex intelligence officer Ari Falk.
The book combines espionage plotting with sharp character observation and cultural commentary.
It is the second entry in a trilogy that explores power, loyalty, and institutional decay.
Idov draws on his background in journalism to deliver crisp prose and immersive scenes of political intrigue.
The novel was cited by Bradley Tusk for a memorable line that sparked reflection about institutions and reform.
The book combines espionage plotting with sharp character observation and cultural commentary.
It is the second entry in a trilogy that explores power, loyalty, and institutional decay.
Idov draws on his background in journalism to deliver crisp prose and immersive scenes of political intrigue.
The novel was cited by Bradley Tusk for a memorable line that sparked reflection about institutions and reform.
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