David McCloskey is a former CIA analyst turned thriller novelist, best known for his debut novel "Damascus Station." His firsthand intelligence experience informs his gripping espionage fiction, which includes additional works such as "Moscow X," "The Seventh Floor," and "The Persian." McCloskey also cohosts the podcast "The Rest Is Classified," further showcasing his expertise in national security matters.
During his CIA career, McCloskey contributed to the President’s Daily Brief, delivered classified congressional testimony, and briefed high-ranking officials across the Middle East and Washington. His fieldwork spanned pivotal moments in regional counterterrorism operations, particularly in Iraq and Syria. This background lends authenticity to his novels, which explore the complexities of intelligence work. A graduate of Johns Hopkins SAIS, McCloskey later advised national security clients at McKinsey & Company before dedicating himself to writing. He resides in Texas with his family.