
The Cormorant Hunt
A Novel
Scribner · Print & ebook · January 27, 2026
Slow Horses meets Red Sparrow in this electrifying spy thriller and follow-up to The Collaborators, where a disillusioned CIA officer infiltrates an extremist group in the heart of Europe.
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- Who it’s for
- A brisk thriller setup with enough category heat to satisfy the devoted and the curious.
- Genres
- Spy Fiction, Political Thrillers, Terrorism Thrillers
- Published
- Scribner, January 27, 2026
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Slow Horses meets Red Sparrow in this electrifying spy thriller and follow-up to The Collaborators, where a disillusioned CIA officer infiltrates an extremist group in the heart of Europe. Disheartened CIA officer Ari Falk, now hiding in the Republic of Georgia, is hailed as a hero by some and branded a traitor by others after blowing the lid off a massive conspiracy.
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But his quiet exile is shattered when a mission arises—one perfectly suited for someone as jaded and unpredictable as him. This stand-alone sequel thrusts us into a modern era of geopolitical conflict, where 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, Andorra to Bethesda, Idov crafts vivid, authentic settings that amplify the pulse-pounding action. Far from the usual spy thriller, The Cormorant Hunt is brimming with razor-sharp dialogue, heart-stopping twists, and complex character dynamics that bring humanity to the chaos. Every border crossed carries real-world consequences, making this a thriller that feels both urgent and unforgettable. Blending suspense, wit, and authentic storytelling, it’s a must-read for fans of political intrigue, espionage, and thrillers that don’t play by the rules.
Taut Tension
A brisk thriller setup with enough category heat to satisfy the devoted and the curious.
Come here for
- political and military-thriller tension
- collector-friendly genre signals
Expect
- lean, high-stakes pacing
- historical-thriller atmosphere
Where it sits
| Spy Fiction | 99% |
|---|---|
| Political Thrillers | 53% |
| Terrorism Thrillers | 45% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Spy Fiction
- Suspense
- Political Thrillers
- Authors
- Michael Idov
- Publisher
- Scribner
- Published
- January 27, 2026
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Spy Fiction