The Cormorant Hunt cover art

The Cormorant Hunt

A Novel

Preview

Get 30 days of Standard free

£5.99/mo after trial. Cancel monthly.
Try for £0.00
More purchase options

The Cormorant Hunt

By: Michael Idov
Narrated by: Santino Fontana
Try for £0.00

£5.99 a month after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Buy Now for £13.36

Buy Now for £13.36

Season's Savings | £0.99/mo for 3 months

£5.99/mo after 3 months - terms apply. Cancel monthly
A renegade CIA officer must infiltrate an extremist group in the heart of Europe in a high-stakes political thriller 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"


Renegade CIA officer Ari Falk is hiding out in the Republic of Georgia after blowing the lid off a massive government conspiracy in the highest levels of the US intelligence community, making him a hero to some and a traitor to others. But his quiet exile is shattered when a mission arises—one only he can pull off.

To redeem himself to his country, Falk must infiltrate an extremist group in the heart of Europe. His target? Felix Burnham, a chilling antagonist with radical alliances that could change the global balance of power. With Europe embroiled in war and shadowy political machinations dominating the home front, Falk’s only ally is Asha Tamaskar, a brilliant, neurodivergent CIA officer with her own secrets. Their quest for justice takes Falk on a high-stakes journey from Prague to Tbilisi, Andorra to Bethesda in this must-read for fans of political intrigue, espionage, and spy thrillers that don’t play by the rules.
Espionage Political Spies & Politics Suspense Thriller & Suspense Exciting Heartfelt
adbl_web_anon_alc_button_suppression_t1

Critic reviews

"Fontana’s strong performance is the perfect vehicle for this tale of modern-day spycraft."
"Disgraced former CIA operative Ari Falk’s self-imposed exile in the Republic of Georgia ends abruptly, and he finds himself at the heart of a mission to save the world from the leader of an extremist group intent on changing the balance of political power in Europe. Narrator Santino Fontana demonstrates a wide variety of accents, bringing to life characters from across the globe. His careful characterizations ensure the polished flow of the plot, and his skills are highlighted during dialogue-heavy scenes, where he seamlessly moves between characters and accents. Fontana’s timing and spot-on pacing keep the tension building as the twisting plot unfolds."
No reviews yet