Today is 12/8/24 and I woke up to the following headline “Assad Flees as Syrian Rebels Take Damascus” To say the least, the headline made the book feel prescient, as if the book was coming to life in the moment.
 
  The story is built on the foundation of strong historical elements, and vivid visual imagery. It is a well-crafted spy story with a strong love story as an anchor.
 
  Sam Joseph is by no means a superhero in the style of every Hollywood movie, but instead is a deliberate and thoughtful character, and fully flawed!
 
However, he does possess the instincts to get the job done. He is loyal and when called upon, he demonstrates an incredible well of courage.
 
But have no fear, if you’re looking for a kick-ass character, there are two. The first is Station Chief Artemis Aphrodite Proctor who seems to always be ready for a gun fight and the other is Mariam Haddad, the very brave co-star of this drama. She is trained in the art of Krav Maga, and by the end of the story has the body count to prove it. 
 
Suffice it to say, Damascus Station is a must-read for lovers of international spy thrillers and a hint of romance tossed in for good measure.