The Spymaster of Baghdad: A True Story of Bravery, Family, and Patriotism in the Battle against ISIS

The Spymaster of Baghdad is a gripping and heroic story of an elite, top-secret team of unlikely spies who triumphed over ISIS.

Centered around the relationship between two brothers, Harith al-Sudani, a rudderless college dropout who was recruited to the Falcons by his all-star younger brother Munaf, and their eponymous unit commander Abu Ali, the book follows their emotional journey as Harith volunteers for the most dangerous mission imaginable.

With piercing lyricism and thrilling prose, Coker’s deeply-reported account interweaves heartfelt portraits of these and other unforgettable characters as they navigate the streets of war-torn Baghdad and perform heroic feats of cunning and courage.

The Falcons' path crosses with that of Abrar, a young, radicalized university student who plots her own attack, but is intercepted by the Falcons in a thrilling near-final moment.

Ultimately, The Spymaster of Baghdad is a page-turning account of wartime espionage in which ordinary people make extraordinary sacrifices to protect millions of Iraqis and the broader world from the terror of ISIS.