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Istanbul Passage is a 2012 espionage novel by American author Joseph Kanon. Set in the immediate aftermath of World War II, the story follows an American intelligence agent navigating a neutral Istanbul filled with competing spy services, refugees, and black market networks. Kanon, a former publishing executive, is known for historical spy novels that examine the moral ambiguities of postwar intelligence work. His earlier novels include The Good German and Los Alamos, both of which were well received.
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What is Istanbul Passage about?
Joseph Kanon’s 2012 espionage novel follows an American intelligence agent in Istanbul immediately after World War II. The city is neutral territory crowded with competing spy services, refugees, and black-market networks.
Why is Istanbul important in Istanbul Passage?
Istanbul serves as a meeting point between postwar Europe and the Middle East, making it useful for intelligence work and clandestine movement. The novel uses the city’s neutral status and refugee communities to create its central political tension.
Who wrote Istanbul Passage?
Istanbul Passage was written by American author Joseph Kanon. It was published in 2012, after Kanon had established a reputation for historical espionage fiction.
Is Istanbul Passage set during World War II?
No. The story takes place in the immediate aftermath of World War II, when intelligence services were already competing for influence in the emerging Cold War. That setting distinguishes it from wartime spy novels focused on occupied Europe.
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