# Inside The Cormorant Hunt with Michael Idov (Spoiler Free)

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Podcast: [Spybrary Spy Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/spybrary-spy-podcast-1039831)
Published: 2026-02-04T21:43:00+00:00
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Bryan Boling sits down for a spoiler-free chat with novelist Michael Idov , diving into The Cormorant Hunt , the standalone sequel to his acclaimed spy thriller The Collaborators . Idov discusses the challenge of writing a compelling antagonist in Felix Burnham—a fusion of Jordan Peterson and Andrew Tate who pushes protagonist Ari Falk to his limits. They explore how real-world extremism, post-COVID paranoia, and disinformation influence modern spy fiction, and why setting stories in overlooked global locales adds authenticity. From the Reichsbürger to action-packed drone chases in Georgia (the country), Idov breaks down how topical fiction is crafted under the ticking clock of world events. Michael also shared some news about an upcoming spy thriller film he is directing with Noomi Rapace in the lead. Good news for the Brits, The Cormorant Hunt is scheduled to be released in the UK in May.

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