Diako Hazhir, an Iranian expatriate and medical professional, brings a rare blend of authenticity and suspense to his new political thriller, Dead Man’s Pacemaker. Drawing from his own experiences, Hazhir crafts a story that is as emotionally resonant as it is thrilling—shedding light on the complex realities faced by Iranians living both inside and outside their homeland.
Dead Man’s Pacemaker follows Arman Pirouzi, an Iranian expatriate doctor settled in the United States who dreams of a quiet life. But when protests in Iran lead to the imprisonment of his goddaughter, Arman is drawn into a covert CIA mission that could avert a devastating war. Tasked with surgically removing a pacemaker embedded with sensitive information from a covert operative inside Iran, Arman faces the ultimate risk—returning to a country where spies are tortured and executed. When his goddaughter’s life is threatened, however, Arman can no longer stay on the sidelines.
Hazhir’s narrative unfolds with high stakes and gripping tension. The surgery initially succeeds, but Arman’s subsequent detention by Iranian authorities threatens not only the mission but also countless innocent lives. The novel poses urgent questions about loyalty, sacrifice, and the moral complexity of espionage.
“Dead Man’s Pacemaker carries a message bigger than the book itself,” Hazhir explains. “It’s not just a thriller—it’s a window into the lived experiences of Iranians, the struggle for freedom and the emotional weight of exile.”
This book is the first in a planned series featuring Arman Pirouzi, promising to further explore global conflicts, moral ambiguity, and the psychological toll of exile. Hazhir’s intimate knowledge of Iran and its people lends the story a compelling depth beyond typical espionage tales.
Dead Man’s Pacemaker is available in multiple formats, including ebook, paperback, hardcover, and audiobook, through Amazon and the author’s website.