#1 NYT Bestseller#1 USA Bestseller#1 WSJ BestsellerAn Amazon Editors’ Best Book of the YearA Kirkus Best Fiction Book of the YearAn iBooks Book of the Month“Fascinating, suspenseful, and bated-breath exciting…. Silva proves once again that he can rework familiar genre material and bring it to new life.” — Publishers Weekly, starred review“Silva builds suspense like a symphony conductor…. A … exciting…. Silva proves once again that he can rework familiar genre material and bring it to new life.”
— Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Silva builds suspense like a symphony conductor…. A winner on all fronts.”
— Booklist, starred review
Bestselling author Daniel Silva delivers another spellbinding international thriller—one that finds the legendary Gabriel Allon grappling with an ISIS mastermind.
Gabriel Allon, the art restorer, spy, and assassin described as the most compelling fictional creation “since Ian Fleming put down his martini and invented James Bond” (Rocky Mountain News), is poised to become the chief of Israel’s secret intelligence service. But on the eve of his promotion, events conspire to lure him into the field for one final operation. ISIS has detonated a massive bomb in the Marais district of Paris, and a desperate French government wants Gabriel to eliminate the man responsible before he can strike again.
Acclaimed novelist Daniel Silva has thrilled, entertained and educated readers with eighteen thoughtful and gripping spy novels featuring a diverse cast of compelling characters and ingenious plots that have taken them around the globe and back—from the United States to Europe, Russia to the Middle East. From its shocking opening to its explosive denouement in Washington, D.C., The Black Widow reveals itself as Silva’s most timely and powerful novel yet. Following the success of his smash hit The English Spy, this electrifying thriller showcases Silva’s consummate skill and brilliant imagination, and is sure to be a must read for his multitude of current and future fans.
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Daniel Silva has developed the ultimate spy whom I love to read about, book after book. As we all age and wonder why the world is so messed up, Silva gives us many bold-faced truths about the reality of our world politics and the sacrifice many who really care make on our behalf. Excellent! Superior!
I love all of Danial Silvia’s books and this was even better. Love the characters and plot development and suspense.
Will always read Silva. Love Gabriel Allon and all his other wonderful characters.
So intense and scary… I don’t usually read this type of book. Had to keep reminding myself this was not happening in my neighborhood. Just made me cringe at what the human animal is capable of.
Silva never seems to fun out of intriguing scenarios for Allon. And Natalie Mizrahi makes a magnificent protege for the spymaster.
Silva is always a good read!
Daniel Silva is the current master of the spy thriller and this novel doesn’t disappoint. Attention to detail, great characters, mixed with current events, geography and history. Always a pleasure.
This book gives good insight into the situation in the middle east and especially ISIS. Although it is a work of fiction, it incorporates real world scenarios into the telling of the story. A great read
I’m not a giant Silva fan but I enjoy him. This was a good read. He’s a good writer.
Heat insight into current espionage and international terror dynamics. Well researched as contemporary historical fiction. Very believable.
Very interesting and fast reading, exciting. Hard to put down.
Silva does his usual job of weaving a good story with his knowledgeable background search of information.
I have loved the main character since the first book, and the author’s plots are so real-world that you can’t help but be drawn in. Outstanding part of the series, but also one that could stand on its own if you aren’t already familiar with Gabriel Allon and his world.
I liked this one and it is obviously set up for a sequel.
Hard to go wrong with Daniel Silva. Eerily current. Definitely would recommend!
I have read all of the Gabriel Allon books and this 16th one does not disappoint. It never gets old – the writer is that good. Includes violence and references to sex but overall these are great books.
Love everything Silvia has written. He just gets better.
Silva is a great writer and Gabriel Allon is one of the best literary characters. Another terrific book. I read when I’m on the treadmill and this book was such a page turner I nearly wore myself out.
Excellent book by excellent author. I never miss a Daniel Silva. Love the Gabriel Allon series.
We live in an anti-Semitic world and it is inspiring to have a complex hero like Allon who works to protect his Country and family no matter the cost