#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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Silva is one of my favorite authors and I have yet to be disappointed after having read all of his work. Smart and entertaining.
Silva’s books are always wonderfully written and this one is no different. Enjoy.
The characters seemed so real…
Hard to put down
Loved this up to the minute terrorist book!
It was so real, I thought I was reading the newspaper article on events that actually happened. It is frightening how well the author knows the subjects he is writing about and how close to the truth his “novels” actually are. Gut wrenching to think the neighbor next door may be someone connected to terrorism, or a closet anti-semite.
The best yet – long may he continue to write this series!
Not as good as previous books in the series.
Once again Gabriel Allon faces the evils of the world, but Daniel Silva is such a skilled writer that the plot is neither tiresome nor repetitive. The team that Allon assembles is smaller in this book than in others, and we see far less of his wife. Still, the book is an excellent way to spend time on hazy summer days.
Loved it, love all the Gabriel Allon stories, can’t wait for the next one
I found this book to be both informative and timely. I didn’t want it to end. Wonderful book.
Very well done “spy novel”. The protagonist, Gabriel Allon, was interesting as usual but the real heroine of the story was the young doctor who went to Syria. The author’s portrayal of the failed Isis state, the lack of infrastructure, the poverty and violence, were terrifying and very real. As a health care professional I can say that the doctor’s care of the wounded Isis commander was pretty realistic. Especially when she told the interfering soldier to shut up and leave the room. I laughed at that. Well done.
Terrific post, almost too realistic to be entertainment, I’m a fan of a Gabriel Allen, this did not disappoint. Read it in 2 days, couldn’t put it down.
Silva never disappoints!
Great book by one of my favorite writers
my favorite series….
Daniel Silva has written over 10 books with the distinctively fascinating Grabriel Allon character. This was another excellent one. I would recommend. If you like good quality spy thrillers, to read this whole series. Silva does a superb job!
Always enjoy Gabriel Allon…
Outstanding as always, Daniel Silva writes with such realism.
Daniel Silva has become one of my favorite authors, always with innovative story lines and ever-developing characters. A must-read.