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‘Allon is the 21st century Bond’ – Daily Mail

Gabriel Allon, secret agent, assassin and master art restorer, returns in a spellbinding new novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author

Europe is exploding. And one man must find out why.

For Gabriel Allon and his wife Chiara, it was supposed to be the start of a romantic weekend in London. But nothing is ever that simple when you’re an off-duty spy and assassin.

Bombings in Paris and Copenhagen have put him on edge and when Gabriel notices a man exhibiting several traits common to suicide bombers, he follows him into the Covent Garden throng. He’s determined to prevent the carnage he fears is about to take place, but before Gabriel can draw his sidearm, he is knocked to the pavement by two plain-clothes police officers.

A moment later he looks up to find a scene from his nightmares.

From the streets of New York and London, to the unforgiving landscape of the Saudi desert, Gabriel Allon is in a race to the death against a calculating mass-murderer that he dare not lose…

Praise for Daniel Silva:

’Sexily brooding Allon… must be the most famous superspy not played by Daniel Craig’ Daily Telegraph

‘elegantly paced, subtle and well-informed. If you haven’t read Silva before, try Portrait of a Spy – and then go back and read the series.’ Daily Mail

‘[A] top-notch thriller by a writer with the inside track on spying’ The Sun

'In true Bauer fashion, shoot-outs, kidnappings and international terror plots follow Gabriel Allon wherever he goes' USA Today

‘Silva builds tension with breathtaking double and triple turns of the plot’ People

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4 August 2011
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‘‘Allon is the 21st century Bond - elegantly paced, subtle and well-informed. If you haven’t read Silva before, try Portrait of a Spy - and then go back and read the series.’ Daily Mail

'Sexily brooding Allon… must be the most famous superspy not played by Daniel Craig' Daily Telegraph

'In true Bauer fashion, shoot-outs, kidnappings and international terror plots follow Gabriel Allon wherever he goes' USA Today

‘Silva builds tension with breathtaking double and triple turns of the plot’ People

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A breathtaking thriller from the New York Times bestseller

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From the Inside Flap

It was supposed to be the start of a pleasant weekend in London for master art restorer and spy Gabriel Allonand his wife, Chiara. But a deadly pair of bombings in Paris and Copenhagen has already marred this lovelyautumn day. Then, before he can stop a man he suspectsis about to launch a third attack in Covent Garden, Gabriel is knocked to the pavement--and he can only watch helplessly as the nightmare unfolds.

The haunting memory of his failure to stop the massacre of innocents is still fresh when Gabriel is summoned to Washington--and plunged into a deadly confrontation with the new face of global terror. An elusive American-born cleric in Yemen--once a paid CIA asset whomAllah has granted a beautiful and seductive tongue--stands at the center of the explosive plague of death and destruction. And the worst is yet to come . . .

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It was supposed to be the start of a pleasant weekend in London for master art restorer and spy Gabriel Allonand his wife, Chiara. But a deadly pair of bombings in Paris and Copenhagen has already marred this lovelyautumn day. Then, before he can stop a man he suspectsis about to launch a third attack in Covent Garden,Gabriel is knocked to the pavement—and he can only watch helplessly as the nightmare unfolds.

The haunting memory of his failure to stop the massacre of innocents is still fresh when Gabriel is summoned to Washington—and plunged into a deadly confrontation with the new face of global terror. An elusive American-born cleric in Yemen—once a paid CIA asset whomAllah has granted "a beautiful and seductive tongue"—stands at the center of the explosive plague of death and destruction. And the worst is yet to come . . .

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About the Author

Daniel Silva is the award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Unlikely Spy, The Mark of the Assassin, The Marching Season, The Kill Artist, The English Assassin, The Confessor, A Death in Vienna, Prince of Fire, The Messenger, The Secret Servant, Moscow Rules, The Defector, The Rembrandt Affair, Portrait of a Spy, The Fallen Angel, The English Girl, The Heist, The English Spy, The Black Widow, House of Spies and The Other Woman. He is best known for his long-running thriller series starring spy and art restorer Gabriel Allon. Silva’s books are critically acclaimed bestsellers around the world and have been translated into more than 30 languages. He resides in Florida with his wife, television journalist Jamie Gangel, and their twins, Lily and Nicholas. For more information visit www.danielsilvabooks.com

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Publisher : HarperCollins (4 August 2011)
Language : English
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Vincent V.

One of the best thrillers I’ve read

Reviewed in India on 9 December 2020

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This is a wonderful read filled with intriguing characters and suspenseful situations. If you’re a fan of the spy/ action genre this book is a must read. Absolutely stunning.

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UDAYAN CHATTERJEE

Not Value for money

Reviewed in India on 3 August 2017

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More Yiddish propaganda and less spy. Neither characterization nor action nor plot impresses. Not technically detailed like, say, Vince Flynn. Watery chicken broth with all the flavor taken out; but kosher!

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Samhita Veda Acharya

The best Gabriel Allon book so far

Reviewed in India on 10 October 2020

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I have read several Gabriel Allon books, but this one made me cry.. Its amazingly written. Daniel Silva knows how to take you on an emotional roller coaster. What a beautiful book...💙

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Shyam

Five Stars

Reviewed in India on 16 January 2018

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One of the best book of this series

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Manu Handa

Four Stars

Reviewed in India on 10 July 2015

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A must read

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Hip hop king ✔️

Recommended-----3.5 stars ENJOY

Reviewed in India on 11 December 2018

It's 3.5 stars. Had it not been for its dissapointing and cliche climax, i would have easily given it 4 stars
It seems that the Author must have written this books after a substantial research on terrorism and intelligence services. Writing of this author is mature and touches the boundary of literature. Plethora of passive vocabulary words have been used by the author, but at many places it seems that those words make the narrative heavy and at someplace unbearable. Plot is slow but keeps you hooked. This book is defiantly worth reading.
The whole plot And story at no cost deserved such disappointing climax.
Page quality binding quality font size looks of cover everything is just superb.
Got it for 137rs.

NOTE-- This is not for new English readers. They might not be able to understand the sentence formation and hard words.

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Pavan Agni

Awesome Read. Finished it one sitting during the March 2020 corona lockdown.

Reviewed in India on 23 March 2020

This lockdown made me realise what I love to do most. Read Spy Thrillers.
Flows easy, grips and makes you involved not just in the plot but also in the nuances of the play. This novel isn't like the racy Ludlum style CIA adrenaline pumpers but rather much sedate, intricate and technically weaved into.
The climax isn't only one of just comeupance for the dastardly terrorists as is usual in most thrillers but of the redemption of trust and bonding in a business that reeks of treachery and changing loyalties.

Next, I'm checking if I can get a bulk deal on all the Daniel Silva's published. Something I haven't done since 2002 for Follet, Forsythe, Grisham et Archer.

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Deepanjali B Sarkar

Thrilling, entertaining and superbly written!

Reviewed in India on 15 April 2021

A superby written Spy thriller, this book really helped in coping with lockdown in covid times. I couldn't wait to get back to the book and I used to so look forward to reading it every night. It is so well researched, loved the feeling of authenticity and the detailing that had gone into recreating war torn London. The characters are well drawn out, each of them have their distinctive quirks, the deadly ans gorgeous spy is anything but a cliche. Inspite of being a ruthless killer you can't help feel sorry for her at times. The climax is a thrilling action piece set in a raging sea, had my pulse racing. Can't recommend this book enough! Now looking forward to reading all his other books! A ray of sunshine in these depressing covid days!

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GelS

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 December 2013

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I will admit to an awful lot of bias when it comes to Daniel Silva's books: having been tipped by a bibliophile friend in North Carolina, my wife and I have grown to love his oeuvre, particularly the Gabriel Allon series.

For the uninitiated, Allon is a noted art restorer who also works for Israeli intelligence as a spy and sometime assassin. The plot on this one finds Allon relatively late in life, but hardly in the pipe/slippers bracket.

Rather against his better judgement, an Islamic suicide bomber leads Allon back into the dangerous world he's trying to detach himself from, and an international hunt for a terror organisation ensues. For me, this was like meeting people I like; although it's not really in a set series, many of the same characters appear, with references to past events I'm familiar with. It's a taught tale that kept me involved from page one, with references to fairly recent world events to make it seem fresh. The book's not one of the most remarkable Kindle bargains, but for under a fiver, it's a good place to start exploring this fine author's skills. It's on both our Kindles, so my advice to my wife on finishing 'Portrait' was to go for it soon. The extensive use of IT in the book, allied to old fashioned analytical skills made this book very plausible and engrossing for me, particularly with its tongue-in-cheek view of the art world. Highly recommended reading, indeed.

AndersK

Allon series is a great read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 March 2018

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It is always a pleasure to find a new great author. I bought ”Portrait” from a rekommendation based on another purchase. I really liked it. Allon is an interesting character and the story is fast paced. I have now bought and read all Allon books and I can recommend them all. But start from the beginning to get a grasp an all returning charachters.

EllyBlue

Another satisfying outing for Gabriel and co...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 May 2012

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I have read and enjoyed all of the Gabriel Allon books and each year, I eagerly await Daniel Silva's latest offering. Allon is an Israeli agent, and at the start of the book, we find him in seclusion in Cornwall, with his wife and a valuable painting to be restored. On a visit to London, he finds himself drawn once more into action against a terrorist threat, as suicide bombers lurk on the streets of Europe's cities. He is soon lured back into operational duties, working the old American and Israeli friends, to find the person who is financing the attacks. Some of the characters will be familiar if you've read the previous books, although it is perfectly possible to follow the plot and personalities without having done so. These books are exciting and intelligent 21st century thrillers, satisfyingly complex without being overly complicated. Allon has a moral side and wrestles with the demons he has acquired over a lifetime of service of the Israeli security services.
This is another very satisfying outing for Gabriel and co. If you like well-written spy fiction and you haven't yet discovered this excellent series, then I envy you. You are in for a treat!

David C Rosie

Brilliant series of Spy novels

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 March 2020

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Not read it yet. But its one of the last books in series for me. I love the all spy stories. Daniel Silva tells them well using current and historical events. Totally believeable!
Daniel's an american journalist with a background in the middle east. He writes with both sides viewpoint in mind. I think Daniel secretly like his book characters believes that the spy world can heal the past to give us a brighter future. But it won't be easy!!!
It's one of the few collections I've read that when I start a book I struggle to put it down. Enjoy.

Chris Hoare

Classic Spy Novel

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 May 2012

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Portrait of a Spy takes on and off again Mossad Agent Gabriel Allon; witness to a coordinated terrorist attack in London back into service of his agency; at the request of the CIA. Brought in from the cold of Cornwall to fix a terrible mistake from their past.

Daniel Silva's book is more of a classic spy novel focussed on the characters rather than the technology and battles; it tells the story in a linear fashion with few plot twists the need for a cast of hundreds. Its a study of people and how they live in this world; how a man manages his mission with challenges from friends and foes with a singlehanded determination to put right what once went wrong rather than a pitched build up to constant action that other spy novels bring you. That constant determination to get to the end of the mission carries the reader on to the end.

Portrait of a spy was the first Gabriel Allon book I had read and it was good enough that there are a couple queued on my kindle now.

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