by Daniel Silva
Part of Gabriel Allon, book 5
First published 2006
Gabriel Allon receives a photograph that changes everything. The image shows Tariq al-Hourani, the Palestinian terrorist who killed his son and left his wife in a vegetative state years earlier. Intelligence suggests Tariq has returned to Europe to strike again. Gabriel leaves his quiet life restoring Renaissance paintings and rejoins Israeli intelligence for one final mission. He tracks Tariq from London to Paris to the Mediterranean, following a trail of violence and deception. Each step brings Gabriel closer to the man who shattered his world, but also deeper into a web of international conspiracy. Old allies emerge from the shadows while new enemies reveal themselves. As Gabriel closes in on his target, he must confront not only a dangerous adversary but also the ghosts of his own past. The hunt becomes personal in ways that test his skills as both an operative and a man seeking justice.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, mystery, thriller, action, espionage
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, revenge
Setting: Europe, London, Mediterranean, Paris
Period: Contemporary
432 pages · Berkley
Content warnings: violence