by Daniel Silva
Part of Gabriel Allon, book 21
First published 2021
Gabriel Allon navigates a complex operation involving numerous operatives and international players. The veteran Israeli intelligence officer must track connections between multiple characters whose relationships prove difficult to parse initially. As Allon works through the intricate web of agents, informants, and targets, the scope of the conspiracy becomes clear. The case draws him into events that mirror recent real world developments, creating an unsettling parallel between fiction and current affairs. Silva weaves together multiple storylines that converge as Allon pieces together the larger threat. The investigation challenges readers to follow the interconnected cast while Allon himself works to understand how all the players connect. The resolution ties directly to contemporary global politics in ways that feel remarkably current and immediate.
Genres: fiction, mystery, contemporary, thriller, action, espionage
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: complex-plot, high-stakes, interconnected-characters
Setting: Israel
Period: 21st-century
480 pages · Hardcover · Harper