by Daniel Silva
Part of Gabriel Allon, book 15
First published 2015
Gabriel Allon faces another deadly mission that will test his skills as both art restorer and master spy. The Israeli intelligence operative finds himself drawn into a web of international intrigue that spans continents, from European capitals to Middle Eastern strongholds. As Allon navigates treacherous political waters and confronts enemies both old and new, he must rely on his unique combination of artistic sensibility and lethal training. The assignment forces him to make impossible choices between duty and conscience, between the lives of innocents and the demands of his handlers. Silva weaves together Allon's dual nature as a man who creates beauty and deals death, showing how these contradictions shape every decision he makes. The stakes escalate as Allon discovers that this mission connects to larger forces threatening global stability, and that his own past may hold the key to preventing catastrophe.
Genres: adventure, mystery, thriller, action, espionage
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Europe, Middle East
Period: Contemporary
484 pages · Hardcover · Harper