by Daniel Silva
Part of Gabriel Allon, book 1
First published 2004
Gabriel Allon once hunted terrorists for Israeli intelligence until tragedy struck home. A bomb meant for him killed his wife and son instead. He walked away from assassination work to restore Renaissance paintings in quiet European workshops. Now Ari Shamron drags him back into the field. A Palestinian operative named Tariq plans to sabotage Middle East peace talks through violence. Shamron knows Gabriel has unfinished business with this particular enemy. The chase spans three continents as hunter and hunted engage in deadly cat and mouse games. Gabriel works alongside a French model whose family died in the Holocaust and a struggling London art dealer who provides cover. Each character carries personal wounds that drive them forward. The mission becomes more than stopping a terrorist plot. For Gabriel, confronting Tariq means facing the man responsible for destroying his family. Political necessity merges with private vengeance as the stakes escalate across international borders.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, mystery, thriller, action, espionage
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Europe, Middle East
Period: Contemporary
501 pages · ebook · Berkley
Content warnings: violence