The Black Widow
By Daniel Silva
- Release Date: 2016-07-12
- Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Description
#1 NYT Bestseller
#1 USA Bestseller
#1 WSJ Bestseller
An Amazon Editors' Best Book of the Year
A Kirkus Best Fiction Book of the Year
An iBooks Book of the Month
“Fascinating, suspenseful, and bated-breath exciting…. Silva proves once again that he can rework familiar genre material and bring it to new life.”
— Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Silva builds suspense like a symphony conductor.... A winner on all fronts.”
— Booklist, starred review
Bestselling author Daniel Silva delivers another spellbinding international thriller—one that finds the legendary Gabriel Allon grappling with an ISIS mastermind.
Gabriel Allon, the art restorer, spy, and assassin described as the most compelling fictional creation "since Ian Fleming put down his martini and invented James Bond" (Rocky Mountain News), is poised to become the chief of Israel’s secret intelligence service. But on the eve of his promotion, events conspire to lure him into the field for one final operation. ISIS has detonated a massive bomb in the Marais district of Paris, and a desperate French government wants Gabriel to eliminate the man responsible before he can strike again.
Acclaimed novelist Daniel Silva has thrilled, entertained and educated readers with eighteen thoughtful and gripping spy novels featuring a diverse cast of compelling characters and ingenious plots that have taken them around the globe and back—from the United States to Europe, Russia to the Middle East. From its shocking opening to its explosive denouement in Washington, D.C., The Black Widow reveals itself as Silva’s most timely and powerful novel yet. Following the success of his smash hit The English Spy, this electrifying thriller showcases Silva’s consummate skill and brilliant imagination, and is sure to be a must read for his multitude of current and future fans.
Reviews
Amazing Book!
5By Dee SilveiraOne of my favorites! 007 with a modern twist.Ge nadfh
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5By sfyszToday did dfLoved it.
5By edwcarter1Great summer vacation page turner.The Black Widow
5By NancouverI loved h the plot and how the characters are inter-woven. I also like how the characters are continued from book to book.Topical spy thriller
5By pbeaumThis is my eighth completed Danial Silva novel and they get better and better. This was the best. Very topical, great narrative, wonderful descriptions and thoroughly researched. Fast paced when it needed and slow paced when reflection was required. Great read.The black widow
5By Dedee51I love all of this series. Spell bounding. I watch for each new book Daniel Silva writes. Can't wait for the next one!! D hFantastic Read
5By CreekNineSilva again writes a thrilling read. While fiction, it exposes so many truths about the real threats we face today as a society. Big fan of all of his works.Awesome
5By IsraelRulesGreat book. Can't wait for the next one.Good Read, but...
3By Bri moonThis Silva novel is one of his best, however it bugs me that he continues to idolize the Israelis. Several have praised him for telling "real" the story of the turmoil in the Middle East. However, he completely ignores the 500 pound gorilla in the room: Israel's illegal and immoral plundering and humiliation of the Palestinians in the occupied territories. This more than anything fuels the Arabs hatred of Israel and America.The Black Widow
5By SuzGomThe Gabriel Alon books are so well written and so real. Gabriel is a top notch operator but also human and this is what gives this character life. I'm wondering if the next installment will be with him running the office and Michael out in the field. I wait with baited breath for the next great book.Great read
5By Clear PondSilva continues to write in depth novels with interesting characters on par with Clancy, Grisholm, Flynn and Baldacci. Author has done his research and delivers a book well worth reading.Allon fan
5By hate os10.7This is the BEST Gabriel Allon novel ever. Could not put it down.Excellent
5By Cjr1810This book is great! The subject matter of Isis and terrorism is difficult but an eye opener in many aspects. The undercover operations and fast paced story line throughout the Middle East and Europe is excellent. I highly recommend this book.A Book of Truths
5By SBonnerUp to this date, the best book written by Silva! Our current political administrations incompetence has created this problem and with the continued worlds perseverance we will win this battle. Long live Silva and his wonderful writings!Not very good
3By Dan VermilionIt is a very long book for such a short story. Plenty of talking about action, not much action.One Sitting
5By asapr212Having read each book in this series, in order, in the last year, I keep waiting to be bored. Has not happened, and this book really had my attention because it so closely mirrors the current world (maybe a little too closely; author talks about how he made the choice to publish it.) In the end, though, it's the "family we make" of unlikely members that brings me back. Like a Passover Seder, it's long held tradition + a few untraditional guests that make the gatherings. And the lessons in RT history are like taking a master class from the comfort of my tablet.The black widow
5By This is the bomb!Fantastic!! Silva is a great writer of the genre. I never tire of these characters and his research is spot on.you have read this before
1By 123hpfan6597I agree with at least one other review. You have read this before. The story and the main character have run its course. If you have read at least one of his books of the serious everything will seem. The polemic seems to get thicker with every book.
