The Heist

By Daniel Silva

The Heist - Daniel Silva
  • Release Date: 2014-07-15
  • Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 1,711 Ratings

Description

Gabriel Allon, art restorer and occasional spy, searches for a stolen masterpiece by Caravaggio in #1 New York Times bestselling author Daniel Silva’s latest action-packed tale of high stakes international intrigue.

Sometimes the best way to find a stolen masterpiece is to steal another one . . . 

Master novelist Daniel Silva has thrilled readers with sixteen 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. His brilliant creation, Gabriel Allon—art restorer, assassin, spy—has joined the pantheon of great fictional secret agents, including George Smiley, Jack Ryan, Jason Bourne, and Simon Templar.

Following the success of his smash hit The English Girl, Daniel Silva returns with another powerhouse of a novel that showcases his outstanding skill and brilliant imagination, and is sure to be a must read for both his multitudes of fans and growing legions of converts.

Reviews

  • Convoluted and implausible

    3
    By Jwk1470
    The first half of the book really dragged. When the action started to pick up in the second half of the book, the plot became increasingly implausible. The last hundred pages were a confusing whirlwind. It was very hard to keep the characters straight. I read to the end, but I didn’t particularly enjoy the book
  • The Hiest

    4
    By nrcyclist
    Perfect distraction.
  • The Heist

    5
    By Julie's MIL
    Thoroughly enjoyed this book in the Gabriel Allon series.
  • 6 bucks at Costco!

    1
    By lastdukestking
    14 bucks for a bunch of bytes.
  • The Heist

    5
    By Doc Scooby
    Each book gets better. I anxiously await the new book each year. I am never disappointed.
  • The Heist

    5
    By Want my mags back
    Great book, good plot, fun read.
  • The Heist

    5
    By b17j25
    Like all of Daniel Silva's novels this was a great read, highly recommended, look forward to the next episode of this excellent series
  • Loved The Heist

    5
    By DeefromHouston
    Great story with vivid images of beloved cities in Switzerland, France, Italy and more. Gabriel Allon is a character full of compassion as well as brute force when necessary. This is the second Allon book I have read and will not be the last.
  • The Heist

    3
    By MagicMangoTango
    Not as good as his previous works. Cast of characters are repetitive and the plot line was predictable. I felt that he was painting the Heist by the numbers. I think that Silva owes his followers more creativity then he present to us in the Heist. As always, I have enjoyed reading all of Silva's books. I look forward to his next work.
  • Well Done

    5
    By jochet
    Each year I wait patiently for a new Gabriel Allon novel, the Heist did not disappoint. Thank you Chet