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Daniel Silva

    December 19, 1960

    Daniel Silva crafts compelling thrillers often set against the backdrop of politically charged global landscapes. His narratives delve into the complex motivations of characters and the ethical quandaries inherent in international espionage. Drawing on a background in journalism covering Middle Eastern conflicts, Silva infuses his stories with a potent sense of authenticity and depth. His skill in building suspense and intricate plots makes him a distinctive voice in the realm of global intrigue.

    Daniel Silva
    House of Spies
    A Death in Cornwall
    New Girl LP, The
    The Mark of the Assassin
    The Unlikely Spy
    The English Girl
    • The English Girl

      • 544 pages
      • 20 hours of reading

      The #1 New York Times Bestseller “Fast-paced intrigue and provocative characters make this a fine addition to an outstanding series.”—People, 4 stars #1 New York Times bestselling author Daniel Silva delivers another stunning thriller in The English Girl—an action-packed tale of high stakes international intrigue starring art restorer and master spy Gabriel Allon. When a beautiful young British woman vanishes on the island of Corsica, a prime minister’s career is threatened with destruction. Gabriel Allon, the wayward son of Israeli intelligence, is thrust into a game of shadows where nothing is what it seems...and where the only thing more dangerous than his enemies might be the truth. Silva’s work has captured the imagination of millions worldwide; his #1 New York Times bestselling series which chronicles the adventures of art-restorer and master spy Gabriel Allon has earned the praise of readers and reviewers everywhere. This captivating page-turner from the undisputed master of spy fiction is sure to thrill new and old fans alike.

      The English Girl
      4.5
    • The Unlikely Spy

      • 576 pages
      • 21 hours of reading

      A tale of spies and betrayal in the Second World War. Germany, 1944. The Allied invasion is not far away, and the high command desperately need to know where it will take place. It is time to activate one of Hitler's last spies in Britain - Catherine Blake, a sleeper planted before the war and awaiting orders . . . British intelligence also has its orders, and academic Alfred Vicary has been recruited by Churchill himself to carry them out. It is his job to find Catherine and stop her before it is too late. But whose side are his own people on?

      The Unlikely Spy
      4.5
    • The Mark of the Assassin

      A Novel - Large Print Edition

      • 448 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      Daniel Silva's debut novel, The Unlikely Spy, was hailed as "briskly suspenseful" and became a major international bestseller. In his follow-up, Silva establishes himself as a leading writer of his generation with a gripping narrative of power, politics, and intrigue. The story follows Michael Osbourne, a CIA operative investigating a terrorist bombing of an airliner off Long Island. A crucial clue emerges: a body found near the crash site, marked with three bullet holes. Osbourne identifies these as the work of a world-class assassin, whose existence remains unverified, as his victims are the only witnesses. Among them is a young woman Osbourne once loved. As he delves deeper into the assassin's trail, Osbourne's personal obsessions threaten to unravel not only the investigation but also his marriage and family life. The chilling identity of the assassin's employers becomes apparent, putting Osbourne and his loved ones in grave danger. With breathtaking plot twists, complex characters, and a villain who stands out as one of the most ruthless in modern thriller fiction, this novel delivers razor-sharp suspense and showcases Silva as one of today's most exciting authors.

      The Mark of the Assassin
      4.5
    • New Girl LP, The

      • 592 pages
      • 21 hours of reading

      Set against a backdrop of intrigue, this thriller weaves a tale of deception and betrayal, exploring the depths of vengeance. With a gripping narrative, the author delves into complex characters and their motivations, creating a suspenseful atmosphere that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The story promises unexpected twists and a compelling exploration of trust and loyalty in a world rife with danger.

      New Girl LP, The
      4.4
    • AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES NO.1 BESTSELLER. A brutal murder, a missing masterpiece, and a mystery only Gabriel Allon can solve… Acclaimed author Daniel Silva returns with a highly anticipated thriller. Art restorer and spy Gabriel Allon arrives in London for a reception celebrating the return of a stolen van Gogh self-portrait. However, he is drawn into a perplexing murder investigation when an old friend from the Devon and Cornwall Police seeks his assistance. The victim, Charlotte Blake, a renowned art history professor from Oxford, was killed in a seaside village where Gabriel once lived under an alias. Her murder suggests the work of a serial killer terrorizing the Cornish countryside, but inconsistencies arise, including a missing mobile phone and a mysterious three-letter cipher found in her study. Gabriel learns that Professor Blake was on the trail of a looted Picasso valued at over $100 million. He embarks on the quest for the painting with six Impressionist forgeries and an eclectic team of operatives, including a famous violinist, a master thief, and a lethal contract killer turned British spy. The thrilling narrative races from the cliffs of Cornwall to Corsica, culminating in a breathtaking climax at 10 Downing Street.

      A Death in Cornwall
      4.4
    • A brand new Gabriel Allon thriller from the master of contemporary espionage. Fresh off the back of his most successful book ever, THE BLACK WIDOW, Daniel Silva continues his hugely popular series featuring art restorer, assassin and spy, Gabriel Allon.

      House of Spies
      4.4
    • Spy turned art restorer Gabriel Allon is in Umbria, when shocking news arrives from London. A Russian defector who saved his life has vanished without a trace. British Intelligence suspect he was a double agent, but Allon knows better. Soon he finds himself in a deadly duel of wits with a murderous Russian arms dealer as he bargains for his friend's life.

      The Defector. Der Oligarch, englische Ausgabe
      4.4
    • The Marching Season

      • 405 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      During the first uncertain years of the Northern Ireland peace process three simultaneous terrorist attacks in Belfast, Dublin and London shatter the hope that the bloodshed is finally over. The perpetrators are a new terror group called the Ulster Freedom Brigade. And they have one goal: to destroy the peace process. Michael Osbourne, hero of THE MARK OF THE ASSASSIN, has quit the CIA, bitter and disillusioned. But when the President chooses his father-in-law to be the next American ambassador to Britain, Osbourne is drawn into battle with some of the most ruthless and violent men on earth ...

      The Marching Season
      4.3
    • The Defector

      • 469 pages
      • 17 hours of reading

      Gabriel Allon's idyllic world is once again thrown into turmoil with shocking news from London. The defector and former Russian intelligence officer Grigori Bulganov, who saved Gabriel's life in Moscow, has vanished without a trace. British intelligence is sure he was a double agent all along, but Gabriel knows better. He also knows he made a promise--a promise that leads to a deadly duel of nerve and wits with one of the world's most ruthless men: the murderous Russian oligarch and arms dealer Ivan Kharkov.

      The Defector
      4.3
    • From #1 New York Times bestselling author Daniel Silva comes a stunning new thriller of vengeance, deception, and betrayal. At an exclusive private school in Switzerland, mystery surrounds the identity of the beautiful girl who arrives each morning and leaves each afternoon in a heavily protected motorcade fit for a head of state. She is said to be the daughter of a wealthy international businessman. She is not. And when she is brutally kidnapped across the border in the Haute-Savoie region of France, Gabriel Allon, the legendary chief of Israeli intelligence, is thrust into a deadly secret war with an old enemy that will determine the future of the Middle East—and perhaps the world . . .

      The New Girl
      4.3