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.
