#1 New York Times bestselling writer Daniel Silva delivers any other 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 probably the most compelling fictional creation “since Ian Fleming put down his martini and invented James Bond” (Rocky Mountain News), is poised to grow to be the chief of Israel’s secret intelligence service. But at the eve of his promotion, events conspire to lure him into the field for one final operation. ISIS has detonated an incredible bomb in the Marais district of Paris, and a desperate French government wants Gabriel to do away with 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 world wide and back—from the USA 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 should read for his multitude of current and future fans.