Silva spins his web, lays his traps, stuns the reader with mind-curdling suspense and sudden twists.... Breathtaking. (Providence Journal)An irresistible thriller. The phrase #1 New York Times best-selling author gets bandied about a lot (Which list? For how long?), but in Silvas case, it means exactly what it says. (Booklist, starred review)Written by one of our greatest living spy novelists, House of Spies gives us protagonist Gabriel Allon in his 17th adventure. The novel features Silvas taut and compelling dialogue and keen insight into the human psyche. (Dallas Morning News)Silvas success lies in his mix of authenticity and charm; his swings from global fears to domestic comforts. Theres exotic scenery, insight into both history and current events, wit, romance, and a lot of heart.... Its a recipe that keeps his readers coming back for more. (Pittsburg Post-Gazette)Riveting. Silvas writing has lost none of its elegance. He provides readers with just enough real-world geopolitics to make sense of his narrative, and his depictions of the different styles of the worlds diverse intelligence services is fascinating as always. Another chilling glimpse inside global terror networks from a gifted storyteller. (Kirkus, starred review)One of Silvas most entertaining books.... Its uncanny how Daniel Silva keeps doing this. The opening chapters... feel like they were ripped from the headlines.... But when Silva created the scenario in his book, the headlines hadnt been written yet. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)Outstanding.... Readers will eagerly await the next installment in this deeply fulfilling series. (Publishers Weekly, starred review)From the Back CoverFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Black Widow comes the thrilling new international blockbuster featuring legendary spy, assassin, and art restorer Gabriel Allon.Aheart-stopping tale of suspense, Daniel Silvas runaway bestseller The Black Widowwas one of 2016s biggest novels. Now, in House of Spies, Gabriel Allon is back and out for revengedetermined to hunt down the worlds most dangerous terrorist, a shadowy ISIS mastermind known only as Saladin.Four months after the deadliest attack on the American homeland since 9/11, terrorists leave a trail of carnage through Londons glittering West End. The attack is a brilliant feat of planning and secrecy, but with one loose thread: the French-Moroccan street criminal and ISIS operative who supplied the combat assault rifles.The thread leads Gabriel Allon and his team of operatives to the south of France and to the gilded doorstep of Jean-Luc Martel and Olivia Watson. A beautiful former British fashion model, Olivia pretends not to know that the true source of Martels enormous wealth is drugs. And Martel, likewise, turns a blind eye to the fact he is doing business with a man whose objective is the very destruction of the West. Together, under Gabriels skilled hand, they will become an unlikely pair of heroes in the global war on terror.Elegant, sophisticated, and filled with unexpected moments of wit and grace, the story moves swiftly from the glamour of Saint-Tropez to the grit of Casablanca and, finally, to an electrifying climax that will leave readers breathless long after they turn the final page. But House of Spies is more than just riveting entertainment; it is a dazzling tale of avarice and redemption, set against the backdrop of the great conflict of our times. And it proves once again why Daniel Silva is quite simply the best (Kansas City Star).About the AuthorDaniel Silvais the award-winning,#1New York Timesbestselling author of twenty novels, including The Unlikely Spy,The Confessor, A Death in Vienna, The Messenger, Moscow Rules, The Rembrandt Affair,The English Girland The Black Widow.His books are published in more than thirty countries and are best sellers around the world. He lives in Florida with his wife, CNN Special Correspondent Jamie Gangel, and their two children, Lily and Nicholas. what are the best products to sell online House of Spies: A Novel (Gabriel Allon)
132 of 139 people found the following review helpful. It doesn't disappoint!By GingerbreadMy wife is the one who usually writes reviews on . I've pretty much only cared enough on three occasions: Once for a video game. Once for the humane mouse trap my wife made me buy, which I scoffed at extensively until it turned the tide in the Great Mouse Invasion, fall of 2016. And once for this book. I stayed up, bright eyed and bushy tailed for the release, and I wasn't disappointed. The book is exceptional!It basically opens right at the start of a deadly terrorist attack, and though I have to admit it's not an overly complex book (more on this later), it sucked me in almost instantly. The story is told from multiple POV's, all third person. They were all enjoyable, but my favorite was Keller, who reminded me a lot of John Clark from Tom Clancy's books. Keller is the bad-guy-turned-good, special black ops type, who has a natural tendency toward violence, but who solves situations with speed and precision. Gabriel as usual was great, but I'd have loved to get more of Keller in this book. Anytime he showed up the action and tension intensified.Pacing was well done in my opinion. Not every scene was an action scene. There was a lot of the actual investigation mixed in, which I think made for a great balance between action, danger, and intrigue. The ending was grim, but extremely satisfying. This book was an easy read. It isn't overly complex. Everything happens about like you expect, but you don't really care because the overall ride is worth it. I read it in one sitting.Overall, I was extremely happy with this book. Not sorry I waited up for it, and definitely not sorry I read it. I'd recommend it to anyone. This is not a book that disappoints.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I remember a world before terrorists...By Customer17 books is a long series. While the books are always pleasant, with sympathetic characters, there seems to be a bit of a formula to their writing. This is not a complaint as the author uses a good formula, a familiar formula.If the story is at all predictable, perhaps it's because the characters are familiar with a core set of people who are part of every novel and a smaller cadre that rotate in and out as necessary.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Another terrific Gabriel Allon thrillerBy John DA very good and tense thriller in the series, living up to the high quality of Silva's work over many years. Gabriel Allen is now the boss, but he still gets his hands dirty in the operational sphere. This one involved tracking down a terrorist mastermind, and it did not disappoint. I liked the fact it was all over Europe and North Africa, with a little bit of America thrown in, and that all the usual characters from the counterterrorism agencies in those countries, took part.