The Heist
Gabriel Allon – art restorer and legendary spy – is in Venice when he receives an urgent call from the Italian police. The art dealer Justin Isherwood has stumbled upon a chilling murder scene, and is being held as a suspect.
The dead man is a fallen spy with a secret – a trafficker in stolen artwork, sold to a mysterious collector. To save his friend, Gabriel must track down the world’s most iconic missing painting: Caravaggio’s Nativity with St. Francis and St. Lawrence.
Gabriel’s mission takes him on exhilarating hunt from Marseilles and Corsica, to Paris and Geneva, and, finally, to a private bank in Austria, where a dangerous man stands guard over the ill-gotten wealth of one of the world’s most brutal dictators…
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Daniel Silva
Daniel Silva is a name synonymous with gripping political thrillers and international espionage. With a background that merges the worlds of journalism and fiction, Silva’s writing seamlessly blends his sharp understanding of global politics with his knack for creating complex, captivating characters.
Born in Michigan and raised in California, Silva’s early career saw him writing for major publications, but it was the world of espionage fiction that eventually drew him in. His debut novel, The Unlikely Spy, was just the beginning of a series that would redefine the genre. Known for his masterful portrayal of Gabriel Allon, a multifaceted Israeli intelligence officer, Silva's books are as much about the inner workings of intelligence agencies as they are about exploring the human condition. The series continues to resonate with readers, offering an intricate mix of historical context, contemporary relevance, and high-stakes action.
Gabriel Allon
The Gabriel Allon series invites readers into a world where the lines between duty and morality blur, and the stakes are always higher than they first appear. At its heart is Gabriel Allon, an Israeli intelligence officer whose sharp mind and complex personal history make him both an asset and a liability in the world of international espionage. As a master art restorer turned operative, Allon’s expertise in both the restoration of priceless masterpieces and covert operations adds a unique depth to his character, drawing readers into a universe where every mission is an art in itself.
Gabriel Allon consists of twenty-five books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
