by Daniel Silva
Slightly different tone to this story than previous Gabriel Allon novels, as Allon is drawn into an investigation originated by the Vatican itself. Eventually, the Israeli spy network is pulled in as Allon's investigation leads into the Holy Land, and his attempts to thwart a Hezbollah attack on hol...
Inhalt: Auch wenn die Polizei zunächst von einem Selbstmord ausgeht, glaubt Gabriel Allon nicht daran, dass die Tote aus freien Stücken von der Empore im Petersdom gesprungen ist. Als er dann noch erfährt, dass sie die Kunstschätze der Vatikanischen Museen einer geheimen Untersuchung unterziehen sol...
Book 12, in the Gabriel Allon seriesMr. Silva has to be one of the finest writers of international intrigue we have these days. His Gabriel Allon series features one of the most memorable and compelling character in contemporary fiction. His adventures have stayed fresh and exciting making each nove...
Another good Allon novel. This time Gabriel needed to save Israel two times from the Muslims that have the eradication of Israel as their goal. As always, I enjoyed the writing, characters, and storyline. I don;t think that there was enough lead-in to the ending. It seemed a bit like an add on t...
*Genre* Suspense/Thriller*Rating* 4.0*Review*As “The Fallen Angel” opens, Gabriel Allon, renowned art restorer, retired Israeli Spy and assassin, and savior of the Holy father, is working at the Vatican in an effort to restore a 17th century painting by Caravaggio. This, of course, doesn't last very...
Probably not a good idea to start a new series and author by reading book #12, however, the local library had it as an audiobook loan, and not wanting to read another Tom Clancy novel at the moment, decided that I'd give this a listen for a couple chapters or until a more interesting SF novel came a...
I really, really have to use this review to urge anyone that hasn't discovered the Gabriel Allon series to start now. Go back to the beginning, read them all and get up to date with this next instalment - you won't be disappointed.Daniel Silva's style of writing is akin to literary thrillers - his b...
4.5 stars
"What's a cubit?"--Bill Cosby. (Sorry, I couldn't help it!:-)This is difficult. I am one of those who "grew up" believing that Israel was right, always. (Leon Uris, you know....) But I am rational, and educated, and as I matured came to understand that there are two sides to every story. Plus, ...
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