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When a new Protestant extremist group shatters the Good Friday peace accords with three savage acts of terrorism, Northern Ireland is blown back into the depths of conflict. And after his father-in-law is nominated to become the new American ambassador to London, retired officer Michael Osbourne is drawn back into the CIA.
Then Osbourne uncovers a dark plan that marks his father-in-law for execution, setting into motion a deadly chain of events that will thrust him back into the sights of the most merciless assassin the world has ever known. Osbourne escaped this ruthless killing machine once--but the elusive October will never allow him to slip through his crosshairs again. . . .
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"Daniel Silva's books are ALL must reads. Period. This one, if I remember correctly because it's been awhile, features an ex-CIA agent who is sent to Ireland to get to the bottom of the Northern/Southern Irish terrorist acts, which are heightened during what is called "The Marching Season.""
— Christiana (4 out of 5 stars)
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INGENIOUS.
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SILVA IS A "SPY-FICTION ACE.
— People -
FASCINATING . . . A NOVEL OF PLOTS AND COUNTERPLOTS . . . The relationship between Osbourne and October is rich in detail and complexity.
— The Orlando Sentinel -
Each plot-twisting segment is marked by almost unbearable tension. . . . Silva's unsmiling prose urges you on like a silencer poking at the small of your back.
— Entertainment Weekly -
Daniel Silva has a clear knowledge of his subject matter and an instinctive knack for gripping plots.
— USA Today -
[A] TOM CLANCY-ESQUE THRILLER.
— USA Today
The Marching Season Listener Reviews
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" So msny organizations, SO MANY characters. Just a bit tedious at times, but not bad . . . "
— Kw, 2/20/2014 -
" I picked this one up on the cruise ship's book exchange shelf while on vacation. It is one of Silva's earlier books and it is pretty good, although, I don't think that it is one of his best---but after all, it didn't cost me a cent. "
— Caroline, 2/16/2014 -
" Silva at his best here. The novel perfectly brings closure to the storyline initiated with Mark of the Assassin. "
— Pete, 2/9/2014 -
" This book was disappointing due to all of the superfluous f-bombs. I think Silva learns to use other words in his later books. "
— Opa, 2/8/2014 -
" Hate the overuse of F-words and profanity. Not needed. "
— Michelle, 2/5/2014 -
" Read out of order. Didn't realize I had the one before it. good read "
— Greg, 1/29/2014 -
" Nancy 3 stars; Ron 3 stars "
— Nancy, 1/18/2014 -
" It started off with good pace and just kept on going. Never a dull moment. "
— Carlos, 1/17/2014 -
" Sequel, of sorts, to Assassin. Osbourne's father-in-law, Senator Douglas Cannon, is named Ambassador to England following further terrorist activity in Northern Ireland. Promising story but the ending is convoluted and weak. "
— Chuck, 1/8/2014 -
" Another very entertaining Silva spy novel with an ending I would have never suspected. "
— James, 12/29/2013 -
" good book - disappointed that this is the last book written about character, Michael Osborne "
— Kate, 12/13/2013 -
" A fictional thriller based on the Irish Troubles with great characters. "
— Gail, 12/10/2013 -
" Very good plot. Great reading. "
— Brian, 12/7/2013 -
" Not one of his best "
— Merilee, 11/16/2013 -
" Totally compulsive reading. I even took it to work today in case I had a free moment, I was that near the end! In some other universe!!!! "
— Bettynz, 11/16/2013 -
" This book is a continuation of The Mark of the Assassin. I felt it was not a good as the first and just OK. "
— Vicki, 9/18/2013 -
" Really enjoyed this book. A strange twist made it even more interesting. "
— Madeline, 9/18/2013 -
" I like Daniel Silva who generally writes about an Israeli agent. This book, however, is about the Irish. It is gory, but good. "
— Barbara, 9/6/2013 -
" I like these thrillers---am just beginning this one, good so far. Lived up to expectations...quick read, exciting "
— Karen, 8/3/2013 -
" You can never go wrong with a Silva novel. If spy novels are your interest every Silva novel is for you. "
— Burt, 7/17/2013 -
" This was a real page turner. Intriging, fast paced spy action with a well crafted plot. "
— Jim, 6/6/2013 -
" Good plot and action descriptions. Characters are implausible. "
— Ed, 2/18/2013 -
" Good story. Took a while to get going. Much of the jumping around early in the book feed into the final storyline. "
— Peter, 12/22/2012 -
" Although I like Gabriel Allon (his other series hero), it was interesting to read about another of his protagonists. Good thriller read. "
— Liz, 10/28/2012 -
" One of my favorite books ever, period. "
— Stephanie, 11/16/2011 -
" Not as good as his debut, but still good. "
— Mailmanr5, 7/18/2011 -
" This book is a worthy sequel to The Mark of The Assassin. In fact, put together with the second book the story is substantially strengthened. "
— Renny, 5/23/2011 -
" Really enjoyed this book. A strange twist made it even more interesting. "
— Madeline, 5/19/2011 -
" The story starts out slow but the excitement builds in the second half of the book. A great deal of info on the conflict in Northern Ireland. I prefer the Allon books but one of the characters , October, appears in this book also. A satisfying read. "
— Tanya, 1/29/2011 -
" Not as good as his debut, but still good. "
— Mailmanr5, 1/28/2011 -
" Pretty good story but not my favorite. I thouggt the ending rather a hard to believe let down. "
— Linda, 10/31/2010 -
" A fictional thriller based on the Irish Troubles with great characters. "
— Gail, 8/27/2010 -
" This was a real page turner. Intriging, fast paced spy action with a well crafted plot. "
— Jim, 7/26/2010 -
" Sequel, of sorts, to Assassin. Osbourne's father-in-law, Senator Douglas Cannon, is named Ambassador to England following further terrorist activity in Northern Ireland. Promising story but the ending is convoluted and weak. <br/> "
— Chuck, 6/23/2010 -
" This is the last book in the Michael Osbourne series. It had a great ending and I even felt for the "bad guys". "
— Salena, 5/14/2010 -
" Like the characters and the tension and the mystery. Love Daniel Silva even with all the violence in his books. The characters are always interesting. "
— Joann, 4/25/2010 -
" I loved this one. I was familiar with the characters and had read Mark of an Assassin prior to reading this one. I was a little put off by the final quarter of the book with the relationship of the hero and the villian, but it worked for me. "
— Kathy, 3/25/2010 -
" This book is a continuation of The Mark of the Assassin. I felt it was not a good as the first and just OK. "
— Vicki, 2/9/2010 -
" Not a bad read but I read it during the millenium trilogy and I think it suffered for the comparison. "
— Jo, 1/31/2010 -
" I like Daniel Silva who generally writes about an Israeli agent. This book, however, is about the Irish. It is gory, but good. "
— Barbara, 1/12/2010
About Daniel Silva
Daniel Silva is the acclaimed author of more than two dozen fiction thrillers that have been #1 New York Times bestsellers and Barry Award winners. He is best known for his long-running series starring spy and art restorer Gabriel Allon. His books are critically acclaimed bestsellers around the world and have been translated into more than thirty languages.
About Campbell Scott
Campbell Scott has, in addition to his numerous stage and film credits, narrated more than forty audiobooks, including This Boy’s Life and Into Thin Air, and won seven AudioFile Earphones Awards.