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When a commercial airliner is blown out of the sky off the East Coast, the CIA scrambles to find the perpetrators. A body is discovered near the crash site with three bullets to the face: the calling card of a shadowy international assassin. Only agent Michael Osbourne has seen the markings before—on a woman he once loved.
Now, it's personal for Osbourne. Consumed by his dark obsession with the assassin, he's willing to risk his family, his career, and his life—to settle a score....
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"i really liked this book, though it doesn't compare to Silva's Gabriel Allon series. It's definitely cool on how he uses characters from this book into the Allon series. It's definitely a fun book to read though not as deep as the Allon series. "
— Serge (4 out of 5 stars)
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“A must-read.”
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“Compulsively enjoyable…Silva keeps the double-crosses moving at [a] frenzied clip.”
— San Francisco Chronicle -
“[A] fast-moving, bang-bang thriller.”
— Los Angeles Daily News -
“A strong, driving pace…Its two main characters cannot be denied.”
— Chicago Tribune -
“Split-second suspense by an inventive ace of the genre.”
— Newsday -
“A terrific thriller…one of the best-drawn fictional assassins since The Day of the Jackal.”
— San Francisco Examiner -
“A taut spy thriller…Silva’s writing is clean, his characterizations pithy. And he keeps readers guessing.”
— New York Post -
“Silva’s books are popular for a reason. Tight twists and turns make for a harrowing journey.”
— Strand Magazine
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A Strand Magazine Pick for Top 10 CIA Novels
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Jenise Baber, 4/9/2022
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" Besides this one, I haven't read any other Daniel Silva books, but I certainly enjoyed this one. Lots of action and suspense. Overall, a recommended spy-thriller. "
— Steven, 6/24/2011 -
" Daniel Silva writes a seriously good book. "
— Barb, 6/14/2011 -
" Thrilling, action-packed assassin story! This is fast-paced and gripping. "
— Marissa, 5/8/2011 -
" Another page turner from Daniel Silva. "
— Carol, 4/16/2011 -
" Good spy/espionage book. I wouldn't call it great due to the implausibility of a few aspects, but overall,if you want a fun read it is worth picking up. "
— Joe, 4/5/2011 -
" ANOTHER THRILLER FROM SILVA. VERY GOOD BUT NOT THE CALIBER OF THE UNLIKELY SPY. GOOD ENTERTAINING READ "
— Nancy, 2/19/2011 -
" <br/> Adorei! Estou á espera de mais com a personagem Michael Osbourne. "
— Babete, 2/1/2011 -
" Not as intriguing as the Gabrel Allon series but a good read. "
— Tanya, 1/29/2011 -
" Loved the play back between Osbourne and "october". "
— Jessica, 12/28/2010 -
" Nice pace in this spy thriller. Somewhat predictable but nonetheless a good read. "
— Scott, 11/20/2010 -
" This was a fun ride, like the others. Not a great book, but definitely a fun read! "
— Pete, 10/24/2010
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 Christopher Lane
Christopher Lane is an award-winning actor, director, and narrator. He has been awarded the prestigious Audie Award for Best Narration several times and has won numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards.