Daniel Silva’s The Black Widow is one of the
best, I think, in his Gabriel Allon series. From start to finish it will keep
you turning pages and also marveling at the author’s skill in capturing our
dangerous world today. It’s almost ripped from the headlines authentic or will
be soon. Silva definitely does his research and must talk to folks in high
places. Very impressive.
Gabriel Allon is an art restorer by trade, but also a
legendary spy for “The Office”, Israel’s premier group. As Allon is about to
become the new chief, he’s back into the field for an operation. ISIS detonated
a bomb in Paris, and one man’s name keeps appearing – Saladin. How to find him?
How to get into the network? Gabriel taps an extraordinary woman – a doctor, a
Jew, and a woman willing to take the risk to don the clothes and persona of a
“black widow” – females willing to work for the caliphate, willing to die for
ISIS.
As the mission crosses borders into dangerous territory,
Natalie must maintain her poise and conviction to fool Saladin and lead Allon
and crew to a fateful night. This is tick-tock watch the clock on your bomb
vest nerves on edge writing. Forget your nightly news. Delve into The Black
Widow as an alternative. The world is scary. We have to root and
support the good guys. Enjoy a gutsy read.
This sounds suspenseful! Perfect to curl up with on a cold, gray day.
ReplyDeleteas you can tell I like this series
DeleteSounds like one that will really suck you in all the way through.
ReplyDeletea winner. I've heard Daniel Silva speak - he's a solid author
DeleteIt does sound intense.
ReplyDeletegood stuff, especially written. I think a movie version would not be as intense
DeleteI like that; forget your local news and delve into this book. I think I might have to do so, just to get through the political ads etc., for the next 2 weeks!
ReplyDeletebetty
escape and yet touches on the real world
DeleteI truly recommend checking him out at your local library
ReplyDeleteSounds remarkably realistic and frightening. Thank you for another excellent review, Joanne.
ReplyDeleteBe well.
thanks. I call 'em as I see 'em. Silva is just a really good writer
DeleteISIS up to no good in Paris? Say it isn't so!
ReplyDeleteum, yeah.........but Gabriel Allon is needed to solve the world's problems. Gotta love a modest hero.
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ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a book to read when the weather is cold and one can settle on the settee by a warm fire. Great post.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.