The Black Widow (Gabriel Allon, #16)
by Daniel Silva
The Black Widow by Daniel Silva holds a highly rated rating of 4.34 out of 5, based on 8.8K reader ratings. First published in 2016. The book spans 528 pages.
About The Black Widow
A network of terror.A web of deceit.A deadly game of vengeance.Legendary spy and art restorer Gabriel Allon is poised to become the chief of Israel’s secret intelligence service. But on the eve of his promotion, events conspire to lure him into the field for one final operation. ISIS has detonated a massive bomb in the Marais district of Paris, and a desperate French government wants Gabriel to eliminate the man responsible before he can strike again.They call him Saladin …He is a terrorist mastermind whose ambition is as grandiose as his nom de guerre, a man so elusive that even his nationality is not known. Shielded by sophisticated encryption software, his network communicates in total secrecy, leaving the West blind to his planning—and leaving Gabriel no choice but to insert an agent into the most dangerous terrorist group the world has ever known. Natalie Mizrahi is an extraordinary young doctor as brave as she is beautiful. At Gabriel’s behest, she will pose as an ISIS recruit in waiting, a ticking time bomb, a black widow out for blood.Her perilous mission will take her from the restive suburbs of Paris to the island of Santorini and the brutal world of the Islamic State’s new caliphate, and eventually to Washington, D.C., where the ruthless Saladin is plotting an apocalyptic night of terror that will alter the course of history. The Black Widow is a riveting thriller of shocking prescience. But it is also a thoughtful journey into the new heart of darkness that will haunt readers long after they have turned the final page.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Daniel Silva |
| Published | 2016 |
| Pages | 528 |
| Genres | Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 4.34 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 8,822 |
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What genre is The Black Widow?
The Black Widow is categorized as Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Black Widow worth reading?
Based on 8.8K reader ratings, The Black Widow has an average score of 4.34 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Black Widow?
The Black Widow has 528 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote The Black Widow?
The Black Widow was written by Daniel Silva. It was first published in 2016.
What is the ISBN for The Black Widow?
The ISBN-13 for The Black Widow is 9780062320220.0.
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