The Defector (Gabriel Allon, #9)
by Daniel Silva
The Defector by Daniel Silva holds a highly rated rating of 4.28 out of 5, based on 18.9K reader ratings. First published in 2009. The book spans 480 pages.
About The Defector
Six months after the dramatic conclusion of Moscow Rules, Gabriel has returned to the tan hills of Umbria to resume his honeymoon with his new wife, Chiara, and restore a seventeenth-century altarpiece for the Vatican. But his idyllic world is once again thrown into turmoil with shocking news from London. The defector and former Russian intelligence officer Grigori Bulganov, who saved Gabriel’s life in Moscow, has vanished without a trace. British intelligence is sure he was a double agent all along, but Gabriel knows better. He also knows he made a promise.Do you know what we do with traitors, Gabriel? Many things have changed in Russia since the fall of Communism. But the punishment for betrayal remains the same. Promise me one thing, Gabriel. Promise me I won't end up in an unmarked grave.In the days to come, Gabriel and his team of operatives will find themselves in a deadly duel of nerve and wits with one of the world's most ruthless men: the murderous Russian oligarch and arms dealer Ivan Kharkov. It will take him from a quiet mews in London, to the shores of Lake Como, to the glittering streets of Geneva and Zurich, and, finally, to a heart-stopping climax in the snowbound birch forests of Russia. Faced with the prospect of losing the one thing he holds most dear, Gabriel will be tested in ways he never imagined possible. And his life will never be the same.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Daniel Silva |
| Published | 2009 |
| Pages | 480 |
| Genres | Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 4.28 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 18,927 |
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What genre is The Defector?
The Defector is categorized as Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Defector worth reading?
Based on 18.9K reader ratings, The Defector has an average score of 4.28 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Defector?
The Defector has 480 pages.
Who wrote The Defector?
The Defector was written by Daniel Silva. It was first published in 2009.
What is the ISBN for The Defector?
The ISBN-13 for The Defector is 9780399155680.0.
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