The Kill Artist (Gabriel Allon, #1)
by Daniel Silva
The Kill Artist by Daniel Silva holds a highly rated rating of 4.00 out of 5, based on 31.6K reader ratings. First published in 2000. The book spans 501 pages.
About The Kill Artist
Gabriel Allon had a simple but brutal job: he tracked down and eliminated Israel's terrorist enemies. But when his wife and son fell victim to the danger that accompanied him everywhere, Gabriel quit and devoted himself to the work of art restoration, an occupation that had previously been a cover for his secret assignments. Now Ari Shamron, the head of Israeli intelligence, needs Gabriel's particular kind of experience to thwart a Palestinian plot to destroy the peace negotiations in the Middle East. The architect of this plot, a Palestinian zealot named Tariq, is a lethal part of Gabriel's past, so as the two begin an intercontinental game of hide-and-seek, with life and death as the prizes, the motives are as personal as they are political.The story features a vivid and fascinating supporting cast, including the magus-like Ari Shamron, a beautiful French Jewish model who is seeking retribution for her family's death in the Holocaust, and a marvelously comic down-at-the-heels London art dealer. Set these colorful and varied characters against a brilliant background of political intrigue and vengeance at the highest levels and a manhunt that covers three continents, and the result is a smart and electrically exciting global thriller.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Daniel Silva |
| Published | 2000 |
| Pages | 501 |
| Genres | Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 4.00 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 31,579 |
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What genre is The Kill Artist?
The Kill Artist is categorized as Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Kill Artist worth reading?
Based on 31.6K reader ratings, The Kill Artist has an average score of 4.00 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Kill Artist?
The Kill Artist has 501 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote The Kill Artist?
The Kill Artist was written by Daniel Silva. It was first published in 2000.
What is the ISBN for The Kill Artist?
The ISBN-13 for The Kill Artist is 9780451209340.0.
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