The Messenger (Gabriel Allon, #6)
by Daniel Silva
The Messenger by Daniel Silva holds a highly rated rating of 4.18 out of 5, based on 17K reader ratings. First published in 2006. The book spans 352 pages.
About The Messenger
Gabriel Allon, art restorer and spy, has been widely acclaimed as one of the most fascinating characters in the genre and now he is about to face the greatest challenge of his life.Allon is recovering from a grueling showdown with a Palestinian master terrorist, when a figure from his past arrives in Jerusalem. Monsignor Luigi Donati is the private secretary to His Holiness Pope Paul VII, and a man as ruthless as he is intelligent. Now, however, he has come to seek Allon's help. A young Swiss guard has been found dead in St. Peter's Basilica, and although Donati has allowed the official inquiry to determine that it is suicide, his instinct tells him that it is murder-and that his master is in grave danger. He has trusted Allon in the past, and he is the only man he trusts now.Allon reluctantly agrees to get involved, but once he begins to investigate he concludes that Donati has every right to be concerned, as, following the trail from the heart of the Vatican to the valleys of Switzerland and beyond, he slowly unravels a conspiracy of lies and deception. An extraordinary enemy walks among them, with but one goal: the most spectacular assassination ever attempted.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Daniel Silva |
| Published | 2006 |
| Pages | 352 |
| Genres | Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 4.18 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 16,974 |
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What genre is The Messenger?
The Messenger is categorized as Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Messenger worth reading?
Based on 17K reader ratings, The Messenger has an average score of 4.18 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Messenger?
The Messenger has 352 pages.
Who wrote The Messenger?
The Messenger was written by Daniel Silva. It was first published in 2006.
What is the ISBN for The Messenger?
The ISBN-13 for The Messenger is 9780399153360.0.
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