Gabriel Allon Series

An art restorer, Gabriel Allon, once worked as a ruthless killer, but tragedy forced him to leave his dangerous life behind. When an urgent need arises, Gabriel is asked to use his experience to stop a Palestinian plot that threatens peace negotiations in the Middle East. With personal motives on the line, Gabriel must find a deadly zealot from his past before it's too late. This thrilling global thriller boasts a cast of vivid and fascinating characters, against a backdrop of political intrigue and a manhunt that spans three continents.

This thriller by Daniel Silva follows Gabriel Allon, an art restorer and Israeli agent, as he is sent to Zurich to restore a painting for a millionaire banker, only to find his employer murdered and a collection of priceless Impressionist masterpieces missing. As he delves into the investigation, Gabriel's handlers admit that the collector had been silenced, and Gabriel realizes he's back in the high-stakes spy game. Taut, expertly crafted, and brimming with unexpected reversals, The English Assassin is a lightning-paced thriller rooted assuredly in Switzerland's shameful WWII record of profiteering and collaboration with Nazi Germany.