Status Updates From O Desertor (Gabriel Allon, #9)

Summary:The main characters in the book Defector are Gabriel, and Shamron his elderly boss. This book is about a defector of Russia's Federal Security Service who is the highest ranked defector and is kidnapped back to Russia, by Russian oligarch Ivan Kharkov along with Gabriel's wife. This book mostly takes place in Europe. The inciting incident is when Chiara gets kidnapped. This book is a chronological narrative.

Absolutely outstanding! Silva keeps us on edge, calms the pace then sends a speed ball across the plate on the last page! One of his best. Will give it 5+stars in the review tomorrow!

For all the mystery fans that like high stakes page turners you'll want to add this to your list. The plot twists alone are worth it!

This would truly make a remarkable film.
The tension, flashbacks and suspense with the prospect of a face off between Allon and Kharkov as they break into a hideaway where his wife is captive is explosive! Another winner from the master!

Every time I read one of these earlier stories I think that there's no way he can top it. But it's obvious I was mistaken. This is a side of Allon we don't see often. Ruthless with no remorse. But when his wife was kidnapped by his nemesis, it's all bets are off! Terrific page turner!