Jonathan K (Max Outlier)’s Reviews > An Inside Job > Status Update

Unlike any in the series with the exception of Luigi Donati, Allon's Vatican colleague turned Pope, along with the reunion of characters from past installments save the Office team

Silva has to be one of the only authors who uses high ranking Vatican members linked to the mafia in a mystery plot, no less committing atrocious financial crimes

Not a thriller but still a great story

Having just checked the Silva 'scorecard' this is the 19th book in the series I've read, and without doubt one of the best! The reason being its unique plot, lack of violence and formula used in the past several..Brilliant!

I have a sneaking suspicion this may be the final chapter of the series yet one of the best by far. Its the ONLY one where Allon combines artistic and deception skills in order to return a stolen Leonardo to the Vatican. A grand reunion of your favorite characters this is perhaps the most unique plot of any. We also learn how skilled forgeries are done at the hand of a master

Quickly becoming a favorite!

Paced like a heart beat along with characters seen in the past, this is classic Silva. It appears our friend Gabriel has retired from the office so it will be curious to see how he's able to heist the missing Leonardo from the mob and return it to the Vatican without his usual spy team

Well done Mr Silva!

Not everyday we see a known spy who is close friends with the Pope and is good at leveraging the relationship when needed. Great storytelling