The Black Widow – Daniel Silva

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The Black Widow is the sixteenth instalment in Daniel Silva’s acclaimed Gabriel Allon series, a bestselling blend of espionage thriller and contemporary political drama. In this gripping novel, legendary Israeli spy and art restorer Gabriel Allon stands on the brink of becoming head of Israel’s intelligence service. However, a devastating terrorist attack in Paris forces him back into active fieldwork for one final mission. The target: a shadowy ISIS mastermind known only as Saladin, whose plans for future atrocities threaten global security.

To dismantle this sophisticated terror network, Gabriel enlists Natalie Mizrahi, a courageous young doctor who must infiltrate the Islamic State as a potential recruit. Posing as a “black widow” eager for revenge, Natalie navigates a deadly underworld of fanaticism, betrayal, and violence. The mission stretches from the streets of Paris to the Greek Isles, and ultimately to Washington, D.C., where Saladin’s apocalyptic plot reaches its terrifying climax. Nominated for a Goodreads Choice Award in 2016, The Black Widow is a timely and chilling thriller that balances relentless suspense with sharp geopolitical insight.