I’ve read over a dozen Daniel Silva spy novels. Silva’s spy, Gabriel Allon, is an art restorer and spies for Israel. In The Heist, Allon searches for a stolen masterpiece by Caravaggio. But, sometimes the best way to find a stolen masterpiece is to steal another one to tempt the secret owner to come forward. There are plenty of red herrings and plot twists so typical of Silva’s previous spy novels. My only quibble is Daniel Silva sometimes makes things a little too easy for Gabriel Allon. I would have enjoyed this book more if Allon had to stretch a bit. If you’re looking for a competent, engaging spy novel, The Heist delivers. GRADE: B
Heard him on an radio interview and he really turned me off because he talked so much about making money. I know writers need to get paid but…
Patti, Daniel Silva’s books sell well and make a lot of money. I know what you mean about writers talking about money. I’d rather know more about the books they write and how they do it.
George Easter had a similar reaction to this in the latest Deadly Pleasures.
My mother was a huge Daniel Silva fan. I’ve never read him.
Jeff, I enjoy the art restorer cover Silva’s spy uses. It’s unusual and clever. I liked the earlier books in this series better than the later ones.