The Black Widow

By: Daniel Silva

Narrated by: George Guidall

Number one New York Times best-selling author Daniel Silva delivers another spellbinding international thriller - one that finds the legendary Gabriel Allon grappling with an ISIS mastermind.

Gabriel Allon, the art restorer, spy, and assassin described as the most compelling fictional creation "since Ian Fleming put down his martini and invented James Bond" (Rocky Mountain News), is poised to become the chief of Israel's secret intelligence service. But on the eve of his promotion, events conspire to lure him into the field for one final operation. ISIS has detonated a massive bomb in the Marais district of Paris, and a desperate French government wants Gabriel to eliminate the man responsible before he can strike again.

Acclaimed novelist Daniel Silva has thrilled, entertained, and educated listeners with 18 thoughtful and gripping spy novels featuring a diverse cast of compelling characters and ingenious plots that have taken them around the globe and back - from the United States to Europe, Russia to the Middle East. From its shocking opening to its explosive denouement in Washington, DC, The Black Widow reveals itself as Silva's most timely and powerful novel yet. Following the success of his smash hit The English Spy, this electrifying thriller showcases Silva's consummate skill and brilliant imagination and is sure to be a must-listen for his multitude of current and future fans.

©2016 Daniel Silva (P)2016 HarperCollins Publishers

Critic reviews

"The audio brotherhood of narrator George Guidall and Silva's spy Gabriel Allon is hard to beat.... George Guidall's skilled storytelling and his ease with accents and pace are just two specific elements that can be pinpointed in the success of this audiobook. Beyond these, a subtle combination of astute skill and experience creates the best possible listening." ( AudioFile)

WGV

Silvia's best Gabriel Allon novel yet. It could not be more timely and gives new meaning to the phrase "life imitating art." While I generally suggest those new to the Allon-series start with The Kill Artist, to understand the development of the the characters, I would make an exception for The Black Widow because it's subject matter is so timely. A very important piece of fiction which hopefully will be read and taken seriously by those in responsible positions within our government.

Daniel Silva does it again

Another great book by Daniel Silva with his awesome character, Gabriel Allon. I am always anxious for the next book by Silva and never disappointed. Bring on the next one.

Danial Silva and George Guidall do it again !

So my question is - will Gabriale Allon series continue now that Allon is the chief.
Chilling contemporary plot. Sometimes hard to remember this is fiction

Really interesting

Truly excellent story with a reasonable amount of surprise. George Guidall is my favorite narrator.

Another Hit

Can Silva keep this up? I enjoyed this romp through the dark state as always.

WELL WRITTEN AND A PLEASURE TO LISTEN TO

Would you consider the audio edition of The Black Widow to be better than the print version?

I have both but listened first so that I could get the visual in my mind more accurately. It worked.

What other book might you compare The Black Widow to and why?

I would compare it to one of the Vince Flynn books especially the latest one written after his death by another person.

Which character – as performed by George Guidall – was your favorite?

The Black Widow was most interesting.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The whole story made me feel that ISIS is not as organized as they portray in real life. Just a bunch of renegades out to destroy and harm innocent people. They need to be stopped and let people have their land back to live in their own lifestyle.

Any additional comments?

This is a picture perfect view of what is going on in Israel and why the attacks in Europe continue. Greed and Religion.

another page Turner

enjoyed the listen. scary but silva is talking about world complacency. looking forward to next thoughts.

Exciting Book. A Good Listen

Would you listen to The Black Widow again? Why?

This was one of the author's best books.It was a little slow at start but then, it kept wanting not to stop.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes it is. I waited a while for Mr. Silva's next book that this one did not disappoint. This one was worth the wait.

Silva: right on time.

Would you consider the audio edition of The Black Widow to be better than the print version?

Don't know; I have left print behind.

What about George Guidall’s performance did you like?

George Guidall is the Pavarotti of book readers. Enough said.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

No

Any additional comments?

I can hardly wait for the next Silva novel. I love the character, Gabriel, and I always learn something about the art world when I listen to this series. I'm hooked. Same thing happened to me when I got hooked by Stephen King's The Dark Tower series. I didn't want the books to end. Nice!

Powerful story

Daniel Silva never disappoints! The setting couldn't have been more appropriate for our time. Great!