Jonathan K (Max Outlier)’s Reviews > The Defector > Status Update

As the saying goes, don't get mad, get even. In the midst of his operation to find the defector, Allon learns his vicious Russian enemy Ivan Kharkov has kidnapped Chiara. This will be a real nail biter for sure!

As with all early episodes, it's paced to perfectly. In many ways this is the sequel to Moscow Rules, which was outstanding and then some

In case there are fans of the series, this is the book where Ari Shamron convinces Allon to accept the position as Director of the Office. Since most all my GR friends are mystery fans you are losing out big time if overlook Daniel Silva.. Spy stories or not he's one of the best authors in publishing!

Here we get to see yet another aspect of Allon's ability. In order to figure out how a Russian defector disappeared, he puts on his Sherlock cap and becomes an investigator. Silva brings back the characters from Moscow Rules, including Ivan Kharkov, the ruthless oligarch who funds terrorists and has Gabriel in his sights for separating him from his wife and children.

Outstanding.. Paced like a heartbeat, Silva shows his mastery of plot, premise and characters.. I can tell early on this is another brilliant episode.

The master has done it again only this time he's used a plot we've yet to see! Once again Allon is summoned to the Office when he's about to complete the restoration of a Vatican masterpiece. Silva gives a brief history of the artist and then sends us on the journey with Gabriel. A fan of literary fiction I wish Silva would write some!