The Collector - Large Print by Daniel Silva (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

"A world-class practitioner of spy fiction."--Washington Post

In this electrifying thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Daniel Silva, Gabriel Allon undertakes a search for a stolen Vermeer masterpiece and uncovers a conspiracy that could bring the world to the brink of nuclear Armageddon.

Legendary art restorer and spy Gabriel Allon joins forces with a brilliant and beautiful master-thief to track down the world's most valuable missing painting but soon finds himself in a desperate race to prevent an unthinkable conflict between Russia and the West.

Silva's powerhouse novel of espionage showcases his outstanding skill and brilliant imagination, destined to be a must-read for both his multitudes of fans and growing legions of converts.

Review Quotes

"Silva provides plenty of thrills. . . . A smart summer escape." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"Just because Gabriel retired doesn't mean that his story ends. . . . This battle is no less thrilling than those he fought as a spy. And the sneaky twist at the end puts the icing on the cake. You won't see it coming." - Bookreporter.com

"Stylish, sophisticated, and ingeniously plotted, Portrait of an Unknown Woman is a wildly entertaining journey through the dirty side of the art world. . . . From its elegant opening passage to the shocking twists of its climax, the novel is a tour de force of storytelling and among the finest pieces of heist fiction ever written. And it is still more proof that, when it comes to international intrigue and suspense, Daniel Silva has no equal." - UChicago Arts

"Silva is that rarity of rarities, a writer whose stories just keep getting better."-- - Huffington Post

"Bravo, Mr. Silva. Bravo!" - Best Thriller Books

"Relevant and richly entertaining." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)